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New England Kudo
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hamden, 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newenglandkudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (475) 209-7008
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kudo is a very fun martial art for both beginners and advanced practitioners looking to learn something unique.”
“The instructor: Sensei Jim, is tough yet encouraging, always promotes good technique, and focuses on pragmatic solutions in sparring.”
“But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well.”
“But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well.”
“The facilities are great, spacious clean mats, heavy bags, and showers.”
Other martial arts here
“But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well.”
“But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well.”
“But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well.”
“Kudo is a hybrid martial art combining mainly elements of Kyōkushin Karate and Judo.”
What members say
“The community and instruction was by far the biggest stand out quality, everyone was extremely welcoming and made the gym feel like a second home.”
“The facilities were wonderful with clean equipment, mats, and a designated shower area.”
“A stress tested martial art with a lot of sparring, but the ability to control how intense said sparring is.”
“The community and instruction was by far the biggest stand out quality, everyone was extremely welcoming and made the gym feel like a second home.”
From the reviews
I've been training at New England Kudo for almost 2 years now. The facilities are great, spacious clean mats, heavy bags, and showers. It’s every martial artist’s dream gym! The instructor: Sensei Jim, is tough yet encouraging, always promotes good technique, and focuses on pragmatic solutions in sparring.
Kudo is a hybrid martial art combining mainly elements of Kyōkushin Karate and Judo. But Kudo also includes Jiu jitsu, elements from boxing, and Muay Thai/Dutch Style kickboxing as well. New England Kudo is a branch of a greater organization.
Wow, what an incredible studio. When you're looking for a good martial arts studio, you want to find: 1. A patient and capable coach/sensei. 2. A community of people who want to work hard together, but also treat each other with kindness and respect. 3.
This place is a truly unique place not only because Kudo is a fairly rare martial art in the US, but also because the culture of training here is something that’s rare. It’s all about experimenting, having fun, and truly developing your own techniques and style that suits you.
New to kickboxing? Start at New England Kudo
New England Kudo 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 New England Kudo
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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