Even if you don't ever intent to become a MMA fighter, this is a great way to get in shape. Mixed Martial Arts training is a workout that helps you learn self defense and discipline.
Carlson Gracie's Chicagoland Mixed Martial Arts
The Gracie name is much involved in the Mixed Martial Arts world and Carlson Gracie has a great MMA training center. Check their Web site for information on the two locations in the Chicago area. This center teaches MMA and allows you to train with some of the best Mixed Martial Artists in Chicago. Kids and beginner programs are available as well as training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Flo Mixed Martial Arts
The Flo Mixed Martial Arts and Gym is located at 709 South Vermont Street, in Palatine Illinois and you can find their Web site here. Flo has an 8,500 sq foot MMA training center with a raised boxing ring. Flo teaches a variety of styles with the intent of producing well rounded Martial Artists in the Chicago area. I like that they offer classes for different stages of a students training. Flo offers a free trial class for new students, call 847-934-1FLO for more details.
Military Arts Institute
The Military Arts Institute has been in Chicago since 1963. MAI is located at 6101 North Broadway in Chicago. Their phone number is (773)-381-7765 and you can find their Web site here. MAI isn't so much for the MMA competitions but more for traditional self defense in various styles. But you could surely get great training here and then move on to competition.
POW Mixed Marital Arts in Chicago
POW MMA in Chicago is an official Krav Maga training center according to the POW Web site. POW is one of the best MMA schools in Chicago and they stress fitness and health along with the training. POW offers training in boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, krav maga, jiu jitsu and overall MMA. The POW MMA gym is in the West loop of Chicago at 950 West Washington Blvd.
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Do you do this? MMA is freaking awesome. If I weren't so worried about getting hurt, losing teeth or getting my face scarred up, I'd be all about it :) Great resources for MMA training.