Surgents is amazing, I've done gymnastics there since I was 2 and everyone greets you with a smile…read moreand makes you feel like family. My family has had several party's here and even though some of the instructors are young you can tell they are very experienced. I can definitely tell I'm not naturally flexible but the instructors help you through it and spot you. Steve is the manager of the garwood location and he is just so kind and greets you with a big smile from ear to ear. I recommend this place 100%

My daughter was expelled from this gym after her mother had a disagreement with another parent…read moreoutside the gym regarding what we believed was our daughter being bullied. I was not involved in that argument. The biggest issue is not the disagreement itself, but how management chose to handle it. After the other parent complained, management did not take the time to listen to our side or fully understand the situation before making the decision to expel our daughter. Instead, they chose to punish a child for a conflict between adults. I even offered to personally handle all drop-offs and pick-ups so there would be no further interaction between the adults, but they refused to consider any compromise. After years at the gym, my daughter lost her friends and the community she had built there because of a decision made by adults. This was an extremely disappointing way to handle a situation involving a child.

We just moved to south orange a few months ago & If I can rate this 10 stars I would. My daughter…read moreabsolutely loves it here. Staff and management are the best, everyone is so patient they all work as a team. My daughter loves her instructors and it truly makes me so happy to take her here, when we are home she doesn't stop talking about gymnastics and showing me her new moves. The Gym For Kids is truly the best so happy I made the decision to take her here !

The owner and female staff are nice, but beware of the male teacher. He doesn't have the patience…read morenecessary for young kids. He will belittle and berate your kid if you are not paying attention. Also, there is NO AIR CONDITIONING. I didn't realize how disadvantaged the facilities and equipment were until I visited other gyms in the area. Yes, this gym is a little cheaper but you get what you pay for.

I think sunburst offers great instruction in a wide range of skills for beginner gymnasts. It's a…read morehuge, clean space.

My kids are enjoying their class with Coach Tim and are happy making new friends in a fun and…read moresupportive environment. They look forward to their class each week, which makes me happy with this location. There is no front office personnel and indeed many things are handled online but I have been mostly satisfied with that too, but I keep my expectations super low on that backend stuff.

I went to Turning Pointe for 16 years(2023 graduate) and it was my home away from home. The current…read morestaff is amazing and I met some of my closest friends there. The owner, Miss Julie, created a nurturing environment that allows kids of all ages and levels to thrive. Along with taking class, she gave me, and many of my peers, the opportunity to assistant teach the younger students. She encouraged me to continue my dance career post graduation and I credit her with instilling my love for dance.

Best dance studio ever! Teachers are kind and patient and fellow dancers are sweet and very helpful!read more

My daughter's taekwon-do class. It's weekly and they definitely teach you to be more disciplined…read more You can definitely see the confidence grow in the children in the class over time. My daughter really enjoys her class.

The staff is not kind at all and they barely acknowledge you or your child when you come through…read morethe door. For swimming lessons, it is nearly impossible to get a makeup class and the instructors are more interested in talking to one another than actually teaching. The facilities are outdated and something always seem to be broken. For parents, it is extremely uncomfortable to be able to watch your kids during swimming class. You will be sitting very close to the pool and most likely will get splashed. Do not recommend.

I trained here for a year and a half and learned not just about self defense, but self as a whole…read more I've visited other Aikido dojo's and this one definitely has a feel of authenticity. There were ample amount of classes to take advantage of, with many different sempai's and sensei's sometimes from out of state and out of the country! What was great about the exposure to the guest instructors was that you were then exposed to different teaching styles and philosophies even though the principles of Aikido are all the same which involve philosophy, spiritual and of course martial aspects which train in effective ways of defending oneself. The school is great for adults, kids and as a result families. The parking is plentiful, except on testing days and seminar days. Overall I enjoyed my time here. The senior students for the most part are very supportive but just like any school many of the other students are a mixed bag. Still, if you're going to train in Aikido, in NJ, I recommend here. Y.W.B.R - Sensei Stickles

Punch, whiff, pivot, spin, throw - KA-BLAM! This is aikido, among the most beautiful and effective…read moremartial arts in the world. There are certainly arts that dispatch an opponent more directly, but most of those leave him shattered on the ground. Aikido is unique in its ability to calibrate response to an incoming attack in the service of inflicting no more harm than absolutely necessary to diffuse the situation. If that sounds awfully charitable among the world of fighting systems - it is. And mastery of that calibration requires study and self-control. In the bargain, the aikidoist gains a set of techniques - really a mode of operating in the world - that is applicable to an expansive range of human experiences, not just those that devolve into hand-to-hand combat. I have been lucky enough to study at over a dozen different aikido schools during my 30-year career in the art. Aikido Schools of New Jersey (ASNJ) is distinctive for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere. If you're looking for the next hot MMA school to unleash your brutality and exert your dominance -- keep on scrolling. Walking into ASNJ you will find people of all different sizes and shapes smiling, laughing, supporting, and respecting one another. Sure, we're also wiping each other out on the mat, but we're doing that in the service of learning, growth, and mastery. ASNJ supports a robust adult program, weapons training, iaido, kid's classes, tai chi, meditation, and yoga. If you're looking to move your body and expand your mind, there's probably something going on there for you. Note that aikido is also an excellent mode of full-body aerobic exercise. Big muscles, little muscles, core muscles, cardiovascular, circulatory - fall down and get back up 100+ times in an hour and you'll be feeling it for sure. ASNJ classes targeted at specific intensities help lots of different body types work up a lather in a way that is safe, comfortable, and fun. Drop by, flop on a sofa, and check it out for yourself. You'll fall for us, guaranteed.