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THE BMA DOJO

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Edison, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 3–15) — 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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  • Website & schedule thebmadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 732-520-8224

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 4:30–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–12 pm
Sunday 9–11 am

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 THE BMA DOJO, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 13 mentions

“The instructors here provide a very positive growth environment for children as well as adults in their classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They not only teach self defense techniques, but instill ideals and behaviors that have greatly influenced the person I am today.”

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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 THE BMA DOJO — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“Very nice guy and my niece had so much fun learning new karate moves”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They not only teach self defense techniques, but instill ideals and behaviors that have greatly influenced the person I am today.”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“The owners are easy to work with and they have great instructors who have a good balance of discipline and fun in class.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“10/10 would recommend for all levels and ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“They are very flexible and provide a very friendly environment at the same time they maintain the quality of teaching.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“They not only teach self defense techniques, but instill ideals and behaviors that have greatly influenced the person I am today.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We’ve seen great improvement in my son’s confidence and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“The owners are easy to work with and they have great instructors who have a good balance of discipline and fun in class.”

From the reviews

The best DoJo in the area. My daughter just achieved her yellow belt. Unlike other martial arts classes in the area, I feel that she has actually mastered skills to deserve this honor.

★★★★★ — Charles, Aug 2022

Scott is a phenomenal owner who is very kid oriented. He always makes sure everyone is included and accounted for! The instructors are also wonderful at balancing fun and teaching responsibility/respect. 10/10 would recommend for all levels and ages.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jun 2022

My son was initially struggling but now martial arts has become one of his daily activity and he loves it because all the Sensei in Bayakko have been dedicated to teach martial arts and discipline. They teach according to the age of student with more patience.

★★★★★ — Chandru, Jun 2022

The instructors here provide a very positive growth environment for children as well as adults in their classes. Scott and Heather are very considerate and accommodating as the heads of this dojo. It is a pleasure to run classes out of this location and it provides everything needed for a variety of disciplines.

★★★★★ — New, Dec 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at THE BMA DOJO

THE BMA DOJO 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at THE BMA DOJO

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 THE BMA DOJO

986 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ08837

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