Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Waterbury, CT

“If you're looking for a place to get your degree in martial arts, become an amateur fighter, or just get in shape while learning great self defense skills.”

“My mother and two of my brothers received black belts from this school, I am a third degree black belt at this school, and my wife and my daughter have been training here for several years.”

“The Wing Chun Ip Man School of Kung Fu is one of the only places where you can learn real wing chun from a realistic combative perspective.”

“You get to learn and roll with a World Class Black Belt Oswaldo, but it doesn't just stop there, as there are hordes of other very talented instructors.”

“The gym itself has everything you need; the coaches, staff, and members are extremely supportive and friendly, and everyone challenges each other in a productive way.”

“It's a fun not just for individuals but families as well I speak as someone who has been going from a young age and doing this alongside friends and family.”

“Coach Ricardo is the most down to earth guy, he is always putting his students first and has created a friendly and kind yet a professional easy going atmosphere amongst the gym.”

“I remember sitting there quietly just watching and one day Jeff looks at me and asks me when am I going to join, but the way he said it made me feel welcomed.”

“Students are respectful of each other's skill levels, while also pushing one another out of their own comfort zones to improve as fighters and as individuals.”

“He has made several new friends within the classes and has consistently moved up in his belts at a reasonable pace and works at home practicing his forms because he is so dedicated to Master Jang.”

“I highly recommend this gym, as it will exceed your expectations for not only the fitness workouts, but for the quality of the lessons you will discover on the Jiu-Jitsu mat as well.”

“This is a family place where you aren't rushed out the door because times up, he consistently runs over to make sure all students understand the techniques.”

“Listening to Shifu (Master) Yan's thorough knowledge of the history of his multiple styles is like a Learning Channel special on the history of Chinese marital arts.”

“Not only do our children physically benefit from martial arts but the school also offers character development, a sense of community, and the most amazing, kind & experienced instructors.”

“I lost more weight and gained more confidence in 5 months than Planet Fitness ever did for me in YEARS and its all because theres always an instructor who cares about his students growth and totally make it worth the money in the long run.”