Martial Arts Schools in New Jersey

Many nations all over the world have a national martial art. China, Japan and Thailand may be the most renowned, but Brazil and the Philippines also boast exceptional martial arts. Residents of New Jersey have a wide variety of martial arts to choose from and many of them are taught at schools throughout the state. Martial arts schools in New Jersey can teach you self-defense, increase your strength and improve your health.

  1. China Hand Kung Fu Academy

    • Located on the coast in the city of Brick, China Hand Kung Fu Academy teaches a variety of Chinese martial arts such as Shaolin kung fu, Tai Chi, Bagua and Xing Yi Quan. In addition to martial arts, internal exercises such as meditation and qi gong are also taught at the school. Classes run Monday through Saturday and private training is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

      China Hand Kung Fu Academy

      1015 Cedar Bridge Avenue

      Brick, NJ 08723

      732-920-0605

      Chinahand.com

    JSA Jersey Shore Aikikai

    • Jersey Shore Aikikai is a certified Aikido school. Under the direction of the school’s instructors, students will learn the Japanese martial art Aikido, which focuses on joint locks and throws. The school also promotes fitness, flexibility and stress-relief in addition to self-defense. Classes for families, adults and children are available Sunday through Saturday.

      JSA Jersey Shore Aikikai

      2413 Bridge Ave.

      Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

      732-892-9191

      Jsadojo.com

    Modern Martial Arts Fight Club

    • The Modern Martial Arts Fight Club has two locations in New Jersey: Englishtown and Woodbridge. At both schools, adult students can choose from many different martial arts styles. The schools teach mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, grappling, catch wrestling, Judo, Western boxing, folk-style wrestling, Aikido, stick fighting and Kendo. Child classes are also available in the arts of Judo, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and wrestling.

      Modern Martial Arts Fight Club

      36 Main St.

      Englishtown, NJ 07726

      732-617-0542

      Modernma.com

      51 New St.

      Woodbridge, NJ

      732-617-0542

      Modernma.com

    Princeton Academy of Martial Arts

    • Under the direction of head instructor and director Rick Tucci, adult students can learn Jeet Kun Do, Muay Thai, silat and kali, mixed martial arts, jiu jitsu, and capoeira. Martial arts classes, especially for women, are available and taught by Amy Tucci. Child classes are also available and aim to teach self-control, respect for others and humility. Adult and child classes run Monday through Saturday.

      Princeton Academy of Martial Arts

      14 Farber Rd.

      Princeton, NJ 08540

      609-542-2208

      Pamause.com