Great people both owners and trainees. Targeted and laid back training to meet every age group's…read moreneeds, comfortable and welcoming environment. Charlie the owner, his family, and all the staff is great!

I was finally brave enough to try martial arts. ABD's expert instruction, safe and supportive…read morefamily friendly atmosphere, and sense of community made the 3 months I had at this school (before moving across the country) unforgettable. Of the things I miss about Connecticut, this is right at the top of the list. Awesome, awesome people.

Amazing facility, instruction & community! A life-long athlete... I've never been in as good of…read moreshape mentally & physically, as I am now after 6 years training under Pride's owner & lead instructor, Sensei Andrew Cornell. If you've ever thought about martial arts training for yourself or your children: DO IT HERE!

Great atmosphere with top notch instruction! I would highly recommend giving them a try if you are…read morelooking to get involved with the Martial Arts!

Tom Weismuller is a great and respected leader, teacher, and role model. If you were to pick the…read moreperfect qualities for a martial arts or fitness instructor you would only have to clone Tom. In a world where steadfast professionalism is missing Tom is a breath of fresh air and a joy to work with.

From the owner: Weismuller Academy is a local martial arts academy serving clients in the North Stonington area…read more Here, traditional etiquette and civilities continue to be preserved in order to foster the attention and mindset required to safely and efficiently develop the leader's attributes of intelligence, benevolence, and courage. Our studio offers a wide variety of classes, including fight conditioning, MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, fit club training, and weight loss programs for people of all ages. Contact us today for more information!

3 months ago…read more One of the best Judo/wrestling classes in the area! I love how sensei Skylar, sensei Taylor and Sensei Chris interact with the kids (honestly of all ages). They have some of the "older" kids/young adults helping teach, to give it a more effective learning experience. Price is a good deal and both (judo & wrestling) are included and it's a few times a week. You don't have to go to all but you'll benefit if you do. Give them a call today to do a free class!

They are excellent. My 7 year old started recently and he takes while to learn new moves. They…read morezero in on the kids who need the extra attention and take the time to show them again and again until they get it. Highly Recommend these guys!

I have been taking classes at NMA for 8 years (I think!!). My son has…read more been here for 9 years. He's grown from a Karate Kid to an Adult Blackbelt at 17. I've got my Brown Belt and am working towards my Black belt. The instructors are great with all ages, and the classes are fun and challenging. You really earn your stripes and belts at this school! Everyone is like family here. I would recommend this school to anyone!!

Great place! Wonderful instructors and they work great with children. If you are willing to put in…read morethe work you can't go wrong with Newport martial arts. They offer oki ru kenpo karate , American open sword classes and private and group instruction. My daughter went here for years and I took sword classes here. Can't say enough about this place and the owners.

How many of us have "always wanted to" ? Since I was a young boy I desired to study Karate, but…read moresomething always got in the way. Living in downtown we are SO FORTUNATE to have Sensei Andy and the Dojo. I was very nervous to start as an almost 40 year old beginner. Sensei Andy offered me a private first session to familiarize myself with all things Karate and I recommend the same to any beginner. Goju Ryu is a beautiful martial art passed down from the Okinawans and from the research and understanding I continue to build, Chuck Merrimans Dojo here in Niantic is an outpost of that art!

From the owner: We aim to bring authentic Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate to our community. It is our hope to share the…read moremany benefits of its practice. We also hope to link other like minded entities in our area.

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 have been training here for several months and it is by far the best jiu jitsu academy I have…read moreexperienced. The instruction is extremely professional, structured, and consistent. There are multiple highly skilled black belts who are actively involved in teaching, and the level of technical detail and attention given to students is impressive. As a woman, feeling comfortable and respected in a martial arts environment is very important to me, and this gym absolutely delivers. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and focused on learning real, practical self-defense skills. The instructors take the time to ensure students understand techniques properly, and safety and discipline are clearly a priority. The culture here is very positive -- everyone is friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in improving together. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, you feel encouraged and challenged in the best way. They also have a fantastic kids program that emphasizes confidence, respect, and strong fundamentals in a structured environment. If you are looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction with experienced black belts, a respectful atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, I highly recommend training here. I am very glad I chose this academy and look forward to continuing my training here long-term.

This gym is a large compared to others and has many students. So it is clear people are drawn to…read moretrain here- Nothing negative to review, except there doesn't appear to be any group warmup, just on your own. My review addresses that cleanliness needs improvement, not the instruction. Note visits were months apart, but both visits fell short. - The bathroom was in very poor condition. -no toilet paper, very dirty toilet and it felt neglected overall. There were no paper towels to dry hands only a used wet towel hanging over the towel bar which I assumed was from someone that showered. I did not look in the shower to check cleanliness as I would not use. Second visit there were still no paper towels to dry hands. There was toilet paper but toilet still needed good cleaning. Also,The floors didn't appear to be cleaned before the training session and I did not see it cleaned after. However we only went a couple times-not sure of schedule. But I do feel it is something that should be done after each session considering people are barefoot and sweat on mats. Hoping the cleanliness factor will be addressed.

My daughter LOVES Tae San! She is part of the after-care program, and also trains at this facility…read more The after-care program is amazing. The staff is top notch, they have endless games and activities they do with the kids, including archery! The fact that they also cover school vacation and early dismissal days make the lives of working parents SO much easier. The Taekwondo is great- taught by Mr. L and black belts. The kids are taught respect and self control, and it's hysterical to watch them shouting and counting in Korean. I can't say enough about this academy. We are looking forward to their summer camp program as well- and they just started kickboxing classes for adults!

From the owner: Tae San has been serving the community for 20 years. We are a licensed day care facility, martial…read morearts and yoga studio now offering kickboxing and birthday parties as well. Proudly helping people reach their potential for 20 years.