Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness
“He looks forward to his classes, and I'm so happy he's found something he enjoys so much.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Danbury, CT
3 of these gyms are based in Danbury; the others serve Danbury from towns including Bethel (4 mi), Newtown (10 mi) and Brookfield (5 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Kanreikai Karate of Connecticut
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and make every class fun and engaging.”
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Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield
“Legacy Martial Arts is the best place for anyone who wants to learn mastery of self defense, karate or just build a confidence and be a stronger person.”
THE Match Champ USA
“Best place , best coach's , clean space , nice people .”
New Milford Martial Arts
“I have learned a lot of self defense and discipline, while getting a great workout, and having fun with the class!”
Newtown World Champion Taekwondo
“Master Heny is patient, encouraging, and great with kids, while still teaching discipline, focus, and confidence.”
The 15 gyms listed for Danbury, CT teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Danbury, CT
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,075 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Danbury?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Danbury. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield
“Master Kim is amazing with kids and has so much patience and passion for teaching.”
World Champion Taekwondo Brookfield/Danbury
“Our daughter has learned so much about respect and discipline, and it's been wonderful to see how it's helped build her character and confidence.”
Sanctuary Training Center
“The coaches truly care about the kids and create an environment where they can learn, be challenged, have fun, and feel supported”
Grail Jiu Jitsu
“She and her team are patient, encouraging, and do a great job teaching both jiu-jitsu skills and important values like discipline, respect, and confidence.”
Teixeira MMA & Fitness
“Knowing that a true UFC legend is personally involved in training and mentoring students here makes this gym incredibly special.”
Bethel Fitness Gym & Studio
“The equipment is always well-maintained, locker/ changing room and bathrooms are clean, and the people who come here are motivated to workout regardless of their fitness goals.”
Kempo Academy of Cross River
“In addition to teaching our kids self-defense and fitness, he instills confidence, discipline, and character development in his students.”
King Academy of Martial Arts & Self-Defense
“Master King, Kyo sah Jess, and Kyo sah CJ are a family of instructors that welcome students into the program and give them the best opportunity to grow in a positive and disciplined manner.”
Elite Jeet Kune Do
“Erik is a solid JKD instructor, beginner or advanced he has something to teach you”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Danbury
- “My 6-year-old absolutely loves coming to class and has grown so much in confidence, focus, and discipline since starting.” — from a review of Kickaro's Martial Arts & Fitness
- “Kanreikai of Connecticut is bringing me to the next level in discipline and skills, even in my sixth decade of life.” — from a review of Kanreikai Karate of Connecticut
- “The teacher is incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging, which has helped my boys build confidence while learning discipline and respect.” — from a review of Newtown World Champion Taekwondo
- “Our 5-year-old son has grown so much since starting, his confidence, focus, and discipline have improved in ways we didn’t expect at such a young age.” — from a review of World Champion Taekwondo Brookfield/Danbury
- “The instructors create a positive environment where the children are learning important skills, discipline, and confidence while still having fun.” — from a review of Grail Jiu Jitsu
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