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Northeast Connecticut's Premier Martial Arts SCHOOL
Find out why so many people in Northeast Connecticut turn to Quest Martial Arts for their martial arts training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Or maybe you are an adult looking for self defense, fitness, mental toughness all in a supportive environment. Request more information or get started today with our Exclusive Online Only Offer!
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Quest Martial Arts transforms the lives of all its students from
Northeast Connecticut. Members feel and see improvement in as little as 30 days!
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Kids Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
Our kids martial arts program in Northeast Connecticut gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school too!
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Teen Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged while increasing their confidence. Our teen black belts become life long friends due to sharing a journey together. We have programs in leadership as well as a competition travel team. Help your teen become more respectful, confident and successful . Located in Northeast Connecticut!
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Adult Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
Make great friends, crush your fitness goals with our adult martial arts classes in Northeast Connecticut. Train in a traditional martial art while learning self defense skills for the modern world (including defenses against weapons, grabs, and chokes- all based on real life scenarios) No more boring workouts! Make this a time each week to focus on you: your health, your goals, and your peace of mind.
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Self Defense
in Northeast Connecticut
We are the number one provider of self defense courses in the area. Master Duethorn and her staff have conducted workshops for women, college and life bound teens, bankers, librarians, fire departments and realtors. Let her build a course specific to your needs or join one her workshops located throughout Northeast CT.
Birthday Parties
in Northeast Connecticut
Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids while we do the work. Parties can be custom designed for both themes and activities.
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why CHOOSE Quest Martial Arts?
Since 1987 ( formerly Mike Bogdansk Martial Arts) , we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people through martial arts training and life coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Northeast Connecticut. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to develop and to succeed in their personal goals alongside learning self defense.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves through a realistic and practical approach, but they will gain every day life skills that lead to a successful life: respect, self discipline and confidence to name a few. We teach all of this because there is a strong need for all these skills in the modern world. Life is complicated and building and practicing life skills now makes for a better, safer and more successful future. Just ask any of our black belts what they received from their training, you will be amazed at the depth of their answers.7
"By far The best program I have ever been in! It is a program I highly recommend!"
"The instructors are all so kind and patient. Highly recommend QMA!"
"Thank you master Mike Bogdanski and master Kristin Parr Duethorn for teaching Morgan. You greatly affected and improved her life! (Mine too). Thanks Quest Martial Arts. !!"
"The classes are perfect for teaching kids confidence, focus, and self control. The instructors are great with kids!"
"It is a great place to learn life lessons such as kindness, courtesy, bravery and honesty!"
About our programs
Kids Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
Parents LOVE our Northeast Connecticut Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish, their grades improve and their character grow.
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Teen Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Northeast Connecticut Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and discovering their potential.
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Adult Martial Arts
in Northeast Connecticut
Our Northeast Connecticut Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness and self defense training all in an environment that supports you every step of the way. Adults need challenges to keep growing, to feel alive and to reach their potential. Our classes are unique in that they provide all of that plus a much needed mental break from the stress of daily life. Continuing to discover who you are or making improvements in your life as an adult, deepens your self understanding. We feel there is still a great deal to learn about who you are and even who you want to be.
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Self Defense Courses
in Northeast Connecticut
We offer both private and group self defense classes. Each one can be tailored to the objective in mind: women's self defense, weapon disarms, street smart self defense for children or job specific scenarios available. Reach out and we can plan the right course for you or your business. Classes also offered on site.
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Birthday Parties
in Northeast Connecticut
When we say we have the best birthday parties in Northeast Connecticut, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident in standing up to bullies, At the same they acquire more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond! At this time due to Covid, parents must remain outside. We hope to allow a few parents in soon. Parents of new students may attend for the first few classes.
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, confidence, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success and health!
You will find that your instructors at Quest Martial Arts are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. We are keeping our classes small. To take advantage of our limited time offer, please fill in the form on this site.
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Northeast Connecticut martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!
A uniform will be provided for you on your first day of class. Please wear easy on and off shoes and a t shirt for underneath your uniform.
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Quest Martial Arts in Northeast Connecticut have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. Moreover as as a full time martial arts school, our beginner students attend separate classes at a pace made just for them.
Quest Martial Arts
Northeast Connecticut
We’re located at 56 Riverside Drive, Thompson, stop by and say hello! Just two miles from downtown Putnam.