We are a martial arts and MMA training center located in Bridgeport, CT specializing in Full Contact Japanese Karate, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). We are in working in partnership with American Top Team and Best Way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you would like us to send you updates on our events and classes, please fill out the form located on this page. Thanks very much to those of you who have already contacted us. We really appreciate your support.

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Location

Our facility is located at 1550 State Street in Bridgeport, CT. We are approximately 1 mile from the Fairfield Fitness Edge and less than 1 mile from The Little Gym. If you would like to come by to visit us, please note that there are two buildings on the property. We are located in the single story stand alone building to the left of the larger main building.

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Services

The following services are offered to pee wee's, youth and adults. Novice to advanced students are welcome to participate in all classes.

• Martial Arts:
  • Traditional Full Contact Japanese Karate and conditioning/endurance taught by Sensei Paulina Indara
  • Muay Thai taught by Instructor Hitalo Machado of Best Way BJJ & American Top Team
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught by Master Luigi Mondelli of Best Way BJJ & American Top Team
  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) taught by Master Luigi Mondelli
  • Self Defense
• Yoga - specifically designed for martial arts to enhance flexibility and improve stretching techniques.
• Meditation - coming in the future

Below is a list of our current programs:

1. Stand up only: Traditional Japanese Karate or Muay Thai
2. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu only
3. Stand up & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4. Mixed Martial Arts
5. Pee Wee Karate
6. Kids Karate
7. Kids Karate & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Facility

The facility is 3800 square feet and will contain the following amenities:

• Over 2000 sq ft of Zebra MMA mats
• 5 station heavy bag area
• 20 ft Throwdown Octagon cage
• Plyometric and strength training area
• Changing rooms
• Store - uniforms, equipment and clothing

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Class Schedule

Please note that our schedule is subject to change. Keep in mind that our layout allows us to hold some classes simultaneously. Starting the week of Jan. 5th, we will begin offering some daytime classes. If you'd like to get updated information about our schedule changes, please send us an email office@thecentermartialarts.com.

Special School Schedule

November 26 - 27, Thursday & Friday
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School Closed for Thanksgiving

December 5, Saturday
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Martial Arts charity fund raiser for Operation Smile and VolunteerAfrica at Fairfield University 1-5 pm. Call 203.540.5020 for details.

December 12, Saturday
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1st Connecticut Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Danbury hosted by Best Way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

December 24 - 27, Thursday-Sunday & December 30 - January 3 Wednesday-Sunday
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School Closed for Christmas Holiday.
We are open December 21-23 Monday-Wednesday & December 28-29 Monday-Tuesday.
Please note that beginning Monday, January 4th our adult evening classes will be moving to 6:30 pm. Give us a call if you have any questions.

Rates & Memberships

We offer contract memberships which require monthly automatic deductions. If you do not wish to enter into a contract straight away, you can join some of our programs for one month with no obligation. Please contact us to schedule a visit to our school. We like to give you all of the details face to face.

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Partnerships

Resources

Mixed Martial Arts Directory

Martial Arts Event Listings