Master James is awesome with kids. He keeps them in line and teaches real discipline, but you can…read moretell he genuinely cares about them too. The kids clearly respect him, and they're always laughing and having a great time in class. It feels like the kind of place where they actually want to show up and learn.

I enrolled my daughter in this school when when she was 3 years old, and she's going to be 5 this…read moreAugust. I've seen the change in her behavior. She's more disciplined, more focus and self reliant, and l've received the positive feedbacks from her Pre-K teachers. Master James is a great teacher. He has a sense of humor, kind, always smiling but commands the students' attention and behavior in their presence. He in independent and manages every aspect of his dojang. So you get the more personal and direct attention from him. He is well organized, knowledgeable and runs a well structured program. He is very supportive, encouraging and motivates students to practice harder and work harder. I've seen many of his high belt students move on to competitions, winning in forms and breaking boards. I too, studied Taekwondo as a teenager. It was the best gift my single mother of three ever gave. I wanted to pass this on to my daughter. I was bullied in middle school, and I didn't find anyway out until I begged my mother to enroll me. It took 3 months of Taekwondo before I stood up to my bully, and he never bothered me after that. I went on to get my black belt, but had to withdraw due to college and work schedule. I carried on the teachings of Taekwondo throughout my college years and my profession. I wouldn't be where I am today, working as a professional and scuba diving around the world, if it wasn't for the teachings of Taekwondo. Let's face it, we live in world where children are cruel to other children. We are not going to be there all the time to defend our little ones and wipe away their tears when they are hurt. We have to prepare our children to manage and handle any type of bullying. Not only will they learn how to defend themselves, but they will also learn respect for others, self control, fitness, courage & honesty. I wholeheartedly recommend American Korean Taekwondo school to anyone. The class hours are so flexible and can accommodate any hectic schedule. Double thumbs up to Master James who is always readily available after school hours even when running a tight program.

Been going for several months, very happy with the school. Chad is very knowledgeable and patient,…read moreand the other students are great to work with. I'm constantly learning and pushing myself and often find myself excited for what I'm going to learn next.

After moving to the area from jersey city, I wanted to try martial arts vs a fitness gym because I…read morethought it would be a more motivating way to get in shape. I'm 40 and hate running, get bored lifting weights, and didn't like buying pants with an inch larger waist. So happy that I found Otimo!! BJJ is mentally and physically challenging, but Tim breaks everything down into simple steps and the people who train here are super supportive. I've lost weight, made friends, and feel better equipped to handle stressful situations. Men and women, young and gray train. I was amazed when my 7 year old son watched a class and asked to try it. He's on the spectrum and struggles with team sports, but found his groove at Otimo. Couldn't be more proud of him or happier with Otimo. Hope to see you at class sometime.

Great martial arts school, Master Bernard is very pleasant and easy to deal with, while…read moreimplementing strong morals and self defense skills in his students. Highly recommended!

Very professional, very organized, The teacher really knows…read morewhat he is doing he is great with private classes. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn or who wants to get fit.

Best dojo ever!! Great classes and I learn a lot. Great for kids of all ages and teaches not only…read moreself defense but important life lessons kids should learn and take with them! Would totally recommend to anyone wanting to enroll their kid into the best martial arts school around

Karate was huge for me growing up (uncles with black and brown belts, asking for tonfas and sais…read morefor Christmas while other kids were asking for Matchbox cars, a subscription to 'Black Belt' magazine) so I couldn't wait for my kids to get old enough to enroll them as well. After reading a lot of great stories about The Dojo (exposing the kids to volunteering and non-profit work on top of the actual martial arts) I knew this was the place to go. Sensei Dan is a perfect blend of Miyagi and Kreese (stern but nurturing, strict but with a sense of humor) and reminded me of my Sensei Doyle from USA Goju back in the day. Definitely recommended.

We had a great experience with this company. The staff was professional, transparent, and clearly…read morecares about the families and kids they serve. Communication was respectful and policies were explained clearly, which I appreciate in any organization working with children. My child felt welcomed and excited to be there, and the program itself is well-run and structured. You can tell they operate with integrity and consistency. I would absolutely recommend them to other parents.

Zentai Martial Arts in North Arlington is an amazing place for kids and families. The instructors…read moreare very patient, encouraging, and truly care about helping each student grow in confidence, discipline, and respect. The environment is positive, structured, and welcoming. You can tell the team genuinely cares about the kids and the community. Highly recommend for any parent looking for a great martial arts program!

I started training at Performance about a year and a half ago. One of the best decisions I've ever…read moremade. Everyone in the school is cool, welcoming and willing to help you out. Lou the owner is a great guy and instructor. I would recommend anybody who's looking for a school to come check them out. You won't be disappointed.

After expressing an interest in Performance Jiu-Jitsu, Prof. Louis offered me 2 free trail classes…read more From the start, everyone there has been supportive and encouraging which is the main reason I joined and have been going for about 2 months. All the higher belts easily share their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and skills especially with beginners. It is a great workout and I am learning important self-defense skills. Joanne N.

Not sure why there's no reviews for this place yet, but we live very close to this place and saw an…read moread on Instagram and decided to bring our 5 year old here to try out. Not gonna lie, every time we drove past, it always seemed quiet so we didn't think it was that popular, however once we signed up there were a bunch of older kids that were here! We paid $49 for a 2 week trial. And came two days a week for 30 minutes. My son loved this and really enjoyed Master Charles training him! Master Charles is great! He's patient and makes the sessions fun and engaging so my short attention span 5 year old keeps himself engaged. Definitely recommend for anyone in the area trying to give their kids some discipline or just to enjoy Tae kwon Do

I've known Sensei Erick for quiet some time and he is a very old school traditional instructor who…read morewill give you his all as long as you give it your all. He goes out of his way to stay longer to teach and will even come in on his days off. As far as monthly dues are concern, Compared to other schools he is by far cheaper and doesn't do contracts which is a huge weight off anyone shoulders. If your interested in learning and want to see what BJJ is about come in for a free class. Great group of respectful individuals all helping one another. Oss

Love it here. We are a family!! Not only are we a family, but we have the best instructor around…read morewith professor Erick. He has unparalleled wisdom to the sport, and is very warm and welcoming. He focuses on each student individually in order to introduce them to techniques for their specific game/style. He is the real deal and never shows "bs" moves. He also teaches MMA and how to defend yourself in the street. Not only does he teach top tier BJJ and MMA, he teaches his students to be the best versions of themselves in the sport and in life! Amazing instructor and person in general. I've been with him since 2013 and wouldn't change a thing! Best instructor around. Very dedicated to his students and school. Honestly cannot say enough good things! He teaches children and adults and is amazing with both!!! Also always very clean- something very important in BJJ schools!!!! He cleans the mats every night!