ABOUT IRON LION TEAM GYM
Our gym specializes in everything from personal fitness to fight team, offering classes catered to your needs including:
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Kid's Classes
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Women's Classes
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Beginner & Advanced Classes
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Personal training
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Fight Team training at Amateur & Professional level
We offer martial arts including striking, boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and wrestling.
All of our offerings include aspects of strength training, conditioning, cardio and general fitness.
At Iron Lion there is truly something for everyone.
All of our classes and private sessions are led by active fighters or past competitors.
Our instructors have been tested and tried in actual competition. We select only the best.
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Respect
Be mindful and respectful to those around you. Show respect for instructors and teammates.
Ethics and etiquette are very important to our gym.
Our Values
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Teamwork
We learn and work together as a TEAM everyday to reach our individual and team goals.
Lift up, encourage, and push each other to get better.
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Humility
You have to stay humble when you train in our gym, always working towards your goals.
Always strive to learn and practice without an ego.
New York Title Fight
New York Title Fight
11/18/23 New York City Title Fight
Our Story
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At Iron Lion Team we believe that in order to excel at anything in life, you must possess solid values and a strong character.
With a foundation of solid values and strong character, you will develop the dedication required to achieve your goals. Our exceptional team of instructors are here to inspire you to be your very best.
Joining our team will give you the all important inner strength to navigate our complex world with confidence and drive through your strength, fitness, and fight training.
Our Team
All of our classes and private sessions are led by active fighters or past competitors.
Our instructors have been tested and tried in actual competition. We select only the best.
Owner & Head Coach
Charles Grace
I’m Charlie, owner of Iron Lion Team, and am a current New York State Muay Thai champion (175lbs). I am also the 2022 Muay Thai Champion and 2023 NY State Kickboxing Champion.
I began martial arts training at the age of 7, and hold a black belt in Kyokoshin Karate. I have also trained in Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu for over 12 years.
"Teaching and training are my passions, and I’m blessed to do what I love. I help everyone I can to work toward their specific goals and develop their best self.
I am here to help bring out the best in others."
— Charles Grace, Owner
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Angel Torres
I started training in September of 2010 and I received my blue belt from Jungle Gym Martial Arts before moving to Stratford, CT.
I received my purple, brown, and black belt under Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa, World Champion and founder of Double Five Jiu Jitsu.
I feel every time I step on the mat my ground game improves whether I'm drilling, sparring, or teaching.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is my biggest passion and my goal is to help build champions in Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and in life.
Wrestling Instructor
Nate Reyes
My name’s Nate and I’ve been wrestling since I was 12 years old.
I first started in Shelton’s youth program and when I got to high school, joined South Side wrestling club in 2015. I wrestled on the CT Junior Freestyle/Greco-Roman National Team in 2016.
Wrestling means a lot to me because it's played a major role in my growth as a person and who I have forged myself into.
I’ve had great coaches in my life that brought out the best in me and I simply wish to pass it on.
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