Josh is a great guy, although he might have been being nice to me because we share the same first…read morename. =) Seriously though, I found the gym while Googling BJJ in the area. I live in Boston and was visiting my folks in Waretown, NJ. I was surprised when Madama came up and after looking at his lineage I decided to give him a ring and see if he accepts drop ins. I've dropped in at several gyms across the east coast and always have a good experience/ learn a lot. Something about Madama though was different, and mostly, it's that I felt at home. When I arrived, Josh ushered me into the gym himself, showed me around and paired me with an experienced training partner who I felt safe with from the git-go. The general format/attitude was relaxed and informal, which I really love, and after learning some new material in class I got a chance to roll a bit with several of the guys there. All tough opponents, but everyone was restrained and I felt they welcomed me in immediately. No big egos here. Afterwards I got to roll with Josh Madama himself, and shoot the breeze a bit. Great BJJ technician, and really just a nice guy. Like I said, I just felt like I was at my local gym and I've never had that level of comfort anywhere else.

Easy 5 stars right here. The first time I met Josh (Prof Madama) we hugged it out. It's a tight…read moreknit group that will always looking to help one another in and out of BJJ. I've never found a school so great. Josh and Jesus and Shamy are all solid instructors. Only the best here. Come down join the family

I've been training at Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy for over 2 years and it's been a great…read moreexperience. I started in my 40s and was welcomed right away, the coaches and students make it a very open and friendly place to train. The academy is always clean and well-kept, and it's also a great spot for families. My daughter trains here too, and the kids' program has been awesome for her; supportive, fun, and a real confidence booster. It's also a solid choice if you're just visiting the Shore,drop-ins are welcomed and you'll feel right at home.

There's a reason why Bill Scott's BJJ has been a staple of the community for years. He offers top…read morenotch instruction and a welcoming community. If you're looking to get into bjj, Bill Scott's gym is truly the gold standard, and I can't recommend it enough.

The instructors are great with the kids! They take the time to ensure that each child gets…read moreindividual attention and also focus on the importance of teamwork, respect and discipline. Overall this has been an outstanding experience for my son as he looks forward to Saturday mornings, and as parents we are impressed with the boost in self confidence that he has gained.

My daughter started with Synergy Martial Arts right after she turned seven and now she is 13 with a…read morebrown belt. When we started, my wife and I weren't sure how things would turn out since we had our daughter in soccer and that was a disaster because she was completely unfocused. When our daughter started with Synergy, Sensei Linda and Sensei Bob were able to get her to finally focus on what she was doing. And with each belt, she matured more and more, to where now she helps instruct the class. She is also on their Demo Team, giving demonstrations at assisted living centers for senior citizens and other places. Sensei Bob has said that the karate school was a microcosm of the real world. And I think that is true. If you perform well, they let you know, and you advance. If you don't perform well, you don't automatically advance, but you are helped to improve. In soccer, my daughter got participation trophies for essentially nothing. She played with dolls and picked flowers for most of the games. At Synergy, she has had to earn each belt and has gotten true satisfaction from it. Synergy has also given my daughter the ability to defend herself. There have already been several occasions where she had to use some techniques on kids who were physically bothering her. Needless to say, that stopped. I do think it was helpful for my daughter that Sensei Linda was there as an instructor because it made her more comfortable as a girl doing karate. I attend Sensei Bob's weekly Krav Maga class because I am interested in self-defense and not being helpless if a bad situation arises. I travel a lot for work and Sensei Bob is able to accommodate my schedule. So after almost seven years of knowing Sensei Linda and Sensei Bob, I can wholeheartedly recommend Synergy Martial Arts.

It is a school to learn Judo ,Karate, and Japanese JuJitsu. The school teaches persistence,…read moredetermination, focus ,self confidence, and respect! Come for a free class. A Black Belt is a white belt that didn't quite!! Learn real self-Defense! Bring a friend and have some fun. Call 732 278 3390 and leave a message!! We also do Private lessons! We also do woman self defense!!

Great place to train, George and Bruno really know their stuff. I was in the best shape of my life…read moretraining under these guys and even won first place in my first ever Jiu Jitsu tournament.

top notch classes and coaches, everything is run well and definitely worth it. definitely gotta…read morecheck this out if you're into mma, muay thai etc

My son started with Pellegrino after going somewhere else for a long time. One of the best things…read moreabout this gym is the family like environment. Everyone is welcoming and works together to help the kids thrive, feel confident, and learn respect for themselves and others.

I went to try a class out and had a fun time. Then the owner called me weird to my face while we…read morewere talking and not in a joking way either. This caused an argument! He eventually got in my face and threatened me.

Vic and Stephanie Lashley are at the nerve center of this athletic powerhouse. Known for…read moreprofessional-grade training, Southpaw Gym is a staple in the boxing, mixed martial arts and fitness community. If you are in the market for a gym membership, there are plenty of fitness centers out there. If you are looking for a family of dedicated, motivated and positive instructors/athletes, look no further.

Kum Sung Karate is a international chain of Karate schools with the headquarters located in Toms…read moreRiver, NJ. Dr. Kum Sung is the owner and master of the school and has been here for decades. He is well known for his karate experience and expertise and is in the hall of fame for karate, From Korea, he was an instructor in the South Korean military services. Drawing on his 50 years of Karate experience, he has created the school on Hooper Avenue, down in Lacey, Manchester, Brick, Ohio and Germany. His videos are on Youtube and he had/has a movie career with the Karate Kid movies, and the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles (which he and his son were in). The basic teaching of the school is not fighting but respect. From respect for all things, the school teaches Korean based Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts with the focus again, not on fighting but the art of martial arts. In the two and half years that Master Manny Rivera of the Manchester School has taught my children and meeting everyone at the Hooper school, I'm very pleased with the methods and instructions my children are learning in the art of Martial arts. While I'm sure everyone has an opinion of what they are looking for in a martial arts school, you should certainly consider Kum Sung Karate for yourself and your family. There are many different forms taught and you can learn self defense, weapons, fans, but most of all respect for yourself and others.

Went here for a 2 week free trial (4 classes) for my 2 year old son. Decided i liked it, purchased…read morea groupon for 1 month of classes. Would not honor it because i already used 4 classes in my FREE TRIAL. So now my PAID groupon is no good? She tried saying that in the fine print, it was considered "combining offers" okay fine, then i showed them through my employer and company website, im supposed to have a certain deal as well. which again they didnt honor because it was old??? even though it clearly states NO EXPIRATION DATE. Then they tried to tell me its 160 dollars per month for 1 day a week for a 2 year old....BUT give me a "great price" at 130 per month. Plus a 50 reg fee. This place is a RIP OFF. i called another local karate gym, that doesnt start kids until theyre older, however they charge much less for 1 day a week of classes. They just want money and do not honor any specials or coupons and use sales pitchs to get you to buy in. I dont reccomend.