219 Submission Academy

10.3 mi

5/5. Best place I've ever gone to. Miguel Torres is a world class trainer and even better human…read morebeing. Classes are well paced and instructed and an excellent workout.

Been training here for over a year now and its changed my life for the better and i will forever be…read moregrateful for this gym and the people who work there.

Daycare room

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CLASS UFC GYM Munster

4.3

9.6 mi

I don't even know where to start. I love love love this gym. No joke you will sweat more here than…read moreyou have ever sweat in your life. I write this as my tush is killing me from strength class. Classes that are offered are HITT, HITT Strength, Boxing, Kickboxing and there are personal training classes you can sign up for. You are getting killer cardio and strength Additional "super classes"...aka class from hell.... pop up Yoga and some really fun events are offered throughout the year. Always something to keep you engaged. The last thing you will be here is board with classes. You can try a class at no charge. The gym has gloves you can use for the class, so no need to worry about buying gloves just to try out a class. There are several morning and evening classes available and classes also offered on the weekend. Ladies don't let the idea of boxing/kickboxing deter you. There are lots of women in here all shapes and sizes and holy smokes do they pack a punch! All off the coaches and front staff are amazing. Friendly and so very helpful! Even members are super supportive and even though we are all DYING we are having a great time!

To start, I'm 47 and weigh 270 pounds, plus haven't lifted since before the pandemic. I use to be…read morean athlete and love to work out, but life happens. UFC Munster is AMAZING! I've only gone twice, and they are super supportive, allow me to go at my own pace and have a very friendly staff. Amanda is so cheerful for first thing in the morning, love that energy! You will sweat and feel it, but that is the class. It's the best workout and great change from other classes or doing it on your own. In the past two weeks, my weight loss journey has been boosted and really look forward to hitting the bags hard in the future. They help you with the wraps and can loan you gloves. They are encouraging and have a very clean facility. Love it!!

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I was first drawn to Intense Conditioning because of their various group classes and their early…read moreschedule times. What I have found here is not only great workouts that are different every time and show results, but a sense of family. The trainers and the other members are what really make this place fun and keep me coming back. So if you are looking for a place to workout with a fun group of people, give this place a try! Don't be intimidated by the name, people of all fitness levels are here and the trainers are eager to help you modify if needed and encourage you along the way.

Consistency in making the workout SAFE. Marvin and the other trainers are moving a foot in or a…read morechin up to name a few corrections assuring we are working out correctly. The motto is NO EXCUSES. It's true, there aren't any. A text or call or both will be done if you miss or have an excuse. Testimonials abound on FB. Check them out and check out IC! Its a place you want to belong to.

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Prime Muay Thai MMA

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This is easily the best Muay Thai gym in the Chicago land suburbs. I go here for both jits and…read morestriking. Coaches for both are excellent, training partners are great, and overall the culture here breeds great fighters.

coach sonny is the best and super welcoming and helpful. he really loves teaching and helps improve…read moremy skills in muay thai. I just love the big family community that the gym has

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Glen Hudson Muay Thai Selfy Defence Academy

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Love the atmosphere. Great energy!!! The instructors will work you, so prepare to get it in!!!read more

Glenn is the man. The gym is mainly a boxing gym but Glenn is a master at all martial arts. During…read morewrestling season Glenn helps my son with his wrestling and when my son and niece have taekwondo competition he works on their kicks with them. If you want a trainer who actually knows martial arts and boxing Glenn is the man for the job

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Invicta KickboxingX

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It's not everyday you find a place you actually want to go to! No intimidation, no haters, no…read moreposers. Just a clean place with an intelligent, well trained, experienced training crew. New equipment that you will actually learn to use. Supervised for safety and encouragement. I was not aware how easy and logical these weights were. Always been afraid because I was not aware of what they did for me or certain parts of my body. Now that I know, I'm excited about the progress I can make. Thank you Invicta. 2022 is looking hopeful

From the owner: Simply put, Invicta KickboxingX's mission is to facilitate your success…read more After spending time in our facility and with our team we want our members to walk out of our doors after a workout and feel like they are a better version of themselves. It isn't the scientific sum of calories, workouts, and weight that keeps our members returning. It is not the cutting-edge equipment and technology. It is the people that count. Our team cares about guiding and encouraging each and every member to obtain the goals they seek for themselves. Our members' goals are specific and if we can assist in that journey to realizing their aspirations then we have truly helped them change their life.

