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Villari's Martial Arts of Mansfield CT
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mansfield Center, Connecticut
Part of Villari's Martial Arts
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 (ages 5–17) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule villarismansfield.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 456-8020
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are extra classes you can take like Tai Chi and AIM Fitness Kickboxing for adults and fun learning classes for the kids.”
“There are extra classes you can take like Tai Chi and AIM Fitness Kickboxing for adults and fun learning classes for the kids.”
“Martial arts is about so much more than self defense, it’s about leadership, personal discipline, integrity and confidence building and team work.”
Other martial arts here
“There are extra classes you can take like Tai Chi and AIM Fitness Kickboxing for adults and fun learning classes for the kids.”
“Martial arts is about so much more than self defense, it’s about leadership, personal discipline, integrity and confidence building and team work.”
What students say
“My daughter's have been taking karate for 9 years with some of the most amazing instructors.”
“The staff is phenomenal with each and every kid and it feels like a family.”
“We were blown away but the instructional methods and the skills (not limited to martial arts techniques) that he was learning.”
“My son loves going to Villaris and getting exercise.”
“Martial arts is about so much more than self defense, it’s about leadership, personal discipline, integrity and confidence building and team work.”
From the reviews
We started attending Villaris Mansfield looking for an outlet for our son to interact with peers and learn to listen in a group/individual setting before attending school in kindergarten for the first time.
We absolutely love the martial arts lessons with the Mansfield Villari’s team. Everyone is great. The team is wonderful, positive and really understand kids and teenagers. Martial arts is about so much more than self defense, it’s about leadership, personal discipline, integrity and confidence building and team work.
I purchased karate lessons for my spouse an myself for Xmas. It has been such a wonderful experience. We love coming to the dojo, the instructors (John, Stephanie and Will) are super! And the weekly messages from master Ken are inspiring and helpful.
I have been a member of Villari's of Mansfield for 16+ years now. I can't say enough about how fantastic and dedicated the staff are. They specialize not just in martial arts but conflict resolution, as well.
Your first Karate class at Villari's Martial Arts of Mansfield CT
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.
