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Downers Grove Boxing & Martial Arts, LLC.
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lombard, Illinois
No-nonsense workout facility featuring boxing & martial arts, with day passes & monthly memberships.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dgboxingmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 331-703-1380
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Jose does a fantastic job keeping the kids motivated and engaged — he makes every class fun and challenging.”
“Great for all levels of activity and I often see families working out together.”
“I am still out of shape but I've already built my stamina up, have noticed a positive change in my body and have more confidence in my self defense ability”
Other martial arts here
“You will not only find boxing, but kickboxing, self defense, kenpo karate, strength training and other amazing classes throughout the week.”
“I am still out of shape but I've already built my stamina up, have noticed a positive change in my body and have more confidence in my self defense ability”
What students say
“Our instructor was amazing and showed us what to do each time.”
“My son loved his first class, Jose was so good with the kids and very responsive.”
“This place was recommended to me by some family members who had seen a Groupon and started attending weeks prior.”
“Jose is a good coach who’s going to drive your cardio, conditioning and technique.”
“Jose is a good coach who’s going to drive your cardio, conditioning and technique.”
“You will not only find boxing, but kickboxing, self defense, kenpo karate, strength training and other amazing classes throughout the week.”
From the reviews
Very reasonably priced and friendly environment for boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts. Great for all levels of activity and I often see families working out together. Try their free trial day on Saturdays! I love supporting this small local business!
This is an amazing local gym with a great sense of community. You will not only find boxing, but kickboxing, self defense, kenpo karate, strength training and other amazing classes throughout the week. All skill levels welcome as you go at your own pace.
We had our first class just yesterday with my fiancé and it was great! The place is great, small, affordable and they’ll kick your butt with the workout. We got trained on how to wrap our hands and got fitted for gloves. They showed us the basic moves for boxing and we were then put in a class!
Came back into this gym yesterday after being away from it for about 18 months.. I worked 1:1 with Jose for an hour and signed up for a package as soon as it was over. Jose has made some nice additions (there’s a ring now, and some newer heavy bags, and it’s cleaner).
New to Karate? Start at Downers Grove Boxing & Martial Arts, LLC.
Downers Grove Boxing & Martial Arts, LLC. comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Downers Grove Boxing & Martial Arts, LLC.
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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