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Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Madison, Connecticut

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule blackwolfshoreline.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-980-4539

Hours

Monday 5:15–7:15 pm
Tuesday 5:15–7:15 pm
Wednesday 5:15–7:15 pm
Thursday 5:15–7:15 pm
Friday 6–7:30 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday 10–11 am

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 7 mentions

“My son has joined as well and loves the kids program and personal attention he gets.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Ranging from Gi/No Gi and Striking/Kickboxing.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 11 mentions

“Started BJJ with no previous background experience including wrestling or mixed martial arts.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Started BJJ with no previous background experience including wrestling or mixed martial arts.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Started BJJ with no previous background experience including wrestling or mixed martial arts.”

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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 BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“Family/team like atmosphere with reputable prestigious instructors providing top of the line instruction.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son has joined as well and loves the kids program and personal attention he gets.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Gym itself is very clean and sanitary, allowing use of a changing room and fully functional bathroom.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Very welcoming, super friendly, focused on teaching people.”

From the reviews

Started BJJ with no previous background experience including wrestling or mixed martial arts. No matter! Black Wolf Martial Arts- Shoreline staff and atmosphere brings a positive moral to training and gaining knowledge on the sport.

★★★★★ — Raymond, Sep 2022

I have been doing the strength and conditioning program for over 2 years. I am over 50 and I am in better shape now than I was when I was in my twenties. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to get into shape no matter what your age.

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2022

I’m 47 and started BJJ training at Black Wolf a little over a year ago. Best decision I ever made. Great, technical instruction from top notch BJJ practitioners along with training partners who are always willing to help everyone learn and grow.

★★★★★ — Mj, Jan 2022

Black Wolf Martial Arts is such a great training environment. The instruction is high level and the community is amazing! My daughter started her JiuJitsu training there and she loves it. The kids program is great! The kids love it and are all advancing so much. JiuJitsu is truly the best martial arts for kids.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jan 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline

Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, 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 Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline

15 Orchard Park Rd Unit 3, Madison, CT06443

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