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Cruvinel Brothers Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Monroe, Connecticut

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cruvinelbros.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 475-231-3227

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Wednesday 6–7:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 6–7:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Cruvinel Brothers Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“This was my very first time trying this sport, and I absolutely fell in love with it thanks to the incredible coaches—Marcus, Steven, Antonio, and Drago.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 22 mentions

“The owners and staff are excellent and work very well with the kids and have even taken a little extra time at the end of a class to go over extra moves.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“This is a lifetime sport/ activity , not something that ends after high school .”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Why be bored going to a basic gym when you have a variety of martial arts/ self defense training.”

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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 Cruvinel Brothers Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“My 5 year old has been taking Jiu Jitsu for about a month now and really loves it.”

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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 106 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“This was my very first time trying this sport, and I absolutely fell in love with it thanks to the incredible coaches—Marcus, Steven, Antonio, and Drago.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“This was my very first time trying this sport, and I absolutely fell in love with it thanks to the incredible coaches—Marcus, Steven, Antonio, and Drago.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“My son started training at Cruvinel Brothers in Monroe and he is making a big progress very friendly place great Coaches clean environment!”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son is eight and my daughter is 13. The confidence it has given them and the skill sets to become stronger and more confident is like no other !”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“My son started training at Cruvinel Brothers in Monroe and he is making a big progress very friendly place great Coaches clean environment!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The confidence it has given them and the skill sets to become stronger and more confident is like no other !”

From the reviews

I started coming here for Muay Thai in December and I absolutely love it! Everyone is so friendly and the whole place is super clean. I came in with absolutely no experience and I have learned so much from just a few classes.

★★★★★ — Alicia, Feb 2025

A great gym for children and adults. I lost 10lbs and my fitness level went way up. Super friendly staff. Coach Marcos is one of the best you'll ever find. We are lucky to have this top level gym in our community. Join now you won't regret it!

★★★★★ — Bob, Dec 2023

We've been coming here for a year now and will continue to come. The coaches are great! Friendly environment. Happy to bring my kids here!

★★★★★ — Rita, Apr 2024

This was my very first time trying this sport, and I absolutely fell in love with it thanks to the incredible coaches—Marcus, Steven, Antonio, and Drago. They made the entire experience welcoming, fun, and approachable, especially for someone with no prior experience.

★★★★★ — Soka, Nov 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Cruvinel Brothers Training Center

Cruvinel Brothers Training 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Cruvinel Brothers Training 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.

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 Cruvinel Brothers Training Center

75 Main St, Monroe, CT06468

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