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that provides young players the opportunity to develop their skills in the game of basketball. At CBA, players have access to a top-notch facility with professional coaches throughout the year. With so many people trying to pass themselves off as trainers with little to no real experience in the coaching field, players in CBA can trust they are being taught by the best. If you want to reach your full potential in basketball, it's going to take a lot of practice and repetition. CBA provides a great environment for players to get the training and guidance they need to improve their skills and become the best basketball player they can be.

At Rock House School of Music, learning music is a social event. From our Little Rockers classes for kids 4-7 to our private lessons in guitar, voice, piano/keyboard, bass guitar, drums, and ukulele, students have the opportunity to learn the styles of music they love. With award-winning curriculum from our talented and experienced teachers, our students learn to play the songs they love. To show off their new skills, Rock House School of Music offers a Youth Open Mic every month and a Rock House Talent Showcase. Students can either perform with their peers in a band or play along with tracks to put on an amazing show for family and friends. At Rock House School of Music, learning music is a fun and social experience.

Nick Newell is a shining example for children everywhere. Born with only one hand, he has achieved incredible success in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, becoming Connecticut's only World Champion and boasting a record of 13 wins and 1 defeat. He is currently signed with World Series Of Fighting, and his fights can be seen on NBC and NBC Sports Network. Nick doesn't just use his success to benefit himself, however. He travels the country, inspiring children with similar challenges by overcoming adversity and demonstrating that anything is possible. He is a true inspiration and a living example of how determination and hard work can pay off.

Frustrated with the direction of Mixed Martial Arts, Randy Points developed Kombido. This martial arts style, formally known as Aam-Ka-Jutsu, is taught at the American Colleges of Kombido in West Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1999, the college is operated by Master Instructor Doug Hodge and is the easternmost school of its kind in the United States. Parents can be confident that their children will be learning an art form that is truly timeless and a powerful form of self-defense.

At West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc., we are proud to offer our families the opportunity to learn the age-old art of self-defense. Established in 1975, the Academy has been providing the southern Connecticut area with quality martial arts instruction for over four decades. We are dedicated to upholding traditional values and offer classes in the classical art of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan, as well as Hai Dong Gumdo, Aikido, Jui-jutsu, Tai Chi, and Philippine Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima, Arnis). Led by Grandmaster and chief instructor Charles J. Ferraro, our highly experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you and your family develop the skills and confidence needed to defend yourself. With our wide range of martial arts classes, you can find the perfect fit to help you reach your goals. So come join us at West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc., and let us help you become the best version of yourself.

Parents of school-aged children are often on the lookout for activities that will help their children get the most out of their education. Martial Arts is an ideal way to do just that! This class is designed to help students build confidence, focus, self-control, discipline, coordination, strength and flexibility. Not only that, but they can have fun while doing it! Kids will move and engage in various Martial Arts techniques and skills, helping to develop a number of skills that will benefit them both in and out of the classroom. For parents looking for a way to help their children gain confidence, self-control, and discipline, this class is a great choice. The unique blend of physical activity and skill building helps children increase their coordination, strength, and flexibility while also having fun. Through engaging in various Martial Arts techniques and skills, students can learn to focus their energy and develop a greater sense of discipline. This class is a great way for parents to help their children develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Through Martial Arts, kids can learn valuable lessons while also having fun and engaging in physical activities. The focus on building confidence, focus, discipline, and self-control, as well as increasing coordination, strength, and flexibility, makes this class a great choice for parents looking to help their kids reach their full potential.

Martial Arts has always been a great way to help instill confidence, discipline, and respect. This is even more important for kids growing up where these skills will help them make good choices in school, social life, and at home. Equally important is the ability to defend themselves from their peers, and to avoid unnecessary situations.