best taekwondo programs in New Providence, NJ

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Unlike many modernized martial art systems in America, the Moo Duk Kwan® organization was founded in Yang Son Ku South, Korea in 1945. Moo Duk Kwan® certified instructors and schools teach the traditional Korean Soo Bahk Do® martial art system as interpreted by the Founder Hwang Kee. His proprietary martial art system is a composite of movements and self-defense techniques and strategies that draws heavily on the ancient documented Korean martial art of “Soo Bahk” or “Soo Bahk Hi” as interpreted by Hwang Kee plus northern and southern Chinese influences. The resulting system has linear, hard movements plus softer, circular flowing movements and techniques, so it has something that practitioners of every age and every level of physical ability can enjoy and benefit from. Soo Bahk Do® can empower a student to very effectively protect themselves from bullying and other violent behavior by aggressors, so every student is also taught values, etiquette and philosophy to balance the powerful new self-defense skills they are learning. Five of those key values include History, Tradition, Philosophy, Discipline/Respect, and Technique. Students gain deep new insights into how important it is to integrate these values in our everyday life and society. Since 1945 Hwang Kee’s Moo Duk Kwan® has continuously instructed and monitored the instructors and school owners whom he has certified to teach his martial art system in order to insure the accurate transmission of the essence from instructor to student.

Robert Nichols, the owner/chief instructor of the Union UTA (Unified Training Academy) has been an avid martial artist for over three decades. He has proudly led the academy since 2001 and still has an undying passion for martial arts. His long list of accomplishments speaks volumes about his expertise in the field, with 13 black belts earned from various martial arts schools and styles. Robert was the first sanctioned SAMI Training Center owner in the US and currently holds the highest-ranking SAMI Combat Systems Instructor in America. Furthermore, he is licensed in SAMI Knife Fighting Concept, SAMI Panantukan concepts, SAMI Axe and Tomahawk Fighting Concepts, and SAMI Law Enforcement training concept. In 2019, he added SAMICS Expandable Baton Concept for Law enforcement and SAMICS Defender for self-defense to his repertoire. Robert's years of dedication and hard work have been recognized through multiple inductions into the United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame as “Instructor of the year.” Most recently, his outstanding achievement earned him the 2021 Martial Arts Hall of Fame, “Man of the Year," and he repeated this feat in 2022. Robert Nichols is a shining example of the power of hard work and passion. His 30 year journey is a testament to his commitment to the art of martial arts and his dedication to helping others reach their goals. He has served as a leader and mentor for many and continues to strive for excellence in his practice.

Parents can help their children learn to manage their emotions by teaching them about the importance of self-awareness. As parents, we know that helping our children learn to manage their emotions is essential. Teaching them to become aware of their feelings and how to express them in healthy and appropriate ways can help them develop the skills they need to navigate difficult situations. Taking the time to discuss the importance of self-awareness is an important step in helping our children learn to better manage their emotions. Talking to our children about their feelings can help them gain a better understanding of themselves and how their emotions affect their behavior. Explaining that feeling angry, frustrated, or scared is natural can help them recognize their emotions and respond in a positive way. Showing our children that it’s okay to experience these feelings and make mistakes can make them more comfortable with expressing their emotions in the future. By teaching our children about the importance of self-awareness, we can help them gain valuable skills that will help them navigate difficult situations. We can provide them with the tools they need to better understand and manage their emotions, helping them to become emotionally resilient and equipped to handle life’s challenges.

Master Hyun Jun Kim and his team of highly accomplished instructors and black belts are passionate in their commitment to helping each student reach their fullest potential. At Black Belt World, students are encouraged to learn and develop their skills so that they can become healthier, happier, and more successful. Through their various programs, students learn practical self-defense techniques while developing important life skills such as respect, discipline, and focus. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced black belt, Black Belt World will provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the entire family. For those looking to join the world of Taekwondo, Black Belt World is the perfect place to get started. With their highly talented team of instructors and black belts, their commitment to providing the best modern Taekwondo curriculum and training, and their safe and positive environment, Black Belt World is the perfect place for anyone and their family to experience the joys of martial arts and self-improvement. Get started now and find out how you can be healthier, happier, and more successful through Black Belt World training!

