I think this is one of the best schools in the State that provides both martial art training for…read morekids and adult as well as fitness training for teenagers and adults. My son and I have been going to the martial art classes and fitness training classes at the school in the past 5 years, and the results are amazing! Master Gary Baylor and Master Jonathan Baylor are not only phenomenal martial artists in Taekwondo and Hapkido but also great teachers. Master Jonathan is also a Certified Fitness Specialist and the best fitness trainer from my training experiences.

From the owner: Hapkido - Self Defense Martial Art -Kids…read more-Teens -Adults Fitness Kickboxing Group Training Personal Training

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 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 loves it here. The instructors are so great with the kids. Their schedule is very…read moreflexible. We never have any issues trying to find a class to take with our busy schedule. Would highly recommend.

From the owner: Tae Kwon Do in Hamden CTread more

Master Mike Ziniak is by far the BEST Tae Kwon Do instructor I have had the pleasure of learning…read morefrom. My entire family goes to his TKD school. My daughter has become a force to be reckoned with !! She has won many Trophies at large tournaments, and is very confident and does very well in school. I feel she gets much of her discipline from Master Mike Ziniak's teaching. Check out one of her video's http://youtu.be/BwCX_ke8cVE