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United Martial Arts Centers Vernon
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Vernon Township, New Jersey
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule umacenters.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 764-2467
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructor Oum is amazing at getting these young energetic kids to focus, pay attention, and have self control!”
“He became very interested in martial arts during the week & is now in the Dragons class for young beginners ages 3-5.”
“They teach self defense techniques and self control.”
Other martial arts here
“My little guy has a long school day and I was not sure how his attention would be in karate or if there would be days he would be too tired and fight me about attending.”
“Both my children attend their summer camp, after school program and I attend their Adult kickboxing class.”
“They teach self defense techniques and self control.”
What students say
“Instructor Oum is amazing at getting these young energetic kids to focus, pay attention, and have self control!”
“He became very interested in martial arts during the week & is now in the Dragons class for young beginners ages 3-5.”
“If you’re looking for a family-oriented martial arts school that builds character, UMAC is the place!”
“I would like to commend Emily for working with my son even outside of class to help him with his forms.”
“My children love the school and the instructors.”
“The instructors-Master Verbois, Master Chris, & Master Joe, are all so great with all age ranges and abilities.”
From the reviews
We first met the instructors at a Halloween trick or treating event in Vernon. I was so excited when they said they start at 3 years old. My son needed something where he could get all his energy out. We started going to the free trials and my son really was liking it. I signed him up and it was the best decision.
We enrolled our quadruplets in martial arts, and it has truly been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for them. They attend three times a week and absolutely love going.
My 4 year old son started in the spring camp offered at the UMAC Vernon location. He had fun, made some new friends, and was tired when I picked him up. No electronics, yay! He became very interested in martial arts during the week & is now in the Dragons class for young beginners ages 3-5.
We love UMAC Vernon. The instructors-Master Verbois, Master Chris, & Master Joe, are all so great with all age ranges and abilities. My little guy has a long school day and I was not sure how his attention would be in karate or if there would be days he would be too tired and fight me about attending.
New to taekwondo? Start at United Martial Arts Centers Vernon
United Martial Arts Centers Vernon 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 United Martial Arts Centers Vernon
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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