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Campanella Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Middlebury, Connecticut
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule campanellamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-417-7486
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A very welcoming atmosphere with people of all skill levels and very detailed instruction.”
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“If you want to train to work out, train for self defense, train to compete, etc.”
“Coach Mike is great, harps on getting fundamentals down and explains things in ways new members can understand.”
“If you want to train to work out, train for self defense, train to compete, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“Very clean facility with lots of great mat space, heavy bags, strength and conditioning area, and even a boxing ring.”
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“Mike is an exceptional MMA coach with years of experience and a true talent for connecting with his students.”
What members say
“coach mike is the goat running an amazing gym with great work ethic and a variety of classes to fit all fighting styles.”
“The school has such a positive, welcoming atmosphere that makes them excited to go to class each week.”
“State of the art facility, top notch training staff, and a caring and supportive environment, I'm not sure you could ask for a better place to train.”
“Coach Mike is great, harps on getting fundamentals down and explains things in ways new members can understand.”
“We just started here doing BJJ with my son last month who’s 6 and he loves it!”
“coach mike is the goat running an amazing gym with great work ethic and a variety of classes to fit all fighting styles.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Coach Mike for roughly 18 months. He is a fantastic coach! He knows how to get the best out of you and push you to what you are capable of. Mike is a perfectionist about technique, but provides that feedback in a totally positive way.
My kids absolutely love their time at Campanella Martial Arts. The school has such a positive, welcoming atmosphere that makes them excited to go to class each week. Since starting, I’ve noticed a big boost in their confidence, discipline, and focus.
I've been out of martial arts for years , so it was intimidating jumping back into it, but Mike made it extremely easy to do so, you want a trainer who will build your confidence while at the same time push you to be your best without coddling you? This is the gym for you.
Mike is an exceptional MMA coach with years of experience and a true talent for connecting with his students. His ability to break down techniques and explain them clearly makes training both effective and enjoyable.
New to muay thai? Start at Campanella Martial Arts
Campanella Martial Arts 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 Campanella 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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