So, I've been coming here on and off for a few years. This place has definitely improved since…read moremoving to the location. I'm not certain what Sandy is talking about, but as another reviewer had stated (in the "not recommended" section Yelp so generously decided to hide... you know, because those are stellar reviews and all) it is in the contract you sign to obtain a letter for stop of payment through your financial institution. I suggest reading any contract before you sign and read the fine print. Furthermore, ask Jeremy questions. He also has two extremely helpful, uh, "assistants" if you have anymore questions. Needless to say, slanderous reviews have not rendered Fighting Arts Academy any loss of clients. Fighting Arts Academy currently has a promotion to try out their classes free. Call for more information!

FAA is a fantastic gym, I've been a member for around 3 months and could not ask for a better…read moreenvironment to learn kickboxing/mma. The head trainer is a super friendly guy who is extremely knowledgeable and wants all his students to succeed. I would highly recommend FAA to anyone looking to learn kickboxing/MMA regardless of skill level everyone is welcome.

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

Villari's is a great place to teach your kids (or yourself) martial arts.I studied there myself for…read morearound 5-6 years,but got into yoga and tai chi as I got older. When my kids turned 4 I started them at Villari's. The instructors are well trained and professional, and the martial aspects are almost secondary in the kids' programs. The "three rules" are tightly integrated into every class. My two sons are teenagers now and have reached black belt level. I feel training here has made them better in every other sport that they do. That being said, the adult martial artists in the organization are top notch as well. I have literally studied martial arts all over the world while in the Air Force, and the system is excellent. It's a combination of Karate (hard), Kempo (medium), and Shaolin (soft). You could spend a lifetime studying it. Note, there is less focus on grappling in the system. Overall the system and the school are the real deal, and when it came time to find a martial arts studio for my children there was just no other place I would take them - I can't think of higher praise than that!

Such a great dojo with exceptional instructors. Being a former karate instructor myself, I am very…read moreimpressed with how they work with the kiddos. This has been my 3 year olds first experience with karate and he loves it. He can sometime be difficult as 3 year olds are, but they do a great job getting him into it. Thanks to everyone there. See you next Saturday!

We've just begun here and my son absolutely loves learning new moves and having fun in class. The…read moreclass has continued reminders of the three rules "respect, self confidence and self control" Mr. Markiv is a phenomenal instructor whose presence is felt in the room.. The kind where the kids change their behavior immediately due to their respect for him. These classes have allowed me to introduce the same rules into our home and we refer to them daily. Mr. Markiv creates an environment where the kids both want and need to excel with karate and also maintain the three rules to excel in life. Well done Mr. Markiv!

Looking for a karate school for either yourself or your c hild? Villari's is the place to be!…read more"Master Dickman" is a marvelous instructor who emphasizes the mind set, the ethics and the skills of karate for both young and old. Both Mr. Dickman and his staff are class acts..... Prices are very reasonable, the classes are highly instructive.

My friend and I took our first kickboxing lesson and we had a blast. Kelly has been great showing…read moreis the move. Will go there again soon. The place is nice and clean. The staff and instructors are friendly.

great staff, very fun hobby to have! everybody was helpful and made me feel welcome. I did the…read morefirst free class and had a blast. definitely recommend!

I studied under Mr Lee from some where around 1972 to 1987 . I took time off to start a family …read more Mr Lee was a great mentor and friend . It was an honor to know him . I do miss his smile along with all the comradery of the students in class . Mr Lee truly did love his students . You could see it in the warmth of his demeanor .

We held my daughter's birthday party here today. From the information-gathering stage, to cleaning…read moreup at the end, the entire process was seamless. All of the staff at The Academy are professional, kind and friendly. They were so wonderful with the kids today and made sure that nothing was forgotten. They found out my daughter's theme and even went above and beyond and purchased Minecraft plates, napkins and tablecloths: An amazing touch! Cutting the cake with a real samurai sword might have been the icing on the cake, of course only after defeating the Jedi master in a light saber battle in the dark! Top notch!! Our youngest is already asking to do his party there next year! We can't wait to see the new space when they move!!

I am new here but love it already. I can tell my son is going to learn a lot physically and…read morementally. Very nice people here.

Highly recommend. My daughter is on the autism spectrum and has been doing TKD for almost a year…read more She's changed so much. The masters are amazing with the kids. They're great teachers and overall great people.

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!