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Haritos Martial Arts
4.3 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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- Phone +1 201-313-0600
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both our kids attended Haritos Martial arts and both my husband I were incredibly pleased with the results.”
“Master Steve is excellent at making the classes interesting, educational and what he teaches can be applied in real life self defense situations.”
Other martial arts here
“Now I take kickboxing classes and Steve and Cindy have brought out things in me I never knew I had!”
“Master Steve is excellent at making the classes interesting, educational and what he teaches can be applied in real life self defense situations.”
What students say
“Master Steve is a great guy who has a way of teaching children with a masterful mix of tough love while still incorporating fun into his lessons.”
“It’s a great class for beginners Master Steve and Cindy do an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating movements.”
“So far I’ve learned a lot about kickboxing and feel a lot more stronger, healthier, and it’s so much more than a great workout.”
“In the short time we joined I can definitely say we saw a huge improvement in our kids discipline as well as respect towards others.”
“Master Steve is a great guy who has a way of teaching children with a masterful mix of tough love while still incorporating fun into his lessons.”
“Not only have they learned martial arts, but Master Steven has taught them how to be disciplined, confident, and stand up for themselves.”
From the reviews
Master Steve helps my daughter beyond M.M.A. I highly recommend this school to every one!
My 3 kids have been training with Master Steve for many years. I have seen them evolve from beginners to advanced levels. Master Steve is excellent at making the classes interesting, educational and what he teaches can be applied in real life self defense situations.
I did the 6 week challenge last Summer 2017 at Haritos Martial Arts in Cliffside Park NJ, and now I have been attending the Summer Fitness kickboxing classes since March 2018 and I have to say I absolutely LOVE coming here. Master Steve and Cindy are the best at what they do.
My children went to Haritos Martial Arts and now my grandchildren do too! This school’s technique of teaching through games is affective and fun. I highly recommend it.
New to taekwondo? Start at Haritos Martial Arts
Haritos Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Haritos Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site