Are you looking to take your martial arts training to the next level? Black Belt World has been the go-to martial arts school for generations of Somerville, Piscataway, and Cliffside Park residents. With decades of experience, Black Belt World is more than just a gym. It’s a landmark institution of self-improvement. Our members tell us that they’ve become healthier, happier, and more confident since joining our school. So why wait? Get started with Black Belt World and see just how far you can go!

FIMA is one of the premier martial arts schools in the Bergen County area. Since 1990 we have offered professional martial arts instruction to both children and adults in all levels, from the beginner to advanced. The American Tactical Self-Defense System of Heiho Shin Do Ju-Jitsu is the dominant curriculum taught at FIMA. This tactical system was created by Shodai Senei Faustini in 1990. A Tae Kwon Do Curriculum is also offered at the Dojo. Many students choose to cross-train and achieve ranking in both systems. FIMA offers martial arts classes at all levels for adults and children ages 4 and up, featuring Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Judo/Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, Self Defense and Kickboxing.

We offer taekwondo training for ages 5 and up, Mini Masters skills program for ages 3 and 4 and Fitness Kickboxing for ages 18 and up. No matter what your fitness level or rank, you'll be surrounded by supportive instructors and fellow members to keep you motivated toward your goals.

Blue Dragon Martial Arts (BDMA) is committed to helping you make martial arts a way of life. Our experienced instructors will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are seeking to acquire self-defense skills, gain discipline and respect, or just want to have fun, BDMA is the place for you. We provide a friendly, family oriented, and welcoming environment for everyone. Our classes are designed to help you feel comfortable and empowered in the martial arts practice. With our guidance, you will be able to learn the skills you need and have a great experience.

Having trained under Grandmaster Y.B. Choi, TaeKwonDo 7th Degree Black Belt Mr. Michael Crocco first opened Hamilton United Martial Arts Academy in May of 2005. Since 1986, Mr. Crocco has established five successful Martial Arts academies across New Jersey and has promoted over 1,800 students to the rank of Black Belt. Along with colleague Mr. Brian Klein, Mr. Crocco also co-founded the organization Martial Arts With Heart in 2004. To date, M.A.W.H has helped raised over $560,000 in donations to worthy causes. In June of 2018 The Hamilton Academy officially took new ownership under Rae Lynn Sypher. Ms. Sypher began training in 1999 and was promoted to Instructor Trainee at the age of 12. Ms. Sypher has competed nationally in New York, California, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana & Florida. Competing in Black Belt divisions from 2008-2017, Ms. Sypher is nationally undefeated.

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you about ourselves. Our school is nestled in the quiet and friendly community of Closter, NJ, away from the noisy traffic jams and where the air is always fresh and clean. Tiger Kim's Taekwondo Center currently teaches over 1,000 active students in the Triborough area. We are the only school in this area that provides full-time, highly qualified, professional Black Belt instructors for all classes. Our instructors are selected on being the most highly qualified Black Belts and then are required to undergo extensive training on an on-going basis in the Martial Arts of Taekwondo. They are trained in the teaching, using motivational techniques and in conducting the safest possible classes.

Here at CFMA we have adapted an array of mixed martial art styles to create our unique program. Since martial arts is a combination of both mental and physical exercise, we encourage our students to work at their personal best throughout their training. We believe that by helping to build their self-image, self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control we are providing them with the essential tools to be successful in all aspects of their life.

We teach Judo, Tae-kwon-do, Grappling, Sambo, Hap-ki-do, Kickboxing, Wrestling & Boxing. We offer both kids and adult classes.

