LOVE Elite Martial Arts in Marlboro!! The staff is friendly…read moreand personal, making for a warm and nurturing environment!! Their instructors take a personal approach to all their students, ensuring everyone's performance is watched by either a Black Belt instructor, or higher ranking belt. They truly care for every student, no matter their journey, and it shows!! And they know how to host a party! Had my kids (7 & 3) bday party there; not only did the kids LOVE it, but the parents enjoyed having some time to themselves, since the instructors engaged the guests the ENTIRE time!!!

Elite Martial Arts is the best karate school, really! My son, Andrew, began attending classes at…read moreage 6. Through the years he has learned responsibility, leadership & physical skills that has helped him in every other area of his life. He excels at every sport he tries, and I firmly believe the sills taught at EMA are directly responsible for this. He is an excellent student & has chosen nice friends, many from EMA actually. Andrew is now 15 & just earned his 2nd degree. He has spent time on other extracurricular activities but always comes back to EMA. I am very pleased with the school and highly recommend to anyone. Girls & boys both excel there.

I've returned to Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu for several months now after the pandemic. They moved…read morelocations to the UFC gym in North Brunswick. This is awesome as I get to use the rest of the gym's facilities which are all included in my membership fee. This includes cardio machines, free weights, squat racks and boxing heavy bags and double end bags. The bjj instruction is top notch with 7 days a week of classes available and reasonable class sizes. The teachers are awesome. They also have a family plan which I used to enroll my 10 year old in monthly membership as well for $125 extra. This is a very reasonable price for up to 5 days a week of children's classes. Parents looking to roll should definitely consider enrolling their child for these great classes. The kids classes run from Sunday thru Thursday. I'm happy I made the decision to come back.

Brunswick BJJ is now Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu! Its currently in the UFC gym in North Brunswick NJ…read moreit's independently operated.

Love this gym! Has everything I need from barbells to classes to sauna. Staff and owner are super…read morefriendly! Place is clean and never overcrowded and overwhelming. I can actually get on a machine without waiting. If someone is using the one I want, I adjust and hop on something else. That's probably bc they're approx. $20 more per month than other local box gyms. However, personally, I'll pay the extra 20 for some space and not have to deal with the crowds. I also really like how the gym is broken up into large sections but it doesn't have that big open box space feel where you feel like you're on display. I hate that feeling. Parking and getting in and out of the lot is a breeze. Have been a member for a while now and not going anywhere! Love Ovox!

Open early, open late. All the equipment you could want to use and more. Couldn't ask for more…read more Clientele ranges from casual fitness folks to bodybuilders and powerlifters. Atmosphere is great, no matter what. Highly recommended.

An excellent to gym and staff... No complaints at all…read more... The staff is always helpful of you have any questions the members are also friendly as well

ESCNJ is back in business! Pools are working and they have a new workout facility as well…read more Fantastic place for kids! Fantastic place for special needs too!

Just finished my first three classes with three different instructors, all AMAZING! I think I found…read moremy new pilates home. I have been to so many studios and there is no comparison. This one is by far the best reformer pilates around.

I enrolled in eight classes per month for $250. Prior to my enrollment, I clearly communicated to…read morethe owner, Jennifer, that my work commitments in the northern area of New Jersey would make it challenging for me to attend classes regularly. She assured me that unused classes would roll over each month, which influenced my decision to sign up. I have consistently paid my monthly dues, and as expected, there have been instances where I could not attend, resulting in accrued classes. Recently, my membership was suspended because the management deemed it unethical to continue charging me while I was not attending. I conveyed to Donna, the manager I have not yet met, that I am willing to continue paying. However, their primary concern seems to be my accrued classes, for which I have already paid. They informed me that I would only regain access to my accrued classes if I re-enrolled, limiting my ability to utilize these classes to a specific timeframe. I find it highly unethical that I am required to sign up again to access my accrued classes (in a specific time frame), while my new membership will continue to accrue additional classes. This approach demonstrates a lack of respect for clients and prioritizes financial gain over customer satisfaction. The business practices at this pilates studio are subpar, with even former employees highlighting a lack of respect. While they offer standard pilates classes, there is nothing exceptional about the experience. Instructors frequently change without prior notification, and clients are often spoken to in a condescending manner. I would prefer to invest my $250 in a more professional studio.

