Muay Thai Classes in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines has 2 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
MBD Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Boxing and Muay Thai gym featuring workouts and lessons conducted by experienced trainers.
Good to know in Des Plaines
1 of the 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- MBD Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (158)
- Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.8 (66)
New to muay thai?
This gym is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.8 (66)
Kids & teen muay thai in Des Plaines
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- MBD Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (158)
- Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.8 (66)
Muay thai in Des Plaines: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Des Plaines?
- Most Des Plaines gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Des Plaines gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Des Plaines advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including MBD Martial Arts Academy, Gregory Boxing and Muay Thai. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Des Plaines?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Des Plaines gym is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Des Plaines?
- Yes — 2 Des Plaines gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.