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Valentin Karate Tribury
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Middlebury, Connecticut
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 +1 203-527-7290
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters are 5 and 8 have been attending classes for a little over a month now, and everyone has been so kind, respectful, and inclusive.”
“Whether you're seeking self-defense skills or a positive community, Valentin Karate – Tribury is a great place to start your martial arts journey.”
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“Whether you're seeking self-defense skills or a positive community, Valentin Karate – Tribury is a great place to start your martial arts journey.”
What students say
“Master Perry and the black belt instructors are all motivating, kind and show a wonderful balance of empathy and firmness.”
“The instructor-to-student ratio is better than any other activity in which we've participated and the other students have been so welcoming to our son.”
“He has shown great improvement with his forms along his journey and his confidence has increased tremendously!”
“Great for kids class is very accessible instructors are great master Perry gets the kids excited and involved”
“My daughters are 5 and 8 have been attending classes for a little over a month now, and everyone has been so kind, respectful, and inclusive.”
From the reviews
I have two children attending Valentin Karate. Master Perry and the other instructors are selfless in their methods of teaching. They want you to be the best version of yourself even if thats 1% better than the last class.
I have been training here since the opening of this location with my daughter .We have grown as leaders,family,and friends so much .She has grown with her manners and respect also helping others .To become a teachers helper , and awarded the kindness award at school .
My son has been attending Valentin Karate Tribury for the last year and a half and it’s been amazing! It has taught him courage, discipline, and situational awareness! The instructors have an amazing attention to detail and truly care about the kids wellbeing and success!
Our Daughter has trained here for many years and has grown both at a martial artist and a leader. Master Perry as well as the rest of the staff at VK Tribury are amazing and great with both kids as well as adults. My wife and I joined as well just over 2 years ago and training together as a family has been Amazing.
New to Karate? Start at Valentin Karate Tribury
Valentin Karate Tribury 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 Tribury
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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