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Valley Karate
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Shelton, 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
- 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 valleykarate.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-924-2467
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They’re great, especially with the kids and know how to teach discipline and respect alongside becoming a skilled martial artist.”
“Helping them to be confident, disciplined and successful while they learn self defense.”
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“Helping them to be confident, disciplined and successful while they learn self defense.”
What students say
“Great instructors and a very friendly community!”
“They are really family here and supportive of each other.”
“I like that it’s a small school with a lot of personal attention to my form.”
“My daughters and I joined together and It has been awesome learning and competing in tournaments with them.”
“Tang Soo Do teaches the students patience, confidence, listening skills, integrity and much more, and I love seeing them improve with every class.”
From the reviews
As a teacher, I love watching the students grow. Tang Soo Do teaches the students patience, confidence, listening skills, integrity and much more, and I love seeing them improve with every class. This is my fourth year working for Valley Karate and not to be biased, but I could not recommend a better place!
We have had the privilege of watching students succeed at Valley Karate for over 20 years now. Both Masters Jim and Sarah Bergers and their highly skilled team provide an excellent environment for children to grow in confidence, self-control, discipline, and physical fitness.
In the beginning we were prepared for our daughter to say she doesn’t want to continue but thanks to amazing staff and Master Cuseo, they altogether just flipped the whole scenario 180 degrees. Now our daughter doesn’t want to miss a single session and is so much into the training.
We have been going for a couple of months now for my 9 year old boy and he fell in love with it immediately. The instructors are so patient and kind. The program is very rewarding for the children, they do an excellent job making sure the kids meet their goals.
Your first Karate class at Valley Karate
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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