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Connecticut Martial Arts

4.3 ★★★★☆ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Danbury, Connecticut

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • 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 ctmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-792-1544

Hours

Monday 12:30–8 pm
Tuesday 12:30–8 pm
Wednesday 12:30–8 pm
Thursday 12:30–8 pm
Friday 12:30–8 pm
Saturday 9:45 am–1 pm
Sunday 9:45 am–1 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Connecticut Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Elite instructors, great people, and always a great workout.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 13 mentions

“The amount of respect, kindness, and enthusiasm the instructors show these kids is unmatched.”

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🤜 Sparring

“Muay Thai, Taekwondo, kick fit, and even sparring.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Great place and least intimidating way to get started with Tae Kwon Do or Muay Thai.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Connecticut Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Great place and least intimidating way to get started with Tae Kwon Do or Muay Thai.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Build fitness, confidence, self-worth and self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“With over 40 years experience in Martial Arts he produces the best instructors and best students around.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“I have gotten into the best shape of my life in only 3 months time.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“My son is learning so many valuable qualities: self control, self esteem and the value of hard work.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“The staff is extremely kind and friendly, and definitely know their craft.”

From the reviews

This school is really amazing. The amount of respect, kindness, and enthusiasm the instructors show these kids is unmatched. Every child's name is remembered and they are all noticed or praised every class at least once.

★★★★★ — Nicole, May 2025

CMA is the best martial arts class in CT.Master Jared is a very good instructor and is very friendly with kids. They aren't only teaching the essential skills of martial arts, they are also teaching valuable life lessons, such as respect for one another, discipline, always having a positive attitude, always giving…

★★★★★ — Adhiti, Jan 2020

Great facility, AMAZING staff, very helpful/thoughtful/encouraging!!! I have gotten into the best shape of my life in only 3 months time. That is saying a lot since I am a physical education teacher and have completed many triathlons in the past.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Oct 2012

Love CMA. You'll find me there most nights and both of my kids. Elite instructors, great people, and always a great workout. There is something for everyone at every age. So while I am training, my kids are in class too. Muay Thai, Taekwondo, kick fit, and even sparring.

★★★★★ — Croix, Feb 2016

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New to kickboxing? Start at Connecticut Martial Arts

Connecticut Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Connecticut 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Connecticut Martial Arts

67 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT06810

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