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SDSS Martial Arts of Wilton
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wilton, 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sdsswilton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-761-0018
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been taking classes with the SDSS team for almost 3 years now, and I appreciate Master Christine and her team so much for everything they do for the kids!”
“The weekly kids classes are accessible for all levels and incredibly well ranked and organized so you can see true progression.”
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“Christine teaches kids about manners, discipline and patience on top of kung fu.”
What students say
“Through consistent and patient instruction, I have seen my son learn and grow so much under Christine’s instruction.”
“The weekly kids classes are accessible for all levels and incredibly well ranked and organized so you can see true progression.”
“I highly recommend Master Christine and her school to anyone looking for quality martial arts instruction in a positive and supportive environment.”
“The weekly kids classes are accessible for all levels and incredibly well ranked and organized so you can see true progression.”
“I also find the studio to provide a great value for the price.”
“Christine is a hands on owner who is always present and amazing at fostering a healthy, disciplined and kind environment for her students.”
From the reviews
We are fairly new to Wilton so whenever I need a recommendation I do a little crowd sourcing and several friends pointed me to SDSS when my kids started expressing interested in martial arts.
SDSS and Ms. Christine are amazing! They not only teach martial arts, but they have the kids focus on being better people and citizens. It is a wonderful environment! Highly recommend!
We love SDSS of Wilton. My oldest has been going for many years and my youngest just started. They love their instructors and have grown so much. SDSS of Wilton is the best!
SDSS Wilton has been wonderful for my child. Master Christine and her excellent team of teachers do an amazing job of teaching their students this art. Through consistent and patient instruction, I have seen my son learn and grow so much under Christine’s instruction.
New to Karate? Start at SDSS Martial Arts of Wilton
SDSS Martial Arts of Wilton 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 SDSS Martial Arts of Wilton
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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