Revgear
Whaling City Athletic Club
mmawrestling

Whaling City Athletic Club

star4.9/5
(82 reviews)Excellent

About

Whaling City Athletic Club in Hartford, CT is a comprehensive martial arts facility offering MMA and wrestling disciplines, supported by a diverse team of over 15 specialized instructors. The gym provides instruction in Jiu Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, striking, HIIT, and strength and conditioning, catering to everyone from beginners to experienced competitors. Coaches like Jiu Jitsu instructors Jason Whitford, Chris Simmons, and Paul "P$" Vine, boxing instructors Kent Ward and Kyle Holland, and strength trainers Ashley James and Jen Ward create a well rounded training environment.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the gym's incredibly welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with multiple reviewers noting they felt welcomed "from the time I stepped foot in the door" and that coaches welcome people "with open arms." Reviewers highlight the excellent coaching quality, describing instructors as "the most caring set of guys" who provide respectful, kind, and positive instruction suitable for all experience levels. Specific coaches like Jay Jodoin receive frequent mention for being "super cool" and creating a friendly environment where "everyone that I met were just great people overall." The gym is described as perfect for hobbyists, competitors, and beginners alike, with no negative feedback mentioned in the reviews.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

S

Sibbie Miles

a year ago

starstarstarstarstar

Great Gym, Great staff & coaches ! Took a visit here while on vacation from another state. Jay & Kim made me feel welcomed from the time I stepped foot in the door ! I will definitely be back here every time I visit New London

S

Susan Matera

5 months ago

starstarstarstarstar

My dad has been going to this INCREDIBLE gym for years now. He has Parkinson's Disease, and the classes that he takes with fellow men and women, are exactly what he needs. When I say, this place, is the MOST caring, hands on, energetic gym, I CANNOT say it enough. ALL the instructors, are the most caring set of guys, and keep my dad involved, with respect, kindness and true positivity. We would be lost without this gym, and excellent staff. I am forever grateful for them. Thank you, every day

J

Jay Kay

7 months ago

starstarstarstarstar

Whaling City is an amazing place. I moved to New London three years ago with a combat sports background. Jay and the others coaches welcomed me with open arms. They have it all. It's the perfect environment whether your a hobbyist, competitor, or a beginner you will find what your looking for.

W

William Trial

6 months ago

starstarstarstarstar

Jay is a super cool guy and very welcoming. I enjoyed training at the Mega BJJ Open Mat and had a fun time. Everyone that I met were just great people overall. I’m glad that I made the drive and trained with everyone. Whaling City is an awesome place to train BJJ. They offer a lot of martial arts and have a great schedule. Highly recommended. Easy 5/5. Thanks for having me Jay. It was a pleasure meeting you.

C

Chris Simmons

4 months ago

starstarstarstarstar

Great gym, great environment, friendly, encouraging, and welcoming for anyone at any experience level, whether it Jiu Jitsu, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing or just exercising, whaling city is an awesome place to train.

Contact

location_on

436 Broad St, New London, CT 06320, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

groupCoaches & Instructors

person

Ashley James

Strength & Fitness Instructor

person

Jason Whitford

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Jen Ward

Strength & Fitness Instructor

person

Chris Simmons

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Alex Choiniere

Strength / Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Keaton Sulman

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Kent Ward

Boxing Instructor / Gym Owner

person

Paul "P$" Vine

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Jay Jodoin

Jiu Jitsu / MMA Instructor

person

Madison Germini

HIIT / Fitness Instructor

person

Kyle Holland

Boxing Instructor

person

Steve Montanari

Strength Training Instructor

person

Sam Murallo

Boxing / Kickboxing Instructor

person

The Dull's - Josh & Ontavia

Strength & Conditioning Instructors

person

Tim Padua

Striking / Combat Sports Instructor

person

Jack Alkon

Boxing Fitness Instructor

person

Dean Festa

Boxing Fitness Instructor

person

Ted Nunes

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

person

Ronnie DiNoto

Boxing Instructor