My son has been coming to Fair Haven Martial Arts since he was four years old. He is now nine and…read morecontinues to thrive and love it! My husband has also been a student for many years. Sensei Jim and Sensei Diana are phenomenal. All of the staff is wonderful. They are a staple in the community and teach so much that in our present day has been forgotten. Not only do they teach you how to defend yourself if needed but more importantly they teach respect for others and for ourselves. Currently offering shotokan karate and jiu jitsu. They are now expanding to offer cardio kicking boxing classes, yoga classes for adults and children!

I guess I am in the minority of the reviewers here, but I think this place could be run better…read more First, the things the instructors could improve: -There is not much discipline. Students act up and the instructors aren't strict enough. -There is no order. The classes are disorganized. You have too many different levels of students mixed together to run any kind of meaningful class. -There is no accountability. Everyone gets a stripe at the end of class whether they learned the lesson correctly or not. Then when it comes time to belt test, they don't know the skill. Next on to the biggest overall problem that isn't the fault of the instructors: -The parents. The parents are obnoxious. They stay and watch classes. They talk loud and the chatter is totally rude and distracting so the instructors can't focus the students. The parents let their young toddler run all over the place and make noise while their older siblings are trying to concentrate and learn. How can students be expected to focus and learn when the parents can't even be polite and respectful? Most of them seem like they don't care if their children get anything out of the lesson. Sensei Jim and the other instructors are all very nice and do seem to try hard. They are very good with the kids and have a lot to offer. To me, it seems if there were a separate waiting area for the parents, that would take care of half the issue. Then, some restructuring of the classes and more discipline could make it a much more effective school.

After moving to this coast, I was skeptical about finding the quality of martial arts instruction…read moremy son had previously. Coach Brian has affected our lives well beyond punching and kicking. My kid loves to be there, learns a functional skill and fitness, learns to push through adversity and finds encouragement from the other members in a way that defines community. I find Brian very inspiring, knowledgeable, engaging and when I speak to him, I can see that he cares about my son. The guys who train here are serious about an education in combat, but know they can only excel through support of one another. Highly recommend.

Great gym! If you are looking for great trainers and you need the motivation this is the gym for…read moreyou!

I grew up doing Karate in the UK back in the '90s, before martial arts schools started pushing…read moreendless belt tests and charging families left and right. So when I came across Dante Rivera's BJJ Academy, it felt like a breath of fresh air. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just structure, discipline, and real mentorship. I had heard there were two main options locally--Silva's and Dante's. Silva's is known to be more "fun," but I wanted something with purpose. Our past experience with Master Park's Taekwondo was friendly, but confusing. Kids who could barely stay balanced were advancing through the ranks. At Dante's, that doesn't fly. I filled out the website contact form and got a quick response from Norma. When we showed up the next day, I expected the usual sit-down about pricing or discounts for paying cash (code for off the books), but that never came. Instead, Dante walked in, shook hands with every parent, and jumped right into class. What I saw was exactly what I hoped for: a balance of challenge, fun, and respect. My daughters (7 and 8) were pushed to think, focus, and move. I watched a girl struggle emotionally--Dante didn't coddle or ignore it. He guided her through, and she finished strong. That kind of moment tells you everything you need to know. There's discipline here, but it's not cold. It's real. Kids are expected to give their best. Parents were laughing as Dante cracked jokes--like threatening to lock kids in a closet or eat their feet. It's the kind of tough love that works, and the kids eat it up. After class, I asked the girls if they'd like to come back twice a week. Immediate yes. When I asked Norma what's next, she simply said: "Go home, talk about it as a family." No pitch, no hard sell. They didn't need to--the program speaks for itself. While we were there, I saw a dad bring his son over to speak with Dante about a tough class he had. Dante bent down, listened, and told the boy, "You can always come talk to me." That kind of care? You can't fake it. If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and treated like a real student--not just a customer--Dante's is it. We're proud to be part of this academy.

Amazing bjj school, great for all ages both man and woman. Professor Dante conducts a fun class…read morewith real life implications for self defense. Highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn self defense, stay in shape or just have fun and meet great people