hi! we’re a local muay thai gym in elmhurst, illinois
Our mission is to create a motivating high-energy fitness environment where adults and children get fit and healthy while learning authentic Muay Thai and boxing techniques.
Founded by Tode Dmitrovic
With 17 years of experience in Muay Thai, founder & coach Tode is excited to teach the techniques and values of a martial art that has erupted in popularity due to its real-life effectiveness.
OUR CULTURE
This is a no-nonsense, positive, make-each-other-better environment where you can leave stress and anxiety behind and focus on improving daily as an individual and team.
OUR CLASSES
We offer traditional Muay Thai classes for all abilities that will take your strength and cardio to the next level. Plus, we offer kids classes starting as early as three years of age.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Safety is everything and to ensure this, you need to learn from highly experienced martial artists that will teach you correct form and technique and provide 1:1 attention even in group settings.
WHERE YOU TRAIN IS AS IMPORTANT
AS WHO YOU LEARN FROM
ABOUT FOUNDER AND COACH TODE
NATIONAL ThAI BOXING ASSOCIATION (tBA) cHAMPION
EXPERIENCE AS AMATEUR FIGHTER & CORNER MAN
10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE COACHING ADULTS & KIDS
OWNER & HEAD COACH AT ORIGINAL 8
“I’ve had the privilege of training at some of the best facilities and learning from the best coaches. This sport has inspired and motivated me from a young age. The principles I’ve learned from Muay Thai have spilled into every part of my life. It has connected me with training partners that have turned into lifelong friends. I hope to bring all of my favorite elements of the sport and training environment to Original 8. This is a place to learn, challenge yourself and build better and tougher people. If you look forward to coming here and leave feeling better every time, I’ve done my job.” — founder and coach tode dmitrovic
have you met rocky?
Our beloved Rocky is more than Tode’s best friend at home, he’s our kids’ champion, best motivator and mascot!
We provide kids classes for ages 3-6 (Little Rockys) and 7-11. Beyond training the basics of the sport, we teach the important values and principles that undeline it — respect, discipline, perseverence, goal-setting, teamwork and leadership. Some may think three years of age is too young to go this deep, we disagree! Take your kids away from the screens and out of the house — they will love our program!