(Update) My son is…read morenow currently a jr blackbelt and for a 9-year-old to be as engaged as he has been, is a testament to the master instructors and staff. The quality of the training is as good as you are going to get anywhere in NJ. Not only do they inspire and motivate their students to be the best they can be, they prepare and influence their students outside of class. Their passion and commitment to their craft and their students has benefitted every student here and you can clearly see the progression in each one of them.

Very money minded. He didn't return my money for 2 kids paid…read morefor 6 months each. Total 1600 USD. The kids had to discontinue after a couple of classes due to unavoidable personal reasons. Not even giving me credit or gift cards against the same. Very dishonest and unreliable!! Stay away from this center is my suggestion!!

This school helped me be the best I can be! Not to mention, it has introduced me to people and made…read moreme more confident in myself.

My son has been taking classes here and loving it. All staff has been welcoming and patient…read more Since he enjoys it so much we had his 6th birthday party here. It was well organized, activities were perfectly timed and appropriate for the age. All the children had so much fun and all left with smiles on their faces!

My son has been taking Taekwondo with Master Jimmy, Sir Kris, and Ms. Lisa a month before he turned…read more3 years old. He is currently a 1st degree black belt, and turning 9 in November. He was one of the 2 children that formed the Lil' Dragons program. At first I was skeptical to have him start so young, because he was timid and gentle. Almost 6 years later, he has become more disciplined, confident, focused, respectful, and determined. He has learned to be more competitive, motivated, and strive to do better with every class. He had gained strength, agility, and balance. The instructors are friendly, and wonderful with the students. Whether your 3 years old,60+, or have a disability, Master Jimmy, and we will welcome you to our BDMA family. There is a program for everyone. There is Taekwondo, boot camp, strength training, self defense, etc. My son loves Taekwondo, and I highly recommend Blue Dragon Martial Arts! We are a big happy family.

Master Jimmy is such a great teacher I love going to blue dragon they teach us so much there so…read moremany things I never knew and love master Jimmy's sarcasm it always makes me laugh it is the best place to be! me and emilys aka Emma ly second home

My son loves going to his classes. We love how welcoming the instructors are and the care they show…read moreeach of the students.

I've been going to VSBJJ for about a month now and I could not be more pleased with my experience…read more I had never trained bjj before and was intimidated about signing up. From day 1, the staff has been incredibly welcoming and encouraging (as have the other more experienced students). Professors Shaolin and Andre are incredible coaches and practitioners and it's really an honor to be able to start my bjj journey learning from them. I can't wait for classes and lessons during the week and I look forward to training and learning here from the best in the business for months and years to come.

Freedom is an amazing place for both kids and families. Kyle Freeman and his wife are incredible…read morepeople, and reinforce a great culture which is very friendly and caring. Our entire family looks forward to going and we always feel as though we're part of the Freedom (Freeman family)!!! Our son has been in the martial arts program since their doors opened and we are very pleased with how well Freedom program compares to others. Hands down much better and I have recommended to many of my close friends and family members. Kyle puts his heart and soul into building confidence, positive attitude and respect into all aspects of his programs. The differentiator with other programs is that he spends much more time with his students in helping to build strong character and leadership qualities, and he ensures the students understand how to approach difficult situations, such as bullying. Freedom also has a fantastic fitness program which has changed our entire outlook on personal fitness. My wife and I have been taking his fitness program for almost 18 months now and we are both in the best shape of our lives. As with his martial arts students, he reinforces a positive attitude allowing for continuous improvement. We always look forward to going whenever we have a chance.

My husband and I made the decision to enroll our son 7 year-old son at the end of October 2025 to…read morehelp him focus and gain more discipline since he was diagnosed with ADHD. He started out with Coach Emely and now has Coach Nicholas. Both of them have been truly patient with him. They've shown that they really care about him and his personal development not just in his class, but outside of class by emphasizing the importance of respect, etc. to make him a better person. We did look into one other martial arts school, but ultimately decided on Warrior Martial Arts because of the caring staff including Coach Byron!

This is a great place for anyone interested in trying out a martial art. Sensei Arthur is a…read morephenomenal teacher, warm, patient and aware of your needs. Knows the moves and how the body works and has an understanding of proficient health and wellness.

I have 2 sons who are as opposite as can be. My older one has been with Hands of Life since he was…read moreabout 5 and now he is 9. He deals with attention issues, as well as social and anxiety issues. My younger son started about a year ago and now he is 6. He can be so sweet but cannot keep his hands to himself if his life depended on it. I have them both at Hands of Life for very different reasons. I truly respect and admire the teaching principles at HOL. Not only are the kids engaged and also having tons of fun while learning martial arts/physical activities, but for my kids specifically, it helps them work on improving their areas of concern. I especially like the chats (example - healthy food ideas) that are given at the end of class. Working on their inner strength is just as important as their physical strength. Their instructors have nothing been short of amazing and Sensei Arthur runs an extremely well organized martial arts school. HOL offers some really fun events such as Jedi academy (with light sabers) which my kids LOVE! My only wish is that I could bring my kids to HOL more than once a week, but as a working parent, I just cannot. We are exceptionally proud and fortunate to be a part of this family!

Mr and Mrs. E are awesome teachers. Kids love them and look forward to their class every week.read more

REVIEW: I take my 11 year old son here for Karate class. I…read morealso attend kickboxing classes here and have taken other classes over the past two years. FACILITY: The new location is large, bright and very clean. There is a large sitting area for parents/siblings to relax, wait, or clearly watch the class in session. The mats where the karate magic happens are spotless. PROFESSIONALISM: Mr. E and Mrs. E are very professional and accommodating. Classes/prices were fully explained and very reasonably priced. Class times are accessible and reach a variety of skills and levels. CLASS: Mrs. E and an assistant teach various levels of karate classes. They began with a creed which is about teamwork and respect towards family. Perfect for my son! They then warm up with karate exercises. As the whole class continues, skills were taught at an age appropriate speed with instructors assisting kids' movements. The class was gets divided into groups for rotations to practice various skills. After rotations, the children are divided into ability levels so the instructors can differentiate their teaching. The instructors are very attentive to students who may need more direction or assistance with the basics. Class ends as a whole group, reviewing what was done that session and by restating the creed. All students are taught to thank their parents and then they are given rewards for their behavior and efforts in class. This is all very similar to the adult kickboxing classes, just picture it with women of all ages and skill levels. OVERALL: As a teacher and mother, I was extremely impressed with the preparation involved to ensure all students' needs were met. The delivery of instruction was clear, and each child's activity was closely monitored for accuracy. Activities were designed to meet the needs of many learners and skill levels while still engaging everyone. The instructors were well prepared, knowledgeable and had a great rapport with the children. All kids were positively reinforced for good behavior and efforts and loved the "kicks" and sticker rewards at the end. THANK YOU!!!! My son walked away from class excited and motivated. He came home to set up a "karate studio" in the living room to teach his younger brother "the basics". Even after attending for over a year, I've never seen him so excited about an extracurricular activity! I'm also thrilled at the karate/home/school connection of earning stars for chores, homework completion, good school reports, and great behavior. I am looking forward to seeing my son's continued progress in all areas of his life. xo