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Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Haven, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westhavenmartialartsschools.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 361-9843
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love how they encourage the kids to always try to do better and be better in everything they do (in and out of the studio).”
“Since starting karate, it has not just been learning these skills but also great self defense techniques that are beneficial and amazing to know.”
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“Highly recommended to MMA practitioners of all skills levels.”
“Since starting karate, it has not just been learning these skills but also great self defense techniques that are beneficial and amazing to know.”
What students say
“He is very ambitious as to going to class as much as possible and has become very respectful and polite.”
“Thank you for being so kind and teaching my son James. We love coming to Karate Anne Steele”
“At this studio, they really make it all about helping the kids learn how apply listening, self discipline, consistency, and respecting authority not only in class but in life!”
From the reviews
My son LOVES going to his weekly karate lessons! Not only is it a great opportunity for exercise and peer interaction BUT the instructors are great with the kids! They provide constructive critiques, and positive reinforcement to help the children learn self defense.
I was 500 pounds when I got serious and started my diet and exercise plan then expanded to the Inner Circle fitness classes Karate classes. I do have a disability with pins and plates in my wrist and foot but all the Sabinums compensate for this and show me other ways to do my moved.
They are some of the kindest people I have ever meet. Thank you for being so kind and teaching my son James. We love coming to Karate Anne Steele
My son has been going to the West Haven studio for about two years and it has been the best two years. My son is an only child and doesn’t have and older sibling to talk to, but know that we are part of the Karate family ( that is how they make you feel) he has so many wonderful Sabunim to talk to about anything.
Your first Karate class at Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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