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Baran's Kenpo Karate

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wallingford, Connecticut

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.

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 (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule baranskenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (203) 949-9660

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Baran's Kenpo Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 11 mentions

“The kids from the studio were always very respectful and well behaved which I think speaks to the lessons they are taught at Baran's Kenpo Karate.”

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Teens

“Awesome karate school, great for young kids, teens, and adults!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I am truly grateful for everyone I’ve met at Baran’s and I recommend to anyone looking to learn self defense and wonderful life principals.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Baran's Kenpo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I am truly grateful for everyone I’ve met at Baran’s and I recommend to anyone looking to learn self defense and wonderful life principals.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“The kids from the studio were always very respectful and well behaved which I think speaks to the lessons they are taught at Baran's Kenpo Karate.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son loves comeing the classes.. we love it so much.”

traditional style & affiliation 3 mentions

“The kids from the studio were always very respectful and well behaved which I think speaks to the lessons they are taught at Baran's Kenpo Karate.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“The kids from the studio were always very respectful and well behaved which I think speaks to the lessons they are taught at Baran's Kenpo Karate.”

From the reviews

I have owned and operated VR Game Truck New England for the last five years and have had the pleasure of working with this studios summer camp for several years. I can speak to the professionalism that we have experienced while working with them.

★★★★★ — Amie, May 2024

I am a former student from Baran's Kenpo Karate, and it was the greatest years of my life. They teach more then self defense, they teach honor, integrity, and respect.

★★★★★ — Rob, Sep 2017

The instructor-assistant-studentratio is fantastic. Higher belted students helping the younger kids out is a fantastic draw for me.

★★★★★ — P, Sep 2018

THIS IS A BLACK BELT SCHOOL. WE ARE DEDICATED. WE ARE MOTIVATED. WE’RE ON A QUEST TO BE OUR BEST!

★★★★★ — Jeffrey, Mar 2025

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Your first Karate class at Baran's Kenpo Karate

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Baran's Kenpo Karate

21 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT06492

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