Muay thai was something I wanted to learn but was lowkey a bit afraid. This gym is very beginner…read morefriendly and everyone here makes you feel welcomed immediately. People here are very respectful and mindful of others, which is really important. There are classes Monday-Saturday. Legit the best workout ever (I've done crossfit, powerlifting, hiit, yoga, etc). It works your core, your overall strength, upper body, lower body, and also your mind. The gym helped me make become better in other things too outside the gym (eating habits, running more, etc!!) They do other activities too - beach trips, conditioning in parks, etc!!

I'm beginning to find, as I get older, that experiences that have the ability to completely…read moretransform your life become more rare. When you are young, you are constantly trying and learning new things, figuring out for yourself what you love to do and eliminating those you don't. You start to find a passion for things like soccer or piano, and stick with them, loving to play. Then you grow up, responsibilities kick in, and time becomes more limited. Most of the time, I find myself trying to recreate the fun I had as a kid by re-experiencing situations with new people or joining an adult sports league with random people, which is not at all the same feeling you get from being on a real, dedicated team. The art of Muay Thai is one of the only sports or activities that has unexpectedly thrilled me in a way that is brand new, and leaves me craving more and more. The only other sport that does it for me is scuba diving. There are some similarities between the two: family, fear facing, fitness, and fun. 1. FAMILY: When you join 8 Venoms Muay Thai, you become a family. You are there to support and help each other. You may find that if you sign up for a free trial that you become addicted in more ways than one, to the class and to the people. Your new teammates will be the ones asking if they'll see you next class, and part of the reason you say yes is because you don't want to disappoint them, and it happens in that split second after they ask the question when their face is bright with pure joy from the class and the suspense for your answer. You can't make new friends like this in a typical gym atmosphere and you sure as hell will never find the strength of a family like 8 Venoms Muay Thai. 2. FEAR FACING: "Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt Muay Thai is a fighting sport. You will hit and get hit. 8 Venoms gets its name because Muay Thai is known as the Art of 8 Limbs: 2 fists, 2 elbows, 2 knees, and 2 shins. You will learn to use all of them. I'm a fear facer and a big believer in it. Do I get nervous? Yes. But that's the only way to get stronger. 3. FITNESS: One aspect of Muay Thai among many that you can't get from a regular gym is that it's both a mental and physical exercise. I consider myself a forever student. If I'm not constantly learning something new, I start to get bored. I never would have dreamed that discovering Muay Thai would have been the absolute best gift I could have given myself for my recent birthday (Thanks Skylar B. who turned me onto it). I have been to many gyms: oldschool average joe's gyms, giant gym chains, boxing gyms, etc. Before this class, I considered myself to be healthy, very active, and pretty athletic, but damn, did I get a wake up call. The class starts with jump roping... Who knew that jump roping could be so hard?! I thought I was going to die the first few times. My legs were sore as hell. I guess lifting just can't get you there. Then there's cardio, core, and flexibility, which is awesome. I'm not too too bad on the cardio and core front, but I def. struggle and need improvement. I honestly thought I was a flexible human until now...wooweee, not so much. I think part of the reason I have trouble doing certain skills sometimes is because my hips are not at all used to turning over in such a way while the balls of my feet do something else and my arm is outstretched at the same time. I swear, at the least, Muay Thai will keep my body from getting old and decrepit. Then there's the lessons on different Muay Thai skills and techniques: boxing, kicks, defense, etc, which is really... 4. FUN: Omg it's so much fun. Instructor Gian is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his students. His analogies and descriptions make everything really easy to understand. I partner with my sister sometimes and we have laughing fits. It's just fun to learn something new, practice it, and eventually get it right. I guess I should say it's funnier when you get it wrong and more rewarding when you get it right. I find myself even daydreaming about it, replaying skills I've learned in my head, and hoping that by thinking about it my body will react how I want it to (so far it doesn't, but I'm trying!). All skill levels are welcome. I am a giant newb right now. I hate it lol, and I'm determined to get better. There was a little kid in the class too and he could really hang with the rest of us. Then, there are also those who are really advanced. 8 Venoms is located in the FMA Center and the storefront is really deceiving. If you enter in the front, you go down the stairs and the place is huge. There's the front desk area, and a large viewing room, for anyone there who needs to wait. If you park in the back lot, you can enter that way and walk past the koi fish tank. The actual training space is very large with ample space to move around, and the 7:30 pm class times are also really convenient for me to make after work w/the option of the 1 class on Sat. Try it!

