Connecticut Freestyle Kickboxing
Kick like a
martial artist.
Hit like a boxer.
Martial arts based kickboxing for people who want a complete striking game. Private and small group lessons with Instructor MJ, a 40 year martial artist and US Martial Arts Team member.
The Way (Tao) of Martial Arts in Kickboxing
Quiet confidence. Real power.
This is athletic training built on technical skill and self-control. The goal is balance: a calm, positive demeanor outside the ring and power and precision inside it. You leave each session a sharper striker and a steadier person.
- Multi-style fusion of kickboxing, boxing, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do and more
- A positive, encouraging environment focused on your growth areas
- Adapts to complete beginners and lifelong martial artists
- Goal-oriented progression, whether that means competition or peak fitness
Who it's for
Fill the gaps in your striking.
Every style has blind spots. Crossover training takes what you already do well and builds the half of the game you are missing.
Traditional martial artists
Karate, Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do practitioners who want real hands, head movement and ring-ready combinations.
Boxers
Add kicks that set up your punches and punches that set up your kicks. Use range you never had access to.
Kickboxers and MMA
Tighten technique, diversify your kicking arsenal and sharpen your timing for continuous fighting.
Grapplers and BJJ
Build a striking game that complements your ground work, with clean fundamentals and smart distance management.
Complete beginners
Start right. Learn stance, footwork and clean technique from day one with a coach who adjusts to your pace.
Fitness first
Not planning to compete? Striking is one of the best full-body conditioning tools there is, and skill makes it fun.
The sport
What is freestyle kickboxing?
Freestyle kickboxing is a competitive combat sport, usually held in a ring with gloves. People train it for competition, self-defense, fitness or simply for fun.
It grew out of the 1970s as a blend of Western boxing and karate. Rulesets vary, but it generally leaves out clinching, grappling, knees and leg kicks. The emphasis is boxing-style hands combined with kicks above the belt, fought continuously rather than stopping for points.
Get started
Train with MJ.
Private and small group lessons are by appointment in the Greater New Haven area. Tell me where you are in your training and what you want to work on, and I will get back to you with times and details.
- Call or text(203) 689-3305
- Instagram@ctfreestylekickboxing