Jeff Giroux (aka Coach Jeff) started training in judo in 1983.  He then switched to Tang Soo Do and earned his first degree black belt in 1986.  Although stand up karate was his primary focus, he continued to hone his grappling skills by wrestling in middle and high school.  Then in the early 1990's he was introduced to Brazilian jiu-jitsu by the Machado brothers.

Since those early years, Jeff and brother Steve have continued to train and teach.  Both brothers are active members in the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF).  Over the many years at the annual UFAF convention, the Giroux bros. have enjoyed training under a long list of high-level teachers - Mr. Norris himself, Machado brothers, Gene Lebell, David Meyer, John Will, Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, Fumio Demura, Cung Lee and many CKD champions to name a few.

In the late 1980's, Jeff and Steve took over their instructors studio in Southington, CT.  Champion Karate was operated by the brothers until 1994 when it was  turned over to one of the school's black belt instructors.  After college, the Giroux bros. resided in the greater Boston area and opened up the Newton studio in 1999.  Jeff later moved to CT and opened the Glastonbury studio in 2004.

Some highlights of Jeff & Steve's martial arts experience are:

- 1989 - team members on Intersport Karate Team & traveled to the USSR on goodwill

- 1993 & 1996 - Jeff won UFAF Men's Lightweight Fighting

- 1997 - Jeff appeared in Walker Texas Ranger

- 1999 - Steve won UFAF Men's Fighting Grand Championship

Glastonbury Martial Arts at GirouxBros is your family’s one stop for fun, fitness, self improvement, and self defense.  Glastonbury kids will love our All Star Kids program that focuses on building strong character through Glastonbury karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu, & self defense skills.  Glastonbury karate and Glastonbury martial arts adults will love our adult program.

100% of our Glastonbury Martial Arts and Glastonbury Karate and Glastonbury Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is top quality instruction without the hassle of commercial/franchise schools.

We are not a McDojo that will make you sign long contracts and required purchases at every level.  Our focus is to provide your kids with 100% focus on building self confidence, physical fitness, and self defense skills. 

How are we different?

Glastonbury Martial Arts at GirouxBros will not make you sign year long contracts.

Glastonbury Karate at GirouxBros will not make you sign year long contracts.

Glastonbury Martial Arts at Girouxbros will not charge fees for belts.

Glastonbury Karate will not charge fees for belts.

Glastonbury Martial Arts at Girouxbros will not require you to purchase new uniforms, new equipment, and merchandise at given belts.

Glastonbury Karate at Girouxbros will not require you to purchase new uniforms, new equipment, and merchandise at given belts.

Glastonbury martial arts and Glastonbury karate at Girouxbros memberships are month to month and affordable.  Our regular rates are often ½ of our competitors.  Not a sales price for signing up…our regular monthly membership rates.

Classes are taught by instructor, Jeff Giroux.  Coach Jeff has 26 years of martial arts training.  He started classes at age 9 in judo, and soon after switched focus to Tang Soo Do.  Over the years he has trained in many styles but focused primarily on Chun Kuk Do, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

Don’t take our word for it.  Call today and ask questions…then schedule your free, trial private lesson.  If you like it then come and join our team.

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