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Practical Self Defense Training Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Waterbury, 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 psdtc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-596-9073
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 4–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're looking for a place to get your degree in martial arts, become an amateur fighter, or just get in shape while learning great self defense skills.”
“The facility is awesome, with all the best equipment, including a boxing ring and a cage!”
Other martial arts here
“The facility is awesome, with all the best equipment, including a boxing ring and a cage!”
“Their grappling and mma fighters are constantly bringing home victories and trophies.”
“Have also attended JKD, Wing Chung, and grappling seminars and the instructors are among the best I've seen.”
“I took Karate with Grandmaster Beaudoin but he passed away.”
“Highly recommended for anyone seeking to enhance their self-defense capacities.”
What members say
“The owner Ron, and the other instructors here are all immensely skilled, dedicated and are welcoming and genuine people.”
“The owner Ron, and the other instructors here are all immensely skilled, dedicated and are welcoming and genuine people.”
From the reviews
I studied several arts here for many years - I still train and only stopped at this location due to geography. The owner Ron, and the other instructors here are all immensely skilled, dedicated and are welcoming and genuine people. The arts taught are unique, hard to find and very effective.
Hands down the best martial arts university in the state. Don't believe any of these 1 star reviews. If you want to study real JKD, Kali, Kuntao, Wing Chun, and fight conditioning this place has the areas best instructors. Their grappling and mma fighters are constantly bringing home victories and trophies.
This place is top notch! I just started training here and am having a blast so far. The facility is awesome, with all the best equipment, including a boxing ring and a cage! Jesse obviously knows his stuff and it feels great to be trained by someone of his caliber. I look forward to my next class.
First rate instruction! Have been a member for over 14 years now doing Kun Tao and Kali. The Kun Tao is unlike anything you're likely to encounter anywhere else and the teaching methods are fantastic. Have also attended JKD, Wing Chung, and grappling seminars and the instructors are among the best I've seen.
Your first kickboxing class at Practical Self Defense Training Center
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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