Northern Illinois Combat Club & Fitness
Northern Illinois Combat Club & Fitness is a boxing gym located in Machesney Park, Wisconsin. Specializing in Traditional Boxing. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by community members.
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NICC is one of the best gyms I've been to. I've been attending this gym for almost a year now. This is the fourth gym I've been to since I've started training in late 2019. It's hard finding a gym that checks all of the boxes for what I am looking for and NICC checks them all. At NICC there's friendly people, a welcoming atmosphere, class variety, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful. The classes can be challenging and technical, but I like to push myself both physically and mentally. It's exactly what I want. I'm either learning something new, or working on strengthening other goals I have in the classes I partake in. If you're looking to compete, get in shape, improve yourself, or to simply try something new I would highly recommend NICC!
This MMA gym is on another level, delivering an experience that builds true fighters from the ground up. From the moment you walk in, the energy is intense yet welcoming, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced athletes. At the center of it all is Tom Holder, whose passion, leadership, and commitment to excellence have created not just a gym but a powerful community. The Muay Thai classes are technical and explosive, sharpening elbows, knees, kicks, and footwork while pushing your conditioning to new heights. The boxing sessions focus on real fundamentals crisp combinations, head movement, defense, and ring IQ making every workout both challenging and authentic. The grappling program is just as impressive, blending control, strategy, and submissions in a structured, safe environment that builds real skill and confidence. What truly sets this gym apart is the culture Tom Holder has built: no egos, just hard work, respect, and teammates pushing each other to improve every single day. This isn’t just a place to train it’s where discipline is forged, confidence grows, and people leave stronger than they ever imagined.
Went here for boxing. Seth is a great coach and makes the classes interesting. Will definitely be going back once I’m able to. Recommend to try it out for yourself!
Been going to classes for 9 months now, coach's are knowledgeable and great to work with. The whole vibe of the gym is positive and encouraging. The classes kick your ass and are great for either beginners or those ready to fight. As for the gym itself it's constantly getting better with improving the equipment and conditions. Very happy to have found this gym.
Amazing gym, I love it. Great coaches and they make me feel like I’ve been training here for ages. Highly recommend 10/10! 💪