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Fighting Arts Academy CT
5 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Milford, Connecticut
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
- 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 fightingartsct.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-689-3483
Hours
| Monday | 9:45 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:45 am–12:30 am |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:45 am–12:30 pm, 3:45–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:45 am–12:30 pm, 5:45–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fighting Arts Academy in Milford, CT has been an incredible experience for my family especially when it comes to their tots and kids classes.”
“This gym is for all skill levels from beginner to pro(literally).”
“If you’re looking to compete in mixed martial arts, wanna learn how to fight or just get in shape.”
“They work you pretty hard, I’ve lost 100lbs of fat in the past year while boxing at FAA.”
Other martial arts here
“They work you pretty hard, I’ve lost 100lbs of fat in the past year while boxing at FAA.”
“All the coaches here are extremely knowledgeable and they really love teaching mixed martial arts.”
“She was hesitant to start the grappling component but the coaches are awesome and made her feel comfortable enough to give it a shot.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn real self-defense while building character, I can’t recommend Fighting Arts Academy enough!”
What members say
“Nick and Roger as well as all the fighters that come out of this gym are very knowledgeable, respectful, and welcoming.”
“Great classes highly reccomend no matter where your at in your fitness or martial art journey.”
“She is learning confidence and getting great physical conditioning!”
“If you’re looking to compete in mixed martial arts, wanna learn how to fight or just get in shape.”
“From an early age, children are taught the importance of self-defense in a way that feels empowering rather than intimidating.”
“Fighting Arts Academy in Milford, CT has been an incredible experience for my family especially when it comes to their tots and kids classes.”
From the reviews
Fighting Arts Academy in Milford, CT has been an incredible experience for my family especially when it comes to their tots and kids classes. They’re building essential life skills in every class.
Amazing academy with a fantastic culture. Great coaches. My son has been attending fighting arts academy for over a year now, and the experience has been phenomenal. I have seen a huge boost in his confidence, focus, and physical fitness.
If you’re looking to compete in mixed martial arts, wanna learn how to fight or just get in shape. Fighting arts academy is hands down the best MMA gym in Connecticut, if not the best in the tristate area. You train beside professional athletes & are coached by an elite fighter Coach Nick Newell.
My daughter (age 8) has been taking kickboxing here for 6 months and loves it! She is learning confidence and getting great physical conditioning! She was hesitant to start the grappling component but the coaches are awesome and made her feel comfortable enough to give it a shot. The gym is well run and clean.
New to kickboxing? Start at Fighting Arts Academy CT
Fighting Arts Academy CT 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Fighting Arts Academy CT
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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