Martial Arts Schools near Hartford

“Phenominal place with good instructors teaching original Okinawan karate. Give a class a try and you'll realize why the system is so respected and applicable.“

“My 7 year old son started Karate here about 6 months ago and he absolutely loves it! We have had a great experience so far and we highly recommend it!“

“My 12-year-old son has been attending Hwang's Martial Arts for the past couple of months, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He absolutely loves Tae Kwon Do and looks forward to every class.

The instructors are patient, disciplined, and incredibly motivating with the kids. In a short time, we’ve already seen growth in his confidence, focus, and respect — and he just passed his first belt test, which was a huge proud moment for our family.

The environment is welcoming, structured, and positive, while still teaching strong fundamentals and values. Highly recommend Hwang’s to any parents looking for a place that builds both skill and character in their children!“

“Enrolling my daughters at Villari’s Martial Arts has been one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent. From the very first class, the instructors impressed me with their ability to balance discipline, respect, and fun. My daughter, Sarah, was a bit shy at first, but the welcoming and supportive environment helped her come out of her shell in no time.

What really stands out is the way the program emphasizes not just physical skills but also character development. The kids are taught valuable life lessons such as perseverance, confidence, and respect for others. I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in Sarah's focus and self-discipline, both at home and at school.

The staff is also highly approachable, offering personalized attention to each child. They ensure that all students, regardless of their skill level, feel included and encouraged to do their best.

Overall, I highly recommend Villari's Martial Arts to any parent looking for an enriching, positive activity for their children. It’s more than just learning kicks and punches; it’s about building character and instilling life-long values.“

“Been training here for a little over a year and a half. Amazing family of scrappers I've been welcomed into. Kyoshi Darin Reisler and Professora Marlene Reisler are incredible people who dedicate immense amounts of instruction and love to this school and its student. I'm very proud to be a part of this organization. I've become a totally different person in my time training here. Wouldn't change it for the world. Thank you so much Kyoshi And Profsa. Marlene!! Great people.“

“Really excellent dojo that’s managed well and taken care of. The sensei’s there are extremely knowledgeable and very willing to teach!“

“Enrolling our son in karate classes was one of the best decisions we've made as parents. The methodology Villari's Martial Arts uses with children focuses on teaching them self-control, respect, and self-discipline. These three values are very important in our son's development, and the results are definitely visible every day.
Thank you, Mr. Sánchez, Ms. Nieves, and Mr. Reyes.“

“My son has only been going for a couple months now and we couldn't be happier. They make it fun for the kids, while staying consistent with discipline. My son's focus and confidence has never been stronger. Thank you to everyone on the team.“

“Fantastic taekwondo school - best in CT for sure! Master Lee & his team are passionate about every single student. If you want someone in your corner helping you or your child reach for & achieve goals, Champions Martial Arts is a must“

“My son has been a student here for a couple years now. All the teachers have been fantastic, and it's amazing watching his progress.“

“Rocky hill tennis employee Brett treated me so well. He was so welcoming and did the cleanest dap up known to mankind when he greeted me at the door. He even bought me lunch and offered to clean my pool. He also babysat my son and let me borrow his Ferrari for my date. He gave me 100% off discount and said that anytime I came to play tennis It would be free. Brett showed excellent customer service and I will be back again.“

“Had the pleasure of incredible company & touring this awesome space! Whether you're looking for an outlet, better health, a new skill, or learning self-defense (ladies!) You MUST check them out! All instructors are incredibly dedicated, RJ (owner) is amazing and radiates positive energy and what's best, is these guys are in this for YOU ??... They even offer 1-week trials- LIKE on Facebook and follow for events and MORE! ?♥️?✌️“

“Joined about 4 months ago and it has been life changing. Feels like you are training with your family every practice. Much love for team links and can’t wait for the years to come!“

“Recently visited this space for an Aikido seminar. It's an impressively sized facility and comfortably accommodated the crowd that we had. All amenities were in good repair and convenient.“

“I like that the Taekwondo is taught by south korean taekwondo masters so you are getting the teachings from the 'horses mouth' and not a watered down americanized version like most partial arts schools in United States.“

“I am a student there and the teacher is over and beyond whoever is reading this join now and there will be a change“

“This is an amazing Taekwondo school!! Master Oulundsen is a great teacher along side with his son Billy!! Has always been patient and shown our daughter so much! Great teachers, excellent program!! No one else like him in this business.“

“A great place to learn Taekwondo. In life you come across only few peole who are dedicated to the craft of doing some thing whole hartedly and with dedication. Mr. Reiss is one of them, my son's been training with him for over four years and he has enjoyed every bit of the class he has been to, and learnt so much beyond Takewondo skills“

“My 11 yr old is so excited to be part of this school and looks forward to going every week I highly recommend this school awesome Sensei“

“I had the pleasure of meeting and training with Professor Tuzinho at a Capoeira event in Ohio. Although it was only a brief session on floreios (acrobatic movements), you can tell his instruction and attention to detail comes from years and years of experience under the tutelage of Grupo Capoeira Brasil's Mestre Boneco. You can tell how passionate he is about teaching beginner and veteran capoeiristas by how much energy he brings to the gym. I feel like I benefitted greatly even from such a brief encounter. I am looking forward to the future when I will be visiting and taking a class with Professor Tuzinho!“