Muay Thai Classes in Evanston, IL
Evanston has 2 muay thai gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 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.
Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Boxing gym offering classes, personal training, and a nonintimidating environment.
Main Event Boxing and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Laid-back gym, featuring boxing and Muay Thai classes, plus fitness gear.
Good to know in Evanston
All 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL runs women's muay thai.
Plan your first class
This gym offers 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.
- Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL ★★★★★ 4.7 (123)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are 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.
- Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL ★★★★★ 4.7 (123)
- Main Event Boxing and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (44)
Kids & teen muay thai in Evanston
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.
- Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL ★★★★★ 4.7 (123)
- Main Event Boxing and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (44)
Muay thai in Evanston: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Evanston?
- Most Evanston 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 Evanston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Evanston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Northside Boxing And Fitness - Evanston, IL. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Evanston?
- 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. 2 Evanston gyms are 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 Evanston?
- Yes — 2 Evanston gyms run kids' or youth muay thai. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.