This place is great. Wonderful owners and teachers with a warm caring atmosphere. My kids feel at…read morehome and very safe when they attend classes here. 2 kids, one almost a black belt and the other one year away from it. Amazing!

My daughter started here a month ago and she loves it. The staff/instructors are very personable…read moreand even though there are many kids in a class sometimes, they split them up into small groups. It is a bit expensive (but probably in the same range for these types of lessons), but you can go to as many classes as you want and I think it is a good investment. So far so good, I think it's worth it. The place is also very clean which is a plus for the kids walking barefoot. No complaints and I'm happy my kid is learning tkd at UTA!

My children love the master. He is very patient with the kids. He is firm and instructive. My…read morechildren learned the correct techniques and forms from him.

Top-notch taekwondo school! Master Elshikh and Chief Instructor Nieves are excellent with the kids…read more It's the one activity my kids love to go to. They learn discipline and respect, and yet it's still a fun workout for the students. Highly recommended!

My daughter has been taking classes at Ambition MA since the first week the school began enrolling…read morefor classes. Professor Noto is amazing! His kind and patient nature is truly evident in his teaching. He strives for the success of all his students both on the mat and other aspects of their lives. His style of teaching is always positive, supportive, encouraging and rewarding. My daughter has been learning and continues to develop many skills at Ambition MA. She is learning leadership through teaching her peers. She is learning teamwork through the development of good communication, support for each other and working together. She is learning safety through the understanding of physical limits and boundaries of herself and those around her. She has become more confident and resilient. She is more social with her peers. She is more focused and deliberate with her actions. Highly recommend this school.

We were loyal to this place since January 2023. My oldest daughter was 3 at the time. It was…read morenice...for a while, until my oldest (now 6 years old) started taking jiujitsu seriously. She would get in trouble for "going too hard." FYI This place does not compete, does not support competition, and will definitely not prepare your child for a real world, self defense situation. The owner claims he is all about self defense, yet the training here is sub par and nowhere near the kind of skills you'd need for an actual fight. I regret having stayed for so long...I had no idea. I left in September of this year and my current 4 year old already knows submissions and trains hard at our other place now. My 6 year old has THRIVED since leaving Ambition. If you are just looking for a hobby, something that makes you feel like you are progressing (but really aren't), and you love the false sense of skills, then this is your place. It wasn't until I entered the real competition world of jiujitsu in July 2025, that I realized, WOW, Ambition has taught my kid nothing in terms of actual fighting, offense, and defense. She was never taught any submissions. A true disappointment. I'm a full time working mother so giving up time and money for an activity needs to be worthwhile. I have massive regrets. Was this place a nice start? Sure. But definitely NOT a place to stay at if looking for real skill, technique and progression. I wish another parent would have opened up my eyes, but as someone who at first knew nothing about jiujitsu, I trusted this place. BIG MISTAKE.

Ziran martial arts is the best place you can find near the Edison area if you are interested in…read moretraditional Chinese kungfu, or probably martial arts in general. Ziran emphasizes equally on the two aspects of taichi----- (1) Taichi principals and Qigongs, (2) combat applications. Most of the teachers in traditional inner-style kungfu have the problem of being unrealistic and imaginary(I personally experienced several ones). But this is not true for Sifu Seth. His skills are clearly examined in real application, and are well-balanced between effectiveness and intellectual value. From my understanding, his attitude is critical in a health way. They also provide weapon training which I personally found very interesting. Stickly sword/staff/stick/saber of Taichi is not all. Again, techniques of main-stream taichi got examined here. What remains sound are kept in the teaching. Members of Ziran martial arts developed an casual and welcoming atmosphere. It is quite different with some karate clubs who emphasize excessively and unnecessarily on traditional etiquette. People here are bros, they usually jokes and laughs all the time. I trained only for two months with them as I have limited time around Edison. Knowing that I will be gone quite soon, they actually treated me with more attentions and made sure that I learned as much as I could before I left. I believe this unrestricted manner is consistent with the idea of Taoism which behind all the Taichi skills. Learning Taichi is both physically and intellectually beneficial. Anyone joins Ziran can easily feel what I am saying in two weeks.

