The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development
About
The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development offers comprehensive training in MMA, judo, and karate within a spacious, well-maintained facility in Hartford. The gym provides more than adequate parking behind the building and maintains a clean environment with all amenities in good repair. Beyond traditional martial arts classes, the academy extends its services to specialized seminars, corporate team building workshops, and unique event hosting like birthday parties with themed activities such as Jedi training circuits, lightsaber practice, and martial arts demonstrations.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, specifically mentioning Grand Master Waldron and Ms. Mia for their supportive teaching methods and positive reinforcement techniques. They describe a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where both instructors and fellow students are kind and respectful, creating a safe environment for training. Reviewers highlight the clean, spacious facility with well-maintained amenities and adequate parking, noting its versatility for regular classes, seminars, corporate workshops, and unique events like themed birthday parties. Specific compliments include the interactive presentations, accommodation of existing ranks, and the overall sense of empowerment students gain from their experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Lisa Toomey
3 years ago
March 2023 Grand Master Waldron helped to support 50 of our Early Learning Education team with various techniques and positive reinforcement tools when handling challenging behaviors. He was able to address and demo many different scenarios. Our staff throughly enjoyed the presentation and feel more empowered. This was a very interactive presentation and it was exactly what we were looking for. We are grateful for his and Ms Mia’s time today and highly recommend this facility for the many services they offer. As an organization we are asking them back for a sampler session for our 123 staff, with all the different programs they provide. Thank you again!
Talie W
6 years ago
Great place to train. Also an awesome location for a birthday party. Recently had a "Jedi" training birthday party. This included work out circuit with trampoline, balance beam and parkour. Also blocking practice using lightsabers. Party games. Martial arts demonstrations. Time in party room with sword cake cutting and birthday person board breaking demonstration. Photo cutouts available to use. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Very clean location. More than adequate parking in the back of the building.
Jason “Freemind” Cavaliere
5 months ago
Recently visited this space for an Aikido seminar. It's an impressively sized facility and comfortably accommodated the crowd that we had. All amenities were in good repair and convenient.
Rohit Annapareddy
a year ago
I’ve been going here for around two years, before that I went to another academy that was my favorite place to go to after school, but because of Covid I stopped going there and once we were aloud to go outside and return to our normal activities my mom decided to take me here instead. They let me keep my rank and kept training me. I can say that this place is a new favorite. Teachers/Instructors are so cool and nice. Other students are very kind and nice as well, everyone at this academy are all like in a big family and I feel safe here. Overall I made a great choice coming here.
Jonathan Ferris
6 months ago
The staff are very knowledgeable and caring. A sense of respect fills the school and the concern for student well-being is obvious.
Contact
1404 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06042, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 8:30 – 9:30 AM