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!

Have been studying with Kevin Sullivan for many years…read more I have taken karate with him and now taking kickboxing with him as well. He is an old school teacher that does not tolerate disrespect. It is a private school that is meant to provide a place where kids and adults can work out and have fun. He lays it out when you first meet him and if he isn't your cup of tea then well wishes. For those like me that have been with him for years you will have the best workout you can get. He doesn't settle for good when you can be great. And all those that work out after a class walk out sore but smiling. The classes aren't just meant to come in and work out then leave. It's meant to foster a community of hard working high achieving kids, committed parents that know the value of character building and a kickboxing community that will work out just as hard as you and then cheer you along as well.

I am beyond shocked by Kickboxing of Farmington business practices…read more If you do not wish to be in before and after pictures the owner will " kick you out " of his class. " I won't teach you " if I didn't agree to be in pictures. The owner is highly unprofessional & like others this was the worst experience. I drove over an hour to be " kicked out " and I am still trying to understand why people would pay money to be treated in such a disrespectful manner.

Pat is a mop notch instructor and competitor. Looking forward to the next time we can train…read moretogether.

I started attending classes around Christmas time and haven't looked back since. The owner, Pat, is…read morea phenomenal instructor who has cultivated a great atmosphere for learning and growth. I couldn't be happier with the overall experience.

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!

My kid has been going here and loving it for years now. From sparring to bo staff; he has a lot of…read morefun. Shifu Malee and Anthony are excellent teachers as well.

I was with Hwangs for nineteen years and loved every minute of it. The atmosphere was positive,…read morethe teachers pleasant, the curriculum thorough, I had the time of my life. HWANGS RULES!!!

Though at times the classes have been really good, we generally found the curriculum inconsistent…read morebetween teachers and as parents think our son's confidence has been harmed, rather than improved. Brian and Dave have been great on Saturday mornings. But my wife, son and I have left Wednesday classes with Joe with tears and frustration. My son turns six on in a couple months and simply cannot do what is expected of him and cannot keep up with eight and nine year old white belts. We enrolled him knowing he lacked not only focus and confidence, but is behind his5-year-old peers with balance and coordination. While Mr. Brian breaks down the forms and works on each part, Mr. Joe ends each class with the expectation that students at least have a working understanding of the entire form. White belts are separated, but my son was in groups with older white belts. Anna - who has been incredible - has worked with my son one-on-one on Saturdays, but he falls woefully behind in classes lead by Mr. Joe. We understand my kid needs to show more focus at taekwondo, in school and at home. That's why we bring him. But Mr. Joe telling him recently that his focus is why he has 20+ stripes but does not have a black stripe, simply isn't true and was a major blow to his confidence. My son admittedly gets frustrated too easily and gives up. He was in taekwondo to work on that. Instead, it has been reinforced at Hwangs.

Mr. Clayton is the premier instructor of Keno Karate in New England (if not in the United States)…read more I've known Mr. Clayton for a number of years. I've watched his teaching and training style with his students. He stresses defensive techniques and teaches his students to only use their karate only to defend themselves against aggressors. He celebrates the academic accomplishments of his elementary and high school students. His emphasis on strong family ties and values and tying them to the values of the karate school is one of the reasons I would highly recommend sending anyone who wants to learn a martial art to Mr. Clayton.

I have my 5 year old in here and I've watched him grow tremendously in the short time he's been…read morehere. The instructor, Lance Clayton's, is great with you need kids. His team is as well. I see staying him for a very long time.

I had the pleasure of meeting and training with Professor Tuzinho at a Capoeira event in Ohio…read more 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!