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Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Suffield, 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 (ages 5–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fullcirclect.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 245-8513
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“CJ is very patient with the children of the class, very informative, and corrects form/moves without shaming the children.”
Other martial arts here
“Our 5 year old is enrolled in Kung Fu Karate and Muay Thai with Mr.”
What members say
“CJ is very patient with the children of the class, very informative, and corrects form/moves without shaming the children.”
“Sensei CJ is a great teacher not only technical but also discipline and passionate in the martial arts.”
From the reviews
If you're looking for a great martial arts school for your kids, definitely check out Full Circle Martial Arts Academy. Sensei CJ is amazing — he’s patient, encouraging, and knows how to connect with every student.
My child is attending martial art.🥋 He love it, he is building more self confidence through the training. The coach/ trainer makes sure everyone is doing their part properly.
Sensei CJ is a great teacher not only technical but also discipline and passionate in the martial arts. He is dedicated to his students' training and growth.
Our 5 year old is enrolled in Kung Fu Karate and Muay Thai with Mr. CJ. Mr. CJ is very patient with the children of the class, very informative, and corrects form/moves without shaming the children. The children in the classes we attend are of varying knowledge/ability of the arts and Mr.
New to muay thai? Start at Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy 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 Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
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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