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Israeli Krav Maga-CT

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Norwalk, Connecticut

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Website & schedule israelikravct.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (203) 293-6114

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Israeli Krav Maga-CT, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Gus trained my child before he went off to college.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“After the 10th private lesson, Gus sent a video tape to remind my son what he learned and accomplished.”

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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 Israeli Krav Maga-CT — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 14 mentions

“Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi's Israeli Krav Maga is the premier Krav Maga facility I have found in the all of Westchester and Fairfield County.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The classes here are so much fun and the instructors are awesome and knowledgeable.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“If self-defense, or perhaps more importantly, possessing the confidence to go about your daily life knowing you have the ability to get home safely is your goal, look no further.”

From the reviews

As said by everyone else who has written a review...Gus is the Man! You can tell the second you shake his hand that he is a very focused and driven individual that is truly passionate about his work.

★★★★★ — James, Oct 2014

Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi's Israeli Krav Maga is the premier Krav Maga facility I have found in the all of Westchester and Fairfield County. Gus has created a studio that provides the perfect blend of warmth and welcoming, yet serious, challenging, and to-the-point.

★★★★★ — Rich, Oct 2013

I have been involved in martial arts for practically my entire life. I have trained in various disciplines and find the curriculum at Gus' studio to be superior to any other. It is truly focused on "self-defense" and he focuses on what works for the individual as opposed to a rigid "kata" format.

★★★★★ — William, Aug 2014

I've been to several other Krav Maga studios in the area and this place is by far the best. I wanted to learn Krav Maga because my job at the time had me ending my shift late at night, walking through parking decks alone and arriving home late.

★★★★★ — Dannie, Aug 2014

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Your first kickboxing class at Israeli Krav Maga-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.

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 Israeli Krav Maga-CT

295 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT06851

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