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Campanella Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Middlebury, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule campanellamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-417-7486
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“A very welcoming atmosphere with people of all skill levels and very detailed instruction.”
“If you want to train to work out, train for self defense, train to compete, etc.”
“As a long time practitioner of Muay Thai I can't recommend this gym enough.”
“Very clean facility with lots of great mat space, heavy bags, strength and conditioning area, and even a boxing ring.”
“Very clean facility with lots of great mat space, heavy bags, strength and conditioning area, and even a boxing ring.”
Other martial arts here
“As a long time practitioner of Muay Thai I can't recommend this gym enough.”
“Very clean facility with lots of great mat space, heavy bags, strength and conditioning area, and even a boxing ring.”
“Mike is an exceptional MMA coach with years of experience and a true talent for connecting with his students.”
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“If you want to train to work out, train for self defense, train to compete, etc.”
What members say
“coach mike is the goat running an amazing gym with great work ethic and a variety of classes to fit all fighting styles.”
“The school has such a positive, welcoming atmosphere that makes them excited to go to class each week.”
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“Very clean facility with lots of great mat space, heavy bags, strength and conditioning area, and even a boxing ring.”
“Very clean and affordable establishment.”
“Since starting, I’ve noticed a big boost in their confidence, discipline, and focus.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Coach Mike for roughly 18 months. He is a fantastic coach! He knows how to get the best out of you and push you to what you are capable of. Mike is a perfectionist about technique, but provides that feedback in a totally positive way.
My kids absolutely love their time at Campanella Martial Arts. The school has such a positive, welcoming atmosphere that makes them excited to go to class each week. Since starting, I’ve noticed a big boost in their confidence, discipline, and focus.
I've been out of martial arts for years , so it was intimidating jumping back into it, but Mike made it extremely easy to do so, you want a trainer who will build your confidence while at the same time push you to be your best without coddling you? This is the gym for you.
Mike is an exceptional MMA coach with years of experience and a true talent for connecting with his students. His ability to break down techniques and explain them clearly makes training both effective and enjoyable.
New to kickboxing? Start at Campanella Martial Arts
Campanella Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Campanella Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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