I attended this school back in the 1980s. It is still there with some of the same staff, and is still run by Syl and Jim Meola, good people with a nice approach to teaching martial arts. Their main style is jujitsu, a tough physical style aimed mostly at street defense. What really imnpressed me about it was the emphasis they put on physical conditioning, and the wringer they put everyone through to achieve that condition. The first 45 minutes of class (in those days) was a nonstop high-impact aerobics session, and only then would we get down to techniques.
The atmosphere was highly supportive of all students, with lots of good humor and camaraderie.
I see they offer more services now, such as kickboxing, pilates and massage. I would highly recommend this school to anyone interested in self-defense, especially those who don't have ten years of their life to devote to mastering a highly intricate style like aikido.
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