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I Love Kickboxing

4.1

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24.9 mi

If I can give more than 5 stars I will!! I've been with Ilkb…read moreOrland Park since 2019. I can't believe that It's been 4yrs I'm with these amazing coaches/instructors. Presently they have new great instructors Zoelle, Jeff B, Danielle, Luis, Cassie and New managers Eddy and Jill. They've been so helpful and encouraging!! They've been giving us different kinds of challenges every month. This month they helped me with my goal 'to be confident N believe in yourself !' I taught one round (complicated mixture of arms and legs techniques) in front of plenty of people around phew ! I'm so grateful for friendships I gained with this studio!! Love all of them! The community and instructors made me feel i belong there, no judgment!! Also the most important part of these reviews is how amazing the instructors, I'll start with Jill she gave a heads up to Alamo Ranch ilovekickboxing kickboxers branch at San Antonio Texas when we're attending a convention there. So another Ilkb branch that I gained another Ilkb family! Then recently we're in California attending to our daughter's wedding Jeff B (aka JB Ilkb) sent us online virtual classes so we can do it anytime anywhere

Great instructors and a thorough workout, and great members! I started to get my body in shape, and…read morewas surprised to enjoy the friendships I have made there!

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Lake County Tae Kwon Do

(1 review)

2.3 mi

Fabian is wonderful! My son clicked instantly with him. The classes are small enough for all…read morechildren to get the instruction they need!

From the owner: Lake County Tae Kwon Do located in Merrillville, IL provides lessons, bootcamps and personal…read moretraining sessions for all ages. Fabian is a 3 Dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Federation. Schedule as follows: Kids 4-9 years old 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Kids 10-15 years old 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Adults Taekwondo 16 years old and up 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Bootcamp 17 years old and up 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Mondays through Fridays, Saturdays 8:30 am to 9:30 am We also help develop running programs at all levels. Give Lake County Tae Kwon Do a call today to find out more information!

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Patriot Boxing

26.1 mi

You know how you think that you are in pretty decent shape because you cut back on diet soda or…read morestarted putting in some miles each week.....you really give yourself a reality check when taking the classes offered at Patriot. The classes are taught by really great, enthusiastic, non-judgmental instructors who genuinely care about you and your goals. It can be a little intimidating walking into any gym and even more for gyms that focus on traditional combat sports. I can without a doubt say that as soon as you walk in the door at Patriot - you are immediately treated like a teammate or close friend..... ....trying out a class on a free pass and don't have any hand wraps or gloves? Don't worry about it! You have a staff member giving you a new set of clean wraps and gloves. ....don't have any idea how to wrap your hands for protection? No problem! Your hands are getting more attention than they would at a day spa in Paris, France! ....not sure how to throw a jab or where to put your feet? You'll be shown proper technique and balance so you can move like Danny Terrio ....think you might have gotten yourself in too deep half way through the class because your body is sweating and shaking like James Brown circa 1967? You haven't gone too deep and have really great people around you who are encouraging without sounding fake about it Patriot Boxing in Mokena is a shock to the mega-gym industry that only knows their members by account number and their success by quarterly earnings. Get to Patriot and see what it's like to have your health and fitness goals take priority over closing a membership sale or getting new leads.

