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Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ridgefield, 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 (ages 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 legacymartialartsridgefield.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 475-215-2062
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child recently joined the Legacy community, and I have been amazed at his dedication and excitement to go to karate class multiple times per week.”
“My two sons recently entered the beginner's class and they are having a great experience.”
“Legacy Martial Arts is the best place for anyone who wants to learn mastery of self defense, karate or just build a confidence and be a stronger person.”
“Both the children and adult classes have far exceeded our expectations.”
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“Legacy Martial Arts is the best place for anyone who wants to learn mastery of self defense, karate or just build a confidence and be a stronger person.”
What students say
“Every instructor is so great and does a really phenomenal job at making each child feel confident and powerful!”
“Both of my boys are on the shy side, but within five minutes of their first class they were totally comfortable and having an awesome time!”
“She was nervous about starting karate but Sensei Wolff and the other instructors are so friendly and welcomed her with open arms.”
“I am very impressed with the attention to detail and how well all the instructors get to know each child.”
“My son’s confidence and focus has increased significantly since he started attending Legacy Martial Arts.”
“Ridgefield Kempo consistently provides a supported, safe learning environment that is tailored to each student and their needs.”
From the reviews
My family and I started taking Kempo karate classes at Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield about a year and a half ago. We were looking for something to keep the kids healthy and happy. We found it!
I brought my 3 year old son here, who had a ton of behavioral issues at home (very defiant, constant tantrums, and almost never seemed happy). My husband and I were willing to try anything to help him be happier in his own skin and stop struggling emotionally the way he was.
My son has been taking lessons with Kempo Academy of Ridgefield for years and he has really shined with Sensei Wolff. Sensei Wolff is a great role model of strength, kindness, patience and fun. He makes every class a positive experience.
We are so grateful and having so much fun at Legacy Martial Arts of Westport! My son is learning to control his body, learning to better listen to directions, and getting those ya-yas out with every lesson.
New to Karate? Start at Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield
Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield 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 Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield
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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