TLDR: I've had the opportunity to train at several Krav Maga schools in New Jersey and Texas, and…read morenone can compare to Englewood Krav Maga. This is absolutely the best Krav Maga school in the state, by an extremely wide margin! At EKM, the curriculum is both comprehensive and cumulative, building on the basics with practical techniques that are designed for real-world street defense applications. The modern facility is always immaculate, spacious, and well lit. It is equipped with everything required to train in this art. There is a full schedule of classes, so students can get plenty of reps in each week. What sets Englewood Krav Maga apart from any other school I've ever experienced are the teachers. Mr. Juan Berrios, the head instructor, is a very passionate and refreshingly direct coach with a keen eye for detail. He sets expectations and standards at a very high level, and we students strive to meet it. The school's culture is one of traditional formality and strict etiquette. Under his guidance, we train very intensively, but always safely. As a teacher, Berrios pulls the best out of his students, and before long they are performing at levels they didn't know they were even capable of. There is no higher praise to give to a teacher than that! Ms. Lee teaches the kids and adult beginners, carrying on the school's legacy to each new generation of students. Over the years here, I have personally watched timid little children mature into young adults who can defend themselves quite competently. The kids learn discipline, perseverance, and how to stay calm under pressure - all valuable lessons that will improve their lives both inside and outside of the dojo. There are no shortcuts at Englewood Krav Maga. It's not a belt factory, or a place where everybody gets a participation trophy just for trying. It's not a school where students are sold a false sense of security, or allowed to pretend that we can run before we can actually crawl. There are no classes taught by low ranking "assistant instructors" here - it's Berrios' first-rate instruction, consistently, night after night. In short, it's unapologetically old-school here, and thank God for that! If a student is willing to put in the time and sweat required to learn and practice authentic Krav Maga, this place and its instructors are simply unparalleled. I am forever grateful to my teachers Juan Berrios and Ms. Lee for creating and maintaining such a stellar school for us students to train in. There is nothing like it anywhere else!

PROS: school is spacious and new, they keep it clean, parking available, good prices…read more CONS: instructors belittle and yell at the students, they charge a cancellation fee, and the material they teach is outdated since the 1980s OVERALL: I wouldn't use this school at all. Go somewhere else where they'll treat you with more respect

We have not been going here for long, just a few months, but we wish we found about this gem a long…read moretime back. Grand master is such a wonderful teacher; kind, firm, extremely patient, really the perfect teacher I could've asked for, for my son. The younger black belt instructors are really nice as well. I love how much they focus on respect as well.

We looked at so many karate studios around Bergen County and this is by far the best we've seen…read more The atmosphere is structured and serious, yet fun and exciting for the students. The grandmaster has over 40 years experience and he is AMAZING with kids. There are many kids who need the discipline and structure because they have a difficult time following directions, and the instructors are not only patient but they constantly redirect the kids to focus. It isn't the type of place where the kids can wiggle around, not listen, and get a belt easily. The students have to earn their belts. My son had to attend 9 classes before even getting his white belt and it was worth the wait. He loves going every week. I highly recommend United Martial Arts!

A wonderful place to train and learn self defence. I spent 14 years of my life here and earned 2…read moreblack belts. Sensei Richard, his daughters, gary, lynn and his brother glen are all wonderful teachers. Have your children train here as well as they will learn leadership skills and self discipline. When my son gets older he will be taking little ninja classes here.

From the owner: "Faustini's Institute has been teaching the martial arts to children 3 and older, teens, and adults…read morein the Emerson area for 40 years. We offer an outstanding Americanized TaeKwonDo program to our children and teens. This program slao includes Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. For our adults, we offer a great self defense program that is based upon Heiho Shin Do Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Kali Silat, and Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Combined they provide a no - nonsense realistic approach to self defense. We also offer a "Fit for Life" fitness program. This program utilizes bodyweight movements, dumbbells, and kettlebells to provide a full body workout. Everyone at all levels of fitness are welcome and the workout intensity is based on how hard you want to push yourself."