I've been waiting for a boxing gym to open up locally-- and I was so glad when I saw Patriot open…read moreits doors. The classes offered at Patriot give you an awesome workout and I really enjoy it. I had taken a boxing class at another gym, but it wasn't nearly as intense of a workout as the boxing classes offered here. The boxing classes aren't instructional boxing classes- they're more fitness boxing cardio with boxing elements in it. Any level of fitness can jump in the classes, and the classes are totally a mix of people. Guys who were seemingly super fit were sweating right along ladies in their 40s with weight loss goals. I'm almost 30 and trying to get back in shape. There were some younger girls and older guys, too. The people taking the class are always nice, too. None of the guys in the class have ever made me feel like I shouldn't be there. I will say this-- once the class starts, I'm so focused on getting through it myself that I kind of have tunnel-vision for myself. The other people are there, but I'm in my own head as I give it my all. Some instructors spend more time on the bag and doing different moves/combos than others, but there always is SOME bag time in the boxing classes and you usually have a decent mix of doing other circuits/exercises to get you in shape. You're moving non-stop and sweating the ENTIRE time. I liken the experience to getting on a roller coaster-- it's a little scary, you're nervous, not entirely sure what to expect, but once you get on it (or start the class) it's time to go. You can't get off (well, I suppose you could leave the class, but who would want to!?) and you just keep going. Before you know it, it's over. But it was awesome, worth it, and you can't wait to do it again. For actual boxers, they do offer sparring and some mma stuff where you actually box people if that's your thing. I don't really want my face messed up, so I stick to the classes with the bags. They offer open gym, though I've never needed to take advantage of it (classes multiple times a week take care of me). I imagine someone who is actually training to box would love it, though. They also do kick boxing, but I like to stick with just regular boxing. The instructors are super friendly, encouraging, and kind. If you can't do an exercise in the circuit, you can easily do a modified version without ridicule. They're offering more and more classes since they opened and seem to be open to community feedback to make sure they're a gym that can stay. I hope they do. I love it.

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Porter Beach

4.7

(13 reviews)

21.6 mi

The beach area has been slightly updated! They cleaned up the front so it's a flatter walk onto the…read moresand and out to the water now- used to be a slight incline to get past. More signage and a lifebuoy have been installed as well at the front of the beach

My family & I love going to Porter beach for the day! We've been doing this for years. It's not…read morethat far away from Rockford, so it makes a nice day trip or overnight, staying at a nearby hotel.

No alcohol allowed

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Valplayso

4.5

(17 reviews)

17.0 mi

My 2 year-old and I LOVED this playground (and the pun in the name is just amazing)!…read more When you walk in, you're immediately greeted with a shaded parent area. This is great if you have older kids, but since there are two (that I saw) other entrances, it's still best to follow behind younger kids if you want to make sure they don't leave the park. There is an area called Tot Lot for toddlers, which is a scaled-down version of the rest of the park with baby swings, smaller slides, climbing structures, mounted instruments, etc. We spent some time here, but my son was really drawn to the main playground. The main area is truly a wonderland for littles. With ramps, slides, swings, ropes, obstacles, and a zip line, there is never a dull moment. We visited on a day that was about 90 degrees, so there were only 1-2 other families with us at a time, but the kids that were there all gathered in the shade beneath the main structure. There was fun to be had even under there, with the different ceiling heights and areas making playing tag or hide & seek a blast for everyone. Personally, my favorite part was the large, adult-sized swing (I regretfully did not get a photo... because I was on it the whole time!). It's a standalone swing that is supported by 4 cables. The actual seat is so comfortable it makes me wonder why all playgrounds don't have these! I imagine it's truly for older kids with different abilities, but on a slow day it was my perch. I could see the whole park, including under the main structure and 2/3 entrances, so I just enjoyed the breeze while my son played tag with his new friends. There is also a picnic area and restroom building that looked nice from far away, but we did not check them out. The whole place seems very structurally sound and well-maintained. I was positive it must be brand new because of the quality, so imagine my surprise on the way out when I noticed it had last been renovated in 2014 (11 years ago). Overall, if I could give this playground 10 stars I would. Great job, Valparaiso!

This is likely one of the best playgrounds that we have recently visited…read more We arrived early on a Sunday morning before it got busy. The vast playground has a rubbery ground and is consisted of a section for young toddlers and a larger area for older children. We have two young, energetic daughters so we gained quite a bit of steps in chasing after them as they kept running between the different play areas. I am under the impression that either everything is brand new or incredibly well-maintained. The playground equipment appear to be high-end with exceptional diversity and quality. There are several wooden structures, multi-level jungle-gyms, swings, climbing structures, slides, monkey bars with different height levels, and zip line. Several themes were highlighted in the play spaces too - from fire trucks to solar systems to Vikings. There was never a dull moment in the two hours that we spent there.

View from the adult-sized swing.

Outer view of the Tot Lot.

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