Queer Kickboxing Club Chicago
Get fit while having fun!
QKC Chicago’s Mission & History
QKCC’s mission is to provide fun, safe, & accessible kickboxing & mma to the QTGNC community at large. We utilize a sliding scale model to affirm that everyone should be able to train, no matter what. All are welcome, but active allyship is a minimum, and this space is centered on QTGNC people.
QKCC was created in April of 2019, to fill a much needed void in the martial arts community at large. When our founder moved back to Chicago in 2018, they felt QKCC was needed as a response to what seemed to be the only available options at that time: dojos that were ridden with toxic cisgender, heteronormative, & machismo-fueled energy. Inspired by their own personal desire for a Queer centered haven, and paired with community requests for a similar space, QKCC started as a small mostly friends mma club, and was opened to the public soon after, thanks to many donations from our amazing community. Join us in building a safer future for Queer & Trans people!
Training style & facilities:
We train in a hybrid style of kickboxing/MMA. Currently, we are solely training outdoors to keep everyone as safe as possible. Masks & vaccinations strongly encouraged, as well as Covid testing & precautions. We rotate locations around the city & can travel some depending on where you are. Once you are scheduled we provide location privately.
There are single stall bathrooms in both the lobby & basement area, & the building is very queer populated/friendly and accommodating. No one has ever had any issues, but if this is of particular concern to you, please speak with Grant.
Grant is the head trainer/instructor & holds a black belt in Seido Karate. He has 20+ years of martial arts & fitness experience, including but not limited to: traditional formal Japanese Karate, mixed martial arts, boxing & KickBoxing, strength training & lifting, yoga, and a variety of other activities. (You can view some videos of his training @qkcchicago.) He has taught students of all ages, from 2-72, in Chicago, New Orleans, & NYC, & can tailor your sessions to your fitness needs!
Pricing:
Solo:
$40 for 30 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for 60 minutes
Partner:
$65 for 30 minutes
$80 for 45 minutes
$100 for 60 minutes
Packages (4 sessions @10% discount):
$144 for 30 minutes (vs $160 FP)
$180 for 45 minutes (vs $200)
$234 for 60 minutes (vs $260)
We ask members to utilize the Green Bottle Model to assess their financial needs. Financial assistance is available, as well as barter/exchange of services, depending. Payment is accepted via cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Payment is due at time of booking-Once your first session is confirmed, we will secure your session in the schedule & you will receive a confirmation email from us.
For scheduling & planning purposes, please try to book (or reschedule/cancel) 24-48 hours in advance of session.
***PLEASE NOTE*** If sessions are cancelled by member with less than 24 hours’ notice, member will be expected to pay a cancellation fee, equal to session cost (finances allowing). If you purchased a discounted package, you will be expected to pay a cancellation fee of the full value amount of your session (finances allowing).
Equipment:
QKC has 1-2 pairs of gloves/wraps & mitts/pads, but club members are welcome & encouraged to bring their own, as well as wraps if desired. Please wear comfortable & breathable clothing & bring a towel for sweat, etc. For kids, we have one pair of gloves & while we train mostly open handed, we encourage you to bring a pair of gloves if desired.
Scheduling:
Please send us an email with your filled out inquiry form (below) to schedule your first session. Currently, QKC offers classes at flexible times every day of the week! Sessions are by appointment & can be standing weekly or more frequent sessions as well. Members can train by themselves or bring a friend. If bringing a friend to train, please have them fill out the inquiry form beforehand or contact QKC to do so.
For scheduling & planning purposes, please try to book (or reschedule/cancel) 24-48 hours in advance of session. If sessions are cancelled by member with less than 24 hours’ notice, member will be expected to pay session fee (finances allowing).
