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Mongoose Training Academy

5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Middletown, Connecticut

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Competition team

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 mongoosetrainingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (203) 694-4513

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Mongoose Training Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Boxing and kickboxing classes are also a great cardio workout and can be used as self-defense.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“Mongoose Training Academy offers great classes for both kids and adults at all skill levels.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“They offer a variety of classes like women’s kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai to choose from.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Either your going for fitness, to excel as a martial artist, or as a competitor.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“They offer a variety of classes like women’s kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai to choose from.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“The coaches work with us personally and in groups, teaching proper boxing and kickboxing techniques.”

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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 Mongoose Training Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“They offer a variety of classes like women’s kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai to choose from.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“The coaches work with us personally and in groups, teaching proper boxing and kickboxing techniques.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“With classes happening every day of the week, our son has been able to learn and grow in the sport of MMA in ways we are still amazed by.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for Muy Thai, wrestling, grappling, Jiu-Jitsu to upgrade your conditioning and skills, look no further than #teammongooseDCNU - The Outlaw Family”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you’re looking to learn self defense, kick boxing and more check out mongoose training academy.”

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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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“There’s a reason they have five stars Coach, Frank Coach, Miguel and coach Eric Create a great atmosphere for anybody training at all levels mongoose for life”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for Muy Thai, wrestling, grappling, Jiu-Jitsu to upgrade your conditioning and skills, look no further than #teammongooseDCNU - The Outlaw Family”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“Coach Santos and his staff are highly experienced in competition and do an outstanding job passing that knowledge on to their students.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“There is a true sense of community at Mongoose; where skills to support physical and emotional wellness, and confidence, are grown!”

From the reviews

Mongoose Training Academy offers great classes for both kids and adults at all skill levels. Brand new, hobbyists, amateur and pros. All the coaches are extremely knowledgeable and awesome people. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2024

Oftentimes the most valuable experiences in life are not planned or even expected and that is certainly the case with Mongoose Training Academy. We were made aware of the program by word of mouth and decided to check it out. From day one, our son Atlas (and our family) knew this was meant to be.

★★★★★ — Kahseim, Dec 2024

Coach Miguel is a class act! I met him from a previous gym and was so impressed- not only with his technical skills and prowess in the sport, but also his commitment to his clients and members.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Apr 2025

Mongoose has been such a wonderful addition to our kiddos routine. It's teaching them discipline, respect and listening skills. It allows them to get their energy out in a safe space all while learning life skills on and off the mat. Everyone at the academy is friendly, caring and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Natasha, Nov 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mongoose Training Academy

Mongoose Training Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Mongoose Training Academy

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 Mongoose Training Academy

1280 Newfield St, Middletown, CT06457

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