Satori Academy of Martial Arts
388 Ryders Ln, Milltown, NJ 08850, USA
Martial Arts/ Classes for kids and adults, plus Birthday Parties for working families makes Satori Academy of Martial Arts the best choice in Staten Island!
388 Ryders Ln, Milltown, NJ 08850, USA
Martial Arts/ Classes for kids and adults, plus Birthday Parties for working families makes Satori Academy of Martial Arts the best choice in Staten Island!
We absolutely love Satori Academy. Not only do my older children love it but my 3 and a half year old loves coming here so much! She learned so much already and just started in August!! She loves her senseis and coming to class! They made her feel welcomed and has so much fun each class! Thank you Sensei Nikita, Sensei Ryan, Sensei Layla and all of the senseis for making her feel at home!
Posted 8 months agoWe love Satori! Every instructor is amazing and truly great with kids. One thing I really love about the school is how inclusive it is. They do a wonderful job working with neurodivergent children and making sure every child feels supported. We’ve seen such positive changes in focus, discipline, and attention since starting, and my kids genuinely look forward to going each week. It’s a welcoming, encouraging environment, and we’re so glad we found Satori. Highly recommend!
Posted 8 months agoMy older son goes to Satori since December 2017 & We absolutely love Satori Academy! It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Can’t wait for my younger son to start 😁
Posted 1 year agoStaff and sensei/sempais are very involved and provide keen attention to every kid at class. They follow up during absences, send reminders to parents, organize plenty of extracurriculars and frequently send personalized encouragement messages via mail and phone to the kids.
Every instructor is filled with energy and positivity!! We’ve been going here for over a year and my daughter loves it! They’re all so happy and just so much fun!!
Look no further and join the incredible experience. The professors are amazing and patient with the students.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Satori is awesome! Very welcoming and accommodating to new students who have no experience or knowledge in BJJ. The Professor is a great instructor and my fellow students are very helpful. I highly recommend the class for anyone considering it.
I will start by saying that it was the best decision to enroll my kids (Aadhya & Ishan)in Satori Academy. We just started few months back and my kids absolutely love love coming to Satori. I have already seen a huge difference in my kids confidence and the ability to focus . They are much more confident now and strong already 😊. And the last but not the least they love love their Sensei’s. The Sensei’s here so helpful and so encouraging always. I would totally recommend Satori to anyone who is thinking to enroll their kids in Martial arts.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My 5-year-old has been attending Satori Academy for the past two years, and I’ve been involved in the karate program for nearly two years, as well as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program for the past 8 months. We couldn’t be happier with our experience here. Sensei Jesse, Sensei Adam, Sensei Jerri, Sensei Jim, and Sempai Rushat are all amazing instructors who bring out the best in every student. Their dedication, patience, and ability to make classes engaging and fun have truly helped my child develop discipline and confidence. In BJJ, Professor Elon is top-notch, providing excellent instruction that caters to all skill levels, from beginners like me to more advanced students. His passion for the art is evident in every class, and I’ve seen incredible progress in both my technique and overall fitness. A special shoutout goes to Mrs. Jen and Miss Nour at the front desk, who always greet us with a smile and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Their warmth and friendliness help create a welcoming environment that feels like a second home. The community at Satori is like no other—we’re not just students; we’re a family. Thank you for making this such a special place for us to grow and learn!
Great school very patient with the kids would definitely recommend
The whole Satori team is great. They go out of their way to make the kids and parents feel seen and valued. The energy and enthusiasm everyone brings to work is felt every time we go. Highly recommend!
Satori academy is truly amazing, from the sensei to the coaches, to Mrs Jenn (she’s THE BEST!). Highly recommended! They not only coach the kids but they truly care about their wellbeing!
I'm a parent of 2 students that attend Satori Academy in Edison and I can definitely say my boys look forward to attending class. They would attend every day if they could. It is a great place to learn focus and teamwork and to build friendships. The Senseis and Sempis are also pretty awesome.
