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Iron Lion Team
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bridgeport, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ironlionteam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 690-4706
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great workout environment, high energy, with lots encouragement from everyone!”
“With classes offered in Muy Thai, Brazilian Jiujitsu, and Boxing, you can definitely find something well suited for yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“With classes offered in Muy Thai, Brazilian Jiujitsu, and Boxing, you can definitely find something well suited for yourself.”
“This is the premier mixed martial arts training center in Bridgeport.”
“With classes offered in Muy Thai, Brazilian Jiujitsu, and Boxing, you can definitely find something well suited for yourself.”
What members say
“Great place to be, good vibes from everyone, everyone was super helpful and nice, the head coach was amazing, the space was really cool.”
“Great workout environment, high energy, with lots encouragement from everyone!”
“Great workout environment, high energy, with lots encouragement from everyone!”
“Trainer was very helpful I recommend coming here if you want to see fitness results”
“he is professional, patient, and supportive!”
From the reviews
Best trainer and workout ever!! It's such a positive and fun time while learning great techniques and working really hard. Charlie constantly changes up the workouts keeping things interesting and challenging. I really can’t say enough good things.
best gym around!! the owner and all staff are very friendly and welcoming with all ages and all skill levels if you’re looking to try something new and get a good workout in for you or for your kids! highly recommend trying it out
Trainer was very helpful I recommend coming here if you want to see fitness results
This is the premier mixed martial arts training center in Bridgeport. Our community needed a gym like Iron Lion to come around. This is a safe training environment for the casual people who are just looking for a new hobby d want to get in shape and it’s also the tough training environment for those looking to compete…
New to kickboxing? Start at Iron Lion Team
Iron Lion Team 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 Iron Lion Team
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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