Established 2010 — Chicago, IL
NO EXCUSES. JUST RESULTS.
Boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and BJJ under one roof. World-class coaches, elite facilities, and a community built on discipline and respect.
Boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and BJJ under one roof. World-class coaches, elite facilities, and a community built on discipline and respect.
Whether you're stepping on a mat for the first time or preparing for your next bout — we have the right class for you.
Most Popular Master the basics — stance, footwork, the core punches, defence and combinations. The foundation every fighter needs and every fitness athlete wants.
The art of eight limbs. Punches, kicks, elbows, and knees — trained by coaches with direct lineage to Thailand's top camps.
Takedowns, scrambles, top control, and clinch work. One of the most important skills in combat sports — and one of the best full-body workouts on earth.
Gi & No-Gi Position before submission. Our gi and no-gi BJJ programs are led by a black belt team with IBJJF gold medals and regional championships.
No Contact High-intensity circuit training using boxing skills. No sparring, no contact — just a punishing, fun workout that burns 700+ calories per session.
1-on-1 One-on-one sessions with any of our coaches. The fastest path to improvement — personalised to your specific goals, strengths, and timeline.
Our programs go beyond regular classes — structured curricula with measurable milestones, designed for specific outcomes.
12-week intensive program for amateur and pro fighters. Conditioning, technique, sparring, and strategy — fight-camp level preparation.
Practical street self-defence covering awareness, verbal de-escalation, and physical techniques — 6-week course, all skill levels.
Ages 8–17. Discipline, focus, fitness, and confidence through boxing — structured curriculum, character-building, zero pressure.
S&C programming for fighters and athletes. Periodised training, nutrition guidance, and performance testing every 4 weeks.
Dedicated boxing and Muay Thai sessions in a supportive, women-only environment. All coaches are certified in trauma-informed training.
Boxing-based body transformation program — training 4x/week with personalised nutrition and weekly check-ins. Results or your money back.
Our coaches are not just fighters — they are dedicated teachers with the experience and patience to develop athletes at every level.
Former IBF junior lightweight contender. 22-4 professional record. 14 years coaching at amateur and professional level. National coach of the year 2022.
Born in Chiang Rai. Trained at Tiger Muay Thai camp. 87 professional Muay Thai fights, 3 regional Lumpinee bouts. Teaching Muay Thai for 11 years in the US.
Black belt in BJJ under Saulo Ribeiro. IBJJF world silver medalist, 3x national gold. 8-2 MMA record. Passionate about developing technical grapplers at every level.
NSCA-CSCS with 10 years working with professional fighters across boxing and MMA. Specialist in fight-camp periodisation and injury prevention.
Something every morning, lunch, and evening — because your schedule should never be the reason you don't train.
| Time | Class | Coach | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Boxing Fundamentals | Darius | All |
| 6:30 AM | BJJ — Open Mat | Sofia | All Belts |
| 9:00 AM | Muay Thai Intermediate | Kachai | Intermediate |
| 12:00 PM | Fitness Boxing | Staff | Beginner |
| 5:00 PM | Youth Boxing | Darius | Ages 8-17 |
| 7:00 PM | Boxing Fundamentals | Darius | All |
| 7:30 PM | Wrestling | Hunt | Beginner+ |
| 8:00 PM | BJJ — No Gi | Sofia | Intermediate+ |
Sample schedule — full weekly timetable available via the member app. Schedule may vary by week.
Flexible membership options built around your training goals. Month-to-month — cancel any time.
Perfect for beginners and those training 2–3x per week.
For dedicated athletes who want to train as much as they can.
For serious competitors and those on the competition pathway.
Physical, mental, and competitive results — achieved through consistency, great coaching, and a community that keeps you accountable.
"I walked in not knowing my left from my right. Two years later I won my first amateur bout at 37 years old. Darius is the best coach I've ever had, in anything."
"Ironclad is different. The coaches actually care — they remember where you are, they push you to the right level, and the gym culture is nothing like the ego-driven places I'd been before."
"Sofia is a world-class BJJ coach and a genuinely exceptional teacher. The technique I've gained in 18 months at Ironclad is more than I got in 5 years at other gyms."
No commitment. No judgment. Just show up and train. Pick any class, any discipline — your first session is on us.