Sovereign Martial Arts

I'm a blackbelt who trained at this school and had my 2 kids attending. This was a great place to train, but head instructor and all assistant instructors were forced out by new more business minded owner. I stayed for some time after the transition in hopes I could still train. Same name but not the same school unfortunately it took a devastating turn for the worst. Very disrespectful attitudes, no way I could have my kids attend with a good Conscience. They over charged my credit card for several months and never corrected the charge to just name a few. Too many great schools with wonderful instructors within 5 min. Some good options I could vouch for include; Invictus in Clifton, kokusai and Elite in Bloomfield and rare breed in Belleville all preferred alternatives.

the teacher has no patience with the students, he believes he should speak to 3,4 & 5 year old children like they are 15 or older, he is brash and arrogant, they are more interested in the money than the kids, and all they want is for the children to "OBEY ME" , this guy needs to learn some humility and perhaps he won't be so unhappy within himself, and no he does not run a day care center, and no he is not a baby sitter, and believe me I would NEVER have him or anyone on his team babysit, if I could give a minus star I absolutely would

I am not sure why anyone would call the owners rude. Since the day we walked in the door of SMA we have been treated like family. The owners of the SMA schools are caring and compassionate about the students and the martial arts. They greet each student by name and shake each parents hand every time they walk in the door. I am not sure how things "used" to be with the old management, but I know we are very proud members of SMA. They push the students to be the best that they can be... and because of that my daughter is thriving in the martial arts. SMA all the way!!!!

It was going well, until the managers resigned. The new managers are quite rude and there is not enough support with the children which my original contract was promised. If you are considering this school now don't. Not even worth the groupon.
My kids were members from Dec through May 2014-15. I withdrew them as of today.

I wasn't sure if putting my daughter in a Martial Arts school was the route I really wanted to take but now I KNOW it was the best decision I ever made!! I don't even know where to begin about all of the positive things I like about this school. For starters, my daughter & I were welcomed by everyone there with open arms. The atmosphere is ALWAYS positive & there are ALWAYS smiling faces. Everyone there makes you feel like family :)
Although it is a Martial Arts school & that is what's taught; they also teach the children about self-esteem, self discipline, self-control, how to focus, being responsible, & how to achieve their goals. My daughter started there only 6 short weeks ago but already has made such a turn around. Her focus & concentration are getting better and better everyday!!! She's only a white belt now, but already she is asking how does she get to her blackbelt..lol. Although she has a long way to go, there's a determination that has been set inside her & alot of that is owed to the Instructors at Sovereign Martial Arts!! So I thank you...you guys ROCK!!!