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Mongoose Training Academy
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Middletown, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mongoosetrainingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-694-4513
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”
“Mongoose Training Academy offers great classes for both kids and adults at all skill levels.”
“They offer a variety of classes like women’s kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai to choose from.”
“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”
“The coaches—Miguel, Frank, Tommy, Eric, Cerrone, and Josh—don’t just teach the fundamentals; they push you beyond the limits you thought you had.”
“He currently works with my students instilling discipline, character, self defense techniques and pushes them to be the best they can be.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for MMA, BJJ, or kickboxing training with a “family” community, look no further than Mongoose Training Academy!”
“The coaches work with us personally and in groups, teaching proper boxing and kickboxing techniques.”
“If you’re looking for Muy Thai, wrestling, grappling, Jiu-Jitsu to upgrade your conditioning and skills, look no further than #teammongooseDCNU - The Outlaw Family”
“With classes happening every day of the week, our son has been able to learn and grow in the sport of MMA in ways we are still amazed by.”
“If you’re looking for Muy Thai, wrestling, grappling, Jiu-Jitsu to upgrade your conditioning and skills, look no further than #teammongooseDCNU - The Outlaw Family”
What members say
“There’s a reason they have five stars Coach, Frank Coach, Miguel and coach Eric Create a great atmosphere for anybody training at all levels mongoose for life”
“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”
“The coaches and students are welcoming to all skill levels, genders, and ages so everyone is comfortable no matter their experience or ability.”
“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”
“If you’re looking for Muy Thai, wrestling, grappling, Jiu-Jitsu to upgrade your conditioning and skills, look no further than #teammongooseDCNU - The Outlaw Family”
“Coach Miguel Santos and his coaching team at Mongoose Training Academy were able to transform my wife and I from beginners to proficient fighters within several weeks of joining.”
From the reviews
“For the past year, I’ve been training at Mongoose Training Academy, and it has been an incredible learning experience. The coaches—Miguel, Frank, Tommy, Eric, Cerrone, and Josh—don’t just teach the fundamentals; they push you beyond the limits you thought you had.
Mongoose Training Academy offers great classes for both kids and adults at all skill levels. Brand new, hobbyists, amateur and pros. All the coaches are extremely knowledgeable and awesome people. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Oftentimes the most valuable experiences in life are not planned or even expected and that is certainly the case with Mongoose Training Academy. We were made aware of the program by word of mouth and decided to check it out. From day one, our son Atlas (and our family) knew this was meant to be.
Coach Miguel is a class act! I met him from a previous gym and was so impressed- not only with his technical skills and prowess in the sport, but also his commitment to his clients and members.
New to muay thai? Start at Mongoose Training Academy
Mongoose Training Academy 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 Mongoose Training 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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