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Your Trusted Martial Arts Academy in West Hartford
SDSS Kung Fu has been a leader in martial arts instruction since its founding, offering authentic Shaolin-based training for over four decades. With locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, we provide expert-led programs tailored to children, teens, and adults. Our curriculum emphasizes self-defense, discipline, and physical fitness, delivered through a proven system refined over thousands of years of martial arts tradition. Our instructors undergo rigorous two-year training programs and regular advanced study to ensure the highest standards of instruction.We prioritize creating a clean, safe environment with personalized attention, empowering students to build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong resilience. As the first martial arts system established in the Northeast, we remain committed to evolving our teaching methods while preserving the core principles that make martial arts transformative for individuals of all ages.
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Teens Martial Arts
Adults Martial Arts
Self-Defense Training
Anti-Bullying Program
Highlights and features
- Our instructors complete a two-year intensive training program with ongoing advanced study
- We teach the same self-defense system used by FBI SWAT teams
- Indoor air ionization ensures a clean, safe training environment
- Personalized attention from full-time professional martial arts instructors
- Proven curriculum building life skills through martial arts since 1983
What people say
Remarkable especially through COVID
Teaches kids to be the best
Changed my life
Most accommodating people
Effective moves
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Our Kids Martial Arts program builds confidence and discipline through age-appropriate instruction. Children learn self-defense basics while developing focus, respect, and physical coordination in a supportive environment. Professional instructors guide students through progressive skill development that fosters personal growth and character building.
Teens Martial Arts
Teens Martial Arts combines physical training with leadership development. Students gain self-defense skills while building mental resilience and social confidence through peer interaction and structured goal-setting. The program emphasizes character development and real-world application of martial arts principles.
Adults Martial Arts
Adults Martial Arts offers comprehensive self-defense instruction using FBI-tested techniques. Participants develop physical fitness, stress relief, and practical self-protection skills through high-energy workouts rooted in traditional Shaolin methods. Classes emphasize real-world scenarios and personal empowerment.
Anti-Bullying Program
Our Anti-Bullying Program teaches children to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying situations. Through martial arts training, students develop confidence, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills while maintaining a non-violent approach to personal safety.
Life Skills Development
Life Skills Development integrates martial arts training with core values like discipline, respect, and perseverance. Students learn to apply these principles in daily life through structured lessons that promote personal responsibility and positive decision-making.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Authentic Shaolin Kempo, Shaolin Chuan Fa, Tai Chi, and traditional Poon Lone Kuen Kung Fu with a curriculum rooted in 5,000 years of Shaolin tradition.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we offer a free introductory lesson and a 4-week trial program including uniform and belt for $95.
Are your instructors certified professionals?
All instructors complete a two-year intensive training program and continue weekly advanced study with senior masters.
How do you ensure student safety during training?
We maintain clean facilities with air ionization systems and conduct thorough background checks for all staff members.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We offer programs for children as young as 4, teens, and adults with age-appropriate instruction and goals.
Do you provide self-defense training for real-world situations?
Yes, our system includes practical self-defense techniques used by FBI SWAT teams, adapted for civilian safety scenarios.
Reviews (4)
Sidney Otoshi
Sep 08, 2020
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My son has been attending this studio for the past four years, that by itself will tell you what my opinion is. But with this pandemic, the studio really surpassed my expectations. Not only the instructor motivated my child to continue his martial arts knowledge, but did extra work making sure there was a sense of "normalcy" during this strange times. The instructor became an adult outside my house that helped us reassure my child that everything will be OK. I not only recommend the studio, I will be bringing my youngest son very soon.
Ammar Sahloul
Oct 17, 2019
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They are not professional. They are not honest. They promise you something that they never do... really bad.
Luke Sharples
Aug 18, 2016
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I've trained at several different martial arts studios and SDSS of Fairfield is by far the best I've seen. A wonderful team with a great approach to teaching traditional martial arts. The style incorporates fitness while focusing on practical self defense principles. Because the techniques are meant to build on each other with repartition and practice, this kind of training is a long term investment.
But I would say it's worth every minute you put in. Not only for the training, but the community that has been built here for kids, teens and adults. I would recommend this to anyone looking for self
But I would say it's worth every minute you put in. Not only for the training, but the community that has been built here for kids, teens and adults. I would recommend this to anyone looking for self
John Tusch
Feb 01, 2016
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A great place to study martial arts, for any age. It is very family-friendly, and there is a great sense of community and fun. Plus, they do semi-private instruction for everyone, so you or your child will get lots of personal attention. These folks really make a difference in their students' lives.