I absolutely love this place. My son has been coming here for 1 year and in that time I have seen his growth as far as focus and discipline. Most of all he enjoys coming to see his wonderful teachers. The staff is always so friendly. I would recommend this location if you’re interested in trying out karate!
Excellent place with great energy and instructors! Highly recommend!
We absolutely love Satori Academy! The staff is incredibly kind, fun, and full of positive energy. Since my daughter started, she has grown so much—going from shy and quiet to a confident little girl who loves participating. We can’t wait to watch her continue to thrive!
My boys have been here for about a year and absolutely love it, the staff is amazing and treat us like family
My son loves this Dojo the sensei’s are amazing!!
The karate classes have been wonderful for my son and he really enjoys them. All of the senseis and sempais are very knowledgeable, motivating, encouraging, and caring. We also celebrated my son's birthday at the dojo this summer and the team did a fantastic job! All I had to do was send the invitations (which they provided) and bring the cake. They kept the kids busy and entertained, fed them pizza, and even provided goodie bags! And my son got to break a board and cut his cake with a katana. What's cooler than that?!
It is an excellent school for Marshal Arts for kids and teenagers for both boys and girls. Their method is well structured, teachers here practice positive teaching and know how to balance a friendly and fun approach with discipline and respect twords your teachers and peers. Most lessons include a short talk about friendship, bullying, nutrition, being a teenager, etc. They are doing a great job. We are very pleased with Satori Academy.
We celebrated our 6 year old daughter’s birthday recently and it was amazing. All the kids had so much fun and they make it so entertaining and educational at the same time. Sensei Adam and Sensei Jessie are awesome teachers and make things so joyful for the kids. I highly recommend celebrating birthdays at Satori Academy as well as bringing your kids to learn vital things like Commitment, Confidence, Courage, Discipline, Self Defense and many other things - you won’t be disappointed.
If you are looking for a place to have your kids birthday party 🥳 SATORI ACADEMY is the perfect place. We recently had our daughter birthday and was the best party ever. All the kids had the most fun, with plenty of games and making sure every kid participated and enjoyed themselves . We are so pleased how the party came out and many thanks to Sensei Adam for going above and beyond to have a terrific party. Every parent commented what a great party it was and the highlight of when our daughter cut the cake with a sword and break a board. Definitely a memorable moment . ❤️❤️ thank you all !!
The BEST martial arts school around. The instructors are incredible. Their quality of instruction is top notch and it’s very easy to see how much the entire staff cares about each and every person, parents and students alike. Everyone is so warm, welcoming, and friendly. My family and I LOVE it there. My daughter has become so much more confident in herself and she’s actually starting to listen at home! Thank you Sensay! Couldn’t say enough great things about Satori!
Good for kids, better to start early age. Teachers, take good care of kids. They not only teach martial arts but as well as social skills.
Amazing my kid goes there and it has really helped him learn how he can defend himself and protect him from the bad people
My son Krish has been training at Satori Martial Art Academy in Edison, NJ for the past 6 years. It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts. They truly care about their students and have helped my son to improve his physical fitness, learn self-defense, and develop discipline and confidence. My son is very close to getting his junior black belt. The instructors are working closely with him and offering extra 1-on-1 training sessions. Overall, I would highly recommend Satori Academy of Martial Arts to anyone who is looking for a positive and transformative martial arts experience. The school has something to offer everyone, regardless of age, skill level, or fitness goals.
My son!!! Love
Great martial arts school for kids. From what I can see for last 6 months, all teachers and assistants here are good with kids and that’s important to me. My son loves it here and wants to get his black belt. He along with students, in almost every class, get to learn the skills as well as having a little fun along the way.
If you want to learn martial arts, get into shape, meet new friends and have fun, this is the place for you. I joined several years ago, and Satori has improved my life and well being tremendously. Thank you!!
