About 

Location - South Loop

Warrior Evolution
329 W 18th St #405
Chicago, IL 60616

773-910-1995

Warrior Evolution MMA is a gym located near the south loop of Chicago where people come together for MMA training developed to strengthen & condition the mind, body, & spirit of your inner warrior to promote continual evolution of one’s journey. Through the philosophy of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do (JKD), we teach mixed martial arts (MMA) which includes techniques from boxing, kickboxing, MuayThai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu,and judo. Our curriculums cover both offense and defense which is applicable in competitions and overall self defense. All techniques are taught step by step and shown in the most effective and efficient ways possible.

With that being said, physical fitness is also very important to us. Our classes are equipped with the highest level of physical fitness to enhance our fighters’ training but also anyone who is looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain healthy joints by emphasizing flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and power.

Our instructors keep an eye on everyone in class to ensure the safety of our students throughout the classes and to make sure that everyone has an understanding of the techniques. Everyone has come from different backgrounds and lifestyles. All of our instructors understand that. It is our goal to create an environment that everyone comes together to accomplish their goals. No one needs to fail so one can succeed. Success is available to all that work towards it. Here at Warrior Evolution MMA, we work towards it every day as a family!

Trainers

All of our trainers and instructors are home grown. Everyone has trained together, learned together, and have worked together to create a family atmosphere for everyone that comes in.

Sean “Tazz” Lau - Head Coach

Specializations
MMA Offense/Defense Training

Sean is the owner and head instructor at Warrior Evolution MMA. He started his martial arts journey back in 2006 when he joined the wrestling team his freshman year of high school. After his last season wrestling, Sean made the jump and started training MMA in 2010. Three years later marked his first MMA fight before he focused primarily on teaching and eventually coaching the competitors at the gym he was training at. In 2016, Sean earned his First Degree Black Belt in Jeet Kune Do under Dion Riccardo, a direct student of Dan Inosanto. After spending time as a manager and then business partner for other top MMA gyms, Sean decided to open Warrior Evolution MMA in 2019. His goal is to show everyone that everyone has a warrior in them. All the skills and philosophies learned through MMA can be applied to every day life. He teaches all the Advanced Skill Training classes as well as coaches the sparring team.
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I always felt like I never belonged anywhere until I came into the gym and met my coach Sean “Tazz” Lau” who taught me the world of MMA. He saw something in me and believed in my potential when I didn’t do that for myself.

-Nereida Garcia

Karla Garcia - Manager, Instructor, NASM Certified, Daru Strong Certified Athletic Performance Coach.

Specializations
Strength and Conditioning, Beginner MMA, Women’s Self-defense, Kids MMA.

Karla began training MMA in 2014 and quickly learned and adopted the martial arts lifestyle. When the gym needed help, Karla stepped up without hesitation. Within her first year of training she began helping out with the kids class. The following year, Karla once again stepped up and began teaching the basic class. Karla earned her First Degree Black Belt in Jeet Kune Do under Sean in 2018. With her experience in MMA and personal training certification, Karla has put together programs to help the competitors be in top physical condition for whatever competition they are participating in. Another of her main priorities is injury prevention. Her warm ups and stretching programs prep the body for training and promotes a smooth recovery after training.

Karla also offers one-on-one personal training sessions in-site, online, and through virtual classes. Sessions may range from weight loss, strength training, athletic performance training, self-defense, and Mixed Martial Arts.

Her personal training programs are specific to each person’s needs and goals and therefore are comprehensive to help maximize results. Click here to learn more about about our personal training options.

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As an absolute beginner I have been given such meaningful personalized instruction from Karla. I truly can’t imagine a better person to introduce me to this new practice. She already pushes me farther then I think I can go. 

-Nathan Bishop