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Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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 3–12) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule puremartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (203) 368-0773

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 3:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 9 mentions

“Master P is tough and dedicated in teaching the children how to be strong minded individuals and strong leaders!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Doing the private lessons was a wonderful addition to what my child normally takes.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I was a little apprehensive in the beginning, because I thought since this would be our daughters first time participating in a serious sport it wouldn’t be a good fit.”

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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 Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He is growing and learning so much in terms of discipline, focus an self defense.”

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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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I was a little apprehensive in the beginning, because I thought since this would be our daughters first time participating in a serious sport it wouldn’t be a good fit.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“I have watched my children grow tremendously in their discipline, focus, respect, and fitness.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“Master P and all of the others instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow, both in skill and confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“The classes are well-structured and welcoming to all ages and skill levels.”

From the reviews

Highly Recommended! I've have a fantastic experience at PMAFA! Master P and all of the others instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow, both in skill and confidence. The classes are well-structured and welcoming to all ages and skill levels.

★★★★★ — Mellisa, May 2025

Signed up my 4 year old daughter and she loves it. Gets her to practice discipline and learn self defense. I love how the Owner has older students assist with the "Tiny Tiger" class.

★★★★★ — Trevor, Aug 2022

My son Eddie attends PMAFA and it is a pleasant and structured environment... Master P is an incredible instructor... If you want to learn and/or perfect Martial Arts then PMAFA is where you should be heading to.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jan 2020

There's no other place like Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Bridgeport! I have watched my children grow tremendously in their discipline, focus, respect, and fitness. This place gives such a welcoming and enriched atmosphere it's surreal.

★★★★★ — Yajaira, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy

Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Pure Martial Arts Fitness 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 Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy

2326 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT06610

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