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Legacy Martial Arts of Westport

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Westport, Connecticut

Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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 3–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule legacymartialartswestport.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 475-471-1808

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 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 Legacy Martial Arts of Westport, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 22 mentions

“I'll be honest, I was HIGHLY skeptical going into this, but seeing the instant boost in confidence it's given my son (4) has made me a believer.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You are doing a heck of a workout and at the same time educating yourself on great self-defense :)”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 Legacy Martial Arts of Westport — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“You are doing a heck of a workout and at the same time educating yourself on great self-defense :)”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“This review is long overdue, our son has been going here for a couple of years now and Sensei Palardi is an amazing teacher and always super freindly/approachable.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“Legacy Martial Arts of Westport answered the call when it came to making things right with my family!”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“When my son walks in the door he becomes more focused and he has a determination to do well I haven't seen from him with other activities.”

traditional style & affiliation 4 mentions

“Our kids have benefitted being part of the Kempo Westport Dojo under the leadership of Master DeBarger and Sensei Pratt.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 20 mentions

“I'll be honest, I was HIGHLY skeptical going into this, but seeing the instant boost in confidence it's given my son (4) has made me a believer.”

From the reviews

My son has been a Kempo Student for more than 4 years. He always has a great time there. It’s not just about the techniques, it’s about discipline and meanings, and the instructors know how to get to the kids core! Sensei Pratt then, and Sensei Palardy now, both great human beings and role models.

★★★★★ — Valeria, Sep 2022

Legacy Martial Arts of Westport answered the call when it came to making things right with my family! The interaction with the staff has been great. My kids loved their first consultation and look forward to learning in the Dojo.

★★★★★ — Jane, Jun 2021

My family has been part of the Legacy Martial Arts community for three years. I signed my son and daughter up for a trial class during a street fair, hoping to get them interested in something new. We had tried team sports and other activities but nothing held their interest.

★★★★★ — Megan, Jun 2021

LMA of Westport is terrific! We have two children, (6 & 4), enrolled in Kempo for about a year now and they have been responding amazingly well. Sensei Palardy met with my wife and I early on to explore what we would like our children to get out of martial arts.

★★★★★ — Frank, Jul 2025

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Your first Karate class at Legacy Martial Arts of Westport

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 Legacy Martial Arts of Westport

170C Post Rd W, Westport, CT06880

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