Chicago Thai Boxing Academy

Saul Sanabria 3 months ago

JJ The owner is the best coach and owner in Chicago of the best Muay Thai Gym. I learned how to destroy people and be a strong minded individual with the help of his coaches and programs and systems

Nathaniel Vega 4 months ago

Good coaches, generally supportive/friendly environment. In sparring hit as hard as you wanna be hit. Has a mini gym with a bench, racks, dumbells, 🥊 bags, and more.

William Sosa 4 months ago

Chicago Thai Boxing Academy has completely changed my life. I started training here back in 2022 when I weighed around 230 lbs and was in a very different place both mentally and physically. I originally joined just wanting to lose weight and learn Muay Thai, but this gym quickly became so much more than that. Through consistent training, discipline, and the guidance of the coaches, I’ve transformed in ways I never imagined. I’m now around 175 lbs, stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever. The coaching here is top tier they push you, support you, and truly care about your growth inside and outside the gym. This place feels like my second home. From day one, I was welcomed like family, and that sense of belonging has never changed. The community here is unmatched everyone pushes each other to be better, and no one gets left behind. I’m forever grateful for this gym and the people in it for helping shape the person I am today. Chicago Thai Boxing Academy isn’t just a gym, it’s a family. I’ll always be thankful for everything this place has given me.

Kathy Tong Local Guide a year ago

Amazing gym and amazing staff. Everyone was super welcoming from the onset, they are friendly to beginners and pros, with a variety of classes led by instructors who care about your learning and tailor your class experience to your level. I truly felt they have become a second family in town and recommend anyone to try out this gym for purest Muay Thai training.

Nicholas Alexander Garbacz Local Guide Edited 5 years ago

I'm very happy here! As a beginner, the trainers have given me extra help even in a group setting. My experience so far is that, if you let them know about what's going on with you, they'll work with you. I'd wanted to learn about Thai boxing for years, and I was very happy to find CTBA from a simple web search. I read info on their website and then had a look at reviews on Google and elsewhere. I was very happy to sign up for a free initial class, no issues at all. I thought I would go home and think about it (joining), but I knew right away that I'd found a good fit. I really like the trainers. I like their focus on people finding their own rhythm. They also know how to motivate while keeping things light. Finally, JJ (owner) and his front desk staff set a very welcoming tone. They explained the terms and conditions (which I knew from reading their website), and they answered all my questions honestly. Looking forward to a great summer with the team!