Kempo Karate of Darien

Kempo Karate of Darien offers karate and martial arts classes for kids and adults. The program includes self defense through karate and kung fu, along with fitness, focus, teamwork, respect, and leadership-related self improvement. It also offers birthdays and camps for kids, after school enrichment programs, and karate tournaments and events for the entire family.

Programs

• Karate and martial arts classes — Kids and adults; parent quote says from 4 years to 14 years old and beyond · Includes self defense through karate and kung fu, confidence, discipline, fitness, focus, teamwork, respect, and leadership-related self improvement.
• Leadership Program — Created by Sensei Michael Nahan; shares ideas and concepts of self improvement.
• After school enrichment programs — Mentioned for preschools and elementary schools in Darien, and through yourafterschool.com in Darien and surrounding towns.
• Birthdays and camps — Kids · Camps and parties that kids love.
• Karate tournaments and events — Entire family · Kempo Classic Tournament and events for the entire family.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-8:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-2:00 pm; Sun closed

About the provider

The program’s leadership team includes Sensei Michael Nahan, Chief Instructor and owner, who is a 4th Degree Black Belt with over 25 years of experience, and Sensei Trish Jackson, an instructor who is a 2nd Degree Black Belt with 14 years of experience. The school says its mission is to empower students to succeed beyond the martial arts. Sensei Michael Nahan teaches after school enrichment programs for preschools and elementary schools in Darien, and Sensei Trish Jackson teaches after school enrichment programs through yourafterschool.com in Darien and surrounding towns.

The school says it offers self-defense for kids and adults, karate, kung fu and fitness programming. The page also says free trial requests are available. Students are described as learning at a positive environment with supportive, encouraging, caring, and patient instruction.

What families say

“So knowledgeable and kid friendly - from 4 years to 14 years old and beyond. Kempo Darien really knows how to communicate with all ages to motivate and inspire at every skill level!” — Tracy from Stamford, CT

“Sensei Nahan and his team have created an excellent learning environment at Kempo Karate of Darien. The skills, focus, and confidence gained by kids is noteworthy.” — Nikhil from Norwalk, CT

Last updated October 22, 2026.