My girls have been attending Satori Edison for the past 8 years, so they have literally grown up in this dojo. During this time, they have not only learned karate curriculum, but also life lessons to use off the mat, such as how to persevere during hardships, self discipline, and the value of working hard.They have made important lasting friendships with their fellow students. I cannot say enough about the staff and instructors, who are always kind, encouraging, and willing to provide extra help when needed. Thanks Satori for helping my girls on their journeys to becoming black belts.
My daughter started to attend Satori Edison when she was 5 years old and now she is getting ready for her black belt test. Satori team helped her gain confidence and get out of her comfort zone. The whole team are very professional and they create a nice environment. We are happy to be part of the Satori family.
Megusta mucho su entrenamiento
Satori Academy is a great place to study martial arts. I highly recommend joining the Satori Academy family!!
My kids look forward to their classes every week. It has made a positive impact on both of them in many ways.
I have been coming here since March wanting to learn how to protect myself as a young woman. I absolutely love this place. The instructors are so kind and helpful and encouraging! They really make this Satori location feel like a family.
Our experience with Satori Academy has been great! masters are really helpful and knowledgeable helping kids learn and practice, it would help maintain discipline, focus and braveness which we wanted our daughter to learn especially not to fear to face any challenges. And they are properly awarding as they progress which encouraging the kids. My daughter loves this place and she will remind me about her scheduled classes :)
Love it fun for whole family
Truly excellent. All the instructors are very knowledgeable and skilled and the environment is welcoming for the novice all the way to an advanced student. They offer classes for everyone- kids to adults and care about their students off the mat as well. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Satori Academy instructors teach and instill self confidence and self defense techniques into and with the students. They speak with them about important life issues such as bullying, listening. Respect towards others. Goals etc. Satori is an amazing martial arts academy.
My son loves it! It's a great workout. Staff is very welcoming and pay attention to all the kids.
Wish that we could give Satori 6 stars! Our daughter has learned so much in such a short time and she looks forward to classes every week. The teachers are creative in finding ways to ensure that students remained engaged throughout class. Highly recommend!
My son has been going to Satori for a little over a year now and he absolutely loves it . When I tell you every instructor at this place is amazing , I mean it . They all care so much and work with kids of every age so well . We love it here !
My daughter goes to the academy for the past few months and she really likes it. The teachers are very friendly and they really know how to make the small kids engaged.
i love this place! ive been training here since i was 7 and the instructors here are great!
This is a great place my son was a very shy student and they got him to break out his shell. The Sensei are great and patient with all the kids I would definitely recommend satori to anybody
Great team of instructors and staff!!!
We absolutely love Satori! Their customer service is the best we have ever seen. The entire staff takes the time to know each and every kid and their families. They are always encouraging and make the classes fun. I love that they incorporate life lessons into every class. I truly cannot say enough positive things about this school and highly recommend them to anyone interested in pursuing martial arts.
I have been going to the Karate classes of Satori NJ with my two sons, 14 and 11 for over 2 years. The teachers are professional and nice. The classmates are very friendly. Highly recommend it for learning martial arts / self defense or as a way to getting fit and flexible.
Our boy of age 4 and half has been attending Satori for couple of months. He enjoyed every moment he spent there and loves all people he met. Really impressed by the well arranged team. Great stuff and excellent work. Enough space to separate teams by ages. Will definitely recommend to everyone who interested in martial arts.
We have attended Satori for many years and have been very happy. The instructors are so knowledgeable, encouraging and kind. They provide additional support whenever needed and keep the students motivated. Highly recommend!!
Best martial arts school! Our son started in 2019 and Satori has seen him through Covid and beyond. Dedicated teachers and staff, flexible scheduling and challenging classes. Our son recently became a TNT (teacher in training) and loves helping out the younger classes!
My son Aiden Loves coming to Satori Academy! The instructors are very skillful and love to teach the children.
Both of my kids love Satori. They ask me every day if they have class because they're so excited to attend. My oldest recently told me he wants to get a black belt.
