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Thunder MMA Academy & Sports Fitness Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Watertown, Connecticut

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens

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  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule teamthundermma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (203) 909-6464

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 6:30–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 10 AM–1 PM

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 Thunder MMA Academy & Sports Fitness Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“He and Coach Eric are great with the kids and making class fun.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Highly recommend the women's self defense and boxing classes.”

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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 Thunder MMA Academy & Sports Fitness Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“Highly recommend the women's self defense and boxing classes.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I highly reccomend joining the team at Thunder MMA.”

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🥋 Karate

“Karate, MMA, Wrestling, Nokaoi Martial Arts, Many guest artists do seminars here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Here they are learning real self-defense, discipline, self control and getting an excellent workout.”

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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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“You have the best instructor who encourages you to be your best and who is more than willing to pass on his professional knowledge.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“So far so good,everyone here is welcoming they are not stingy with their knowledge and don't make me feel like I'm slowing them down.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“So far so good,everyone here is welcoming they are not stingy with their knowledge and don't make me feel like I'm slowing them down.”

From the reviews

Best place to get fit and learn martial arts. The gym has great instructors and a true team atmosphere with everyone helping each other. There is a wide range of ages and genders that join and train. I stopped wasting my money at typical gyms and started going here.

★★★★★ — Zachary, Mar 2015

Excellent school and Instructors. MMA fighters train here. Karate, MMA, Wrestling, Nokaoi Martial Arts, Many guest artists do seminars here.

★★★★★ — Jim, Mar 2022

The only words to describe this place is family. Coach dan will forever be my coach the guys I work with will always be who I want to roll with and learn with before and after fights.

★★★★★ — Chase, Apr 2024

I've been bringing my boys (4 yrs and 5 yrs) for 6 months now and they love it! This is an authentic fight gym. This facility is large and clean. The people are welcoming. Coach Dan has decades of knowledge and experience and a passion to share it! He and Coach Eric are great with the kids and making class fun.

★★★★★ — Mrs., Sep 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at Thunder MMA Academy & Sports Fitness 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.

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 Thunder MMA Academy & Sports Fitness Center

30 Echo lake Rd, Enter on depot St, 30 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT06795

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