My kid who is five years old attended here for a few weeks at the end of last year. I signed up for…read morea month after the free initial classes. I clarifed that my kid has special needs, would they still be able to acomadte us in the classes. I was told and reassured by the lady at the reception that the instructor is great and they would be able to accommodate, "it wouldn't be a problem." It didn't go well the instructor didn't have any patience. The last class we attended, the instructor sent my kid out of the class, in front of the students and parents calling her a, "trouble maker". When I spoke to the instructor about my kid, he told me that he was not aware of my kid having special needs. The lack of communication between staff members was appalling. One of the observations I made, they seem to want to prefer cookie cutter students. Those who aren't don't seem to get the same attention as the others, "it doesn't seems your child wants to be here." Was a comment made to me by the instructor. Most of the time there were 6-8 students with just one instructor. We really wanted to be able to like this dojo and be part of their team. Before moving to the area my kid did attend a different Dojo. Our experience was completely different from here. Improvements that could be made is deffinatley better communications between staff members. If there are more than five students an assistant seems logical. Having an instructor or assistant that has professional experience working with kids. This should be a must!! if there is a class for kids around five years old. Our previous Dojo offered free classes to a local kindergarten teachers assistant in exchange to come and assist in the lessons.

My child has special needs too, and Shihan Paul and the other Sanpai's are amazing!!! Sanpai Keith…read moreis so cool and great with kids. Shihan Paul is so good with all children, especially special-needs kids. My son has been doing this for 4 years and loves it. He is now a green belt!! . He has grown so much thanks to Shihan Paul and his team. I highly recommend for EVERYONE!!

Englewood TSMMA has made an impact on my life and forever changed me as a person. Today I'm a…read moresuccessful confident person that is no longer bullied or taken advantage of. The cleanest facilities and the best instructors are the best part. All the instructors are knowledgeable and try their hardest to help you. They are kind and friendly and will become your family. TSMMA Englewood has made me a more social person and making me lots of friends. TSMMA also make me want to help others and try my best at everything I do. At TSMMA Englewood it is not a karate school it's a family

Great atmosphere friendly staff. If you want to learn real self defense in a clean school then this…read moreis the place for you

I've been going for two months and I'm really happy with the dedicated, serious instruction. I've…read moretried other martial arts, but I've never stuck with it before now. Instruction teaches practical self-defense for street fighting in addition to the art of shotokan as well. Workouts are intense. Class Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Children 6-730 Adults 7:30-9

Sensei Jimenez is an amazing instructor. He is very knowledgeable! Anyone who goes will get a true…read moremartial arts experience and will receive the ART in martial arts in addition to self defense and sparring. He has so much to offer and does all of it whole heartedly!

Budo Kai is truly a 5 Star traditional Karate Dojo. My two children train at Sensei Rohrman's and…read morethe classes are the best in the area. My kids are learning "real" martial arts while having fun; no crazy testing fees or contracts. The school has helped my children gain confidence and focus that shows both at home and in-school. Everyone there is great with the kids and really cares. They also have great adult classes and all the students are extremely friendly and humble. 100% recommend Budo Kai Karate! The owner couldn't be nicer to the parents and kids!

Management is clearly extremely rude and unfriendly. Stopped in their empty parking lot for 5…read moreminutes and was told to leave immediately or they'd call police. Do not recommend if this is who runs the establishment!!!! AVOID.

This school has been in continuous existence since 1976 and has produced a league of top notch…read moreKarate Black Belt Fighters and Instructors . All classes are taught by highly experienced Black Belt Instructors each of whom has anywhere from 20 to 40 years of karate fighting and teaching experience. You simply will not find a school anywhere with more knowledge about the art of Karate and how to teach it. What is unique and special about American Olympic Karate is that there are no contacts and the monthly dues entitle every student to receive one thirty minute private lesson from a highly ranked Black Belt instructor each week along with the opportunity to take unlimited group classes. This translates into 16 group classes and four private lessons each month. An unbeatable arrangement for anyone who wants to really learn the art of karate and how to use it effectively for self defense.