Great people both owners and trainees. Targeted and laid back training to meet every age group's…read moreneeds, comfortable and welcoming environment. Charlie the owner, his family, and all the staff is great!

I was finally brave enough to try martial arts. ABD's expert instruction, safe and supportive…read morefamily friendly atmosphere, and sense of community made the 3 months I had at this school (before moving across the country) unforgettable. Of the things I miss about Connecticut, this is right at the top of the list. Awesome, awesome people.

Excellent family martial arts school. Instructors are friendly and helpful. Great environment for…read moreall ages!

Valentin Karate provides exceptional martial arts training. They are family oriented and provide…read morestudents, young and not so young, with the primary building blocks to develop skills for success in life. I've been training with Valentin Karate for over 22 years, and it is one of the best decisions I made for me and my daughters. Students develop confidence, self-discipline, and leadership skills while learning self-defense and developing physical fitness.

Two of my children attend this school. My daughter was one of his first students at the Rocky Hill…read morelocation. We have been attending classes there for roughly 5 years. The owner Darryl is the primary instructor and he is excellent! His daughter whom is a black belt often helps with the classes and she too is excellent at teaching the skills needed. Darryl is perhaps not only a karate instructor but also a positive role model for kids as he always stresses the importance of why it is good to learn karate, when to use it, when not to and of course he has the kids participating in these conversations. Darryl has the patience, knowledge, and experience to teach anyone including young children karate and the importance of discipline etc. He emphasizes the importance of discipline including listening to parents and putting school work first.

This school teaches serious self defense. Techniques that are very effectice. Prices are very…read morereasonable. Great for kids of all ages!

Our daughter just completed 10 years with Master Horan, the dojo master at Villari's Martial Arts,…read moreTorrington. She achieved her 3rd degree black belt under his instruction throughout her tenure. I highly recommend Villari's Martial Arts Studio. Thank you Master Horan, for mentoring our daughter and teaching her martial arts and leadership skills that will be with her forever.

This is a great place! My son just started lessons here and the instructors are so great with…read morechildren. My son has been learning proper karate technique, patience and self discipline. He has made big strides even though he has just begun! I'm so happy we signed him up, my husband and I are even thinking of enrolling ourselves into the adult program! I highly recommend :)

Went for the MMA workshop for adults. All staff/ trainers were super friendly and helpful! They…read moretook it slow for those of us (me) who had difficulty. It truly shows how much of a family / friends the staff are and makes its it super welcoming !

It's a great gym with even better people! Definitely check it out you won't regret it. With…read moreeverything from kids class to Muay Thai and jui jitsu. I truly enjoy myself while there. Not only it a great work out and great training, but it's a great atmosphere.

By far the BEST dojang in Connecticut! Master Mark Sawyer is a 7th degree black belt and wins…read morenumerous competitions yearly. His teaching is fantastic and the students learn so much. Students from this dojang learn not only Tang Soo Do, but also discipline and character. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great karate school. The price is also extremely reasonable and they don't nickel and dime you. School is on street level and no stairs, which is great for parents who have to bring in a stroller or wheel chair. Highly recommend!

Leadership martial art is one of the best things we have chosen to do for our son. We were in a…read moregymnastics class for parents/children and felt he needed a more structured class with direction. We choose leadership based on their free trial for toddlers, and fell in love. Their instructor is are amazing, especially the toddler teach Ms.Nalani - she controls the group of kids so well helping them accountable, engaged, and motivated! Sensi Ricks random drop ins are my son's fav! They equally include karate fundamentals into a play time that is challenging and fun. My son has learned to be never give up, do his best, and is slowly learning that mistakes are okay as long as we're putting in the effort. I can't wait for my daughter to start- she has even caught on to their forms and structure. Their pricing is reasonable, including strip testing, uniforms and belts all in one (which wasn't offered at many other places we locked into). I am excited for him to continue. My favorite part is the check ins from staff with personalized video and text message. We love it so much we decided to throw his birthday party there this year too. Highly recommended for your toddler for some structure and learning. To be forward the children are held accountable. We have seen children be removed from class for not listening, or loose their privileges. While some may think this is intense, it's exactly what our son needs. They are respectful, and fair to all the kids, and do a great job and introducing these little life lessons!

Leadership Martial Arts has truly exceeded our expectations. Our two kids have been enrolled for…read morealmost two years, and the transformation we've seen in them has been remarkable. Beyond learning martial arts, they've gained confidence in every sense--physically, mentally, and emotionally. They carry themselves with more focus, discipline, and self-belief, both inside and outside the school. The instructors are exceptional: supportive, professional, and deeply committed to each child's growth. They create a positive, structured environment where kids feel encouraged, challenged, and valued. The facility is always clean and well-organized, and the community is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Leadership Martial Arts is more than just a martial arts school--it's a place that helps kids build character, confidence, and life skills. We are grateful to be part of this program and highly recommend it to any parent looking for something truly impactful for their children. Thank you to Sensei Rick and the entire Crew!!

I was invited to My nephews birthday party at Elite Karate!…read moreYes !! A birthday party for a 6 yr old!! !! This was the best idea!! I truly enjoyed being there and watching my nephews, his cousins and his friends be a part of his big day and enjoy it! Elite Karate has a Birthday party package for all ages! It's for 1.5 hrs and it includes pizza, drinks, utensils.. some fun martial arts class time, cutting boards and cutting the cake with a cool sword! Parents just provide decorations , goodie bags and cake. It's well supervised, waivers are signed as you come in , you are to wear name tags , and comfy clothes. Instructor is amazing with children and very well organized! Kids get to Learn some moves, follow directions, skills and self control. It's just a different idea for a birthday party that all kids will love and enjoy at that age! Perhaps make them want to sign up for karate at some point if they haven't already! Elite Karate is in the same plaza as Square Peg Pizza in Glastonbury. You can be a member or a non member to have a birthday party at Elite Karate! Adult classes and kids classes are also available!

I am a current student at Elite Karate. I have been doing this for about a year, I am enjoying my…read moretime here. So far, the classes here helped me stay strong and healthy. The events I have gone to like parent's night out I love attending. I have had a lot of fun in my classes. Mr. T, one of the instructors and the other instructors here are amazing. They have helped me gain my confidents, self-control, and helped teach me how to protect myself. I love coming here and enjoy my time at Elite Karate. - Jake