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Liberty Martial Arts Elite Training Studio
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6) — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Website & schedule libertymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-317-8877
The classes they run
“It’s a fantastic place for kids and adults alike to learn martial arts while becoming part of a supportive community.”
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What students say
“Liberty has an incredibly welcoming environment and Mr.”
“We started ATA martial arts 23 years ago.”
“The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and do a great job building confidence, discipline, and respect in every class.”
From the reviews
My son started at Liberty Martial Arts when he was 4. Over 10 years, he grew in so many ways including focus, hard work, strength, kindness, empathy, and perseverance. The instructors and assistants are amazing. Mr.
Liberty has an incredibly welcoming environment and Mr. Harris truly cares about helping people grow both on and off the mat. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and do a great job building confidence, discipline, and respect in every class.
We started ATA martial arts 23 years ago. My family has earned 5 black belts in that time. I have nothing but good things to say about ATA and Mr Harris
New to taekwondo? Start at Liberty Martial Arts Elite Training Studio
Liberty Martial Arts Elite Training Studio comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Liberty Martial Arts Elite Training Studio
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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