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Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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 puremartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-368-0773
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master P is tough and dedicated in teaching the children how to be strong minded individuals and strong leaders!”
“I love how the Owner has older students assist with the "Tiny Tiger" class.”
“Doing the private lessons was a wonderful addition to what my child normally takes.”
“He is growing and learning so much in terms of discipline, focus an self defense.”
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“He is growing and learning so much in terms of discipline, focus an self defense.”
What students say
“I was a little apprehensive in the beginning, because I thought since this would be our daughters first time participating in a serious sport it wouldn’t be a good fit.”
“The classes are well-structured and welcoming to all ages and skill levels.”
“I have watched my children grow tremendously in their discipline, focus, respect, and fitness.”
“Master P and all of the others instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow, both in skill and confidence.”
“Master P and all of the others instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow, both in skill and confidence.”
From the reviews
Highly Recommended! I've have a fantastic experience at PMAFA! Master P and all of the others instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow, both in skill and confidence. The classes are well-structured and welcoming to all ages and skill levels.
Signed up my 4 year old daughter and she loves it. Gets her to practice discipline and learn self defense. I love how the Owner has older students assist with the "Tiny Tiger" class.
There's no other place like Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Bridgeport! I have watched my children grow tremendously in their discipline, focus, respect, and fitness. This place gives such a welcoming and enriched atmosphere it's surreal.
My husband and I tried out PMAFA because of a friend’s recommendation. I was a little apprehensive in the beginning, because I thought since this would be our daughters first time participating in a serious sport it wouldn’t be a good fit. But boy was I wrong!. She loves being apart of PMAFA.
New to taekwondo? Start at Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy
Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Pure Martial Arts Fitness 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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