Stratford Shotokan Karate
“We tried all types of sports activities and he just did not like it, but since we signed him up for lessons he is so excited to go to his lessons.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Stratford, CT
3 of these gyms are based in Stratford; the others serve Stratford from towns including Fairfield (8 mi), Milford (4 mi) and Westport (12 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kempo Karate of Stratford
“If you are looking for a martial arts school that builds true confidence, focus, and self-defense skills in a supportive environment, I cannot recommend this dojo enough.”
MWC Academy of Self Defense
“Where do I start, from the state of the art facility, to very knowledgeable instructors in both boxing and martial arts.”
World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity
“They are also wonderful at supporting students with different physical and emotional challenges, making everyone feel valued and capable.”
Soulcraft Martial Arts
“They focus on teaching how to protect yourself without any short coding-practical techniques to enhance your self-defense skills.”
World Taekwondo(World Champion Taekwondo)
“We love the way he teaches Tae Kwon Do to our little ones and understands how to keep up with them in a playful yet structure way.”
The 15 gyms listed for Stratford, 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: Stratford, CT
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 984 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 18 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 4 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 Stratford?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Stratford. 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.
Radius Martial Arts Academy
“The family-like atmosphere has helped him develop not only his athletic skills but also important life values such as respect, discipline, focus, self-control, and confidence.”
Endure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Acadamy
“Beyond the physical skills, BJJ has given him a strong sense of confidence and discipline that carries into other areas of his life.”
Essencia Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches are patient and really make the effort to show all the students individual attention when needed.”
World Champion Taekwondo Milford
“We are very grateful for the incredible work WCTKD does and highly recommend them for classes and birthday parties!”
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford
“Above all, Mark Cerrone is a tremendous instructor: extremely knowledgeable, and easy to understand and follow.”
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Elite Combatives Krav Maga
“Lastly, this is a place where someone completely new to marital arts or someone who has been training for decades, can find common ground and have a great experience on the mats together.”
Legacy Martial Arts of Westport
“These classes aren't only about the skills of karate but they are about body control, and working together, and learning how to be an overall better little human.”
World Champion Tae Kwon Do
“How he can control a room full of energetic adolescents is simply amazing - never demanding (but somehow always getting) respect.”
Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
“I have been training at AMAA for fourteen years this month, and I can confidently say that part of the reason I have grown into the person I am today is because of the instructors at this studio.”
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