Excellent facility focused on fostering both youth and adult activities in the city of Danbury for…read moreseveral years now.

From the owner: We are an authentic boxing gym that has something for everyone. Whether your a Professional or…read moreAmateur looking to train for competition, or simply want to learn boxing or try another form of fitness, we have it all. Affordable personal training, group classes, Open gym, over 20 striking bags including heavy bags, double end bags, speed bags and more.

Will is incredible. He is a great coach and mentor to both adults and children. I bring my…read morenine-year-old there for boxing lessons regularly and he absolutely loves it. Not only is he losing weight but gaining speed and agility. His rates are very fair and I strongly recommend his classes.

In November 2023, I enrolled my granddaughter in a Martial Arts class at Ascension Athletics. I…read morewanted to use my credit card as I did not have $420 in cash. I was told that the only way I could use my credit card to pay was to sign up for recurring billing. I was coerced into taking this option as I had no other choice. My granddaughter was not interested in continuing after the first session and, apparently I was a few days late in asking to cancel the charges for the next session. They would not and will not refund my money. I am paying for a service that I am not receiving. This is deceptive practice and certainly not a good community partnership !! BEWARE !!

The approach that coaches Matt Bessette and Jeff Haddad have with their new, novice students is the…read moreperfect balance of patient but motivational, serious while putting you at ease, brilliantly logical yet humble and they have such a way of making you believe in your own potential as a fighter. Although Matt is a brown belt in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jeff is a world-class college wrestler, the profound depth of knowledge they have of every other art form speaks to their versatility and dedication to mixed martial arts and is truly quite astounding. If you are a professional fighter, amateur looking to go pro or if you just have a ton of experience already- TRUST ME these guys are the coaches you want in your corner to train you. They not only manage to smoothly run classes for varying levels of experience but they make sure to challenge pro's to push themselves further expand past their comfort zones. Without a doubt, you're going to love training with these professional fighters- AND you'll love the gym for lifting weights and getting into crazy good shape upstairs at their facility!!

My kids love being a part of Thunder MMA and learned so much. They were previously part of a…read morecommercial-type karate dojo. The difference in the care and attention they recieve is huge! My young daughter is blossoming from a shy little girl into someone with a voice and self-worth. This place is such a blessing.

Outstanding Coach Daniel Semeraro. He makes you feel like family while pushing you to your limits.read more

I'm very happy that I "took a chance" and walked in to Bare Bones. The staff is wonderful, prices…read morefair and the workout is awesome. My traditional gym workout has gotten so boring so I tried the boxing class. I feel comfortable pushing myself, or not doing so, without pressure from the instructors; we all go at our own pace with "encouragement" from the instructor. Clayton is very welcoming, Anthony's class had more boxing tips which was something I want, and even though Amber kicked my behind in her class, I left smiling. The music is perfect (shout out to Anthony with the Bad Bunny) as well. As a healthy man in his 50's, I was nervous (my skinny ass in a BOXING gym??) but I did not need to be. From the minute I walked in I felt comfortable. Super nice people in the classes as well (some very fit, others just doing their best to get a workout). Someday hoping to get real boxing classes but for now the classes are just perfect. A lot of fun, stress reliever, and a GREAT workout.

The coaches here are amazing but the biggest downfall is that the owner has absolutely no ability…read moreto provide customer service and is argumentative with anyone who enters the doors. I walked in and looked at a fellow member and literally said "she's likely going to yell at me"... my peer said "yeah me too!" She will likely respond that she is not at fault, however her inability to genuinely smile and say hello, answer a question without demonstrating irritation and complete inability to communicate with the public has caused me to both leave this facility and now tell others of my poor experience. She needs a desk person who cares about her members and can demonstrate kindness and she needs to stay behind the scenes and not be seen. Rude, disrespectful and just a horrible representation of the great coaches she has who hold that place up!

Best boxing gym in Connecticut. Paul is a great coach as…read morewell as pro boxer myquan Williams. Can't tell you how grateful I am boxing there as a kid & going back to see what that gym has turned to now. You have 2 rings. 2 coaches, massive amount of equipment. Only opened from 5pm-7:30pm so make some time after work.

I love Knockout!!! Antony and John are the best, and I have learned sooo much since I have been a…read moremember. I specifically wanted to work on my boxing (w a heavy bag and 1-on-1) and I get both here. The best gym! 10/10 recommend!

I've been going to classes here for about a year and my fitness has definitely improved. You can…read moreget a very good workout in less than an hour with high quality instructors. I can personally recommend Mark, Anthony, Ariela, Mel, and Emily who run some of the classes. Having a membership gives you different options for class types and also instructors which can be very beneficial. Highly recommend giving it a go!

While picking up a something next door, this place caught my eye. I quickly looked inside an OPEN…read moredoor with my 4 year old to see what it was about... a NASTY woman came out yelling about it being impolite to look inside. She was so rude in front of my child and wife. Clearly a gym that I would never want to be a part of nor should you.

I'd like to leave 0 stars. The owner is very unprofessional and the gym is not very good.read more

I loved working out with Rich Dean. He's knowledgeable, fun, and committed to giving the best…read moretraining experience. He listens to his clients fitness goals and guides you to achieve them. I learned how to box and workout efficiently while having a lot of fun!

It has been a pleasure to watch my son train with Rich developing physical and mental strength -…read morewhile ever increasing his boxing skills. Rich is friendly, enthusiastic an excellent trainer and coach. He pays attention to detail helping to mold my son into a well rounded athlete. We feel like we found a hidden treasure three years ago when we discovered Rich Dear Boxing.