The short answer: Warrior Martial Arts has taught kids in Dunellen since 2014. The studio is at 177 North Ave, next to Family Dollar, and it is rated 4.9 from 309 Google reviews. Classes run seven days a week for children from 18 months to 11, and the first class is free.

What should I look for in a martial arts school?

  • Coaches who can teach children, not only coaches with high belts. Watch how they talk to a nervous child.
  • Classes split by age, so a 4-year-old is never in a class with 10-year-olds.
  • A free first class, so you can see the school before you pay anything.
  • Clear costs. Ask about belt testing fees, gear, and contract length up front.
  • A schedule you can keep. Children improve by showing up every week, so a short drive matters.

What should I ask before I sign up?

  • How many children are in a class, and how many coaches?
  • What styles does the curriculum come from?
  • How do belt tests work, and what do they cost?
  • Is the membership month-to-month or a contract?
  • Are all staff background checked?

Which class fits my child's age?

Every class is 45 minutes, and children train only with kids their own age.

  • Mighty Warriors (18 months to 2): a parent is on the mat the whole time.
  • Mini Warriors (3 to 4): a parent is on the mat the whole time.
  • Rising Warriors (5 to 6)
  • Warriors (7 to 9)
  • Leaders (10 to 11): every weekday at 6:55 PM.

The schedule is the same at all three studios. Weekday classes start at 4:10 PM, Saturday starts at 8:15 AM, and Sunday starts at 8:30 AM. The full grid is on the schedule page.

What do you teach?

Warrior teaches taekwondo kicks and kickboxing-based hand strikes, done on pads that a partner or coach holds. Children move up through colored belts. Every class also covers a life skill like respect, focus, or effort. We do not teach jiu jitsu or other grappling.

How does the first class work?

The first class is free and private. Your child works one-on-one with a head coach for 45 minutes, learns a real technique, and breaks their first board. You leave with a plan for which class fits your week. Book it online or call the studio.

Where is the studio and how do I reach you?

Warrior Dunellen is at 177 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812. Call 848-280-7650. We also have studios in South Plainfield and Somerset with the same programs and schedule.