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Wrecking Ball MMA
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Gurnee, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wreckingballmmateam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-637-3329
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches work with all skill levels and try to make you feel comfortable if you're new to everything.”
“Great place to be rather you want to just get in shape or build up skill enough to step into the cage.”
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“In addition to standing out at those two art forms, he shows a love and knowledge for Judo, boxing, and wrestling.”
“From training for a professional fight (Western boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ/no-GI grappling, MMA) to child classes.”
“From training for a professional fight (Western boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ/no-GI grappling, MMA) to child classes.”
“In addition to standing out at those two art forms, he shows a love and knowledge for Judo, boxing, and wrestling.”
“In addition to standing out at those two art forms, he shows a love and knowledge for Judo, boxing, and wrestling.”
What members say
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
“The people that attend are friendly and welcoming, and the space is clean and well organized.”
“In addition to standing out at those two art forms, he shows a love and knowledge for Judo, boxing, and wrestling.”
“Energetic environment, awesome people, and some very brutal amazing workouts and training going on here.”
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
“Signed up for 2 month and was one of the most fundamental trainings ive done, great gym great coaching staff and great fighters.”
From the reviews
This gym is fantastic. Best Muay Thai classes I've been a part of, the people there are nice, and it offers all of the best martial arts disciplines (in my opinion). Great selection, great flexibility with scheduling, great instructing, great value. 10/10 recommend
Clint Blackburn is the heart and soul of this place. He is a well thought out, articulate instructor. His gift to convey instructions cannot be understated. I have tried many "MMA gyms" They lack the gentle kindness and good hearted nature that Clint possesses. It is refreshing and a pleasure to learn from him.
Great people, great coaches, and class schedules are at good times. Everyone is very welcoming no matter your skill level.
Great place to train or get a real good workout. The coaches work with all skill levels and try to make you feel comfortable if you're new to everything. It's a friendly environment. Love going here.
New to muay thai? Start at Wrecking Ball MMA
Wrecking Ball MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Wrecking Ball MMA
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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