Kaze-Kai Karate
About
Kaze-Kai Karate in Hartford, CT offers comprehensive training in both MMA and traditional karate disciplines. The gym is led by a highly credentialed team of instructors, including Head Instructor and Founder Robert Goral, a 5th Degree Black Belt and Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. Chief Instructor Gregg Morrison, a 4th Degree Black Belt, and several Senior Instructors with ranks from 2nd to 3rd Degree Black Belts provide expert guidance across all skill levels. This depth of experience ensures students receive authentic, technically sound instruction in a structured environment.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching, particularly highlighting Chief Instructor Gregg Morrison by name for his respectful and humble approach that emphasizes technique over ego. Reviewers describe the gym as having "great instruction, great people" that embodies the true spirit of karate, with specific appreciation for how well they work with children of all ages. The Women's Self Defense program receives special mention for being "the most informative class" with practical techniques combined with discussion sessions. Multiple reviewers call it the best shotokan in the state and note the pricing is excellent value.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Andrew Evans
a year ago
Great instruction, great people. Really shows the heart of what Karate stands for. I’ve known Mr. Morrison for awhile now, trained with him in seminars and competed against his students always the most respectful and humble, letting their technique more than show their knowledge.
The Champs
2 years ago
Amazing staff and great lessons. My 6 year old loves it. And the price is super great.
Jessica Tomlin
a year ago
I just took a 4 class session of Womens Self Defense with Sensei Morrison and some of his student helpers and cannot recommend it enough. Each week, we had an hour of learning practical techniques followed by a half-hour lecture and discussion. This was the most informative class I've taken and will definitely take again.
Jim Constant
8 years ago
We are very impressed with this studio. They are great with teaching kids of all ages.
Ricky Maska
5 years ago
Best shotokan in the state!!!!!!
paymentsMembership
$78/mo
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Robert Goral
Head Instructor/Founder
5th Degree Black Belt, Inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Began training in 1972. Studied Shotokan under Master Ochia, Shobu-Kai/Shotokan under Sensei Damon, and Ryobu-Kai under Master Yamazaki. Founded Kaze-Kai Shotokan in 1998.
Gregg Morrison
Chief Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt (Yondan)
Began training under Sensei Goral at age 10. Has trained with JKA, SKIF in Tokyo, and Goju-Ryu in Okinawa. Instructor since 1997.
Nermijad Mehmedovic
Senior Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan)
Began Shotokan training in Bosnia, earned black belt at 19. Trains with his daughters at Kaze-Kai.
San Quach
Senior Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan)
Began training at age 9 under Sensei Goral. Holds engineering degree. Frequent kata/kumite competition winner.
Victor Borros
Senior Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan)
Has studied Shotokan and Taekwondo in Europe and US. Trained under Sensei Goral for 30 years.
Louis Colon
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan)
Training in Shotokan since the late 80s. Earned black belt in 2004. Assists Sensei Morrison.
DeWayne Woods
Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan)
Began in Shorei Goju Ryu in 1990s. Trains under Sensei Morrison. Earned Shotokan black belt in 2025.
Stefen Kent
Instructor
Began martial arts in 1969 in Hawaii with Wado Ryu. Also studied Gojo Ryu. Now trains at Kaze-Kai.