School in New Jersey

[parkbench]

Hi there,

I'm a newcomer to these message boards. I'm looking to start a martial art that matches my personality.

I'm 23 years old, with a thin to medium build. I'm 5'9", I alternate between weights and cardio 5 days a week and weigh around 145 lbs.

I'm the type who would rather avoid a fight and shies away from physical conflict.

I'm not sure how fast I am or if I'd be more suited to self defense, grappling or punches and kicks. I'm looking for a few ideas and schools that might be worth trying since, as I've said, I know nothing about Martial Arts besides being exposed to lots of Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Lee movies. I have a few friends who've taken Hapkido, Kenpo, and Ninjitsu (although I've heard it's hard to find a ninjitsu trainer and I don't speak to that person anymore).

Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

[jason]

Hey, I'm a beginner and looking to find an instructor in NJ too. I'm in Bergen County.

I've narrowed it down to muay thai or escima based on info I got on these boards and others.

Don't know where in NJ you are, but if not that far, let me know if you find a good place, and I'll do the same - ok?

Talk to you soon,
Jason

[Brad Ellin]

If you want to train in Ninjutsu, you have one of the best instructors in NJ. Jack Hoban. Go to http://www.winjutsu.com to find his dojo or one of his students closest to where you live.

[KarateKid1975]

I am from NJ (now in NY), but I maybe able to help. parkbench, where are you located?

Jason, here's a few places to check out:

http://www.edgekickboxing.com/index.shtml

http://www.imatc.com/home.htm

http://www.intac.com/~eagle/

http://www.grapplers.com/dragonspirit/

http://www.martialartsacademy.com/main.htm

http://www.imafit.com/

http://www.hapkidoselfdefense.com/

I donno what town you live in, so I did a general search of Bergen County area. It is best to look in the phone book.

Hope this helps :)

[kempocos]

I know a KEMPO Black Belt that has been going to IMATC and loves it. He drives a hour each way to train there. I say given the choice go there.

[sisun]

imatc teches kempo? i didnt see it listed there

[kempocos]

NO , but he trains MAUY THAI , ESCRIMA there he just happens to be a KEMPO BB i train with once in a while.