I have been bringing my son here for 3 years for karate and just started coming myself for workout…read moreclasses and I have never felt more at home. The owner and instructors CARE and that is hard to find now a days. They make every family feel like they matter and have a voice. They don't just let your kids move up in belt because you pay the fee. They actually teach them what is needed and they have to work for it. Their classes have helped my son with his discipline and helps him release all the extra energy he can't during regular school hours. If you miss a class they will allow you to make it up as long as you inform them. The workout classes for adults are amazing. No Judgment zone and allows you to work at your own pace. They motivate you and hold you accountable. I am not a fit person and in 2 months I was able to not only lose some weight and inches, but actually enjoyed working out. They offer Zumba, NJHITT, and Kickboxing classes. They also have Nerf night for parents where you pay a small fee and you can leave your kids there for 3 hours playing with dinner included. They also have amazing parties and events in the summer for the kids. Shinsei Maribel is amazing with the kids and they all love and respect her.

This place and the owners here are WONDERFUL! Super friendly, caring and helpful. I just started…read morebringing my daughter here and she fit right in. They were impressed by how good she was and made sure they let her know! Looking forward to this journey for my daughter!

Top martial arts school. Master Capobiancos ATA East…read moreBrunswick offers a top taekwondo school led by Chief Master Capobianco herself an instructor and 8th degree black belt praised for a detailed and engaging teaching style. Students not only develop leadership skills but also gain practical self-defense abilities while becoming part of a supportive team environment. We are so happy we are part of a great school. This is equivalent to greatness. Our daughter who is 12 years of age is a World Champion in both Sparring and Extreme Weapons and is a Testament to what the ATA Taekwondo Organization has to offer. Under the Great Leadership of Chief Master Capobianco a successful year is here already. Send your kids here. You will not be disappointed.

Master Capobianco is super friendly! She teaches you everything you need to know to learn martial…read morearts! She's very welcoming and kind to everyone! Would highly recommend this place if you're near by and want your kid to learn respect, responsibility, honesty and more!

My daughter is learning so much since she's started going here. All of the instructors are stern…read moreas they need to be and genuinely want all of their students to be successful and skilled.

my last review was taken down because it did not appear to be a "first-hand" experience…read more interesting. i'll try this again; this time i'll elaborate. i babysat 2 children and used this space in March 2009. it was awful. there were broken toys, the place was dirty (grit on the floor, slimy toys, and the red couch up front is fiiiilthy). the desk up front was cluttered and there was food all over the computer. the girl at the computer seemed to have no idea what was going on and could not provide me with any relevant information or answer my questions. some of the teachers and teachers' assistants appeared to be very nice & attentive to the kids they were watching - i found no fault there. however; there is no natural light, and i saw toys far too small for toddlers to be playing with strewn about through the play space (one of the boys - 18 mos. - i was watching handed me a very small plastic toy fruit that could easily have caused problems if he had put it in his mouth). check this place out if you're unsure - the clutter and mess right in the front area is truly a telling sign of the overall condition of this place. not good, not clean, not professionally run.

I go to the new one that recently opened in Prospect Heights on Underhill at Sterling…read more I really like the vibe here and the natural toys are great. My only problem with this place is that I went once or twice when there were no other children there which ends up being pretty boring for my 17-month-old daughter, Otherwise, a wonderful addition to the hood.

I was impressed by the knowledge and the skills that every student can gain from a martial arts…read moreclass. My daughter is a special needs child and in the beginning it was tough for her and not easy. Since she was a toddler I have wanted abby to attend martial arts classes, however it hasnt always been easy and a success. Last year we finally decided to try it again. The staff and everyone have been so kind and nice in accepting Abby as there student. It was a long road ahead, but with everyone's help sensei's Noel great hard work, we finally accomplished in receving the white belt and the yellow belt. Sensei Noel has been nice and respectful and trained Abby as who she is and not for her disability. Abby has grown to love sensei noel and love coming to her classes. Today's ceremony, staff and sensei noel have made a truly big impact on Abby's life. We Continue to thrive and work hard for our next belt. Thank you everyone a truly beautiful ceremony.

Our granddaughter, Emma's party was held here and the staff were fantastic. All the kids…read moreparticipated and had a great time .

My child attended this school for several yrs. Initially when my child attended Ryu's Martial Arts…read morethe teenage instructor were professional, fair and disciplined. I understand it is not a perfect world and it goes without saying that teenagers are undeveloped adults. The instructors that initially instructed my child were not saints, occasionally the instructors challenged each other and said some inappropriate things to one another. I never heard or witnessed these teenage instructors bullying nine yr. olds. It was not in their nature they were raised properly. This all changed. As time passed a new wave of teenage instructors filled in the position of the old guard. The new wave of teenage instructors were not as fair, they were not as disciplined and they were far from professional. The environment changed from the teenage instructors occasionally challenging one another too an environment of teenage instructors that took pleasure in frequently criticizing one another. The straw that finally broke the camels back was an incident where a teenage instructor belittled and bullied my son in front of the other teenage instructors. The bullying incident towards my nine yr. old son by the disrespectful teenager instructor incident was beyond cruel. It was malicious and showed a lack of civility. If you want your kids to be a punching bag for some teenage instructors that derive great pleasure on picking on children send them to Rya's Martial Arts.

Well! Where do I begin! Both my children have been going there for almost a year now. At the end of…read moremy contract, we won't be going back. The owner's wife, Kim, is a piece of work! Please let me explain why I say this. I'm a soon to be a single mom. I'm 51 years old with 2 young children (7 and 9), raising them by myself. For 2 years I had a medical issue with my right kidney and bladder. Just recently I had to take a cysistoscopy, ultrasound and a tomography (CAT Scan). A mass appeared on my right kidney and the doctor wanted to do further testing. Ryu Martial Arts was having their annual picnic is September and everyone signed up to go. I placed my name next to a list of things the parents volunteered to bring. I had to work the day of the picnic so both my sisters took my children. I mistakenly brought forks but brought cupcakes, which I originally placed my name next to chips, dessert and something else. Kim was irated and she was complaining (out loud in front of other parents) that I'm "all over the place" and she "knows single mothers who are more focus" than I was. My question is, am I supposed to tell this woman my personal business? Does she have a clue that EVERYBODY'S situation is NOT the same? I'm struggling financially. On top of that the timing of purchasing the items for the picnic was when I was told about the mass on my kidney. In the mean time I'm worried about my children and my health. Does this woman have a clue that the world is not perfect? At least I brought something!! My God! REALLY???? Seriously?? I wasn't there but from what I heard the way she was reacting, I might have ruined the picnic! I really hope she reads this because I'm NOT a child, I don't want to confront her because I would really curse her out!!! This is the sole reason why I'm NOT renewing my contract with her!! Her husband is a wonderful man. His wife is VERY, VERY, VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! If she does this with me, she will do it with you!!