United Taekwondo Center was founded in 2000. Since then, more than 30 centers have been established in New York, New Jersey, and Korea. With our headquarters located in South Korea, we continuously strive to improve our curriculum and programs while holding on to the traditions and authenticity of Taekwondo.

Evolutionary Martial Arts (EMA) is a martial arts academy and fitness facility that has been operating in Hackettstown since 2003. We offer a variety of age-specific children’s programs for ages 3+ where children will learn respect, focus, responsibility, conflict resolution, and practical self-defense, all while having a blast. Our teen programs get kids off the couch and away from the video games to get fit, healthy, confident, and motivated while learning practical self-defense skills.

One of the oldest Karate programs in New Jersey, since 1966. One of the first programs to introduce Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, M.M.A. and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the area.

Hassetts Jiu-Jitsu Club in Williamstown provides a safe and encouraging atmosphere for individuals of all ages to benefit from the positive impacts of martial arts. At Hassetts Jiu-Jitsu Club in Williamstown, we provide a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals of all ages to benefit from the physical and mental advantages of martial arts. Our knowledgeable instructors are committed to helping you reach your personal goals, whether that includes competing, losing weight, meeting new people, or improving your overall quality of life. Our Martial Arts classes are designed to help you increase self-confidence and self-esteem, develop discipline and gain strength, all while having a great time. We also offer Kid's classes for children and teens, which will help them to develop good habits and values, as well as mental and physical skills. No matter your age, you'll start seeing positive results in no time. At Hassetts Jiu-Jitsu Club, our goal is to help you find success and satisfaction by offering a variety of classes and a stable, family-friendly atmosphere. We believe that martial arts can be a powerful tool for self-improvement and we look forward to helping you reach your goals and discover the endless benefits.

There's a quote from Walt Disney that says, "If you can dream it, you can do it." That's exactly what we instill in every student, from the youngest to the oldest, that joins the New Creation Taekwondo family. Every goal is a dream with a structured plan and it is the heartbeat of all Instructors, Masters and Coaches who teach at New Creation under the direction of Founder and Grand Master Evan Henry. Our doors have been opened to Neptune City and the surrounding area since 2017. In 2020, we were very excited to expand our business to the New England area, with the grand opening of our Scarborough, Maine location. Collectively, all of the Masters and Instructors have over 55 experienced years of teaching and love to challenge each student to always be better than they were before. New Creation Taekwondo is more than Taekwondo. We have two other branches that provide services to our community, New Creation iFierce and New Creation Summer Camp. We are always growing and adding innovative ways to make a positive impact on the communities we serve. We look forward to having you become a part of the family and helping you accomplish your dreams.

Ko's Tae Kwon Do was established by Grand Master David Jae Boong Ko in September of 1992. The first school was located at 313 Route 46 East in Parsippany, New Jersey. In September of 2003, Master Ko opened the doors to his Livingston school. Due to its solid foundation and reputation for excellence, the school has grown at a tremendous rate, providing an ideal environment to grow, not only in Tae Kwon Do, but also in life. Ko's Tae Kwon Do serves students from Livingston, NJ and the surrounding towns in Essex County and Morris County, including but not limited to West Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Roseland, the Caldwells, Florham Park, East Hanover, Whippany and Parsippany.

Thank you for visiting our Online Dojo. We have been teaching martial arts to our friends and neighbors in the Randolph, Roxbury, Mendham, Hopatcong, Dover/Mine Hill and surrounding communities since 1986.

Martial Arts for Life is a family-oriented martial arts school located in New Providence, NJ. Martial Arts for Life is family-owned and operated and has been serving the local community since 2005. We emphasize personal protection skills, health, fitness and life skills in a safe, friendly and positive environment to help our students increase self-confidence and become successful, contributing members of our communty.

