Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall in Chicago, Illinois

“Aiki is an absolute gem of a gym to train at. I came across Aiki in the summer of 2024 and it became the cornerstone of my weekly schedule. The classes are fast paced and interesting but what really sets this place apart is the coaching and the people you will end up calling teammates. The instructors at Aiki go above and beyond to ensure everyone gets attention, regardless of skill level. Their knowledge of techniqu”

— Omi R. · ★★★★★

“I love this gym, the coaches, and the other students. This gym is great for first timers and vets alike. The coaches will push you to the limit you need to be pushed, while teaching you legitimate, Thai-style Muay Thai. You can go in to train and get some cardio, or push yourself to compete. Iu2019ve trained mostly with Dario, Adam, Danny, and Sherwin. Theyu2019re all legends. Iu2019m super thankful for their instruction and att”

— Luke S. · ★★★★★

“I was a member of Aiki for about two years and only quit because I moved across the country. It has been over six months since I last visited Aiki, and in that time, I've tried a variety of different Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA gyms. I've found that none of them come close to the structure, community, and caliber that the coaches offer at Aiki. You get tough love at this gym, in the good kind of way. The couches will ”

— Lizbeth G. · ★★★★★

“As a 40 plus year practitioner of a multitude of martial arts. I highly recommend learning Muay Thai at the Aiki Training Hall. I have know the principals many years, Rick Sollo, Dario and Sherwin, instructors that truly care, to teach real martial arts. If your serious about getting in shape and practical self defense, this is your place. Thanks Barry Bass, Black Belt, Black Glove, Senior Inst HsingI”

— EmbassyBankCard · ★★★★★ · 2021-11-19

“This is an amazing Muay Thai gym with some phenomenal coaches! The coaches are all incredibly skilled, not only at the sport, but also at teaching. You truly learn something new at every session. Whether youu2019re a beginner or have been training for a while, you wonu2019t regret joining this gym! There are plenty of classes, morning and afternoon! Plus, itu2019s a pretty sweet deal for unlimited classes.”

— Shawn A. · ★★★★★

“I canu2019t say enough great things about this gym. From the moment I walked in, the energy was welcoming, focused, and motivating. The coaches are world-class u2014 incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve, whether youu2019re a total beginner or an experienced fighter. Each class is structured perfectly: a solid warm-up, technical drills that actually build skill (not just repet”

— Dave H. · ★★★★★

“Itu2019s hard to describe in a short review how incredible of a gym Aiki is. Simply put, joining this gym has been one of the best decisions Iu2019ve ever made. There is nothing like it in the city, nor likely anywhere else. This is mainly because the coaches here are the absolute best at what they do. The technical Muay Thai training and strength / conditioning is top notch, as evidenced by membersu2019 fitness improvements and”

— Shawn S. · ★★★★★

“This small but mighty gym is where I proudly called home for the past 4 years and I will never regret my decision to train here, and nor should you. I knew nothing about Muay Thai when I first started right in the pandemic in 2020; I was never good at sports or anything remotely athletic, I was terrible actually, but Aiki Training Hall made me realize I was finally good at something. What they teach at Aiki is the tr”

— Serena E. · ★★★★★