The best martial arts school..
Great martial arts school. Teachers are very supportive and encouraging.
I've never done martial arts before and I took a trial class recently with one of my friends, it was an amazing experience! The adult community is incredible and the instructors are very informative to newcomers. The girl at the front desk was super friendly, all round great experience, definitely recommend if you wanna try something new and challenging!
We love satori, the instructors are amazing and the classes are so great for the kids. They learn self defense and discipline as well as build confidence.
The teachers do an amazing job ensuring each kid is trying their best & not left out! My kid looks forward to Satori Karate class each week since he truly enjoys it & he love to shows off his new moves to his friends :)
Satori Academy is great! My child loves their karate lessons and the extra activities Satori hosts. The senseis and senpais are great with young kids and do an excellent job keeping them engaged and focused while teaching them new skills.
My 4 year old absolutely loves going to karate class at Satori Academy. We registered him about 2 months ago and I can already see a difference in behavior, attention and focus. The instructors are amazing and super friendly! 💚
Such an awesome place … they really take their time with the little kids and the patience of sensei hands down the absolute best I’ve ever seen
The instructors are so friendly, supportive, helpful, and experienced. Both my kids have a blast taking lessons here!
The place is very clean and well organized. The kids look very prepared for class and the class is very well organized
Amazing place. Both my kids attend Edison Satori Academy. All the instructors are great and kids love attending classes.
Teaches skills of self defense and more and it is amazing
Great school and activities for the kids!! Learns what is needed
Great place to start our little guy and get him that focus and discipline.
Extremely well-run classes with fantastic instructors. Classes focus not only on karate skills, but also self-discipline, nutrition, and other important values as well. I also love the flexibility in terms of scheduling classes. Highly recommend
My daughter is in her 3rd year here because this place is so amazing at keeping kids engaged. They are not sticklers for perfection. They understand how to teach children by keeping them involved in fun instruction. They know that the improvements will come naturally with repetition. I've seen high energy kids start here who I thought were incapable of paying attention to the class, fast forward and they are indistinguishable from the rest lined up at attention. Jesse is amazing, I would recommend that if your child is hesitant to join, have him teach their first class. That being said, ALL of their instructors are amazing. Only the best make the Satori cut.
I have two children at Satori in Edison. They are learning patience and self control in a fun environment. “My little sister and I are very happy about our time spent at Satori, we feel like the classes are the best and are very happy about our experience” - Steven
My kids are happy to attend their classes at Satori Academy in Metuchen. Sensei Jesse and Senpai Jerry are engaging, energetic, and fun.
They know how to keep the kids motivated
Classes for kids are fun and active. Usually they have monthly activities to include a parents or siblings in the fun. Great to teach kids discipline and build confidence.
my niece started about a month ago and she’s honestly loves it! she’s been learning and has been improving her skills a bunch! the teachers are incredible and it’s been great for us!
My son is almost 5 and has been taking classes for almost 2 yrs. He has come such a long way and has learned a lot with the help of the staff. They have been very patient and helpful in his journey so far, and he loves it! 💙
Took a class here, and I really enjoyed it. Everyone here was super nice and I loved the energy. All of the students and instructors knew each other and there was really a great sense of community. The main instructor had a good personality and was able to keep things fun while still explaining the techniques clearly and thoroughly. So if you want to learn good martial arts and get a good workout in a great environment full of friendly people, then Satori Edison is a great place to check out.
I’ve never done any martial art but Rushat was a great instructor. The girl at the front desk was also very friendly. Had lots of fun, i’ll be back!
Satori Edison is the best ever and so is Sempai Gabby! ❤️
My daughter has been a student at Satori, Edison for 10 years. She is now a black belt and an assistant instructor! It is an environment that builds a unique confidence that has positively impacted all areas of her life. I highly recommend enrolling your child at Satori Academy. You will not be sorry!
