For your trial
Community equipment is available to borrow during the trial. Ask the coach if you are unsure which equipment applies to your class.
Your first class
Day One.
Everything you need to know before you walk through the door.
The simple version
Show up ready
to learn.
Your first session is an introduction to the room, the coach, and the training process. All you need to bring are workout clothes and a willingness to listen, ask questions, and learn alongside the people around you.
Trial members may borrow community equipment during the trial. If you decide to join, you will need your own equipment for ongoing training.
A clear first-class path
What to expect,
step by step.
The public schedule helps you find a class. Booking is handled through the member app, member site, or at the gym when you arrive.
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Before you leave
Wear a training shirt and shorts. Please leave jewelry at home and avoid clothing with zippers. Chicago MMA trains barefoot on the mats.
Find a class on the schedule ↗ - 02
Choose and book a class
Download the member app before your first class if possible, then choose a class that works for you. You can also book through the member site or at the gym on arrival. Capacity is not currently a concern, but booking helps you choose your session.
Member app and portal guide ↗ - 03
Arrive 5–10 minutes early
Introduce yourself to the coach and let them know it is your first time. You may change in one of the locker rooms, watch from off the mats, and wait for the preceding class to finish before stepping on.
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Train with the room
Feel free to introduce yourself to other members and ask respectful questions. After class, training partners and coaches shake hands to thank one another for the time and work they shared.
What to bring
Simple gear.
Clear etiquette.
The goal of the first visit is to make the process feel familiar before the class begins.
For ongoing training
If you decide to become a member, plan to bring your own appropriate equipment to continue training.
For your first session
Clean workout clothes, a training shirt, and shorts are enough. Skip jewelry and zippers; train barefoot once you are on the mats.
The work adds up
Keep showing up.
Keep learning.
Each class gives you a chance to study new techniques, strategies, and tactics, revisit older skills, and build useful training habits. Consistent practice creates more opportunities to notice what is improving and where you want to focus next.
Progress looks different for every student. Ask your coach what to focus on, then give yourself time to learn through attentive repetition.