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Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness - Danbury - Kids LOVE Karate
5 ★★★★★ 345 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Danbury, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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 kickaros.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-775-3044
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is exhibiting an increase in his ability to focus, improved confidence, and is comfortable to respectfully assert and express himself to others.”
“His teaching style is both motivating and patient, making everyone—from beginners to advanced students—feel comfortable and confident while learning.”
“Michael was so accommodating to set up a separate time for one on one lessons with him and our son is doing so well with them.”
“More than just teaching self-defense, they instill values such as respect, perseverance, and self-control.”
Other martial arts here
“Mike opened Kickaro’s I had Joined him once again for kickboxing for a short time.”
“More than just teaching self-defense, they instill values such as respect, perseverance, and self-control.”
What students say
“He is an incredible instructor who truly cares about his students and their progress.”
“His teaching style is both motivating and patient, making everyone—from beginners to advanced students—feel comfortable and confident while learning.”
“My son is exhibiting an increase in his ability to focus, improved confidence, and is comfortable to respectfully assert and express himself to others.”
“Our son loves going to class and is learning valuable skills that will stay with him for the rest of his life.”
“The instructors are professional, patient, and truly care about each student, teaching not only martial arts skills but also respect, discipline, and confidence.”
From the reviews
Where to begin?! I had trained with Mr. Mike since I was About 5 years old for about 8 years. Once Mr. Mike opened Kickaro’s I had Joined him once again for kickboxing for a short time. Fast forward 15 years later now my 2 littles(4&2) are joining the Kickaro’s family.
We’ve had such a great experience at Kickaro’s the last few months. Our 5 year old son is on the spectrum and doesn’t acclimate well to group classes. Mr. Michael was so accommodating to set up a separate time for one on one lessons with him and our son is doing so well with them.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My child attends Kikaros Martial Arts, and we couldn’t be happier. The instructors are professional, patient, and truly care about each student, teaching not only martial arts skills but also respect, discipline, and confidence.
I can’t say enough great things about Michael at Kickaro’s Martial Arts in Danbury. He is an incredible instructor who truly cares about his students and their progress. His teaching style is both motivating and patient, making everyone—from beginners to advanced students—feel comfortable and confident while learning.
New to Karate? Start at Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness - Danbury - Kids LOVE Karate
Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness - Danbury - Kids LOVE Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness - Danbury - Kids LOVE 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.
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