Sensei Alphonse Gambardella
Fifth Degree Black belt
shown above
(owner and founder)
See common questions asked about our programs
What type of Martial Arts Do you offer?
We offer classes in both Shotokan Karate (Japanese) and
Taekwondo (Korean). Students learn both styles combined  
into one exciting program, and ultimately  will earn black belt
status in both Shotokan Karate and Taekwondo.
How much are classes?
We offer the most reasonable prices in the area.
Please inquire about our great family discounts(same household).
Karate/Taekwondo classes $70 per month (Free Sparring Classes)
Karate/Taekwondo classes once a week $50 per month
Karate/Taekwondo Classes $30 per week
Tiny Tigers 1 or 2 classes per week $50 per month
Sparring only program $70 per month or $15 per Class
Women’s Exercise Kickboxing Classes - $10 per class / $30 for 4 classes
Karate Birthday parties - $175
Private Lessons - $40 per half an hour
Where do I get the uniform?
What age groups do you teach?
We offer various programs for different age groups and experience levels.
  • Tiny Tigers Program for ages 3-5 (see schedule for times)
  • Children's Beginners Program for ages 6 and up (see schedule for times)
  • Adult Program for ages 16 and up (see schedule for times)
  • Separate Intermediate, Advanced&  Black Belt programs (see schedule for times)
You receive  your first uniform free with your first month's tuition.
Welcome to our school
Dojo of Modern Karate, LLC  est 1996
203-468-7956,  2 Locations East Haven & Branford, CT
HOME OF TEAM GAMBARDELLA
and OFF THE LINE
Jennie
Marie
Our
school's
first
female
black
belt
Meet Our Black Belts
Pictured below on
their test days
Steven (Middle)
Pictured with examiners Mr.
Hallaway Left and Sensei
Gambardella Right
Zach and Jennie far left
Pictured with examiners
Sensei  Gambardella rear left
Mr Hallaway Jr , and Mr
Hallaway
Left to Right Bottom row
Jonathan,Jonathan,Chris &
Jonathan
Pictured with examiners top
row left to right
Mr. Hallaway, Mr. Hallaway Jr,
Jennie & Sensei Gambardella
Click below for some
neat pictures
Be sure to check out the
photo album