I have taken twelve years of kenpo karate, about three years of aikido, and have dabbled in Krav…read moreMaga, so when I moved to the area, I mostly was looking for any studio to continue my practice so that I wouldn't get rusty and get some exercise. I found Ziran Martial Arts after some googling, and decided to give the studio a try. After nearly a year of practicing there, I am ready to write my review. The long and short of it is, this has potentially been the best decision I have made in my adult life. I can only speak for the adult classes, but from what I have seen from recitals and seminars, the kids classes are equally good. For adults, there is Tai Chi, Kung Fu, sparring, joint manipulation and throws, sword forms and swordsmanship training, and meditation. Sifu Davis helps you work through which of these are most interesting to you--do you care about the meditative aspects, or the martial aspects, or something in the middle--and from there you attend whatever classes you want. One of the incredible things if you attend all the classes, there are many principles and applications that fit together. I have learned so much more about body mechanics and the principles behind what I had been doing in the past than I even knew existed. I thought the only thing that I cared about in martial arts were the direct applications of what I could use to defend myself if I were ever attacked. What I have discovered instead is there is an entire science of body principles that I have been using through muscle memory that I now have the opportunity to actually learn. I especially appreciate what is taught here, because the mechanics are designed to preserve your body and your ability to continue practicing well into your 50's, 60's, and 70's--one of the things that I never considered as a child because I didn't have to was whether or not the martial arts I was doing was putting a strain on my knees or other joints. I am very grateful that I am learning things that I can use to protect myself that are not going to hurt me in the long run now, before I have done damage to my body. There is also a fantastic community amongst the students. After attending classes for a year, I know nearly everyone by name. Everyone is incredibly friendly and supportive of one another. There is a large age range amongst the adults, which means there are people from all walks of life. We work together on forms during classes, and you can always ask another student or one of the assistant instructors to show you a part of the form. Sparring is always friendly, not competitive, and no one brings any sort of anger or attitude into class. When doing joint manipulations and throws, I have always trusted my partner to go slowly and give feedback about whether or not things are working, and respond to feedback. There are other graduate students and professors. I have been given advice about everything from schoolwork and life to how to better take care of kittens that I recently adopted. People offer to drive someone who biked over back home after class when it unexpectedly starts to rain. The studio sometimes does weekend seminars on special topics, and there are barbecues after the seminar. There's a yearly winter holiday party. There are a number of tournaments that people have the option to participate in, or to go to support participants. The community and the friends that I have gained through practicing at this studio is irreplaceable to me. All in all, I could not recommend this studio highly enough. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to practice here. Anyone who is looking for the entire range of traditional Tai Chi principles and forms to direct and incredibly practical applications should come and give this studio a try.

Excellent place for boys and girls of all ages. The kids learn structure and discipline in a…read moreprofessional and supportive manner from the great coach. The kids have a great time playing, learning and exercising. In addition to the martial arts, there are other activities for kids to learn team play and comradery.

This is the right place for you to begin your journey with the right guidance and the right people…read moreyou won't regret it

I chose Mountain Martial Arts after visiting 4-5 other martial arts training centers in the area…read more None of them could hold a candle to this Dojo in terms of authenticity to the Japanese & Okinawan traditions of karate training. The facility is top notch with a floating wood floor and all of the equipment anyone could need for training. Sensei Mark is awesome and really knows his stuff! He's been studying for over 30 years and it shows. He's also a fantastic teacher for students of all ages from small children all the way up to senior citizens. Everyone is welcome to come and train. There's even a class for people who have physical or mental challenges. It's very welcoming and warm. I've been a member here for over five years and have achieved the rank of Shodan (black belt) so I speak from experience.

World class training by world class Master Instructors who provide a safe and stimulating…read morecurriculum that teaches not only self-defense, but also how to de-escalate when in conflict. I appreciate the emphasis the school places on the power of grit, and on the implementation of core values for successful living.

I highly recommend Parlin ATA to anyone looking to embark on a journey of self-improvement, both…read morephysically and mentally. Whether you're interested in self-defense, fitness, or simply seeking personal growth, you'll find everything you need and more! Great for kids and adults!

I have been taking a boxing class at Results Boxing for 8 months and I just love it! I'm 70 years…read moreold and have toned up and lost weight! If you're looking for something else to incorporate into your workout, try this place out. The Coaches are in this 100% and it shows! They are professionals who make the workouts fun for adults and kids as young as 4 years old! Stop by, speak to a Coach and find out what they can do for you! They are located in East Brunswick Mall.