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Book your two free intro classes directly on the online calendar on our free-trial page. Prefer to talk first? Call (732) 886-5556 or stop by 4244 US-9, Howell, NJ 07731 — same plaza as Five Guys. Intro class booking page →

Two full Hapkido classes for kids, teens, or adults with professional instruction and no payment and no obligation to continue.

Just comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle. Kids typically train barefoot on our matted floor.

Book your two free intro classes directly on the online calendar on our free-trial page. We keep class sizes structured, so spots fill on a first-come basis — the sooner you book, the sooner your child is on the mat. Intro class booking page →

Shy kids are exactly who we built this program for. Our instructors are trained to draw kids out gradually, using small wins and clear structure so quiet kids gain confidence without being put on the spot. Most parents notice a change in the first few weeks.

Perfect. The majority of our students start with zero experience. Our Core 24 curriculum breaks Hapkido down into small, learnable steps so every child — regardless of athletic background — makes steady progress.

Real Hapkido teaches kids how to carry themselves, set boundaries, and handle physical confrontation only when necessary. Confident body language and situational awareness usually stop bullying before it starts — and if it doesn't, your child will know exactly what to do.

Yes. Classes are structured, supervised, and age-appropriate. We train on padded mats, use controlled contact only, and never pair kids of significantly different sizes. Injuries are extremely rare — far less common than in soccer, football, or gymnastics.

The opposite. Real martial arts training builds self-control, respect, and discipline. Our students learn that skill is for defense and self-mastery — never for showing off or intimidating others. Parents consistently report calmer, more focused kids.

Kids classes are Little Ninjas (ages 4–5), Power Kids (ages 6–7), Power Kids (ages 8–12), and Advanced Kids Hapkido (Jr. Black Belts or by invitation). Teens and adults have dedicated classes as well.

Twice a week is the sweet spot for steady progress. Kids who train 2–3 times per week typically earn belt promotions on the standard schedule and see the biggest confidence gains at home and at school.

Most dedicated students reach black belt in 4–6 years of consistent training. But the real "black belt" is the discipline, focus, and confidence they build along the way — most families notice changes in behavior within the first month.

No. Most of our adult students start with zero martial arts background, and many begin in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Hapkido is a lifelong practice — you work at your pace, and every class builds real-world fitness, mobility, and self-defense skill.

Tell us during your intro class and we'll modify techniques to work around it. Hapkido emphasizes leverage and body mechanics, not brute force — many of our students actually feel better after training because posture, hip mobility, and core strength improve.

Yes. Adult Hapkido classes are especially popular with women who want practical, realistic self-defense — joint locks, wrist releases, and escapes from grabs — taught in a respectful, non-intimidating environment.

No. Sparring is controlled and optional — you're never forced into contact you're not ready for. Most adult training focuses on technique, drills, and partner work.

We're at 4244 US-9, Howell, NJ 07731 — the same plaza as Five Guys. Families from Jackson, Freehold, Farmingdale, and Lakewood train with us.

Yes — Inner-Power is a Hapkido school on Route 9 in Howell. Families from Jackson, Howell, Freehold, and surrounding towns train with us every week.

Our full weekly schedule is on our Schedule & Pricing page. Kids classes run weekday evenings Monday–Thursday and Saturday mornings; teens and adults train Monday–Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. See the full schedule →

Membership options range from month-to-month to longer commitments; we'll explain each after your intro classes. We'll walk you through pricing during your intro classes once we know what class frequency fits your family — so you're not choosing blind. Martial arts class costs in Monmouth County →

Nothing to lose — your two intro classes are free. No payment or card is needed, and there's no obligation to continue.

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that blends strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws, and practical self-defense. It emphasizes redirecting an attacker's force rather than meeting it head-on — which makes it effective for kids, women, and anyone who isn't the biggest person in the room.

Karate and Taekwondo focus mostly on striking. BJJ is almost entirely grappling. Hapkido is the complete package — stand-up, ground, and everything in between — with a heavy emphasis on real-world self-defense and joint-lock control.

Master Brian has trained in Hapkido since 1990 and has been teaching kids and adults since 2001. He founded Inner-Power to build confident, disciplined, bully-resistant kids — and to give adults a real martial art they can practice for life.

Core 24 is the signature 24-move Hapkido curriculum we use in our kids classes. It's a clear, structured progression — every child knows exactly what they're working toward, and parents see measurable milestones instead of guesswork.