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Prospect Martial Arts
“I am impressed at all the instructors and the patients they have for these children from a young age and up”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Waterbury, CT
15 gyms listed · 4 in Waterbury · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Beaudoin Academy of Karate
“The instructors are not only highly skilled, but they also have a genuine passion for teaching, which creates an engaging and motivational atmosphere for students of all levels.”
Wing Chun Ip Man School Of Wing Chun Kuen Kung Fu
“You train with Scar and other students within proper range and under proper pressure, which will help you improve in situations where it matters.”
Connecticut Wing Chun School of Kung Fu
“Having trained with three other instructors over the years (two in Toronto and one in Taiwan), I can say he is top notch in skills, knowledge, and instruction.”
Imbct
“If it's for competition or just to get in shape the IMBCT has what your looking for”
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Valentin Karate
“My granddaughter has been attending Valentin Karate for a few months now, and our experience has been wonderful!”
The 15 gyms listed for Waterbury, 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: Waterbury, CT
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Waterbury; the other 11 serve Waterbury from towns including Prospect (4 mi), Wallingford (14 mi) and Middlebury (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 706 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "facilities" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 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; 9 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for Waterbury show a timetable online?
14 of the 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
East Coast Training Systems
“Very structured with the students teaching them not just the arts but also integrity and becoming good citizens.”
Solid Base Bjj
“One of the best decisions of my life deciding to come here and commit the coaches are amazing and the people are some of the friendliest I've met in my entire life.”
Ascension Athletics
“High quality for affordable prices compared to other martial arts places in the area.”
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Plainville Martial Arts
“Moreover, he encourages us all to continue to explore, to refine, and to improve our techniques using both in class resources and other resources we may discover outside of class.”
Technique BJJ
“Sensei Chris and Mike are meticulous instructors with a ton of experience.”
Baran's Kenpo Karate
“The instructors are so kind and make sure you are successful in achieving your goals.”
Olympic Taekwondo Academy
“My son's first class was 2 days ago and he has not stopped smiling or wanting to talk about what he was able to achieve during his first class.”
Jiu Jitsu Life SCA LLC
“Professor Sargent and everyone in the gym was so hospitable and awesome to roll with.”
Practical Self Defense Training Center
“A very welcoming atmosphere & if you are looking for a place to study a variety of martial arts, then look no further.”
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