Hwang Karate

9.0 mi

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.

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Elite Martial Arts Academy

4.5

(17 reviews)

10.2 mi

Elite Martial Arts is the best karate school, really! My son, Andrew, began attending classes at…read moreage 6. Through the years he has learned responsibility, leadership & physical skills that has helped him in every other area of his life. He excels at every sport he tries, and I firmly believe the sills taught at EMA are directly responsible for this. He is an excellent student & has chosen nice friends, many from EMA actually. Andrew is now 15 & just earned his 2nd degree. He has spent time on other extracurricular activities but always comes back to EMA. I am very pleased with the school and highly recommend to anyone. Girls & boys both excel there.

Our son has been going to Elite Martial Arts since he was 4 years old. He is now 12 and has…read moreattained his senior black belt. He has not only learned how to defend himself. He has also learned the meaning of discipline, honesty, and respect. He conducts his way of life with these teachings in mind. He has achieved the honor roll every year he has been in school. He has also received many awards including the Presidential Award. I truly believe that the entire staff at Elite Martial Arts has a great deal to do with his accomplishments. Enrolling our son in Elite Martial Arts is one of the best things my wife and I have done for our son Thomas.

Good facility and staff is good

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Art Beins Karate

4.0

(3 reviews)

10.9 mi

The karate mat is dirty, and it makes your feet look gross. The instructors are very rude to their…read morestudents. I would not recommend this place.

Art Beins Karate and Kickboxing of Freehold is the absolute best of the best. Master Carl Beams and…read morehis staff (Sensei Yahn, Sensei Quattorck, Sempai Olin, Sempai Resnick; I know I am missing some but they are ALL GREAT!!!) have truly made this a special place. These instructors not only teach young kids about karate and technique, but also about life. They exemplify what it is to be a good human being with honor, integrity, and discipline; and they impart those life lessons to the students. We cannot say enough good things about this place. I have watched our son develop confidence and become more disciplined in the year and a half that he has attended Art Beins. If you are looking for the best for your kids, look no further than Art Beins in FREEHOLD!

Master Carl Beams awarding Mia her white belt! ABK FREEHOLD

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Mountain Martial Arts & Fitness

(8 reviews)

12.3 mi

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.

Congratulations to the new Sho-dan and Ni-dans ! Great show of spirit and strength.

Hard work pays off.

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Mark Kapel teaching his students various Katas

The Phoenix Way

(5 reviews)

3.1 mi

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.

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Renzo Gracie Middletown Martial Arts

4.1

(9 reviews)

6.6 mi

This place is gold. If you want to train hard and change upgrade your skills and fitness it's a…read moremust. Also if you want legit training from professors/coaches who know what they are doing and are genuine this is the place. They offer specials great deals and a flexible schedule. The other great thing is the people you meet and friends you make. Also they are up front about pricing canceling etc. See ya on the mats! OSS.

Been here, almost for three years. I've trained at a lot of places. The greatest martial arts…read moreschool ever. This place is a Family. Everybody is willing to show you and help you grow as a martial artist. There are always classes going on and many people to train with. Please come.

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Master McCann's Academy of Martial Arts

(6 reviews)

12.4 mi

Master Brian and his fantastic staff have established a wonderful learning environment of Hapkido…read morefor beginners especially children . The staff themselves are wonderfully trained, confident and teaching Martial Arts for all the right reasons. We have 2 children (10 yo Girl and 7 yo boy) enrolled in their class and could not be more satisfied. With our daughter it was very important to us that they had female instructors to act as role models; and Madison and Katrina definitely fit this role. The staff are patient and take the time to teach the how and why behind the moves. They also stress the positives of Martial Arts. This is definitely a school that creates and nurtures self confidence and self esteem, not bullying. This is not a rushed program that just turns out belts. This is the place to come to first if you have children (especially young children) to learn. They even offer a free trial and once you experience Martial Arts done correctly and for the right reasons you will be hooked. At least come and check it out to see Antonio, Gabe, and Tyler get tossed around! We love this place!

This place is really good if you are looking for to defend yourself and your friends I love the…read morestaff and the activited

Master McCann's demo at the St. Veronica fair 2010

Hapkido

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Traditional Karate Center - Matawan

10.8 mi

My son has been attending classes at this dojo for almost two years now.... And has really grown in…read morethat time He looks forward to classes and doesn't want to miss any and also has made good friends with other students The best traditional karate center around Great place for kids and adults, learn karate,discipline,commitment,respect! Owner and instructors are great with children and special needs children Friendly and fun environment but serious when it comes to safety and training..

February 2023 my son joined the TKC family. Correct I said family, Shihan Mike, creates that…read moreculture in his Dojo. My son is in the Ninja class and he is 1 out of 7 students. Classes are very interactive students are held accountable and also rewarded when necessary. If you're looking to join and want a real martial arts experience TKC is for you.

