Institute for Martial Arts

Institute for Martial Arts

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Welcome to the most awesome place on Earth (or close to it)! Sensei Anthony Smetak is the owner, manager and chief instructor of Kempo Academy, New Canaan.

Prior opening the New Canaan Dojo in Sept 2012, he has instructed in Ridgefield and Westport. His backround includes experience with Isshin-Ryu Karate; moreover, he has completed a training regimen in Thailand with professional Muay Thai boxers. Sensei Smetak is nationally ranked at 2nd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kempo. "We fully endeavor to maintain the school with honor and integrity. One of

12/24/2022

Ho ho ho!
Have the Merriest Christmas of All, and to All a Good Night!
But only after you've practiced your "3 inch punch" on the makiwara for at least 20 minutes.
- Sensei Claus

04/19/2022

Reminder, the Institute for Martial Arts will be on hiatus beginning tomorrow (Wed) and thru end of week.
No classes during this time. Back next week at undiluted strength per the norm.

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Everyone have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.
The Institute for Martial Arts will be on break this week and will return on Tuesday, Jan 4.
Oh yes, and the winter schedule is now available for appointments!

11/24/2021

A very happy Thanksgiving from Sensei Smetak and IMA. Enjoy the time with loved ones.
There will be no classes for the remainder of the week. Full undiluted Kempo will return next week per the usual schedule.

10/13/2021

FB just reminded me I haven't posted in a while.
Hey.
How's it going?
Just a reminder that we're back to full undiluted Martial Arts goodness. Fall classes in session and our students are excelling most righteously. Come check us out.

Photos from Institute for Martial Arts's post 09/13/2021

Ooooh. Look how mystical !
(It's not mystical at all, but we do learn some AMAZING things.)
Fall classes are in session ! Health & safety protocols are in effect, per the usual.

Karate at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: KUMITE 08/03/2021

According to my "ignorant friend" intimately familiar with Isshin Ryu Karate, Chinese Kempo and Muay Thai boxing, this is more like it. Just saying for a friend.
This is what happens when you take a Martial Art originating in true self defense and put it on display.
Well done.

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08/03/2021

Day 2 of Summer Camp is in the can and was a raging success. No major injuries 💃😬🤣
When asked how awesome Kempo Camp is, the students had this to say.
Andrew DC - "It's unbelievable!"
Joey T - "How you doin'?"
Kim K - "I'd like to introduce you to this off the hook cryptocurrency, it's a social token called..." (poor deluded girl, we had to cut that off)

One day soon we'll have a more down to earth update.

Kindergarten Cop Scene "Shut up" 08/01/2021

We are very excited to be running Kempo day camp this week!
We do, however, expect the following to NOT occur:

Kindergarten Cop Scene "Shut up" Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten Cop.

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16 Forest Street, Suite 2
New Canaan, CT
06840

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm