Valentin Karate

09/05/2026

For the first time in over a decade, we kept our doors open for Labor Day weekend Saturday classes and honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect.

Our students answered that question quickly: the classes were full!

Seventeen advanced students came together for 3½ hours of Black Belt and CDB training taught by Grandmaster Valentin. Their energy, commitment, and willingness to keep learning were incredible. Meanwhile, 21 Gups were on the other side of the school taking their regular classes.

No holiday excuses, just hard work, great attitudes, and students leveling up!

37 students strong! 💪🥋

09/03/2026

VK Meriden students are lucky tonight… Mr Kyan teaching on one side and BKCN Valentin on the other side! 🥋Tang Soo!!

09/02/2026

She spent most of her first class holding Mom’s hand.

She watched as we invited her onto the floor.

“Nope. Not yet.”

So we didn’t push her.

Eventually, she tried one little thing and then another.

A few weeks later, that same little girl was walking onto the floor all by herself, excited and ready for class.

I LOVE watching that happen. ❤️

Because at 4, 5, and 6 years old, karate is about so much more than kicks and punches. Children are learning to listen, wait their turn, control their bodies, try something difficult, and discover:

“Hey, I can do this!”

And yes, some children skip the holding Mom’s hand stage and come flying onto the floor ready to conquer the world. 😂 We love those kids, too.

Every child begins differently. Our job is to meet them where they are and help them grow from there.

We’re currently accepting applications for new students across all five Valentin Karate campuses. Come try it free for 30 days and see what happens. ❤️

09/02/2026

Let's welcome our newest white belt Liam!!!!!!

09/01/2026

September is here! Hope everyone has had a great start to the school year!

Join us for the September Belt Test on the 12th - ITPs due by 9/5. Join us for the Berlin Fair in Sept and The Apple Harvest Festival Parade in Oct. Don't forget, we are closed for Labor Day on September 7th.



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09/01/2026

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08/26/2026

🥋 10 DAYS OF MARTIAL ARTS — ABSOLUTELY FREE! 🥋

Maybe you’ve been thinking about martial arts for your child.

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Try our classes. Meet our instructors. Experience our atmosphere. And most importantly, make sure we are the right fit for you and your family before making a decision.

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At Valentin Karate, we believe martial arts should be something the entire family can experience together.

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Fourth? FREE.

More family members living in the same household? FREE.

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🚫 NO LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
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We don’t believe a contract should be the reason you stay with us.

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And we’ve been doing exactly that for 37+ YEARS! ❤️🥋

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📞 Call or text us at (203) 527-0126

VALENTIN KARATE
More than martial arts. Building stronger individuals and families since 1989.

08/26/2026

Happy First Day of School Meriden!

08/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Jaylon DeVine Nixon Memorial Blood Drive! 51 booked, 5 walk-ins, 25 first-timers, & 44 units collected. Together, we save lives!