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

I consider Wrecking Ball MMA to be my second home. The coaches here are wonderful and know their…read morestuff whether you want to learn boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or all three. I go in for a great workout looking to keep in shape and am among people who are there for various reasons, various ages, and various skill levels. Whether you're there to become a fighter, learn self-defense, or just get in shape the coaches make you feel welcome and help you get what you want out of the whole experience. It's a friendly environment where you feel like a team or family because everyone encourages each other to do their best and stay motivated. It's a great place to train.

From the owner: Our mission is to create a fun and safe environment for people to achieve their martial arts and…read morefitness goals. We believe that through strong teamwork, we can all improve our chances of reaching our individual goals in MMA, jiu-jitsu, muay thai, boxing, physical strength, and self-confidence.

If you train here and don't understand how special it is or you are thinking of which school to…read moretrust your kids with or who to trust for your own entry into the Jiu-jitsu journey, this is it! Do your own research out there with the rest and then come running back to Currans! The best.

My son has been training at Team Curran for over 5 years so far. He's had the same coaches the…read moreentire time, the coaches are all great and care about all the students. He has grown up with this team and I couldn't imagine him going to another gym.

I was only in the Grayslake area for a couple of days...but I had to get a roll in…read more Ohana was wonderful. They were very welcoming, despite the fact I was not able to call ahead prior. The coach was excellent - he provided great instruction and...just to really drive the point home the instructor even rolled with me and demonstrated the techniques he taught in class by applying them to (on?) me! That was a great way to see/experience the lesson in action. All-in-all everyone was super nice, no one tried to smash me down because from a different place, but everyone still gave me a good roll and I had a great experience!! If you're in the Grayslake, Il area I highly recommend Ohana Martial Arts!!

I've been here for a little over a 2 years now. One of the biggest things which pointed me to…read moreOhana was the Instructor. Chris Lund is really laid back and there are no formalities here, which make it really easy to ask him for help with techniques or questions about how to do moves. Actually you can walk up to anyone for help and they'll be more than happy to do so. The quality of instruction you receive here is amazing. I am a science teacher at a local High School and even I have to admit the instruction/organization of the classes at Ohana are the best. The classes don't feel like a canned lesson and Chris likes to point out the finer details that I feel other places didn't spend time covering. Also while you're practicing, Chris will spend time with most everyone pointing out these details or answering questions. Another great thing is that you also spend time drilling what you've learned in class which reinforces what you've learned. I also really like that the adult class sizes stay small around 20-30 students from white to brown and mostly blue and purple belts who are all very friendly and humble. Check your ego at the door is the sign you'll see as soon as you walk in. Both the instructor and students pride themselves on their hospitality, and the camaraderie can be seen as you first walk in. If you are a beginner to the sport or an experienced grappler this is the place to take your game to the next level. Also, Ohana hosts a great seminar 2x a year with BJ Penn's BJJ coach Renato Verissimo. "Ohana" is not just a catchy name but more so a true representation of their philosophy and teaching. There is no need to feel pressured or intimated; your first class is free! I've been training at the school for over 2 years and still can't wait to attend class each week. BJJ itself is an outstanding martial art for self-defense, physical fitness, and overall wellness/confidence. The school also offers an excellent curriculum for kids. I urge anyone that is curious or considering BJJ to stop into the school to watch a class or jump in to try it for themselves.

One free lesson and I was hooked! I stepped onto the mat the first time and I was TERRIFIED. The…read morecoaches and classmates were all so warm and welcoming that feeling quickly disappeared. They met me where I was at and made sure I felt safe and welcome. I walked out of that first session feeling calmer, more centered, and more empowered than I have in a long time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Hart Jiu Jitsu.

I have literally never written a review before, but I wanted to say that this place is awesome…read more - the building is clean and cool looking - everyone is very nice and welcoming - everyone seems to progress quickly. Even the people who haven't been doing jiu jitsu for long were difficult to submit. - I wanted to say something negative about this place to make this review more believable, but I can't think of anything of substance.

Sons have trained here for years while training across country. Teaches discipline and confidence…read morewhile also learning the art of kickboxing.

Duke Roufus has some of the best teaching staff and coaching in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu in…read morethe world. Roufusport teaches all levels of fighters from kids in gamma to UFC level and MMA. Some of the coaches and fighters have won belts and world championships, famous fighters and famous coach. Duke Roufus is a four-time world champ kickboxer. Go see Danny G and get signed up for taekwondo, jujutsu, boxing, MMA fighting.

I messaged to the gym and I got a call back from coach Jim for a same-day private lesson in Muay…read moreThai late at night because of my job driving into town. He was able to make it happen with Coach Ryan and I trained with Coach Ryan for over an hour and it was great. Thanks for the accommodation I will definitely be back if I'm ever back in town.

As a martial artist in my second year of training, I was disappointed by how little this gym seemed…read moreto value culture or tradition. I signed up for a free trial class to get a sense of the environment, but the owner told me I couldn't attend unless I was fully ready to purchase a membership. It's impossible to make that kind of commitment without experiencing a class first. The policy felt unwelcoming and sales-driven. If you're looking for an authentic Muay Thai experience rooted in respect, humility, and tradition, this may not be the right place.