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Valentin Karate Bristol
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bristol, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule valentinkarate.ninja — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 527-0126
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As long time members of the WTSDA and Valentin karate, they exemplify the Black Belt spirit of Tang Soo Do, passing on what they have been taught to both children and adults.”
“We love learning to count in Korean , learn Korean terminology for forms, sparring and they even award a student of the month each month.”
“The teachers are phenomenal—not only are they skilled instructors, but they genuinely care about shaping the kids into amazing teens and adults.”
“Self defense, leadership, exercise skills, self- control and perseverance are just a few of the areas we have all been making milestones in.”
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“Self defense, leadership, exercise skills, self- control and perseverance are just a few of the areas we have all been making milestones in.”
What students say
“We started our karate journey in 2022 when the Heft family began teaching affordable homeschool classes in the gymnasium of Hillside church.”
“It’s like having partners who are right there with you, helping raise your children with values, confidence, and strength.”
“We started our karate journey in 2022 when the Heft family began teaching affordable homeschool classes in the gymnasium of Hillside church.”
“It’s like having partners who are right there with you, helping raise your children with values, confidence, and strength.”
From the reviews
We started our karate journey in 2022 when the Heft family began teaching affordable homeschool classes in the gymnasium of Hillside church. We had looked into karate over the years, however the cost and different class times made it too much for our large family. The classes at Valentin Bristol are affordable for us.
I cannot say enough about Valentin Karate Bristol! The teachers are phenomenal—not only are they skilled instructors, but they genuinely care about shaping the kids into amazing teens and adults. It’s like having partners who are right there with you, helping raise your children with values, confidence, and strength.
I found the Bristol branch of Valentin Karate when I was looking for something available to my kids during a normal school day (I homeschool and work in the evenings when most classes are held.) I could not be happier with the experience here!
My children LOVE taking karate. Discipline combined with honorable leadership skills resonate with their students. We are blessed to have found Valentin Karate and have always felt so welcome.
Your first Karate class at Valentin Karate Bristol
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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