Locations & Classes

 
SPARTA

Our Sparta Dojo - in the Sparta P.A.L.

"Sparta Family Martial Arts"

Aikido, Karate, Tai Chi/Qi Gong & Kali

  Our Aikido, Karate, Tai Chi/Qi Gong & Kali Programs have a dedicated beautiful room right in the Sparta P.A.L. just to the left as you enter the main lobby.

It's a welcoming, open dojo (traditional martial arts training hall) located right inside the Sparta P.A.L. with plenty of open free parking right in front.

Originally in Newton for 10 years, we've been in the Sparta P.A.L. since 2012.


Classes for Children, Teens and Adults.

AIKIDO
Greg O'Connor, Chief Instructor, 7th Degree Aikido Black Belt


Founder and Chief Instructor of Aikido Centers of New Jersey

Nationally and internationally known and respected for his much sought after expertise and teaching abilities. Received his 7th Dan by Aikido Doshu personally in Tokyo, Japan. Full time professional Aikido Instructor since 1986.
Founder Aikido Centers of New Jersey. Author of The Aikido Student Handbook and The Elements of Aikido. For full bio
Click Here.

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Aikido Centers of New Jersey



KARATE
Bill Kadar, Chief Instructor, 8th Degree Isshinryu Karate Black Belt


Founder and Chief Instructor of Shoshin Isshinryu Karate. He began his training in Isshinryu Karate in 1983, and earned his black belt in 1991. He also holds the Aikido rank of 1st Dan under Sensei Greg O'Connor and is an Aikido staff instructor at the Sparta Dojo. Earned his MA in English literature and has been a full time teacher of language arts over 20 years. 

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Shoshin Isshinryu Karate



Tai Chi / Qi Gong

Ton Vu


Long time practitioner of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Also holds the Aikido rank of 3rd Dan under Sensei Greg O'Connor. He has many years of experience as an Aikido instructor  and brings those skills to share his knowledge of both Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

For info on Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes contact Ton Vu at 917-853-4325.

Sparta Dojo

("Sparta Martial Arts")

38 Station Rd. Sparta, NJ

In the Sparta P.A.L.building to the left off the lobby

(just off Rt. 15 > Rt. 517/Sparta Ave.> Station Rd. next to Sparta Park)

For info Contact Us

Healthy learning activities for all ages.


AIKIDO

Chief Instructor - Greg O'Connor

7th Degree Aikido Black Belt


ADULT/TEEN AIKIDO
:

Saturdays   10-11:30 am

Mondays   6:30-8 pm

Wednesdays   6:30-8 pm

Members enjoy unlimited classes.


KARATE

Instructor - Bill Kadar
8th Degree Karate Black Belt


Traditional Isshinryu Karate

ADULT/TEEN KARATE:
Tuesdays  7:30-8:30 pm

Thursdays  7:30-8:30 pm

Sundays  10:30 am-12 pm

CHILDREN KARATE:

Tuesdays  6:30-7:30 pm

Thursdays  6:30-7:30 pm

Members enjoy unlimited classes.


Tai Chi & Qi Gong

Instructor - Ton Vu

Friday mornings at 10-11:30 am

for more info call Instructor Ton Vu at

917-853-4325


Kali

Instructors - Ton Vu & Jason Nisler

Sunday mornings at 9-10 am

Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm

for more info call Ton Vu at

917-853-4325


Feel free to stop in and watch any of our Aikido, Karate, Tai Chi/Qi Gong or Kali classes.
No appointment needed.


Our next-door neighbors at 

Sparta Train Station Plaza-

House of Sports (in the P.A.L.)

MADISON

 Our Madison Dojo
Formerly in East Hanover  & Morristown and now hosted by
The Madison Community Arts Center
10 Kings Rd. Madison, NJ 07940
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Madison Dojo

10 Kings Rd. Madison, NJ 07940
(Just up the street from the Madison Train Station)
For info call Children's Chief Instructor Paul Daly, Aikido 3rd Degree Black Belt, at
908-377-2247

AIKIDO class schedules:
Adults/Teens -
Saturdays 10-11:30 am
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8 pm

Kids - (suspended as of 11/1/25)

For more info - Contact Us

Feel free to stop in and watch any class.
No appointment needed.
Self Defense for Kids
Fun, Interactive Self Defense Training
*Parents have the option to practice with their child for free.
Parents have fun interacting and learning with their child and can then reinforce the lessons at home.

Saturdays 8:30-9:30 am
Tuesdays 5-6 pm
Thursdays 5-6 pm
at the Madison Community Arts Center
10 Kings Rd. Madison, NJ
Madison Children's Aikido Program Instructor: Paul Daly, 3rd Degree Aikido Black Belt.
Under the direction of Aikido Centers Chief Instructor Greg O'Connor, 7th Degree Aikido Black belt.
Visitors are welcome to observe anytime!

About our Children's Aikido Program -

MANASQUAN

Our Manasquan Dojo 
sponsored by
The Manasquan Recreation Department!

St. Denis School (eastern end) 
90 Union Ave. Manasquan, NJ
Chief Instructor: Tim Vazquez

Aikido Center of Manasquan
sponsored by 
The Manasquan Recreation Department
New Address!
90 Union Ave
St. Denis School (eastern side) 
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Tim Vazquez, Chief Instructor 
MONTCLAIR

Our Montclair Dojo 

Chief Instructor: Robert Friedman

Classes:
Sundays 7:30-8:30 am*
Wednesdays  7:30-8:30 am*
Montclair Cooperative School
65 Forest St. Montclair, NJ

*Please text/call Instructor Robert Friedman to let us know to expect you or for current details - 973-641-1553

Our other locations


Marlboro, NJ
contact:
Tim Vazquez, Chief Instructor

Lancaster, PA
Christian Recknagel, Chief Instructor
(classes in transition)