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Calasanz Martial Arts & Boxing Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Norwalk, 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 calasanzuniverse.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-847-6528
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“The first time I met Calasanz my first thought was I stumbled onto an episode of Cobra Kai and was talking to Mr Miyagi.”
“He offers a wealth of knowledge and power to students from young children to senior citizens.”
“From those who aspire to be professional fighters to those who just want to get in shape and gain confidence, you will find no better instruction than from Calasanz.”
“From those who aspire to be professional fighters to those who just want to get in shape and gain confidence, you will find no better instruction than from Calasanz.”
“Our son started martial arts and as just another activity, but the overall approach Calasanz takes has made self defense a critical foundation for our son's overall development.”
Other martial arts here
“Calasanz works with each student's individual goals to improve overall fitness, self defense, tradition martial art, MMA, and boxing!”
“Calasanz works with each student's individual goals to improve overall fitness, self defense, tradition martial art, MMA, and boxing!”
What members say
“Calasanz has cultivated an awesome culture at the gym, everyone is there to learn traditional and modern fighting techniques.”
“It is a great way to learn how to defend yourself, learn ultimate confidence and improve your mindset.”
“From those who aspire to be professional fighters to those who just want to get in shape and gain confidence, you will find no better instruction than from Calasanz.”
“Calasanz has cultivated an awesome culture at the gym, everyone is there to learn traditional and modern fighting techniques.”
“Not only it is a place where you learn self defense and discipline, but also a great place to get in shape, stronger and more agile.”
From the reviews
Calasanz Martial Arts center is more than a gym. When you join, you join a family. Not only it is a place where you learn self defense and discipline, but also a great place to get in shape, stronger and more agile.
Early this fall of 2021, I met Calasanz through my boyfriend, who started to bring his teenage son there for boxing training. I immediately was impressed with Calasanz's' knowledge of martial arts and fitness. I visited the center on Saturday mornings to participate in the group morning classes he held.
When I told my friend Marty that I wanted to go to a MMA mixed martial arts gym to train and get back into shape the first thing he said was; "Call Calasanz Martinez, the man has a gift that the commercial glitzy fancy places cannot compete with" Boy was he right!
i have been training at Calasanz for a few years now and i can honestly say its the best gym i have been to.i am in the best shape in my life, when i first came to the gym i was overweight and unhealthy. After a few months i noticed how much skinnier i was getting and how much my striking has improved.
New to muay thai? Start at Calasanz Martial Arts & Boxing Center
Calasanz Martial Arts & Boxing Center 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 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 Calasanz Martial Arts & Boxing Center
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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