West Haven Academy Of Karate

West Haven Academy Of Karate West Haven Academy of Karate is the oldest, full-time martial arts institution serving West Haven, CT. For physical & character development, visit today.

The West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc. believes in traditional values and we teach the classical art of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan (The American School of the Way of the Empty Hand Defense) which was founded by Grandmaster and chief instructor Charles J. Ferraro. We augment our training in Tang Soo Do with the art of Hai D**g Gumdo (the way of the Korean Sword), Aikido, Ju-jitsu, Tai Chi and Philippi

ne Martial Arts. We believe in fostering the principles of respect and discipline, long considered cornerstones for the martial arts. This integration helps to create a person who is free from inner conflict and who can deal with the outside world in a mature, intelligent, forthright and virtuous manner. With programs for kids and adults, we invite you to try martial arts today and build your confidence, self-discipline and self-control as you act and react to the world around you.

We get one shot to make a child feel like they belong somewhere ❤️Jim Savidge, Owner/Senior Master Instructor takes that...
06/17/2026

We get one shot to make a child feel like they belong somewhere ❤️

Jim Savidge, Owner/Senior Master Instructor takes that seriously.

Thanks to the families who've trusted us with that, year after year.

We'd love to have you come try a class with us: https://tinyurl.com/2uvb4jpj

06/16/2026

Her first attempt didn't break the board 💪

She stepped back. Breathed. Broke it clean on the second try.

The lesson isn't the break. It's the reset.

Get your child on the mat → https://tinyurl.com/2uvb4jpj

The good days take care of themselves.The hard ones build the child.
06/15/2026

The good days take care of themselves.

The hard ones build the child.

Tell us about a friend you've made on the mat.For one of our members, it's the training partner who notices when they ha...
06/14/2026

Tell us about a friend you've made on the mat.

For one of our members, it's the training partner who notices when they have an off week and texts to check in. They wouldn't have crossed paths anywhere else — but the mat made them mates.

Those friendships matter more than you think.

Drop yours in the comments 👇

The kids don't always notice how much they've changed.The parents do.We just get to watch it happen up close. Lucky us.T...
06/12/2026

The kids don't always notice how much they've changed.

The parents do.

We just get to watch it happen up close. Lucky us.

Thanks to every family at West Haven Academy of Karate 🙏

We don't just put this on a poster.Every class your child trains the muscle behind it — choosing the harder thing, one r...
06/11/2026

We don't just put this on a poster.

Every class your child trains the muscle behind it — choosing the harder thing, one rep at a time.

That's how a kid grows up steadier than the one who started.

She walked in shy ✨Last night she looked the instructor in the eye and said "yes sir" loud enough for the back row to he...
06/10/2026

She walked in shy ✨

Last night she looked the instructor in the eye and said "yes sir" loud enough for the back row to hear.

That's West Haven Academy of Karate in action → https://tinyurl.com/2uvb4jpj

Three things you can do this week to help your child focus better at home.One. Eye contact when you're giving instructio...
06/09/2026

Three things you can do this week to help your child focus better at home.

One. Eye contact when you're giving instructions. Wait until they look at you before you speak.

Two. One task at a time. No "go brush your teeth and feed the dog and grab your shoes." Pick one. Finish. Then the next.

Three. Praise the effort, not the outcome. "You stayed with it" lands harder than "good job."

We use all three at West Haven Academy of Karate. They work.

Dan (black belt) promotions tonight. Promotion class & celebration starts at 7:15pm!
06/08/2026

Dan (black belt) promotions tonight. Promotion class & celebration starts at 7:15pm!

Confidence isn't built on the surface.It's built underneath — in the small, unglamorous reps you put in when nobody's fi...
06/08/2026

Confidence isn't built on the surface.

It's built underneath — in the small, unglamorous reps you put in when nobody's filming.

That's where the real growth lives.

What's something you stick with even when no one's watching? Comment below 👇

Address

766 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT
06516

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

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