Mango Combat Sports

Mango Combat Sports is a training gym in Gilberts, Illinois, offering combat sports and fitness programs in a welcoming, family-oriented environment. Its classes support cardiovascular health, character development, and self-confidence, serving beginners, recreational members, and aspiring competitive fighters.

Programs include traditional boxing, with an emphasis on footwork, striking, and defense; Thai boxing, which teaches the use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins; and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focused on grappling and ground fighting. Women’s Box-Fit combines personalized calisthenics, cardio, and self-defense, with attention to overall health and self-esteem. Little Mango Warriors introduces young children to basic martial arts and boxing.

The coaching team is led by co-owner and head trainer Dr. Doug Mango, who has more than 30 years of experience teaching and coaching boxing, Thai boxing, and mixed martial arts. Mango Combat Sports offers memberships for one program, two programs, or unlimited programs, as well as class punch cards and gift certificates. New visitors can try three introductory classes, and the gym provides an in-person signup process with no signup fees.