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New Jersey Martial Arts Academy

3.8 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Randolph, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule njmartialart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 973-770-4555

Hours

Monday 4–10 pm
Tuesday 4–10 pm
Wednesday 4–10 pm
Thursday 4–10 pm
Friday 6–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at New Jersey Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 17 mentions

“My kids have been taking classes here for over a year and I've seen a lot of improvement not just with karate but in their every day lives.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at New Jersey Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“My kids have been taking classes here for over a year and I've seen a lot of improvement not just with karate but in their every day lives.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“The staff was friendly and it is great to see our children disconnect from the xbox to do this 2x weekly.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“They have more confidence in themselves and in their interactions with others.”

From the reviews

I can't say enough good things about this school! All of the instructors are professional and really care about the students. My kids have been taking classes here for over a year and I've seen a lot of improvement not just with karate but in their every day lives.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jan 2018

The staff was friendly and it is great to see our children disconnect from the xbox to do this 2x weekly.

★★★★☆ — Elia, Nov 2018

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New to taekwondo? Start at New Jersey Martial Arts Academy

New Jersey Martial Arts Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at New Jersey Martial Arts Academy

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find New Jersey Martial Arts Academy

1248 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ07869

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