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Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Darien, Connecticut

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Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 12–1 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

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

Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“Lees Judo Karate and Hapkido it has made a huge impact in my life.”

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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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“To all the masters that have learned under Master Lee. They are the best.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“Lees school is special it a community that turns into family, I say if want to learn traditional Tang Soo Do.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“Grand Master Yong Man Lee has taught me so much from the confidence, disciple, and focus.”

From the reviews

Lees Judo Karate and Hapkido it has made a huge impact in my life. I started when i was 5 years old and still train now it has been 32 years in the same school. Grand Master Yong Man Lee has taught me so much from the confidence, disciple, and focus. To all the masters that have learned under Master Lee.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jul 2022

I have been a student for a long time and have visited many others, this is one of the first Karate Schools in Lower F airfield County. Martial arts with a sense of family in the tradition of the great Grand Master Yong Man Lee.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Aug 2016

I have been a student at Lee's school since 1984 and this environment has shaped my life for the better. A very friendly nurturing place to develop ones self. I'm always amazed seeing so many students that have been there for many, many years, and then bringing their children up into the same training.

★★★★★ — Bushidojht, Sep 2016

Wonderful Dojang with great instructors. Great place to learn brotherhood and sisterhood of Korean based martial arts🥋

★★★★★ — Glenbrook, Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido

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 Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido

128 Post Rd, Darien, CT06820

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