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United Black Belt
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Edison, New Jersey
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 unitedblackbeltedison.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-226-0077
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional, they didn't just teach my kids Taekwondo but also discipline, respect, confidence and self-control.”
“Behind every sharp correction and every intense sparring training was someone who believed in me, even at times when I didn’t.”
“they teach not only self defense and kicking/punching, but how to improve your attitude and have a positive mindset overall.”
Other martial arts here
“Training at this Taekwondo school has been an incredible experience—I’ve gained not only strong skills but also a real sense of discipline and focus.”
“they teach not only self defense and kicking/punching, but how to improve your attitude and have a positive mindset overall.”
What students say
“This school is an overall great environment, and both masters, along with Grandmaster Kim are dedicated to improving us as students, both mentally and physically.”
“Your journey starting from white belt will be tough, but embarking on this journey will teach many important values and skills which will be important in life.”
“The facility is clean, well-organized, and exudes a welcoming and positive energy that is evident from the dedicated instructors to the enthusiastic students.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining techniques in a way that’s easy to understand.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional, they didn't just teach my kids Taekwondo but also discipline, respect, confidence and self-control.”
“This school is an overall great environment, and both masters, along with Grandmaster Kim are dedicated to improving us as students, both mentally and physically.”
From the reviews
Highly recommended school. Our son got his black belt and currently getting ready for his first tournament. Thanks to all the teachers for their dedication.
My son has been part of the United Black Belt Taekwondo school since the last 3 years and can say with greater confidence regarding the level of professionalism and disciplined approach adopted by the school.
My time at United Black Belt has been nothing short of transformative. This school not only taught me martial arts, but also the core ideas of building character, discipline and resilience.
We have been sending our son to United Black Belt for taekwondo, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The facility is clean, well-organized, and exudes a welcoming and positive energy that is evident from the dedicated instructors to the enthusiastic students.
New to Karate? Start at United Black Belt
United Black Belt comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first Karate class at United Black Belt
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.
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