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ABOUT US

Passaic Valley Martial Arts (PVMA) is a family-oriented Tae Kwon Do School and Martial Arts Academy. Led by Grand Master Instructor Charlie DiGirolamo, who has achieved his 8th degree black belt and has been leading by example and training for over 40 years.

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The academy is co-owned by Instructor Richard Brand, a 3rd Dan Black Belt and a Certified 2nd Degree Krav Maga Instructor. Richard is a dedicated martial artist committed to helping students of all ages achieve their goals.

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Tae Kwon Do (TKD) is an ancient Korean martial art best known for its formidable kicking techniques. In the modern day, TKD has many benefits for students of all ages, including physical and mental improvements, along with valuable life skills.

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TKD is more than learning how to block, strike, and kick. More importantly, students learn how to defend themselves without ever having to use their skills. It is because of the Self-Control and High-Self-Esteem that comes from our training that students are not bullied into physical confrontations or displays of violent behavior.

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Respect is one of the major tenets of martial arts training. We teach the importance of having respect for oneself, respect for parents, teachers, and authority figures, and also the importance of respect for others in society.

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Martial Arts are beautiful, graceful, and powerful!

Regular training will no doubt provide students with health and physical benefits. However, RESPECT and DISCIPLINE are important components of the art!

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Through training in Tae Kwon Do, students will strive to achieve and live by the following principles: To be polite, honest, sincere, and straightforward, to control emotions and continue what they start in spite of difficulties, and to foster an indomitable spirit.

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No matter what age, students become DEDICATED, MOTIVATED, AND DETERMINED to develop themselves to the MAXIMUM of their potential IN ALL WAYS!

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As students progress to higher levels, we also teach Leadership Skills, but our main focus is Life Skills necessary to lead happy and productive lives. Lives that can incorporate the "YES I CAN" attitude, so they can get the most out of life!

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We welcome students from as young as 4 years old, and no adult is too old to begin training!

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We offer classes 5 days of the week.

 

1616E Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480.  e-mail: passaicvalleyma@gmail.com

Tel: 973-506-7200

© 2018 by Passaic Valley Martial Arts, Inc.

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