Wow. This is a top-class establishment, which offers Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, and kettlebell classes…read more Thus far, I have trained under Augie (the head instructor), Dina, Bennie, Brendon, and Jessica. I have never taken any of these classes but the instructors are so knowledgeable, observant, and patient. They made me feel comfortable every time I went to class. I have only been coming here a couple of months and I can already see an improvement in my game and an increase in my confidence. Augie also takes great pride in his establishment and provides the best equipment so we are always protected. Additionally, the other students are welcoming, knowledgeable, and are always willing to help you. Everyone is always looking out for each other and it truly feels that you belong to a family there. You will not regret spending your time, money, and energy here.

I came here last night to try a class, and i'm so glad that i did…read more I try to work out at least 4 times a week, and sometimes running and the gym can get quite boring. I came to a Wednesday 830 pm class, and i loved it. The instructor was quite helpful. I have never done any Muay Thai, and he helped me through each step. I felt like i got a good total body workout, and the time flew by. The parking lot is a little tricky to get to. If you have any problems, just call them and they will direct you where to park. Now i know how to throw some punches and kicks, and i cant wait to go back and get some more training!

Notorious MMA in East Rutherford is run by World Class Champion Black Belt, Fiona Watson. My…read moredaughter started last year at 6 yrs old because I wanted her to improve her self-control and self-confidence and learn to defend herself. I was so impressed and inspired by the program and the motivation, strength, confidence, discipline and groundedness that it brought my very active and sensitive daughter that I joined shortly after. We have both been truly blessed and grateful to have found this academy. The expert coaching, inclusive community and world class instruction that we have found here has been exceptional and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their family's health and happiness! Not to mention that the pricing and value are unparalleled. The bonus is that the instructors, assistants, and students are both female and male and range in ages from 3 yrs old to 71 yrs old and from diverse backgrounds so you truly get to see by example how anyone can do it even someone like me who has never done any martial arts. 10 stars!!

My daughters 16 & 13 have been going now for about 5 months and we have nothing but amazing things…read moreto say. Professor Fiona & Erika are very thorough, passionate, articulate and detailed oriented. They take there time with each student to help ensure technics and moves are well received by all. The old saying jiujitsu is for everyone is real in this establishment. Everyone here is respectful, caring, thoughtful and so knowledgeable. If your thinking about getting in shape and doing something active / engaging try the free trial class. Wether your 9 or 90 years old this IS the place to come train, get in shape and learn and amazing self defense / martial art.

Over four years ago, my two children began their martial arts journey at Xtreme Edge Martial Arts…read moreduring Buddy Week. My wife and I had tried enrolling them at other schools in the past, but they always hesitated to even step onto the mat. That all changed the moment we walked into the Xtreme Edge dojo -- all I could say was wow! The warmth, energy, and love we felt from Renshi and his team were truly unmatched. Since then, we couldn't be happier with the tough-love care and detailed instruction provided by Renshi and all the instructors. This school goes far beyond teaching martial arts -- it's about instilling discipline, values, and life principles that shape strong minds and character in and out of the dojo. It's a transformative experience, and we highly recommend Xtreme Edge Martial Arts to any family looking for more than just a martial arts class. Inspired by my children, I joined a few months later through the Yellow belt Challenge. To date, I've lost 58 pounds and feel better than ever. The physical changes are amazing, but it's also the friendships and community that make this journey so meaningful. You'll meet great people and potentially make lifelong friends. The results speak for themselves -- you won't be disappointed. A heartfelt thank you to Renshi and all the instructors for being such an important part of our lives!

