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Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Berlin, Connecticut

Muay Thai gym Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.

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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ctspmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 860-918-8919

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 6–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday 11 am–12 pm

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 Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“It's an environment fit for all skill level from beginner to advanced, and being able to learn between Wing Chun and Muay Thai has improved my skills immensely.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My son and I have been training here since 2013 and we love it.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Friendly place for new fighters”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether you're looking to get in shape or learn self defense, this school is a great choice!”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“Whether you're looking to get in shape or learn self defense, this school is a great choice!”

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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 Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“Friendly place for new fighters”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids love taking classes here!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Regardless if you're here for fitness, practical skills, competition, etc.”

From the reviews

I've been training here for about 8 months and the instructor Dave is great; he's also advancing and improving his own skill set. It's an environment fit for all skill level from beginner to advanced, and being able to learn between Wing Chun and Muay Thai has improved my skills immensely.

★★★★★ — Erin, Sep 2023

My son loves coming here! Dave is a knowledgeable and motivating instructor! I definitely recommend this Muay Thai studio to anyone looking to learn a martial art in a positive and fun atmosphere! 5 stars all the way!

★★★★★ — Annie, Dec 2023

Phenomenal school for anybody looking to learn or increase skills in Muay Thai. Dave is an excellent instructor always learning and implementing new techniques into the training sessions while also making sure to continue refining the fundamentals of martial arts.

★★★★★ — Frank, Jul 2023

Excellent teachers who are incredibly passionate about the art of Mauy Thai. Love going to class each day.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jul 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai

Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai

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 Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai

869 Mill Street East Berlin CT 06023, Berlin, CT06037

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