Tae Kwon Do and Karate classes are all about self-control, respect, and determination. And fun! Here are the best places to get your belt on.
Team USA TaeKwon-Do (1580 Lemoine Avenue #2, Fort Lee, 201-947-8994)
Located in the heart of Fort Lee is this mecca for Martial Arts classes. Between training Olympians and World Champs, Master Alvin Bernard teaches proper technique and methods to aspiring students while building their confidence and strength. Although Tae Kwon Do is the master’s passion and expertise, the studio also offers sweat-inducing Kickboxing and Junior Fitness classes plus Self Defense classes perfect for learning quick tricks to fend off an offender. Private lessons are also available.
Located in the heart of Fort Lee is this mecca for Martial Arts classes. Between training Olympians and World Champs, Master Alvin Bernard teaches proper technique and methods to aspiring students while building their confidence and strength. Although Tae Kwon Do is the master’s passion and expertise, the studio also offers sweat-inducing Kickboxing and Junior Fitness classes plus Self Defense classes perfect for learning quick tricks to fend off an offender. Private lessons are also available.
Tiger Kim’s Martial Arts (11 Homans Ave., Unit A, Closter, 201-767-7171)
Not only are the instructors at this studio top-notch (all are high-level black belts in TKD and go through extensive teacher training) but they are also great with kids. Good form is an obvious objective of their program with “board breaking days” and “belt tests” regularly scheduled to keep your kid enthused, but teaching respect outside the studio is a tenet as well — having many parents bow in thanks to this program’s achievements.
Not only are the instructors at this studio top-notch (all are high-level black belts in TKD and go through extensive teacher training) but they are also great with kids. Good form is an obvious objective of their program with “board breaking days” and “belt tests” regularly scheduled to keep your kid enthused, but teaching respect outside the studio is a tenet as well — having many parents bow in thanks to this program’s achievements.
Englewood Krav Maga (26 East Forest Ave., Englewood, 201-567-9300)
Krav Maga is an Israeli form of Martial Arts that teaches kids that the only way to stop an assailant is through force- in other words, none of this “turn the other cheek” stuff. Kids learn discipline, self-defense and build stamina from their in-class sparring sessions all taught in street fighting style.
Krav Maga is an Israeli form of Martial Arts that teaches kids that the only way to stop an assailant is through force- in other words, none of this “turn the other cheek” stuff. Kids learn discipline, self-defense and build stamina from their in-class sparring sessions all taught in street fighting style.
Tigers Claw Martial Arts (49B Prospect Place, 2nd Floor, Hillsdale)
Kids as young as 3.5 years old learn confidence, discipline and martial arts skills at this award-winning studio. The “Little Tigers” program introduces little ones to Karate basics and helps develop motor skills, while older kids learn sparring, breaking and weapons training in the “Ryu Dragons/Elite Warrior” class. The Teen/Junior Black Belt classes for ages 13 and up help older kids reach their goals through enhanced Isshin-Ryu training. Classes are offered one to two times per week with a highly trained sensei.
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Northern Valley (240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale, 201-819-4225)
Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu not only teaches self defense, but discipline, work ethic, or more essential life skills, too. At this top-tier school, kids will enhance their physical fitness through martial arts, gain self confidence, and learn skills to defend against bullies, all while having fun in a positive and supportive environment.
