Villari's Martial Arts Centers - Glastonbury CT

Reviews

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  Jahmil Effend

  Mar 13, 2026
  5.0
  My 4-year old daughter has enjoyed coming here and learning karate has taught her self-disciple, self-control and respect. This has been a great experience for us and has been so organized and welcoming. I’m glad we took the leap and gave it a try!
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  Nalin Perera

  Mar 11, 2026
  5.0
  A long‑overdue review. My son has been attending Villari’s in Glastonbury for over five years now, and the transformation has been remarkable. He went from a quiet kid who stayed in the background and was hesitant to raise his hand to someone confident, disciplined, and comfortable stepping forward. Master Gray and his instructors teach far more than karate techniques. They consistently focus on building confidence, respect, and personal accountability—skills that carry well beyond the dojo. The impact this place has had on my son is real and lasting, and I’m genuinely grateful for the role they’ve played and continue to play in his growth.
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  Saurabh Naresh

  Feb 1, 2026
  5.0
  My 5-year-old daughter joined this martial-arts class a couple of months ago and absolutely loves it. She looks forward to every class and always leaves with a big smile on her face. The classes strike a great balance between fun and structure, so the kids are engaged while still learning important skills like focus, discipline, coordination, and confidence. The instructors are truly fantastic—patient, kind, and very experienced with young children. They do a great job encouraging each child and making them feel proud of their progress. We’ve already noticed improvements in her listening skills, self-confidence, and physical abilities. It’s a positive, supportive environment, and we’re so happy we chose this program. I highly recommend this martial arts school to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their child.
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  Shally Sinha

  Jan 28, 2026
  5.0
  My child absolutely loves Villaris! He has been going since he was 3 years old and has shown great growth and confidence. The 3 values- self control, self discipline, and respect are not only taught in class but the instructors make sure the kids apply them in their everyday activities as well. I am looking forward to him growing more as he grows through the next levels!
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  Angelica Sirois

  Jan 21, 2026
  5.0
  My son Jaxon absolutely loves going to Karate. Vilaris in Glastonbury has amazing staff that know exactly how to work with kids of different age groups. With learning his the three rules of Karate of Self Discipline, Self Control and Respect, It has given us language that we can consistently use at home. As a parent his self confidence has gone up significantly. I also love that it helps build his leadership skills with having him help demonstrate in class. According to Jaxon, "My favorite part about Karate is how fun it is and learning how to do punches and kicks. I also like making new friends. I'm proud that I earned my belt and a star before. It was really cool." I am grateful for his experience and would highly recommend Vilaris in Glastonbury.