Boxing Gyms in East Hartford, Connecticut

Thornton Martial Arts and Fitness is located at 701 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108. The gym offers martial arts and fitness programs for all ages, focusing on strengthening the mind, body, and spirit through quality instruction. Owned by Kru Ed Thornton, a Second Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do with sixteen years of Muay Thai experience, and Master Lynda Thornton, a Fourth Degree Master Belt in Tang Soo Do teaching since 1995, the gym has operated in East Hartford since 2014.

Programs include Little Ninjas (ages 4), Tiny Tigers (ages 5-6), Little Warriors (ages 7-11), Muay Thai Teens (ages 12-16), Muay Thai Fundamentals (ages 17+), Advanced Muay Thai (ages 17+), Strength & Conditioning (ages 17+), Beginner Tang Soo Do (ages 5+), and Advanced Tang Soo Do (ages 7+). Private training is available.

Operating hours are Monday-Thursday (4PM-9PM), Friday (6PM-8PM), Saturday (10AM-1PM), and Sunday (11AM-1PM). Contact via (860) 289-1662 or [email protected]. The coaching team includes experienced instructors, and the gym has produced professional fighters, including UFC competitors Ashley Jones Knight and Parker Porter.

Bare Bones Boxing is located at 467 Silver Lane in East Hartford, Connecticut. The gym offers one-hour cardio boxing classes blending boxing combinations, strength, and cardio exercises, suitable for all fitness levels. Each participant gets their own punching bag and gloves in a friendly, safe environment. Classes include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with no contact unless members opt to spar in the full-size ring.

The gym provides classes for adults, kids (ages 8-13), and Rock Steady Boxing for individuals with Parkinson's disease. The first class costs $5. Membership options include monthly recurring ($130 for adults, $70 for kids) or single-month ($150 for adults, $80 for kids), along with 10-class packages ($240) and drop-in rates ($35). Members enjoy anytime access during business hours.

Open Monday-Wednesday (10 AM-8 PM), Thursday (3:30 PM-8 PM), Friday (10 AM-7 PM), and Saturday (8 AM-12 PM), the gym fosters a strong community atmosphere with experienced instructors like owner Clayton and a diverse team. Core values include inclusivity, support, boldness, and real results. Contact via 860-568-8000 or [email protected]. The gym actively engages in charity events and local fights.