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Silverback Training Facility
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in East Hartford, Connecticut
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
- 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 silverbacktf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 518-6994
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“My 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter both attend the kids’ jiu-jitsu class, and it’s been a fantastic experience for them.”
“First time was really great everyone was so sweet and welcoming and the training was really fun as well definitely will be going back”
“The coaches, Dave annd Manny, are very attentive and give great knowledge on the technical aspect of full contact martial arts for competitors and non-competitors alike.”
“This is a great place to learn kickboxing/muay Thai.”
Other martial arts here
“This is a great place to learn kickboxing/muay Thai.”
“My 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter both attend the kids’ jiu-jitsu class, and it’s been a fantastic experience for them.”
What members say
“Incredible instructors with a wide breadth of knowledge who are always excited to teach, answer questions, and roll.”
“I’ve been in glastonbury for the past few weeks and needed a place to get some work in, and the folks here were so welcoming and full of knowledge.”
“Tried my first Jiu Jitsu class at Silverback Training Facility and I’m hooked.”
“Affordable, welcoming, and great exercise.”
“Large, clean facilities and mats, incredible instruction and a team environment that feels like a family.”
“Affordable, welcoming, and great exercise.”
From the reviews
An incredible academy! Instructors are very educated and they do a phenomenal job with making sure proper techniques are being learned. A very welcoming group of people!
My 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter both attend the kids’ jiu-jitsu class, and it’s been a fantastic experience for them. Jeff does an excellent job adjusting his teaching style for different ages so both kids stay engaged and learn at their own level.
I went to Silverback training facility in East Hartford Connecticut and man its awesome the Muay Thai program is great with top notch coaching that really stands out Coach David and Coach Manny are incredibly experienced they break down every technique with so much detail and patience making sure you understand the…
Tried my first Jiu Jitsu class at Silverback Training Facility and I’m hooked. From the moment I walked in, the energy was welcoming and positive. The coach was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone felt comfortable while still pushing us to improve.
New to kickboxing? Start at Silverback Training Facility
Silverback Training Facility 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Silverback Training Facility
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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