Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC

Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC offers karate, self-defense classes, and fitness classes. It also lists Children’s Karate for ages 6-11, Adult Martial Arts for ages 12 and up, Homeschool classes for ages 6 and up, Family classes for ages 6 and up, Tots for ages 3-5, Tai Chi, and a weapons class for purple belt and above.

Programs

• Karate — all ages and experience levels · Traditional martial arts program offered by Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC.
• Self Defense — all ages and experience levels · Self-defense classes offered by Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC.
• Fitness Classes — all ages and experience levels · Fitness classes offered by Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC.
• Children's Karate — Ages 6-11 · Monday and Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm · All ranks.
• Adult Martial Arts — Ages 12 and up · Monday and Thursday 7:15pm-8:30pm
• Homeschool — Ages 6 and up · Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-11:00am
• Family — Ages 6 and up · Saturday 9:00am-10:30am
• Tots — Ages 3-5 · Tuesday 5:00pm-5:30pm
• Tai Chi — Wednesdays · Forms 5:30pm-7:00pm; Push Hands 7:00pm-8:30pm.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Danielson Martial Arts Academy LLC is celebrating 50 years, from 1974 to 2024. Master Daryl Laperle has owned the academy since May 1994. The leadership team includes Master Daryl Laperle, Master Steve Randolph, Master Michael Peloquin, Jessica Gagner, Master Sarah West, Master Anthony Verrill, Aidan McKenna, Patricia Martin, Shawna Lamont, Jackie Reali, Hunter St.Jean, Luke St. Jean, Caryssa Adams, Tracy St. Jean, Michael Gagner, Shana Evans, Madison Lamont, Cole Lamont, Eli Petrarca, Melanie Branco, Brian Densmore, and Melinda Densmore. The academy says it is committed to helping students reach their full potential and believes anyone can improve their body, mind and spirit through martial arts. It was voted Norwich Bulletin's Best Martial Arts Studio ten years in a row, and Master Daryl Laperle is 7th Dan #337 and has received multiple Hall of Fame inductions and awards, including Service to the Federation, Golden Life Award, Tang Soo Do Master of the Year, and Silver Medalist at the 2025 World Martial Arts Games in Oslo Norway.

• Weapons class — $5 per class · Add $5 for weapons as an additional class; purple belt and above.

Free 45-minute private introductory lesson/free trial class is offered. Memberships listed: Bronze $65/mo one class per week; Silver $80/mo two classes per week; Gold $90/mo any classes per week student is eligible for; Child $85.00; Adult $90.00. Family discount breakdown is listed. Tots class cannot be combined in family discount program.

Last updated September 8, 2026.