Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy: MMA, Kickboxing & Fitness
About
Valle Flow Striking (VFS) Academy offers world-class training in MMA and Muay Thai under the guidance of owner and head coach Mike Valle, a world-renowned striking coach with UFC experience. The gym provides a professional environment where members can expect clear, effective instruction that translates to serious results. Co-owner Piera Valle helps manage operations, ensuring the facility runs smoothly for all members.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Coach Mike Valle's world-class striking instruction, describing his coaching as clear, effective, and professional. Many consider this the best MMA gym in Illinois, with high-level training that produces serious results and UFC-level fighters. Specific coaches like Jose Ferreira receive mention for their precise, systematic approach and full-duration attention during private sessions. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere for children's self-defense classes, though one member reported billing issues after being promised a non-recurring membership.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Tomasz Sosnowski
2 months ago
Coach Mike is top of the top. He knows exactly how to pass on his knowledge in a clear and effective way. Very professional great attitude, and real experience you can feel on the mat. High level training great atmosphere, and serious results. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to truly learn and improve.
Wesley Park
a year ago
By far the best MMA gym in the state of Illinois. Good reason why both Roufusport and JacksonWink themselves recommended this place to me, not to mention their high output of UFC champions. My time living in Chicagoland area, practices here have been stellar under Mike's world class coaching and Pierra's business direction. When I move back to Chicago I will definitely be back.
Dan Figueroa
5 months ago
The gym overall is legit, from the head coach & staff to the fighters, everyone is welcoming and supportive. I work privately with Jose Ferreira, and I’ve been to several gyms and trained with many different coaches. Jose is top tier; he starts on time, coaches you for the full duration of the session, has a system that covers all aspects, and provides feedback inside and out of workouts. Sessions are intense and precise. The type of work that’ll leave you feeling a little fearful before the next workouts begins, but if you’re willing to show up and push through, you’ll leave feeling accomplished and 1% better.
Elanora Breietsch
a year ago
Clean and Neat Gym for our kid. During the summer, We love to be here for kid's learn self defence. Thank You for all coaches who are very enthusiastic and helpful to kids in the gym. Families are happy, Kids are happy
Mouth full Of gold
2 years ago
When purchasing a membership I asked if I could purchase a single one time membership for 1 month with no recurring charges. The lady told me she could provide me with such a membership. I repeatedly asked that this would be a one month membership and that there would be no recurring charges. She told me no this would only be a one time one month purchase with no recurring charges. They took money from my account for 5 months after that. They conduct business in a very unprofessional and shady way. I would recommend taking your money else where. There are no ethics or morals here only greed.
paymentsMembership
$142.00/mo
groupCoaches & Instructors
Mike Valle
Owner and Head Coach
World-renowned striking coach, UFC coach
Founder of VFS Academy. Celebrated as one of the world's top striking coaches. Trains top UFC fighters including champions Belal Muhammad and Julianna Peña. Former head of UFC Latin Development Program at Jackson's Wink.
Piera Valle
Co-owner
Co-owner of VFS Academy, dedicated to ensuring members feel supported and part of the community.