Hamzy's Karate

Hamzy's Karate is a Martial Arts School in Torrington, CT, located at 206 S Main St. The school offers instruction in Hamzy’s Ketsu-Ka Karate, a practical self-defense style developed by founder Grand Master Harry Hamzy Sr. after 32 years of research, learning, and teaching across 15 different martial arts styles. The curriculum draws on the founder's extensive background, which includes training in Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Italy, France, England, Japan, and the USA. Grand Master Harry Hamzy Sr. is a 10th degree Black Belt who studied under Professor Kenji Tomiki, King Ahmed, and Mr. Tegner. He also collaborated with Grand Master Rossi, founder of the Filipino style Kun Tao, and Master Harold Brosious, inventor of the Ketsugo style.

Grand Master Harry Hamzy Sr. has been involved in the martial arts for over 70 years. The school is led by Grand Master John S. Hamzy, who has been involved in the martial arts for 50 years and serves as the Director of Hamzy’s Ketsu-Ka. He oversees activities for the other 10 Hamzy’s branches and all Black Belt testing from Puerto Rico and the USA at the main branch in Torrington. The school currently has over 110 Black Belts at the Hamzy’s school and branches. The Board of Directors members all have at least 30 years experience in the Hamzy’s Ketsu-Ka Karate style. The board of testing members all are 10th degree Black Belts or above with a minimum of 30 years with the Hamzy’s Ketsu-Ka Karate.

The instructional team includes Master Michael La Mesa-Hamzy and Master Taylor Hamzy, both of whom are 5th degree Black Belts and assist in teaching. Master Michael La Mesa-Hamzy helps his father teaching, and Master Taylor Hamzy also assists when he is not working out of state. There is no contract at any of the schools or branches. There is no fee for testing. Students may pay what they can afford weekly or monthly. Testing is available within seven weeks for beginners to find out if a student is learning and wants to stay. Membership cards are issued to the students who stay, to allow them to attend and watch tournaments free of charge and to work out at other branches with the insurance.

Hamzy's Karate holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting the positive experiences of those who have trained there. This standing underscores the satisfaction of students with the instruction and the school’s approach to martial arts education. Hamzy's Karate brings its unique Ketsu-Ka style and decades of martial arts heritage to the Torrington community, offering a structured yet accessible path to self-defense mastery.

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