Luciano Maietta (2nd from right) wins Bronze at Global Championship

Our NJ team's first competition in October 2012. Joel Romero, Yasin and Omar Dahdouh, Johnny Milone and Demetrius Mendez with their sensei

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TKC founder (left) with his sensei - IKGA President and Grandmaster Goshi Yamaguchi (center) and senior student Sempai Paul Huang (right)

Elite Martial Arts

(8 reviews)

3.2 mi

Both of our children attend EMA (Elite Martial Arts) Colts Neck location…read more The facility is clean, and the instructor is excellent. Deshi Omar is able to adapt his lesson plan to cater to all children's abilities, comfort, and energy level maintaining their focus for the entire session. One of our children struggles with their speech and the other with focus. Both of them have found confidence, friends, strength, and support through EMA Karate. If you are looking at facilities or considering enrollment- give them a try. We did and we aren't disappointed with our choice.

My seven year old son loves his training here. The school is well run, and you will be shocked at…read morehow quickly your child will respond to the training. The goal is to teach them discipline, self control and to strengthen their minds as well as their muscles. I have seen improved concentration and confidence in my son after only 3 months.

Krav Maga/ Self Defense class for adults!

Karate Kids Program

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Our Karate Kids getting ready for class!

Long Branch

4.0

(94 reviews)

6.8 mi

Pretty beaches, nice restaurants, shopping, and more…read more... Parking Restaurants Shops Bars Shopping

The town of Long Branch is amazing in my opinion. its not a crime ridden area, many ma and pa…read moreshops, nice beach, prices are all cheaper than other beaches, and its not as crowded as other beaches. There's loads of affordable parking in the area, too

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Lake Topanemus Park

4.3

(15 reviews)

8.7 mi

This is my family's favorite spot for a leisure stroll. We'd almost always come for a walk when the…read moreweather is nice, especially after a big meal. It allows for all sorts of activities in a compact 71 acre space. This is also a great spot to view the fall foliage. There are 2 entrances. The main entrance is off Pond Rd. There is a side entrance off Robertsville Rd but that parking lot can accommodate only about half a dozen cars. A typical walk is a round trip from between the 2 entrances and you'll rack up about 2 miles. There is an excursion trail around the outside boundaries of the park beginning at the Robertsville entrance. With that you can make up 3 miles which was what I used to do when I was training for the varsity cross-country team. The pond is good for boating and fishing and is stocked with trout every year. The playground is right by the pond and is a great photo spot for your kids. There is a stage and a nice-sized pavilion in front of it. Perfect for a summer concert or play. There are benches and picnic tables throughout. In my most recent visit (Oct'21) I was pleasantly surprised to find that they've added a large number of brand new benches and picnic tables made with recycled material. Also, the parking lot at the main entrance has been redone and doubled the capacity. For these surprises I'm bumping the rating up to 5 stars. PS. If you're into mountain biking, I'll let you in on a local secret. There is a technical course adjacent to the southeast side of the park and you can access it at the end of Brookwood Dr.

Definitely not the best maintained park in the area but still a hidden gem. Tucked away just behind…read morethe hustle and bustle on route 9 lies this picturesque little park. There is something for everyone to enjoy here. Bring your canoes or kayaks. There is a boat launch near the entrance. You can fish here, the lake is stocked with fish. We have yet to catch anything but plants and a snapping turtle. There is a nice trail along the lake to walk or bike. There is a little playground too but this is probably the worst maintained area of the park. There are no bathrooms here but there are porta potties. Every time I've been here when it's warm the ice cream truck has come in here. Other than that there are no concession stands. Just pack a lunch and enjoy at one of the picnic tables.

No idea why this is here?!?

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Sailing Islander

(34 reviews)

28.2 mi

After being on this Hudson River Gem 5 times in the past 3 years I can honestly say it keeps on…read moregetting better . The customer service provided by the owner is beyond 5 stars every single time . The boat is beautiful and always extremely clean !!! The whole vibe on this boat is like an amazing experience every single time , they have the most friendly and accommodating captains on this boat . If you want an amazing and unforgettable experience ... THIS IS THE BOAT TO BE !!! AWESOME !!! Sailing Islander is my home on the water .

This was the second go round in enjoying this sailing excursion with this group. They once again…read morefailed to disappoint as Captain Mike provided a peaceful and enjoyable afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the sights while enjoying our music and champagne as we took it all in. Do yourself a favor and book if you have an appetite for relaxation and the urge to view NYC like never before.

Enjoy Islander's multiple entertaining and lounging spaces, outside in the cockpit, up on deck and inside her bright, spacious salon.

Sailing Islander is an inspiring venue for exclusive corporate events and client entertaining.

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Step on Islander and sail off to recharge and reflect on the epic NYC sights!

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