Our mission is to teach traditional Taekwon-do to students of all ages. Taekwon-do provides fitness, confidence, flexibility and self-defense. Our professional staff of experienced instructors challenge students to set and achieve their goals, as they progress through the ranks. Taekwon-do practice is great for both your physical and mental health. Our instructors and students support each other’s achievement while building a community of friends and mentors along the way.

At Full Circle Dojang, we believe that every student has the potential to reach greatness, and we strive to help our students on their journey to achieving that greatness. Founded in 2006 by Mr. Charles Jackson, a 6th Degree Black Belt and Martial Arts Instructor, we take a holistic approach to Martial Arts. We believe that acts of kindness and respect, both inside and out of the studio, are essential to success. Our instructors are passionate about helping students reach their goals and reach their highest potential. We are proud to be part of Taekwondo United, a cooperative of Martial Arts schools that provides services to member schools and students. Our membership offers our students access to additional resources, and a larger community of Martial Arts enthusiasts. At Full Circle Dojang, we are committed to helping our students achieve greatness, both in the Martial Arts and in life. We strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students to practice their craft and gain the confidence and skills to reach their goals.

​We are committed to providing the highest quality in martial arts training and fitness instruction. Our martial arts and fitness programs are traditional and sport Taekwondo, Israeli Haganah, Battle Ready Kicboxing, and Muay Thai, taught by Master Andrew Trento. Each program has been specifically designed to help our students of all ages to reach their highest potential physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. TMAFC has created a positive and safe environment for our members to achieve all their personal goals. We are currently located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, inside Strive Health and Fitness with easy access to all major highways in Bergen County.

New Jersey Tae Kwon Do has been located in the South Orange/Maplewood area for over 18 years. Our studio truly reflects this community. All classes are co-educational and we offer a safe and encouraging learning environment for students of all ages (starting from age 5.5 through 60+). All of our classes focus on acquiring discipline, conditioning the body, reducing stress and gaining self-confidence.

We see this in every class when students and Instructors bow to each other in the start and end of every lesson. We also see it when partners bow to each other when they start working together, and when students bow when they first walk onto the training area. When we bow, we look up at the person and make eye contact. When we bow, we are telling ourselves and the entire school that we take the things we are about to do seriously, and we are ready and prepared to do what is necessary for our training. If we treat things as though they are important, we are treating them with respect, and we can create a place of learning. This also applies to our interactions with people. When we treat our Instructors, fellow students, parents, family members as though they are important, as though they have something to offer us, we are treating them with respect, and we are building strong relationships and opportunities to learn from each other.

Sensory Tae-Kwon-Do is a unique Therapeutic Martial Arts program for children on the spectrum, or with behavioral and/or learning disabilities. It is a breakthrough doctor supervised martial arts program custom-designed around each child's neurological requirements and needs. The core of this program is extracted from cutting-edge neurological studies that incorporate movement exercise to help create healthier pathways in the brain. Therapeutic mind-body activities stimulate the brain improving balance, muscle strength, coordination, self-awareness, executive functions, and working memory. We call this the bottom-up foundation approach and has proven far more successful in accelerating development. We've discovered that our technique also benefits siblings and neurotypical children.

Parents, have you ever considered enrolling your child in an advanced martial art? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was developed decades ago by the Gracie family and is renowned for its ground techniques, which can give a smaller person the power to overcome a bigger, more powerful opponent. Kids will learn balance, leverage, technique, timing and thinking, and the traditional Gi is worn for both takedowns, mat control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and conditioning. Joint locks, compression locks, and chokes are all part of the training, and No-Gi grappling is also available. Give your child the opportunity to learn a powerful and sophisticated martial art – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We are proud to introduce to you the concept of TOMA (Traditional Oriental Martial Arts). Our vision of TOMA touches many aspects of life and can be summarized in the following areas: Techniques and External Arts: kicking, punching, self-defense, weapons training and other types of “Hard” martial arts train our bodies and contribute to good health. Obedience and Respect: all of our training ultimately focuses back on respect, love and caring for our families, our neighbors and our country. A true martial artist uses their skill for the good of all, to help build better families, friendships, community, country and ultimately a better world. Meditation and Internal Arts: Meditation, “KI” (or Inner Energy) cultivation and “SOFT” arts help us train both our bodies and our minds and leads to longevity and self-control. Ancestry and Culture: Learning both the history and culture of Korea and other Asian countries gives us a firm foundation to help us better understand why we train the way we do, and the history behind many of the techniques and forms we practice.