Great Karate location for children. Classes are structured for age and ability. Great owner…read moreEduardo is hands on with student and staff. Highly recommend!

So glad that our family has found this tae kwon do school for our son Bradley. Master Kim and…read moreMaster Abe are great with working with the kids by fostering confidence, respect, and hard work. We have watched our son Bradley grow from being a shy quiet boy to a boy with confidence and joy in learning/trying new things now. He has been working with both masters for a little under 2 years now and the growth we see in him is so emotionally beautiful! I can't wait to see what the next year will bring us at TKD All in

Taekwondo All In is definitely a hidden gem amongst the TKD community. My son has been with this…read moredojang for a little over 2 years and within those 2 years, I've seen small little changes within my son that Master Kim and Master Abe helped him through. Prior to attending TKD All In, my son lacked confidence and the ability to speak up. Master Kim over the past 2 years not only helped him find his passion in TKD, but more deeply, helped him with his confidence. Seeing my son more engaged and willing to learn and try new things is part of what is being taught here including self discipline. TKD All In isn't just a dojang to learn TKD, it's a place where children can find their confidence and discipline with the help of a Master who cares. I'm glad we found a forever dojang for my son.

My children had an amazing experience participating at Samurai Judo. The sensei did an amazing job…read moreof teaching them not only the basics of the sport, but also (and I would say more importantly) using judo to teach them invaluable life lessons which will stay with them far beyond their immediate experience of the sport. The sensei's tremendous passion for judo was highly infectious, so although judo can be a tough sport, the kids all had fun and seemed to enjoy their experience even with through the challenges. In short, I highly recommend Samurai Judo to anyone interested in learning the sport, staying in great shape, or just finding healthy and fun ways to achieve growth for themselves or for their children :)

Samurai Judo & MMA is a God send! The children are happy and learning! My son is growing stronger…read moreeveryday. I would recommend Samurai Judo & MMA to everyone!

I had always wanted to take a martial arts class and when I was ready to do so, I did some research…read moreand found that there was a very reputable gym close by. I could have taken the 30-day free trial, but after one class, I decided to join for a full year and have just recently re-signed for another. Up until this time I have concentrated on jiu jitsu but will be adding kickboxing shortly. For those contemplating whether to join, Training Grounds is an excellent destination for a number of reasons. As with any new venture, there is always the intimidation factor, but immediately, the friendly demeanor of both the staff and students put me at ease. Master Wil does a great job of putting training plans together and after demonstrating a move, works with every training pair to provide input, encouragement, and helpful tips. His enthusiasm is evident and his teaching skills are top notch. Along with Wil, the support staff has been excellent as well. Over the past year, I have trained with many different guys (and girl) and everyone has been great. Regardless of experience and skill level, everyone is willing to help each other to further their knowledge and improve their techniques. This is a product of Wil cultivating a family environment at the gym. When I first joined, my goal was to learn to better defend myself and get into better shape. My flexibility, strength, and cardio certainly improved and as part of a healthy lifestyle, has helped me drop 25 lbs and 7% body fat. If you are looking for a gym or are on the fence about joining, stop in and check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Solid BJJ gym with a welcoming atmosphere. Coach Wil is a knowledgeable instructor who explains…read moretechniques clearly and makes sure everyone understands what's going on, regardless of experience level. Classes are well-structured, and there's a good balance between instruction and live rolling. People here are respectful and focused on learning. Overall, a great place to train whether you're new to BJJ or have some experience already.

Hosan Taekwondo in Rutherford is a wonderful place to bring your children for Taekwondo. They do an…read moreexcellent job with students of all ages, including adults. The place is intimate and family run and the master is excellent. Hosan has other facilities in NJ as well and I would highly recommend all of their places. My son has been going to Hosan for 6 years and my daughter just started. The phone number for Hosan is incorrect. You can contact them at 201-800-1121.