Everyone at Jiu Jitsu Life Academy was so welcoming and friendly. Professor Sargent was so…read morehospitable to me for my stay allowing me to drop in for the 3 days I was in town. If you're anywhere close to this gym I HIGHLY recommend you train here. Great culture and wonderful rolls! Thanks so much!

Incredible instruction in both gi and no gi. Great instructors and great atmosphere. Highly…read morerecommend jiu jitsu life - it will change your life.

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.

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!

I have been taking martial arts lessons from Mr. Ziwak for twenty-four years now. Not only have I…read morelearned to defend myself, but I also get a good workout. When attending Mr. Ziwak's martial arts lessons I know I can expect a full body workout, compared to going to a gym where I only use certain muscles. Besides martial arts lessons, I attend some of his workout sessions as well. I would encourage anyone who is looking to learn self-defense and/or looking to get a good workout to go with Mr. Ziwak.

Our kids have had such a good experience here, all the instructors are so great, they are high…read moreenergy, teach discipline, self defense and they make it fun. They work with kids of all ages and personality types, we see the kids focus, confidence and athleticism improve. Our children ages 5 and 7 have been going for a year and a half, also to the after school program which is excellent, and now our little one is doing Tiger kicks, she's 3 and she loves it.

From the owner: Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a trusted Cheshire, CT Martial Arts school that offers both private…read moreand group instruction. Whether you are looking for self-defense or physical fitness, we can help you.