My kids questioned my sanity for starting Krav Maga at 80 years of age... But the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. Coach Britt takes the time to thoroughly explain and demonstrate the techniques. My fellow students are more of a community, supporting each other to the max. Interspersed with the physical and mental training is the camaraderie (and in my case teasing... as the "Old Man" it comes with the territory) associated with being part of a team. The sessions include adults of all ages and experience levels, so no one feels awkward; you immediately are welcomed into the fold.

Apex Krav Maga (partner of Soulcraft Martial Arts- same training facility) in Hamden CT and its…read morehead coach Britt S are amazing! Our 13 yr old son had been attending the kids self defense class for 2 and half years. The environment is very friendly and family like, very comfortable. Our son learned a lot and most importantly it helped him with self-confidence at school as he is of average size. Then he moved to the more advanced class. World class ! The coach Britt is a world class master for practical real life self defense, knows how to train very well, energetic, makes each session very interesting, engaging. Truly God sent coach. Highly recommend for kids, teens , adults. Time and money well spent !

I started coming here about 2 years ago on a good friends recommendation. Fabio,the instructor…read morethere, welcomed me as if I was family and after all this time that's exactly how I feel. The thing I love the most about this gym is the fact that it is a Carlson Gracie jiu jitsu team. For those who don't know, Carlson had a no nonsense policy. This meant the jiu jitsu he taught was MMA oriented and specifically design to finish fights as quick as possible. This is a great style for anyone who is looking to train for MMA or just learn efficient self defense. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn a discipline or just get in shape with a purpose. As long as I can move that's where I will continue to spend my free time and improve my jiu jitsu skills!

I made numerous attempts to get information via email and phone about classes for both myself and…read moremy son. No one ever made the effort to respond. The teaching here might be great (I don't know) but their customer service leaves something to be desired.

The 'mothership' for Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwon and long standing martial arts center. Solid training…read morefor both adults and kids taught by experts and masters....as well as select classes by Grandmaster Ferraro.

I have been in the martial arts world for 7 years and never had the experience I did here. I was…read morelooking for a school closer to home and went into this one to ask about it Walked in and was never even acknowledged. I stood there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to say 'welcome'. If a stranger walks into your school the first rule is to find out who they are and what they need. That showed me right off the bat the integrity and potential customer service. What a disappointed to walk in and be basically turned away. Even as I started to walk out I turned around to see if they would notice. The instructor saw me and let me walk out. Based on that alone I would never want to he part of their school.

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.

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 love all of the masters and instructors there!! Everyone is very nice and helpful when it comes…read moreto learning the martial art. If you want to become flexible, I would highly recommend joining this location.

Profit above Quality every time…read more The Amity location of WC TKD is below poor. if I could have chosen no stars, I would. I brought my child there 2.5 years ago. During that time, they have "lost" him twice (the first time he flagged down a stranger on the sidewalk and asked to use his phone to call me.) He has broken his arm. And still, they flag me down on the sidewalk asking for additional fees for equipment, belt advancements, tournaments, and more. Once you child advances to black belt protest, classes are Available only three times per week - and the Saturday morning class is frequently cancelled so they can hold more profitable sessions. So, be prepared to move everything else in your life to accommodate their whims. Parents are not permitted to stay inside the dojo during classes, (so god knows what, if anything good, your child is learning for $250 per month plus extra fees), relegating you to sitting in your car for a 40 minutes session, or shopping at one of the filthy stores in this strip center. Training is "get them through," style, with no character or learning around the craft itself. "Masters" are high school and college students who function without leadership and just try to get commissions for extra charges. No one should take their children here. I am perpetually sorry I stayed as long as I did.

Stand by to get some. FAA-CT is a low-frills MMA gym where the focus is on family, friendship, and…read moregetting after it. Nick and his instructors are top notch professionals who make it a point to connect with every student. They make sure new students are given a comfortable place to practice and learn while still giving the experienced athletes the space they need to work and sweat. FAA-CT is MMA-focused so very little time is spent on the structure and rituals you may have experienced in traditional martial arts. The gym is kept clean and the atmosphere is loosed and fun while still maintaining high levels of focus and safety for all. They are also very affordable compared to comparable MMA gyms in the area. The best endorsement I can give comes from my kids. My 9yo daughter checks the class schedule a few times a day and won't stop asking what class is next and how many days away it is. My 15yo has found a new extended family. She leaves every workout glowing not because she's learning how to fight, but because every adult in the gym has taken the time to learn her name and gives her the "good work" fist bump after every class.

From the owner: Come learn from Connecticut's only ever Mixed Martial Arts World Champion Nick Newell. Recently…read morenamed the most successful martial arts competitor to ever come out of CT ! Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Self Defense, Kids Martial Arts

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.

This a great small, local business with lots to offer. I went in to try out kickboxing. I ended up…read moregetting a class card that I can use for any class offered. Ive been going to kicking boxing once a week. Its an amazing workout in 45minutes. Definitely worth it! I have also taken the zumba class, which is lots of fun and also a great workout. I have yet to try the yoga class, but its on my list. There are karate classes for all ages, too. My kids did take class here about 10 years ago and loved Master Ross. He doesn't put up with nonsense but its friendly and relatable. Check it out!

Master Ross and staff are excellent with kids! It's great place to learn and grow.read more

I've been going to this Pilates club for almost two years and really love it. The instructors are…read morewarm and very experienced, and the classmates are great too. The overall atmosphere is supportive and motivating, and I always leave feeling refreshed. Highly recommend!

Fantastic Pilates studio: it's pretty inside, there are so many reformers, it's clean, lots of…read moreclasses & the teachers are wonderful... I really love it!!!