This place is fantastic. Grand Master Lee is extremely dedicated and takes a personal interest in…read moreseeing each student succeed. He is running a business but treats it like a family. I am in the adult class and, at age 59, am in some of the best shape of my life. It has even helped keep my arthritis at bay. This is my third TKD school (due to job changes and family moves) and is clearly my favorite. I would highly encourage more adults to take these classes. BTW, I have also watched some of the children's classes and I was impressed with the balance between strict discipline and keeping it fun for the kids.

What a great martial arts school. The teachers there are of the highest caliber, and the program is…read moreadapted for each student and that students capabilities. I just started studying there, and their staff has gone out of it's way to make me feel welcome and comfortable. I addition, I have some health concerns to deal with, and the teachers are always looking out for my well being. I highly recommend this Karate School!

I took a 2-hour self defense course here with my colleagues and had a blast. It was nice to punch…read moreand kick bags again and re-learn my knife and gun defense. Some of the techniques were similar to the ones I learned from Krav Maga. If you are in a business where you often work alone, I highly suggest taking a self defense course or asking a school/dojo/sensei/senpai if they'd put together a special drop-in program for your group. You lose what you don't practice so if it's been a while, get back in the game!

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 took a class with Josh while I was visiting from out of town. He is associated with Team Renzo…read moreGracie and Serra BJJ, two of the most well known BJJ teams in the northeast and the country. He provided detailed instruction and the culture of his group of students was friendly and inviting which is very important to me. I read above that someone was complaining about price. For $80 a month, you get what you pay for. The cost is higher, but so is the detail of instruction and technique involved as well.

I grew up doing Karate in the UK back in the '90s, before martial arts schools started pushing…read moreendless belt tests and charging families left and right. So when I came across Dante Rivera's BJJ Academy, it felt like a breath of fresh air. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just structure, discipline, and real mentorship. I had heard there were two main options locally--Silva's and Dante's. Silva's is known to be more "fun," but I wanted something with purpose. Our past experience with Master Park's Taekwondo was friendly, but confusing. Kids who could barely stay balanced were advancing through the ranks. At Dante's, that doesn't fly. I filled out the website contact form and got a quick response from Norma. When we showed up the next day, I expected the usual sit-down about pricing or discounts for paying cash (code for off the books), but that never came. Instead, Dante walked in, shook hands with every parent, and jumped right into class. What I saw was exactly what I hoped for: a balance of challenge, fun, and respect. My daughters (7 and 8) were pushed to think, focus, and move. I watched a girl struggle emotionally--Dante didn't coddle or ignore it. He guided her through, and she finished strong. That kind of moment tells you everything you need to know. There's discipline here, but it's not cold. It's real. Kids are expected to give their best. Parents were laughing as Dante cracked jokes--like threatening to lock kids in a closet or eat their feet. It's the kind of tough love that works, and the kids eat it up. After class, I asked the girls if they'd like to come back twice a week. Immediate yes. When I asked Norma what's next, she simply said: "Go home, talk about it as a family." No pitch, no hard sell. They didn't need to--the program speaks for itself. While we were there, I saw a dad bring his son over to speak with Dante about a tough class he had. Dante bent down, listened, and told the boy, "You can always come talk to me." That kind of care? You can't fake it. If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and treated like a real student--not just a customer--Dante's is it. We're proud to be part of this academy.

Amazing bjj school, great for all ages both man and woman. Professor Dante conducts a fun class…read morewith real life implications for self defense. Highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn self defense, stay in shape or just have fun and meet great people

I have been mixing it up at The Phoenix Way with my son. The core is Kyokushin with some classes in…read moreCrazy Monkey and a bit of Brazilian Ju Jitsu worked in. Getting a kick (no pun intended) out of watching my son grow in confidence and ability. For myself, getting back into fighting shape and learning a ton to boot. Simply loving it.

As a female with no previous martial arts experience, I felt accepted and welcome from the very…read morefirst class. I'm learning to do things I never thought I could do. As intense and challenging as it gets, everyone respects one another without ever being too aggressive or unsafe. It's the best workout you can get. Strengthens the mind, body and spirit.

All these years i have trained in Kum Sung Karate Martial Arts with fifth degree Black Belt Thank…read moreyou Grandmaster to all his students and his Masters and Grandmasters I am Thankful all his programs and events with five star ratings Thanks different Country

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.

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.

I love this place, small class sizes, everyone there is laid back, made it easy to for me to get…read morecomfortable. Instructor makes you work but feel good while doing it! If your looking for a place to try I recommend going here!!