I had an interaction with the master of this academy that will never bring me back to this…read moreestablishment. Yelling in front of children and causing a scene because my friend ," sitting in the fold chairs behind the glass" had just done a block move to show me while having a private conversation. Pulling my friend into his office and yelling at him for disrespecting martial arts. As my friend walks out he mouths to me," get me the fuck out of here." As anyone would respond to a situation like such, I than start getting yelled at being told me friend is extremely disrespectful. While I kept calm tone I was being yelled at this entire time and I decided to say, we should continue this later where kids are not present to where it was brushed off. Finally I decided to leave, it was not worth giving a fight. I'm in no way trying to brush people away from martial arts or dishonor what this academy does. But I do want to make it aware to people what happened that shouldn't have. I hope all is well and everyone stays healthy

A wonderful environment with capable and knowledgeable staff. Masters Art & Mellisa are fantastic…read moreat what they do and are highly recommend. A+++ !!!

Master Moon is an authentic martial artist. We're talking Mr. Miyagi and Bruce Lee all in one. He…read morehas incredible skill and knowledge plus the patience and kindness necessary to teach people of all ages. My three sons and I trained with Master Moon when he lived in northern NJ. If I lived in or around Manalapan, I would be there in a heartbeat. If you're from that area, consider yourself lucky because you will not find a better MA instructor.

Master Moon and staff have been rock for my children through the pandemic. They hit the ground…read morerunning with ways to keep teaching the kids and being an amazing support system. Enrolling both my children here has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for them. A+ top quality program and people. Amazing instructors and mentors .

I'm impressed with the instructor and highly recommend you sign your children up…read more Master Trainor is very patient with the students He has thirty plus years of operation Martial Arts teaches your children to have strong body and mind

i have been here for about 2 years now and all I can say is that you learn a lot for protection and…read moreself awareness of your self and your surroundings and all I can say is that this school makes you feel welcome and it makes you part of the family everyone works together to each other ability and everyone works together well. So I definitely recommend trying it out because you will love it here just as much as I do and lastly it is a really good dojo for self defense and also good for cardio

I was a visitor to the academy during my vacation on LBI. I got to the adult class early and got to…read morewatch the kids class. As a veteran of the BJJ circuit in Manhattan, I was blown away. The sad truth about BJJ in Manhattan is that it is almost exclusively an adult endeavor. While this is great in that us adults have world class instructors to choose from, this doesn't do much to build the next generation of warriors skilled in the gentle art. Flash forward to my time at The Hive. Professor Chris is doing what we are not doing in NYC - namely, he is building the next generation. And even more important than back takes and armbars, Professor Chris is teaching his young students lessons that will stay with them as they go forward in life - lessons such as the benefit of hard work and adherence to a code of being an honest warrior (bushido). And better than hearing these things from adults that these kids may or may not listen to, these lessons are coming from someone kids most certainly look up to and will listen to. Kudos to Professor Chris - he is doing the good work that we as a bjj community need to ensure that our art continues to grow and thrive.

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Awesome! Owners/Coaches are friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morefelt completely at ease for never having done Crossfit. It's fun but challenging and you feel awesome afterward. Everyone is very supportive of one another. Great class times and rates

I have two children, ages 10 and 7, in the Ares BJJ Kids program and they both truly enjoy the…read moreclass. They have learned so much in just a short time, with the instructor working with their strengths and weaknesses. There is never a fight to get them into the car and go, unlike other programs that we have tried in the past. I couldn't be happier with the sport and the choice to send them here. If you are considering putting your child in a BJJ class, this is a great place with great instructors who truly care about the kids.

My daughter has been attending for almost a year now and absolutely loves the sport but more…read moreimportantly the staff. They work in groups but individual attention is also there when needed. We upgraded to the "black belt club" after my daughter complained that she wanted to go even more! Owner and his wife are very inspirational to the kids and organize team competitions and extra practices for those who would like to compete. Overall experience has been excellent so far. I would highly recommend this academy! Great staff-excellent location and many days you can schedule for your child. I'm so happy we found this sport for our child

So glad I stopped by this gym ,I was looking for an activity for my kids to do after covid…read morequarantine was lifted and under control , mostly . ( Been a tough year at home ) I wasn't sure that karate would be something they would enjoy , but after meeting with the owner and watching my kids attend a trial lesson, I signed them up for lessons .I was impressed by the the staff/Team .They are knowledgeable , friendly, and in my opinion, are there because they love what they do . The vibe of the gym feels serious and welcoming . Watching the kids advance through the different stripes and belts has made us all proud . The evolution of my kids confidence and general positive outlook because of our experience here has been amazing, a true blessing .

I had the opportunity to take a class here when my job took me to New Jersey. The school itself was…read moreabout 40 miles from where I was staying but it was definitely worth the trip. The class I participated in was led by Kyle and Craig. The instructors as well as the students were both very welcoming. The instruction was very clear and they both offered pointers, as needed, on how to improve any of the moves they were teaching. This school is run by Tom DeBlass who is well known in the BJJ community. I would recommend you stop by and attend a class or join the school if you're fortunate enough to live close by.

World class jiu jitsu and world class people. OCBJJ truly has a place for everyone. It has such a…read morepositive and motivating atmosphere. Jiu Jitsu and everyone from OCBJJ have honestly changed my life for the better. Couldn't have asked for a better place to train.

The instructions is so good…read more I came in as someone new and I have had a lot of support. It can be a good workout, but if your goal is weight loss you'd need to supplement. Also the classes are not really categorical: the beginner class has a lot of advanced people. It might be intimidating if you are brand new. I do like how it gives you a feeling of power. Just a PSA though: some of the instructors and students are not vaccinated against COVID and talk about it openly. If you are COVID adverse wear a mask. I am adverse to it and found out later on. I wear a mask and often classes are outside.

Great school. They moved to an easy to get to location in Hamilton. I first started going there in…read moreNovember or December of 2020 and I'm still training and will continue for as long as they'll have me. The instructors are really good. All the classes are well taught and all levels train so we can learn together as well as from each other. They are the real deal, taught and led by the best - David Kahn. You won't find a better school to train at. See you in class.

If I could give this gym 10 stars, I would! I'm a visiting blue belt from San Diego and I've had…read morethe best experience here. Liam & Melissa are SO kind & welcoming, and their instruction is top notch. It's often intimidating as a female doing combat sports and visiting foreign gyms, but every time I come here I always feel super safe and welcomed. I also tried Muy Thai here for the first time and Liam was able to give me some personalized instruction and it was really so fun (great workout, too). Also, there are several women that train here already who are really knowledgeable and fun to roll with. This place is great, I highly highly recommend for men, women, and kids, not only for great exercise but for really great, individualized instruction. Thank you so much, Melissa & Liam! -Dana

Martial arts isn't what it used to be. You can't just practice one and expect to have success…read more Stafford MMA offers multiple elements from striking to grappling to a combination of both and delivers it in a way that anyone from beginner to experienced can learn from and understand. It offers a safe environment to learn, grow, and have fun as a family. Truly a hidden gem