My 6 year old son started BJJ with Pat over the summer and I joined a month later…read more For my 6 year old, Pat keep things interesting at the gym, always teaching new techniques each week, his teaching instructions are clear and simple for a 6 year old to follow. Pat is friendly but yet instills discipline with the kids and most importantly, he keeps it fun. My son really enjoys the classes with Pat, he looks forward to going to class, whereas in the past with a different martial art, he dreaded and hated it. He takes a lot of pride in it when we talk about what he did in class with my wife. Too bad our schedule only permits 2 days a week, he would enjoy going more often had our schedule permitted. And the best part about BJJ is that it's very effective to defend himself from bullies without needing to hurt anyone should one day he needs to. For myself, everyone welcomed me with open arms on my first class. I'm in my early 40's so I'm a bit out of shape, but the guys at the gym are very encouraging and friendly. Can't say enough about Pat and his gym.

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Really bad experience with the owner. Went to renew my son after my card expired. He refused to…read morerenew us because I disagreed with his cancellation policy. I agreed to follow it but he can't seem to handle people telling him they don't agree with him. Kind of a jerk move to refuse service to a kid because their mom doesn't agree with you.

great place for kids to learn the basics of boxing and burn their energy in a positive way.read more

My son loves going to his classes. We love how welcoming the instructors are and the care they show…read moreeach of the students.

I've been going to VSBJJ for about a month now and I could not be more pleased with my experience…read more I had never trained bjj before and was intimidated about signing up. From day 1, the staff has been incredibly welcoming and encouraging (as have the other more experienced students). Professors Shaolin and Andre are incredible coaches and practitioners and it's really an honor to be able to start my bjj journey learning from them. I can't wait for classes and lessons during the week and I look forward to training and learning here from the best in the business for months and years to come.

This location is a great. The instructors are very great with then students and I've heard nothing…read morebut great things from other parents and students. From my understanding ATA Scotch Plains has been around for probably 11-12 years and they have won plenty of awards and accolades across the competitive fields. My kids are becoming more confident and disciple as a result of participating. I also appreciate how they incorporate continuity within home, school and the gym. Great Work And continue to do great work with the students and community

Excellent instruction. Very good with kids of all ages. Teaches focus, respect and discipline along…read morewith the art with positive encouragement and reinforcement. Highly recommend.

We have been sending our 6-year-old daughter to Allstar for over a month now, and we have nothing…read morebut wonderful things to say! Professional Jamal is such a fun, patient, and professional teacher. Our daughter caught on so quickly and has grown so much in confidence already. We are beyond happy with our experience and highly recommend Allstar -- 10/10!

The worst training facility I've ever been to. Would give 0 if I could. The instructor Alex asked…read moreme to get in turtle (a compromised position) while he tried to submit me my goal is to not get submitted. I ended up getting smothered a few minutes in and I tapped and said I need to reset because of my elbow. He proceeded to tell me "this is not how that works" (ON MY FIRST CLASS! ) when I asked to get up. I had to use everything I had to get to a position so I could breathe and eventually force the instructor off. I wouldn't recommend this gym to anyone honestly. The owner came in and told me to quote "get the fuck out". Thuggish, little rules, not clean. Sad that an instructor has the ability to strip the fun out of such an amazing combat sport.

I was a student decades ago. For fitness, respect, growth, self-defense and humility, MDK is…read moreexemplary. I am of the opinion that all children should be given the opportunity to become a practitioner.

Both of my daughters have attended this school for well over 10 years. The instruction and training…read morethey have received have been wonderful- I can clearly see how it's helped them throughout their school years.The instructors are caring, down to earth, experienced, and have a deep passion for the art. This is my third style of martial arts, and I absolutely love it... I started here many years ago myself, after sitting on the sidelines watching my two young girls take class week after week... The mirrors reflecting the energy and determination on the kids faces as they kicked their way across the polished wood floors. I couldn't stay seated. Hwang karate is a great way to keep body AND mind stimulated.