Beginner martial arts classes in Hartford, United States

Browse 8 martial arts gyms in Hartford. Compare styles, prices, free trials, kids and beginner classes. Open a gym for its timetable and contact details.

All Brazilian jiu-jitsu Muay Thai MMA Karate Taekwondo Krav Maga Kung fu & wing chun Kids classes Beginners Women only
Plus One Defense Systems

Plus One Defense Systems

A large multi-style school on Tolles Street in West Hartford with three training rooms, a cage and a boxing ring. The weekly timetable runs adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and a combined kung fu and karate (kenpo) class, plus capoeira and silat, and one membership covers all styles. There are junior and youth classes and a Saturday women’s jiu-jitsu class.

About $100 / month
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Karate, Krav Maga, Kung fu & wing chun
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts

Underdog Mixed Martial Arts

An MMA gym on Andover Drive in West Hartford with a fight team. The weekly timetable has gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, wrestling and an intro to MMA class, alongside fitness classes. Kids and teens have their own jiu-jitsu, striking and wrestling classes, and there is a women-only gi class on Wednesdays.

Free trial class
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling
Bushido BJJ Manchester

Bushido BJJ Manchester

A Pedro Sauer-certified Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Progress Drive in Manchester, training adults and kids since 1999. The Manchester timetable has gi and no-gi classes at fundamental and advanced level, an MMA class twice a week and a Saturday open mat. Kids train in two age groups, 5 to 7 and 8 to 13.

Free first class
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA
Silverback Training Facility

Silverback Training Facility

A Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai gym on Main Street in East Hartford. Adults have gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu and evening Muay Thai and kickboxing classes most days, and there are kids classes and women-only jiu-jitsu and striking sessions each week.

Free trial
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai
Four Ropes Boxing Gym

Four Ropes Boxing Gym

A community boxing gym on Ledyard Street in Hartford, just off the highway. Adult and youth boxing classes run early morning, midday and evening through the week, with a USA Boxing fight camp class by invitation. Kids aged 5 to 12 have their own group sessions.

Price on enquiry
Boxing
Uechi Karate Academy

Uechi Karate Academy

A traditional Okinawan Uechi-ryu karate dojo on Brown Street in Hartford. Adults train on weekday evenings and Sunday mornings, there is a Saturday all-ranks class, and children aged 7 to 14 have their own classes.

$140 / month
Karate
Connecticut Kenpo Karate

Connecticut Kenpo Karate

A kenpo karate school in a 2,250 sq ft studio on Lowrey Place in Newington, with an emphasis on practical self-defense. Adults train three times a week, and children start from age 4 in age-grouped classes. One-on-one training is also offered.

Price on enquiry
Karate
Hansoo Taekwondo & Fitness

Hansoo Taekwondo & Fitness

A taekwondo school on Commerce Street in Glastonbury, teaching there for over 25 years. The weekly timetable has adult open classes, female-only classes twice a week, sparring and black-belt classes, plus kids, family and autism-friendly programs.

From $79 (6-week intro)
Taekwondo