Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for MMA & Kickboxing Fitness in Bensenville, IL
VFS Academy was founded by Owner and Head Coach Mike Valle, a globally recognized expert in striking disciplines. Our academy specializes in Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai training for professional athletes and individuals of all fitness levels. With a focus on technical excellence, we have trained UFC champions and developed programs that improve physical health, mental focus, and overall well-being. Our classes maintain small student-to-instructor ratios to ensure personalized attention and proper technique development. Located in Bensenville, Illinois, we serve the Chicago western suburbs with accessible, high-quality fitness solutions.Our curriculum includes specialized programs for children aged 7-14, intermediate/advanced practitioners, and competitive fighters. All classes emphasize safe, effective training methods using industry-standard equipment. We provide a supportive environment where students can challenge themselves while building practical self-defense skills. With over a decade of experience in martial arts instruction, our team combines professional expertise with community-focused fitness education. Our facility accommodates up to 20 students per class to maintain optimal learning conditions for both group sessions and individual development.
Services
Pro MMA Classes
Kickboxing Fitness
Intermediate/Advanced Kickboxing
Kids Kickboxing
Muay Thai Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer expert training from a world-renowned coach with UFC experience
- Our classes cater to all fitness levels, from beginners to professional athletes
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Our programs develop practical self-defense skills and improve overall fitness
- We provide specialized training for children aged 7-14
Services
Pro MMA Classes
Professional Mixed Martial Arts classes designed for competitive fighters. Instruction covers wrestling, striking, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques used by UFC athletes. Each 90-minute session includes warmup, technical drills, and conditioning exercises. Limited to 20 participants for personalized coaching from industry experts.
Kickboxing Fitness
Non-contact kickboxing classes focusing on cardiovascular fitness and technical proficiency. Sessions combine shadowboxing, pad work, and heavy bag training with core strengthening exercises. One-hour classes accommodate all skill levels with equipment requirements specified for safety and effectiveness.
Kids Kickboxing
Specialized kickboxing instruction for children aged 7-14. Curriculum develops fundamental striking techniques while improving motor skills and body awareness. Non-contact format emphasizes proper form and self-defense principles in a structured learning environment with certified instructors.
Intermediate/Advanced Kickboxing
Progressive kickboxing classes refining technical skills using professional training methods. Focus on advanced striking combinations and movement patterns with required equipment for full participation. Limited enrollment ensures individualized feedback from experienced coaches.
Muay Thai Training
Traditional Muay Thai instruction incorporating clinch work, knee strikes, and elbow techniques. Classes follow structured progressions from basic to advanced applications. Participants train using standard equipment requirements under supervision of qualified martial arts specialists.
People
Mike Valle
Owner and Head Coach
World-renowned striking coach with extensive experience training UFC champions and professional fighters. Developer of specialized martial arts curricula for both competitive athletes and general fitness enthusiasts. Recognized for expertise in technical skill development and fighter preparation.
Questions
What types of martial arts classes do you offer?
We provide MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and specialized youth programs for all skill levels.
What equipment is required for classes?
Basic requirements include gloves, hand wraps, and appropriate footwear. Specific classes may need additional gear.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, all programs accommodate beginners with progressive skill development under professional instruction.
What are your class sizes?
We limit enrollment to 15-20 students per session to ensure quality instruction and individual attention.
Do you offer youth martial arts programs?
Yes, we have specialized kickboxing classes for children aged 7-14 focusing on fundamental techniques and fitness.
What experience does the coaching staff have?
Our head coach has trained multiple UFC champions and professional fighters in striking disciplines globally.