We know that finding a martial arts school can be overwhelming. At Gary Stevens Taekwondo, our priority is to help you and/or your children become better versions of yourselves. Our expert instructors are here to learn your goals, and help you achieve them in a fun, exciting, and welcoming environment. Take a minute to learn more about our facility, programs, and community through our website, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Martial arts school in Edison, New Jersey

Apex Tigers Martial Arts, located in Florham Park, New Jersey, is a premier martial arts instruction center. Our members come from Morris County, its surrounding areas, and even from across the country. We are proud to be recognized by our members for our dedication to excellence and quality instruction. Master Kwon is the head instructor at Apex Tigers. He is certified by USA Taekwondo – the National Governing Body for Taekwondo in the United States – and issues only official Kukkiwon Poom/Dan certifications for Black belts. Our credentials are valid, and we invite you to come and see the difference for yourself. At Apex Tigers Martial Arts, we are committed to providing the highest quality martial arts instruction in the Morris County area. Our members, some of whom travel four to five hours and join us in virtual classrooms, attest to the excellence of our instruction. Master Kwon, our head instructor, is certified by USA Taekwondo and issues only official Kukkiwon Poom/Dan certifications for Black belts. We are proud of the recognition we have earned from our members and invite you to come and see the difference for yourself.

As an exercise, Tae Kwon Do strengthens and stretches almost every muscle of the body. Beginners start slowly with a thorough stretching warm-up and a gradual increase in the intensity of exercise. On the advanced level, each practice inherently has an aerobic effect. We teach age-appropriate self-defense techniques while providing a traditional and respectful martial arts program. Tae Kwon Do classes begin with a series of traditional movements known as basic form. By teaching focus of mind and sharpness of body movement, this warm-up prepares the student for the class’ workout. Class continues with an emphasis on the unique style of kicking for which Tae Kwon Do is known. All classes are at least one-hour long, increasing to 90 minutes for the advanced adult/teen levels.

Taekwondo is a uniquely Korean martial art, and is the most-practiced martial art in the world, with an estimated 70 million people in over 150 countries now practicing Taekwondo. As with other martial arts, there are many styles of Taekwondo; the style practiced by Master Moon SMA is principally World Taekwondo style (the same style that is competed in the Olympics) with older, more traditional elements incorporated into our school curriculum as well. When our students achieve Black Belt, they are awarded “dan certificates” from Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, located in Seoul, South Korea. Not all Taekwondo schools in the world are qualified to issue these kinds of certificates, but our location is qualified to award these highly-coveted credentials. These credentials ensure that your child’s Black Belt is recognized at any Olympic-style Taekwondo school, anywhere in the world! Years from now, when your child goes off to college or relocates to a new job, they will be able to continue practicing Taekwondo at any Kukkiwon-affiliated school in the world, safe in the knowledge that their years of training at Master Moon SMA will still be recognized by their new school.

We also offer daily classes in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, and Street Self Defense. Garaguso Karate has been providing Williamstown with quality martial arts instruction since 1984, when it opened its doors under the guidance of 7th Degree Master Michael Garaguso. Our academy has since become one of the premier martial arts academies in South Jersey, and we are proud to be the first to offer classes for 3-year-olds! Our curriculum is designed to benefit students of all ages and skill levels, teaching them the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. We also offer classes in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu and Street Self Defense. Our goal is to help our students organize and focus their thoughts, set goals, and face and overcome obstacles.