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!!

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.

We absolutely love this place! We started a month ago and we love to watch Josiah grow and be…read moreshaped into having respect, self-discipline and self- control. He enjoys going and we look forward to taking him and watching him learn and grow. The instructors are awesome; they multi-task with both showing them how to focus yet make sure that the kids are having fun while doing it. They praise them for accomplishments along the way and encourage them to be the best them they can be.

Great place. I've been going here for over 7 years now I've gotten to know the people very well…read more Know I even help out on accession with lower classes, and have gotten to know most of the other students.

Best master I ever saw for my son, he was trained for more than 10years in karate, taekwondo, went…read moreto other schools, other were more concerned about signing up and contracts. Here master sun is very talented from Korea, compassionate, pushes kids to achieve their goal. Not only they get trained for taekwondo , he relates his training to life , and achieving their goal was very impressive.

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

I've been attending the academy for a couple of years and have had a great experience not only with…read morethe owners, but with members who are friendly and highly supportive. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the week and also private lessons. I've been taking privates that have 2 black belt instructors for an hour - absolutely the best way to augment the regular class learning. Anyone interested in Jiu-Jitsu and/or self defense should definitely give this school strong consideration.

I've been a student of martial arts for over 4 decades and have practiced and received senior belts…read morewithin several traditional styles (e.g., Tae Kwon Doe, Kung Fu, etc..). Without question, I have found Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (e.g., BJJ), to be both the most effective for self-defense and most rewarding from a physical and mental health point of view. I have been studying BJJ now for nearly 9 years, with all of that time at the Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury. For those of you looking at starting BJJ or finding a new school to train at, I can not provide a stronger recommendation than this school. I say this based on the following 3 criteria: Quality of the Curriculum Some of the primary tenants of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are: 1. Most fights go to the ground and that's where most traditional stand-up martial arts don't adequately train or prepare their students for. 2. Using proper technique, it is very possible for a smaller, less athletic, less strong Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, to protect and defend themselves against a much larger, stronger, and more athletic aggressor who doesn't know BJJ. Learning those techniques to the extent that you can rely on them in a difficult and life-threatening situation, takes years of coaching and practice. Royce Gracie, the son of the late Helio Gracie and founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has spent decades now perfecting the training curriculum that allows "any person" at "any age", the opportunity to gain this knowledge safely and sustainably. This instruction has now be codified with certification requirements in place to ensure schools have properly trained instructors/coaches. The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury has that certification level and it makes all the difference. Quality of the Instructors Combined, the 4 blackbelts instructor/coaches bring over 80 years of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu experience with all of them having received their black belts from Royce Gracie himself. And for those not familiar with Royce, just look him up on youtube.... He's the GOAT and one of the reasons MMA/UFC exists today. Having 4 black belts support the student population is a luxury that has to be experienced. Every student, at every level, can engage with our instructors. Our instructors take a very focused approach to ensuring that each student is guided based on their own personal capabilities, health, and training goals and intent . Vibe within the School The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury is a self-defense-focused BJJ school. We train to be able to avoid altercations and to be able to have an effective plan of defense in the event avoidance is not possible. As a consequence of the curriculum and instructors above, you should expect a highly collaborative, respectful and safe vibe w/in the school. This school is ideal for children, young adults, male/females of all ages, body types, health status, etc... This school and the students w/in it meet every new person wherever they are starting from. You will not find an environment where newbies are used by experienced students as training dummies. On the contrary, it's an expectation in our school that the more senior you are, the more time you give to your less experienced student peers to help them grow and improve. What else can I say other than, to come to the school and talk to our black belt owners Kate and Rick and try some complimentary classes. You can see for yourself if my feedback is accurate. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

The cancellation process is unacceptable. There is no office staff, owner does not answer phone…read more Get ready to pay for extra months or extra fees.

From the owner: GB Martial Arts offers exciting lessons and birthday parties for children ages 4 and up. Authentic…read morekarate, jiu jitsu, bully self defense, and life skills taught in a fun, exciting, and safe way. NO long term contracts, limited class sizes, and experienced instructors. FREE trial class and uniform on signup. New kids joining all the time. Visit our website for more information or call anytime!

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 kids had their birthday party this past weekend IPD Jiu Jitsu and had an absolute blast! Todd…read morewas organized and had several activities to keep the kids engaged. They also attended his summer camp last year and will be attending this year. Todd is a great guy and runs a great business. Highly recommend!

Come here for kickboxing and always have a blast! Todd is super welcoming, friendly, and…read moreprofessional. The facility is clean and the setup is really nice and they truly care about you and always so personable. Definitely worth checking out if you want a small community feel for your workouts.

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.