This martial arts school is terrific. My son has been dedicated to their program for many years…read more.. From beginner white belt right up to black belt. Owner and staff are very experienced. They teach life skills here, much more than just self defense.

A Treasure in Wilton!…read more From the moment we walked into Master Kim's Taekwondo, our three children were hooked. The energy is electric, the instruction is world-class, and the warmth is genuine. Our children just tested for their first belts and practically floated out of the dojang. Watching them bow, break boards, and beam with pride was pure magic. They're not just learning kicks and forms--they're gaining confidence, respect, and lifelong discipline. Wilton is beyond lucky to have this powerhouse trio of Master Kim PH.D., Master Son and Mrs. Kim. If you're on the fence, sign up today. YB World Taekwondo is the treasure of our town. Dusi Family

Our 3.5 y/o has been at YB Taekwondo for almost 4 months and we could not be happier. It's a…read moreperfect place to channel her high energy. She learns to be disciplined, respectful and looks forward to her classes every week. It's a family run business and the best part is all the staff genuinely cares for every single child. Big shout out to Master Son!!

Coming from a family of traditional southern style Choi li fut kung fu in California, I was…read moresearching for the quality martial art in Fairfield county CT that embodied similar philosophies to practicing/learning/living. This is it. My family has been with Master Tsai since early 2020 and we can't think of another place that nurtures the martial spirit the way he and his students do. So glad to be part of this community.

I highly recommend trying jiu jitsu - and find a place where you feel safe and you find your jiu…read morejitsu "family" - that place for me is Gracie Sports USA BJJ. I started back in 2006 in the original location with Marcio Stambowsky - the master at Gracie Sports. Marcio is an excellent friend and mentor who immediately makes you feel welcome. Professor Deborah, Marcio's daughter also teaches at the academy and brings many years of knowledge and experience. All the teachers there are amazing and the kids program is phenomenal as well. Whenever we are early for class - we watch the little kids roll and fight with the same techniques as the adults - it's great to see the quality of the education! Marcio is an 8th degree coral belt and one of the "Famous Five" black belts under Rolls Gracie. His knowledge is vast and deeply layered; it takes time to see that - but it's worth putting in the time! You can only get better! There are two locations - Norwalk across from Costco, and Fairfield near the shops downtown. Jiu Jitsu really helped me get out of my stagnant routine and "off the couch". I don't know if I would even be here today - I was 300 pounds and constantly had internal pains and health issues. I dropped 60 pounds since then and compete between 238-255. I'm still going strong at brown belt and it's my favorite thing to do - we all need something that is for "us" and sometimes you can share that with family members. I see a few couples train together and even have the kids enrolled. Jiu jitsu is awesome - and Gracie Sports USA is the awesomest! Give it a try - join today!

I went onto Yelp to put in my 2 cents and cannot believe there aren't 100's of awesome reviews for…read morethis place. These folks are as good as it gets! They are all rock stars in their own right and our family is so incredibly excited to have stumbled into this gem of a BJJ studio. Our son is a 11 y/o hockey player. He has always been looking for his second sport only this time it found him. My husband brought our kid in for a sampler lesson and oh-my-god it was love at first take-down. Instant addiction. This is THE place to be. Every single instructor is so on top of everything. They are awesome possum people who are gentle, informative, interactive, FUN, and everything you could ever want for your kid all rolled into one. I honestly cannot say enough good things about these folks. You can tell they are a family - and they humbly welcome you in. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. And I also wish we had found them sooner!

I highly recommend Newtown Moo Duk Kwan for anyone who is interested in exploring the martial arts…read morefor all the right reasons. Rich the instructor is inspirational and insightful without being pushy or overly critical. He works well with all age groups and abilities. It is obvious that Rich loves the art and loves teaching. I enrolled in the adult class and my two daughters were in the kids class until we moved to the west coast. My girls who are not into sports loved their classes and I loved watching them. Rich was great at getting the best from my girls. I also got a good workout from my classes. Rich is great at ramping up the intensity without burning people out. I've worked with other instructors at other schools who did not respect their students limits but found that Rich will encourage you but not break you. Moo Duk Kwan is a great martial art and Rich runs a great school.

Newtown Moo Duk Kwan is a new karate school that brings a traditional Korean martial art to the…read morearea. Soo Bahk Do, a traditional martial art, provides each practitioner a multitude of different benefits for adults and children as they develop his/her confidence through regular mental and physical training. These benefits include: physical coordination, mental discipline, self-confidence, philosophical perspective as well as self-defense just to name a few. Mr Rich Ahlers began his training in 1985 and has taught Soo Bahk Do for over 10 years and competed in tournaments locally, regionally and nationally throughout his training career. He has won numerous awards as well. I have personally trained with Mr Ahlers on numerous occasions in NY, NJ and CT. He executes excellent hand and foot techniques for self-defense and displays a passion for The Art of Soo Bahk Do that all prospective students will experience and learn first hand. Please stop in The Newtown Youth Academy (NYA) and see for yourself. If you are interested in learning martial arts, you will discover a new passion and establish personal relationships that will last a lifetime. 5 Stars!!!

I used to go here it was awesome! It taught me a lot but I stopped going because I was lazy now I'm…read moreregretting it but they really helped me learn new stuff and yeah! - David Henrriquez Galindo

My son has been attending East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon for about a year & a half. He absolutely…read moreLOVES going. I looked at many other martial arts organizations & this one I loved the most. I felt welcomed by everyone there. You can truly tell that the staff cares for each child that walks in the door. I wanted my son to take up martial arts because of his distractibility/lack of focus in school. Since he's been attending East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon Do his teachers have noticed such a huge improvement in his behavior & with focusing. It has also helped him with sports like Flagfootball & basketball. So if you're looking for a great organization for your child or for yourself you should truly consider East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon Do.

Went here for over 10 years and had an amazing experience the entire time. Highly recommend!read more

Began taking judo here recently with Mr. Pereira in his adult class, and since this is my first…read moremartial art, I was apprehensive. Mr. Pereira and the school were extremely inviting and the warm atmosphere they create made beginning so easy. It is a great workout and really helps with confidence, body awareness, and is a great activity for mindfulness. I cannot stress how much of a benefit this is for me. The smaller class size is also great for learning and matching up with someone of comparable skill. It was a little difficult to find at first, however, and the dojo is on the smaller side.