Kids martial arts in New London, CT. We help children build confidence, focus, and discipline while growing on and off the mat. Message “KARATE” to get started.
At Institute of Martial Arts New London, we help children build confidence, discipline, and focus through structured martial arts training. No experience needed. Our programs are designed for beginners and experienced students, with age-specific classes that develop coordination, respect, and leadership skills in a positive and supportive environment. Located in New London, CT, we help kids grow both on and off the mat.
🥋 Limited spots available.
📩 Message “KARATE” to get started.
06/25/2026
CTSD Karate Kamp, July 31-August 2
Early Bird Registration to guarantee a Kamp t-shirt will close July 5th. Registration will reopen on July 31 with at-door prices.
Don't miss this commemorative year - we will be honoring Grandmaster Cheezic who we lost 5 years ago.
https://www.cheezictsd.com/kamp-karate-form
Parents often ask:
“Will martial arts help my child become more confident?”
The answer is yes—but confidence doesn’t come first.
Confidence comes after a child does something difficult.
This student recently competed in her first tournament.
She stepped onto the floor, performed in front of judges and spectators, and gave her best effort.
That’s where confidence begins.
Not with winning.
Not with medals.
With courage.
We’re proud of all of our students who challenge themselves and continue to grow both on and off the training floor.
🥋 Building confidence one class at a time.
Most parents don’t enroll their child in martial arts because they want them to become fighters.
They enroll because they want their child to become more confident.
More focused.
More disciplined.
At the Institute of Martial Arts, we use traditional Tang Soo Do training to help students develop skills that carry over into school, sports, and everyday life.
🥋 Confidence
🥋 Respect
🥋 Focus
🥋 Discipline
Our next session begins July 14th in New London.
Message us for information.
Most people see the medal.
We see the courage.
For many students, their first tournament means performing in front of judges, spectators, and competitors they have never met.
That takes confidence.
That takes discipline.
That takes courage.
We are proud of our student for representing the Institute of Martial Arts and taking the next step in her martial arts journey.
The medal is wonderful.
The growth is even better.
🥋 Interested in helping your child build confidence and focus?
Our next session begins July 14.
Message us to learn more.
What happens in a martial arts class?
It’s more than kicks and punches.
Our students learn:
🥋 Focus
🥋 Discipline
🥋 Respect
🥋 Confidence
Every class is designed to help students grow both on and off the mat.
📩 Message “KARATE” for information about our programs.
Too much screen time?
Martial arts gives children something they need now more than ever:
✔ Focus
✔ Discipline
✔ Confidence
✔ Positive role models
At the Institute of Martial Arts, we help students develop skills that benefit them both on and off the mat.
Every black belt started as a beginner.
📩 Message “KARATE” for information about our programs.
Too much screen time?
Martial arts gives children something they need now more than ever: confidence, focus, discipline, and positive role models.
At IMA New London, students learn more than kicks and punches. They learn perseverance, respect, and how to set and achieve goals.
Every black belt started as a beginner.
📩 Message “KARATE” for information about our programs.
05/31/2026
Federation Challenge #2 - June 7th, next Sunday! Are you registered? Pre-registration ends Thursday night, then $60 at the door. Don't lose out on your points!
https://www.cheezictsd.com/shop/p/federation-challenge-registration
| Tuesday | 6:30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 6:30pm - 8pm |