Kobukai Jujitsu - South Windsor (CT Jujitsu)
About
Kobukai Jujitsu in South Windsor offers training in mixed martial arts and judo under the guidance of a highly experienced coaching team. The dojo is led by Head Instructor Jak Kocienda, a Kaiden Godan (5th Degree Black Belt), with Founder Russ St. Hilaire holding a Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt) and additional assistant instructors and senior students bringing diverse expertise. This creates a structured environment where students can learn self defense and discipline through detailed technique instruction and partner practice.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the welcoming, experienced instructors who clearly care about the art and their students' progress. They highlight the great atmosphere, solid training, and personalized attention, with specific mention of Master Jak providing one on one help to build confidence and overcome physical challenges. Reviewers consistently recommend the dojo for learning self defense and discipline, noting that both beginners and long term students benefit from the thorough instruction and supportive community. No concerns are mentioned in the reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
David Caldon
a week ago
Welcoming, experienced instructors who clearly care about the art and their students. Great atmosphere and solid training. Couldn't recommend this dojo more.
W P
a year ago
I joined Kobukai because I have balance and joint mobility issues and I wanted to learn to fall better. The classes are friendly and energetic with lots of movement practice and partner sparring to perfect technique and execution. Despite my difficulties in doing rolls initially, Master Jak took time to provide one on one to instill courage needed to willfully flip myself. A great mind over matter sport.
BONNY PATEL
2 weeks ago
Kobukai jujitsu is absolutely great place to learn self defense and discipline. I would recommend 💯 to anyone who wishes to practice.
Felipe Patarroyo
a year ago
Great place to learn self defense. My wife and I have been going for almost 2 years and we love it. Great people , awesome instructors.
Kyle Brennan
a year ago
I've been training with Sensei Jak for nearly 14 years (first in East Hartford and then in South Windsor). He is a thorough instructor with a deep knowledge of jujitsu and violence. Come watch and try a free class! You won't regret it, and you'll be better for it.
Contact
405 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Larry Hosey
Assistant Instructor
Menkyo Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Kyle Brennan
Assistant Instructor
Menkyo Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Mariana Lugones
Sempai (Senior Student/Instructor)
Mokuroku Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Russ St. Hilaire
Founder
Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt)
Jak Kocienda
Head Instructor
Kaiden Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)