About Sidekick Martial Arts

New Jersey’s Martial Arts and Fitness Club

Our children’s program includes a mix of Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Kali and strength training. We practice focused attention, motor steadiness and help children with impairing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Our children’s program is for ages 3.5 through teens.

For adults we offer kettlebell fitness classes with martial arts

Flexible day choices, Monday – Thursday and Saturday. You can find the detailed
schedule in the menu bar.

Instructors

Our instructors are trained professionals, who are certified to teach the physical and character-building traits that develop black belts from the inside out. The instructors concentrate on teaching focus, discipline, self-control, and perseverance. With every class we teach, your kids will be growing in mind, body, and character. And of course, it’s a ton of FUN! We are on a constant quest to be the best for our students.

Master Joe Tabakhman

Founder, Taekwondo Master & Certified Fitness Instructor

Master Joe Tabakhman has been committed to training in Martial Arts for over 30 years. He has earned his 5th degree black belt in the Korean art of Taekwondo and he is a certified trainer in Russian Kettlebells. He has competed in full contact fighting tournaments (BAMA). Teaching his students has been his true passion and he has been effectively teaching for over 25 years.

Grandmaster Jay Lally

Taekwondo Grandmaster & Certified Fitness Instructor

Grandmaster Jay Lally is a 50-year martial arts veteran with an 8th degree black belt in the Korean art of Taekwondo and has been actively practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over 15 years. He is a level III certified trainer in Ginastica Natural® as well as certified trainer in Russian Kettlebells. He has presented and instructed numerous government agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and several sheriff departments as well as the united states postal service.