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Black Wolf Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Orange, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blackwolfmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 859-8596
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I’ve been coming to Black Wolf for personal training for years now, and I can’t say enough good things about it.”
“If you are looking to get in shape, learn life enhancing skills, and be an all around better human being…please seek out Alberto Torres at Black Wolf Martial Arts!”
“Alberto is ridiculously knowledgeable and has created a welcoming and supporting community that attracts and keeps great fighters and training partners.”
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“If you’re looking for a top notch school to learn any form of striking or grappling, here is the place for you.”
What members say
“Coach Lauren is absolutely amazing — encouraging, motivating, and always pushing us to improve and become better versions of ourselves.”
“Alberto is ridiculously knowledgeable and has created a welcoming and supporting community that attracts and keeps great fighters and training partners.”
“Alberto is ridiculously knowledgeable and has created a welcoming and supporting community that attracts and keeps great fighters and training partners.”
“If you’re looking for a top notch school to learn any form of striking or grappling, here is the place for you.”
“I started off doing strength and conditioning and a little bit of Muay Thai and now I’m also doing the heavy bag classes (+ do yoga upstairs with Bobbi).”
“The classes here provide great workouts and technical instruction for folks looking to fight at a professional level or just for a good time.”
From the reviews
I’ve been coming to Black Wolf for almost a year now after leaving a typical “meat head” gym. Honestly it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I started off doing strength and conditioning and a little bit of Muay Thai and now I’m also doing the heavy bag classes (+ do yoga upstairs with Bobbi).
Great atmosphere, amazing coaches and friendly students. This place is huge and has everything you could want in a gym. State of the art equipment, clean and very helpful coaches. Jits, muay Thai and mma, what else could you ask for? Definitely recommend to all those in New Haven area......
I’ve been coming to Black Wolf for personal training for years now, and I can’t say enough good things about it. Alberto is a great coach and a mentor, but honestly, he’s just a great friend. The vibe there is always welcoming, and he knows exactly how to push you to hit your goals.
I have had the great pleasure and honor to experience first hand the highest level of professionalism, craftsmanship of teaching, and the personal connection with one of the best trainers, coaches, and mentors in the self defense world. Alberto’s ability to meet you where you are is unparalleled.
New to muay thai? Start at Black Wolf Martial Arts
Black Wolf 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Black Wolf Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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