My kids love being a part of Thunder MMA and learned so much. They were previously part of a…read morecommercial-type karate dojo. The difference in the care and attention they recieve is huge! My young daughter is blossoming from a shy little girl into someone with a voice and self-worth. This place is such a blessing.

Outstanding Coach Daniel Semeraro. He makes you feel like family while pushing you to your limits.read more

Been going to Ronin for about a year now with my boys for their kids Muay Thai and recently…read moreJiu-Jitsu classes and my kids love it! The coaches are great with the kids and make sure they understand instructions and of course have fun while training!

Excellent school of Jiu Jitsu. Just moved to New Haven. Came here as a brown belt and I love the…read moreinstruction, variations and attention to detail. Very cool spot with good energy. If you're a beginner or have experience Ronin will take care of you.

My son started white belt a little over a month ago. Bashta Sr. and Jr. are incredible. Jr works…read moregreat with the younglings and serves as a really great role model. What I love about Sr. is that he keeps the kids IN CHECK! Martial arts starts with discipline and many of these young kids are bouncing around or talking or not listening to directions. I appreciate that Sr. keeps them in line. In fact I prefer it because it's so distracting to the other kids who really want to learn and the parents aren't telling their own kids to buckle up and stop playing around.

I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at Bashta's for 5 months under Adam Laudano. BJJ is…read moreoffered 3 days a week and also 1 more day of open mat. The classes always start off with a 30 minute warm-up that includes a variety of cardio exercises and stretching. We then usually drill a new technique and/or practical self-defense for up to 45 minutes. Adam's instruction is very detail oriented and thorough. He won't let a single person go through class without being able to perform the technique well. He is respectful and is seemingly unlimited in his knowledge of BJJ. After drilling, we "roll" (spar) with each other for 15-30 minutes. I get the sense that i'm part of a "team" because everyone supports each other at regional competitions. Competing is encouraged as a means to grow skills and progress. No one is expected to win, only to learn. All of the students are very respectful and helpful. There is a variety of white belts all the way to black. The black and brown belts are extremely respectful and helpful to the other students. There is no pressure in Adam's classes, or feeling of judgment by others. The classes themselves are very informal, questions are encouraged at all times. My fitness has greatly improved overall from taking BJJ. I used to go to Planet Fitness 4-5 days a week and see much superior results from doing BJJ.

Great school!!! Great place to learn self - defense . Sensei's are knowledgeable, kind , and make…read moreyou want to work hard to be the best you can be.

I began martial arts classes with Sensei Varasconi simply for self defense. I was a social worker…read morethat had to visit clients in some of Connecticut's most dangerous neighborhoods. What began as a desire to basically be prepared to defend myself turned into a passion. Sensei Tom and Sensei Bob Varasconi are Grand Masters (10th degree black belts) who have more than 35 years of Martial Arts experience. They are both former top ranked fighters, former elite athletes in other sports in addition to martial arts, and certified personal trainers. They combine all of these aspects to provide an incredible training in their style of Hamzys Ketsu-Ka Karate. Their classes incorporate endurance training, cross fit type conditioning, all while providing you with the best combination of martial arts technique and skill for practical self defense. Their dojo has a welcoming atmosphere encouraging students of all skill levels and ages. My quest for learning basic self defense grew into a journey to achieve my black belt, and now it has evolved to continue on the the achieving my Master level rank. I have grown in terms of physical ability and mental ability as well. There is no high pressure approach to joining. You pay a low monthly fee (no contracts!) and can attend as many classes as you would like each week. If you want to learn the best of martial arts from 2 of the best instructors then I highly recommend checking out their school!

Coach Blue and Nina are amazing! They teach your children discipline, respect, ,skill, friendship…read moreand perseverance! I have all positive things to say about Blue Boy Boxing!

Today January 25 was my first boxing class ever...It Was AMAZING!! Coach Blue & his beautiful wife…read moreNina made me feel so comfortable and welcome. I learned so much and can't wait to make this part of my life going forward. The hour workout was unbelievable. Thank you Blue Boy Boxing!! See you next week.

This is an excellent fitness studio! Lindsay, the owner, is an outstanding coach who makes every…read moresession enjoyable while motivating you to push beyond your limits. He tailors his training approach to your individual strengths and goals, ensuring every workout is effective and engaging. With years of experience in boxing, his expertise truly shows. In the six months I've been training with him, I've learned so much--my technique has improved tremendously, and I've gained confidence both in boxing and in life. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to get in shape, learn boxing, or take their training to the next level.

Marisa is amazing. Our boy is autistic and we are starting to introduce him to diffrent activities…read more The staff was patient, understanding and supportive. Great communication. Price is good.

Even the boys are so cute even one that is always flipping his hair and we named him ken flip lol -…read moreAngelina, yonas friend. Even so the workout is great I got really good and got stronger so like JOIN its so fun! - yona- 2024.

Porco's Karate Academy is a professional, appropriate, and thorough martial arts studio for all…read moreages and ability levels. Their experienced instructors have an excellent understanding of children's development and learning styles, and can help make a significant difference in your child's life and skills. I recommend them most highly!

I have been a student at Porocs karate for almost 10 years and I can honestly say that they've…read morechanged my life in the best way possible. if you are thinking about signing your child up for a martial arts I highly recommend Porcos Karate Academy. Everyone is so friendly and they want your child to be the best they can be.