I highly recommend Newtown Moo Duk Kwan for anyone who is interested in exploring the martial arts…read morefor all the right reasons. Rich the instructor is inspirational and insightful without being pushy or overly critical. He works well with all age groups and abilities. It is obvious that Rich loves the art and loves teaching. I enrolled in the adult class and my two daughters were in the kids class until we moved to the west coast. My girls who are not into sports loved their classes and I loved watching them. Rich was great at getting the best from my girls. I also got a good workout from my classes. Rich is great at ramping up the intensity without burning people out. I've worked with other instructors at other schools who did not respect their students limits but found that Rich will encourage you but not break you. Moo Duk Kwan is a great martial art and Rich runs a great school.

Newtown Moo Duk Kwan is a new karate school that brings a traditional Korean martial art to the…read morearea. Soo Bahk Do, a traditional martial art, provides each practitioner a multitude of different benefits for adults and children as they develop his/her confidence through regular mental and physical training. These benefits include: physical coordination, mental discipline, self-confidence, philosophical perspective as well as self-defense just to name a few. Mr Rich Ahlers began his training in 1985 and has taught Soo Bahk Do for over 10 years and competed in tournaments locally, regionally and nationally throughout his training career. He has won numerous awards as well. I have personally trained with Mr Ahlers on numerous occasions in NY, NJ and CT. He executes excellent hand and foot techniques for self-defense and displays a passion for The Art of Soo Bahk Do that all prospective students will experience and learn first hand. Please stop in The Newtown Youth Academy (NYA) and see for yourself. If you are interested in learning martial arts, you will discover a new passion and establish personal relationships that will last a lifetime. 5 Stars!!!

Could not ask for a better Dojo! They are great with children. You will not just get a karate class…read morehere, learning the art of karate, self defense, balance and spacial awareness. They teach the value of hard work, dignity, respect, and gratitude. Very welcoming, community-like atmosphere.

Osu! I really like it. I have been going there since I was 5. Not too expensive. Good experience…read more Nice senpais and sensias. I am stronger because of it -Aiden age 8

My kids questioned my sanity for starting Krav Maga at 80 years of age... But the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. Coach Britt takes the time to thoroughly explain and demonstrate the techniques. My fellow students are more of a community, supporting each other to the max. Interspersed with the physical and mental training is the camaraderie (and in my case teasing... as the "Old Man" it comes with the territory) associated with being part of a team. The sessions include adults of all ages and experience levels, so no one feels awkward; you immediately are welcomed into the fold.

Been training here for three years and so far I'm very satisfied with the level of instruction and…read morefull schedule of classes available. I started with BJJ, but soon added Krav Maga and Muay Thai. Every now and then I'll do MMA for fun. This gym feels like a second home and it honestly keeps getting better. On top of having an even balance of gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no gi, and striking classes, they've recently added judo and fitness classes. The overall environment is very chill and welcoming to everyone. It's definitely not a roided out tap out bro gym. Also, unlike some gyms I've attended, there's no prejudice against other BJJ lineages. Cross training with other BJJ gyms is welcomed and encouraged, as are visiting BJJ practitioners from anywhere. Since signing up three years ago, I've never had any billing or payment issues. I'm suspicious of reviewers who say they have. I've attended and paid for a number of martial arts and fitness type gyms and the policies at Soulcraft are the same ones you'll find at most other well run gyms. In my experience, they've actually been very reasonable. When an injury forced me to stop training for a month, I explained my situation and was not charged for a month. My main reason for writing this review was to share updated photos of the gym facilities. The photos on yelp were pretty old and the gym has changed a lot since then.

Amazing karate school for all ages! We have been training here for over 13 years. Friendly staff…read moreand welcoming environment.

Incredible instructors with a family environment. They will get you in shape and most important…read moreprepare you for life's challenges ahead. My family has trained there for 10 years and would highly recommend Valentin Karate for all ages.

We sent our son here as a way to sign him up for a recreational activity when he was 4. He was very…read morehesitant and shy and it takes him a while to become comfortable in a group setting with people he doesn't know. Mr. Zack at Baran's Kenpo Karate is absolutely amazing. He is patient and really has a way with young kids. I have seen engage not only with our kids but others as well and get even the most shy kids to participate and engage. They offer an awesome schedule (especially for us with 3 kids) and we have nothing but good things to say. We decided to throw my son's 5th birthday party here and I once again was blown away by them. It was fun and exciting for all the kids and they literally took care of everything. The only thing we did was buy the cake and bring goody bags.

Baran's Kenpo Karate is a one of a kind martial arts school. It has been my home for the last 12…read moreyears and is a place where everyone is one big happy family! The knowledge I have learned about the martial arts and about simply being a kind and successful person will be with me for the rest of my life. I 100% recommend trying a class whether you are 4 years old or 40 years old!

Coming from a family of traditional southern style Choi li fut kung fu in California, I was…read moresearching for the quality martial art in Fairfield county CT that embodied similar philosophies to practicing/learning/living. This is it. My family has been with Master Tsai since early 2020 and we can't think of another place that nurtures the martial spirit the way he and his students do. So glad to be part of this community.

A well-run gym and sports venue (indoor tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer) with an exercise…read moregym upstairs with a lot of equipment, and friendly and accommodating staff. Accepts Silver Sneakers. Downside: no sauna or hot tub, which is something I need.

This is one of my sports clubs! Believe it or not, I actually subscribe to 3 sports clubs! I use…read morethis facility to shower in after my afternoon/lunch time run around Fairfield hills. The location is convenient as my previous other old sports club closer to my office closed! So I had to look for another, and this was the closest. They had a good deal for us displaced customers. Unfortunately, they don't have a sauna. And not enough machines etc, but I am grateful all the same for its existence. I removed a star for the very tiny shower area, lack of and inadequate machines and the lack of a sauna. And another star as they could work to keep the facilities a lot cleaner. I feel like I am in a high school gym most times!

I've been a member at 360 for over 4 years, and I can't recommend it enough. The coaching is…read moreoutstanding, the Krav Maga and sparring programs are challenging and rewarding, and the community is incredibly welcoming. What began as a fitness goal has become one of the highlights of my week. If you're looking for a place to learn, grow, and surround yourself with great people, this is it.

Best self defense and exercise discipline training a mom could ask for, for mom and kiddo! The team…read moreat 360 defense give you everything and then some. Highly recommend for both parents & kids looking for that extra confidence boost and training!