Mind Body Defense
About
Mind Body Defense in Chicago offers both MMA and kickboxing training in a supportive environment that emphasizes both physical fitness and personal growth. The gym is known for its heated facility during winter months, providing comfort for year round training. Instructor Torriente leads classes with a focus on making workouts engaging while adapting to individual skill levels and needs, creating an approachable atmosphere for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise instructor Torriente for his excellent teaching style that makes workouts fun while providing effective training. Reviewers describe feeling empowered and building confidence through the supportive environment, with many mentioning they look forward to attending classes more than other workouts. Specific compliments include Torriente's ability to differentiate instruction for various skill levels and the gym's heated facility during Chicago winters. Multiple reviewers have trained at the gym for years and strongly recommend it to others seeking kickboxing and self defense training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Isabel Fitzsimons
6 months ago
Love love love Mind Body Defense! I’ve been kickboxing here for 3 years. Not only are The kickboxing classes a great workout, it’s a confidence builder. Mind Body Defense is such a great community!
Hannah Hope
a year ago
Torriente is the best instructor and has the best way of teaching and way of making things fun! I’ve been so empowered and feeling amazing since starting! So grateful I found this gym. Nicely heated for the winter times. Will never look back from kickboxing now :)
Marnie Blum
a year ago
I have been going to Mind Body Defense for about a year. It is the only workout I actually look forward to going to. Torriente is an absolutely incredible instructor and creates a supportive environment that makes you not afraid to try something new. It is an incredible atmosphere and a very supportive community. He does an amazing job differentiating for the needs and skill level of each individual student. I could not recommend a gym more.
Eddie Gonzalez Fuentes
2 months ago
A great place to learn and train. Torriente is an excellent instructor. He's also a writer and wrote this self-defense book, which I recommend to anyone who wants to understand what self-defense is all about. If you're looking for kickboxing and self-defense classes, this is the place for you. You won't regret it.
Phuong Vu
2 months ago
Very fun and engaging workout! Torriente made the lesson fun and definitely gave me a good workout. Will definitely be coming back!
Contact
4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM