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Soulcraft Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hamden, 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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- 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 soulcraftbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 390-5798
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“I called around to all the gyms in the area, and they all either didn’t offer jiu jitsu for kids, or they’d say “don’t bring her if she doesn’t want to be here.”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“With 14 years of professional fitness/personal training/group fitness experience, I give this operation 5 stars.”
Other martial arts here
“The facility is clean, well heated, and open for MMA.”
“I wanted to sign up my 11 year old daughter for jiu jitsu classes, even though she had no interest in learning martial arts/self defense.”
“I wanted to sign up my 11 year old daughter for jiu jitsu classes, even though she had no interest in learning martial arts/self defense.”
What members say
“There are plenty of opportunities for learning in this environment of great instructors and students!”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“I first joined because of a weight loss program they were running.”
“The atmosphere is very welcoming and the mats are always very clean, overall amazing.”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
From the reviews
Soulcraft is a fantastic Martial Arts Gym. I first joined because of a weight loss program they were running. The second I entered the building I was greeted by one of the coaches.
With 14 years of professional fitness/personal training/group fitness experience, I give this operation 5 stars. It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.
Visited Soulcraft on the recommendation of an old training partner from Toronto who has been training at the gym for the past two-or-so years. The owner welcomed me to drop in for two evening classes - a competition-focused drilling class, and a more general class.
My experience at this Gym was very welcoming. I was in Connecticut on a Work trip for two weeks. I called the gym and I asked if I could join for two weeks. The Owners / coaches we’re very professional and actually care about the sport.
New to kickboxing? Start at Soulcraft Martial Arts
Soulcraft Martial Arts 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 Soulcraft Martial Arts
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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