Satori Academy is a really awesome place for kids to learn how to be responsible and defend themselves!! Sempai Gabby is really awesome!!!!!
Satori Academy is a welcoming Martial Arts Studio with excellent instructors. The program provides a very sequential curriculum which enables the student to learn at a demanding yet comfortable pace. Students are grouped homogeneously with opportunities to work on par with students of the same ability as well as upper level belts for even greater improvement of skills. The classroom environment is conducive to achieve maximum potential and develop lasting friendships with your peers. I was very fortunate to have a friend refer me to Satori Academy and I’m truly glad he did. My studies here are a continuous source of motivation and a great experience for me personally. I highly recommend you check them out! Whether it’s for your children, or you want to pick up where you left off or just want to do something different to get back in shape. Not only will you have a great time; I think once you make that decision, you’ll be a Satori student for life.
If the 100's of other 5 star reviews haven't convinced you yet, let this be the one. My kids have been going to Satori for over two years now, and it is still their favorite place to be (seriously, I have to drag them out of the dojo or they would stay there all day). They have a great adult program as well, which I have been attending as a student over the past year with a wonderful group of people. If you're interested in a fun and challenging workout, come take a trial class! The passion and dedication of the instructors is apparent in each and every class, the community atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the classes are fun and engaging. There are other dojos you and your kid could train at, but the instructors and staff here are what make Satori truly special.
I have been going to Satori for almost two years, and it's awesome! The teachers are very nice. They encourage you to do your best. Satori is a very good karate school. I really recommend Satori Academy 100%.
The teachers are very funny. <33333333333333333333
I visited Satori Academy in Edison for my son, however I was so impressed that I ended up joining along with my son!! This has been the best decision of 2023. The Academy provides the best training for all age groups and skill levels, powered by extremely professional, skilled, qualified, focused and friendly team of trainers and assistants!! My unsolicited advice - join the Academy, for fun, physical training, learning self defence, discipline and respect!!
My son is going to Satori since 2 years and I can say it’s worth. All their coaches are friendly, disciplined and well experienced.
It’s a great school I have 2 kids and they love it. The instructors take there time to help each student.
Satori Academy has taught me to be disciplined and consistent not only in karate, but in my every day life. The lessons that children learn here are ones that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. All of the instructors here are inspiring and most importantly kind to each and every student!
My older one got his black belt and we love this place so much that we started our whole journey with my younger one starting with white belt. It was really nice for my child, it taught him discipline, confidence, and self defense.
My son loves coming to martial arts class at Satori Academy! Everyone is great and the instructors make the class fun for the kids while also teaching great lessons! Would definitely recommend Satori Academy!
Satori Academy has been a great experience for my son. He looks forward to going every week. He’s become more focused. It really helps!!
We have had an awesome experience at Satori Academy Edison. We appreciate the instructors dedication and creativity. Everyone is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Our lil samurai always looks forward to class and improving his karate skills.
My daughter loves her karate class. All the instructors are great. They teach the kids karate and discipline all while having fun.
My girls have been at Satori for few years now and we love coming here. They are very enthusiastic about attending their classes and love their teachers. The positive environment at Satori has not only built their defensive skills but have given them confidence in general which was my aim.
Both my kids have been enrolled at Satori Edison for the last 4 years; center provides them structure, discipline and is also great for them to meet peers interested in karate. 100% recommend
My son has been going to Satori since before the pandemic! They make sure to teach karate on all of the students’ levels and make sure to teach them values that will help them beyond karate class. Every student belongs at Satori and will gain the confidence they need in life.
I had originally enrolled my daughter in a different academy and that didn't work out. They were very aggressive with the small children. Here at satori they have discipline but with respect. My daughter has picked up the rhythm of it all very quickly. She loves coming to class and always has a great time. Also their camps and buddy weeks are such a great idea, she loves that she can bring a friend or family member along with her. She also wants to become a black belt so we're in for the long haul! I definitely recommend if your child needs a boost in confidence as well.
