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Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West Haven, Connecticut
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westhavenmartialartsschools.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-361-9843
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love how they encourage the kids to always try to do better and be better in everything they do (in and out of the studio).”
“Since starting karate, it has not just been learning these skills but also great self defense techniques that are beneficial and amazing to know.”
“Our daughter and granddaughter also enjoy the classes and our family delight in watching their achievements and belt tests.”
Other martial arts here
“I was 500 pounds when I got serious and started my diet and exercise plan then expanded to the Inner Circle fitness classes Karate classes.”
“Since starting karate, it has not just been learning these skills but also great self defense techniques that are beneficial and amazing to know.”
What students say
“AMAA also has a great community full of students and instructors that are extremely helpful and versatile with all students.”
“Thank you for being so kind and teaching my son James. We love coming to Karate Anne Steele”
“She has earned her 3rd degree black belt and I’m very happy she continued.”
“At this studio, they really make it all about helping the kids learn how apply listening, self discipline, consistency, and respecting authority not only in class but in life!”
From the reviews
My son LOVES going to his weekly karate lessons! Not only is it a great opportunity for exercise and peer interaction BUT the instructors are great with the kids! They provide constructive critiques, and positive reinforcement to help the children learn self defense.
I was 500 pounds when I got serious and started my diet and exercise plan then expanded to the Inner Circle fitness classes Karate classes. I do have a disability with pins and plates in my wrist and foot but all the Sabinums compensate for this and show me other ways to do my moved.
Absolutely love it! My daughter has been coming here for a couple months and she enjoys every minute of it! Great people, the instructors, the helpers are extremely helpful and patient.
Since I’ve started doing karate 5 years ago, I mostly learned great discipline and acts of kindness that I haven’t learned before. I have used those skills throughout my life to become a better person.
Your first taekwondo class at Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site