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King Academy of Martial Arts & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Newtown, Connecticut
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 (ages 5–13) — 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
- Website & schedule kamaskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-304-1171
The classes they run
“My daughter has been a student for well over a year and we have noticed an overall improvement in her self confidence and gross motor skills.”
“They have been taught in a traditional true-to-the arts manner with history, forms, essential techniques, physical challenges and sparring.”
“Most of the students participate in tournaments against other studios and their skills are unparalleled.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter has learned traditional Tang Soo Do, along with self defense techniques that will one day save her life if need be.”
What members say
“My daughter has been a student for well over a year and we have noticed an overall improvement in her self confidence and gross motor skills.”
“The instructors, students and parents have become a second family and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn martial arts.”
From the reviews
K.A.M.A.S is a Martial arts school unlike any other. Master King, Kyo sah Jess, and Kyo sah CJ are a family of instructors that welcome students into the program and give them the best opportunity to grow in a positive and disciplined manner.
My daughter has been attending KAMAS for a little over 3 years. In that time I have seen such improvement with her self control, confidence and overall attitude. Master King, Kyo Sah CJ and Kyo Sah Jessica really care about their students. They not only teach techniques and forms, they teach discipline and kindness.
If you're interested in learning Martial Arts, you're going to want to study under Master King. After studying here for just two months, I already feel STRONGER, MOTIVATED, and SUCCESSFUL. Master King is perfect.
KAMAS is THE best Martial Arts school there is! Master King and instructors Jess and CJ are amazing with the kids! They teach with patience and kindness. My daughter has learned traditional Tang Soo Do, along with self defense techniques that will one day save her life if need be.
New to kickboxing? Start at King Academy of Martial Arts & Self-Defense
King Academy of Martial Arts & Self-Defense 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 King Academy of Martial Arts & Self-Defense
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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