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Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts)

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Union, New Jersey

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule championsinactionmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 752-5252

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts), confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“It is a family oriented environment, my son love going to class, the instructors are always there to help in any way possible”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts) — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“It is a family oriented environment, my son love going to class, the instructors are always there to help in any way possible”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“It is a family oriented environment, my son love going to class, the instructors are always there to help in any way possible”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“From the youngest child to the oldest adult, there’s a strong sense of discipline on the floor—but also plenty of love, laughter, and sweat.”

From the reviews

Champions in Action - the name says it all. championship life lessons are imparted in this family friendly environment and the support the school owners/instructors/members show to each other on and off the mats is phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Gamaland, Nov 2024

CIAMA is an amazing family oriented facility that has been a game changer for my children and I. The instructors have helped my son become more disciplined at home and in school, as well as more social. My daughter thrives from the encouragement she receives to be better and advance through the ranks.

★★★★★ — Rhonette, Nov 2024

It is a family oriented environment, my son love going to class, the instructors are always there to help in any way possible

★★★★★ — Sorayda, Nov 2024

This place is amazing! The owners and instructors truly care about each students success on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jan 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts)

Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts) comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts)

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, 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 Champions In Action Martial Arts (Unions Best Martial Arts)

1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ07083

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