Satori Academy of Martial Arts is an amazing place and has an awesome schedule for both kids and adults. My son has been here for a year and he has achieved so much already. Upon our time here and establishing friendships with all the staff I personally took the steps and joined the adult program. There are classes every night and during the weekend so there is always an opportunity to train. Outside of the training great friendships have been established with other members. 100% recommend!
We are with Satori from January 2022. My son was very shy and introvert before joining Satori. Today he is doing really good. I want to thank Sempai Matt, Abby and other staff members for real hard work behind kids overall development.
Posted 4 years agoWe have been with Satori for a little over a year. From the very first class, I appreciated their professionalism, respect for the kids and ability to keep the kids engaged. They are always coming up with new, fun, ways to teach the kids discipline, fortitude and self-respect. Through the past few months, they have gone above and beyond to continue teaching while going above and beyond the current health and safety guidelines. They kept up constant open lines of communication with parents/students and clearly explained their procedures. Satori was constantly tweaking their methods based on student feedback to ensure everyone was having the best (and safest) experience. By far, the park classes were the best - it got the kids outside in the fresh-air, among other kids and completely engaged in a "normal" class, all while keeping safety as their highest priority. Once the cold weather forced us indoors, the school once again came up with a variety of options for parents/students to continue learning within their individual comfort zones. My daughter looks forward to the small on-line classes - the teacher is absolutely phenomenal and has virtual learning completely figured out. Satori has become a second family to us - the staff is made up of the nicest, kindest, most caring and fun people! I'm forever impressed by their ability to befriend the kids, while also earn their respect. Easier said then done, especially thru a screen. Can't wait to get back in the school soon!!
Posted 5 years agoEchoing similar concerns raised by others in the past. They’re misleading. They Tell you they teach all martial arts, it’s just watered down Karate. No live training. It’s a joke. They also con into these “ 6 month contracts “ that automatically renew conveniently when you want to cancel. I’ve tried to cancel twice and now we’ve been locked in for about a year and a half. At the beginning I was told it was a month to month contract.
Worst Location or professionalism I have across for any franchise. First they canceled my son's session booking by saying " we don't have enough staff to train your son because he is 1 month shy of 3 years" . when they have students who are less than 3 years. When I said that they are saying you paid money to different Location so talk to that Location. Now , they don't want to give my month fees I paid and asking me to use credit whenever I can. However, there system is automatically booking my pending sessions. I don't want to go back to them and have to call Everytime to cancel the system made booking even after requesting to disable auto booking. God save the students going to this Location.
Worst Academy location of all. The location is bigger with lots of students which made their sensei loss their senses and courtesy. They will be nice for an intro class but that's all. Don't expect sensible behavior after that. Wish there was an option for 0 star
What a piece of garbage “school”. They were good 5+ years ago but recently, they are falling off and do not care about the kids. They care more about putting money in their pockets and not the business. Speaking of business, the current staff is useless and does not help out as needed. The classes are crowded and extremely repeatative, as my child is getting bored and the reason we quit. And trying to quit was a freaking joke as well, lies and excuses one after another. The ONLY reason you see these “great” reviews is because of the contest that forced you to write one. Also, there are obvious reasons more than half of their staff has quit and moved on. I HIGHLY suggest finding another, more reliable “school” that will be fair to you and your child.
My daughter started satori way back when this academy was not money minded. But in recent times the amount of kid per class is overwhelming and the instructor has no way of giving individual attention. But their fees keeps increasing for decreasing services. Their black belt testing class is an absolute joke. They keep failing the kids so they can make more money. If a student does not do good in a certain skill, should that instructor tell them in the last 8 months rather than waiting in the day if the prep testing? Whichever students parents make some noise, tends to pass. Their only criteria to pass the class depends on how many times they have taken the class already. Edison township should look into occupancy restrictions in the class certainly they are way over the limit. All the good reviews you see in google are because you get to enter the raffle for those reviews.
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