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Valentin Karate Berlin
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Berlin, 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule valentinkarate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 829-5425
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 | 7:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has learned that discipline and hard work are essential and she has applied that in her daily routine in school and she is excelling.”
“The programs for the tiny tigers (age 3-5) and dragons (ages 5-7) get kids excited about martial arts and keep them active.”
“Not only are they teaching a self defense, they teach personal growth as well as acceptance.”
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“Not only are they teaching a self defense, they teach personal growth as well as acceptance.”
What students say
“Amazing instructors that are invested in their students getting focused and better.”
“The best part: if you pay membership for two family members, the rest of your family can go for no extra charge.”
“The beauty here is that they have a nice open space and a traditional drum to align the cadence and timing of the forms.”
“My daughter has learned that discipline and hard work are essential and she has applied that in her daily routine in school and she is excelling.”
“My grandson is doing so much better in discipline, he has also gotten better with focusing on his schoolwork and much more.”
From the reviews
Valentin Karate is a wonderful martial arts school. They are family oriented and listen to their customers. Their students range in age from 3-70+! My daughter (age 10) and I recently tested for and passed our black belt test after several years of training.
We found out about Valentin Karate from my son's Cub Scouting. A classmate goes there together with his mom, big and little sister. Last summer we signed our two kids up for the 6-week try out. They really liked it and after watching them I was intrigued to try it myself.
Valentin Karate Berlin deserves all of these five star reviews! The entire team is dedicated to the families and students. My son is always excited to go to class, and loves the instructors. The events are very organized, and run with precision.
My son has been attending Valentin Karate since he was 3. He loves VK. He is working towards his Black belt and he has the best instructors. This location is situated off of Route 9. It has a large window so if you want to watch classes from outside, you can.
New to Karate? Start at Valentin Karate Berlin
Valentin Karate Berlin comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Valentin Karate Berlin
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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