Question 1

What does ZENTAI mean?

Accepted Answer

ZENTAI is Japanese for 'whole.' Our name reflects our mission: developing the complete person — body, mind, heart, soul, and spirit — not just a fighter.

Question 2

What ages do you teach?

Accepted Answer

We offer age-specific programs from age 3 through adult: Early Skillz (3-4), Basic Skillz (5-6), Core Skillz (7-9), Extreme Skillz (10-14), Teens (15-17), and Adults (18+).

Question 3

Where are ZENTAI Martial Arts locations?

Accepted Answer

We have 5 locations — 4 across New Jersey (Belleville, Clifton, Hackensack, North Arlington) and our flagship non-profit location in Licey, Dominican Republic.

Question 4

Is ZENTAI a fighting school?

Accepted Answer

ZENTAI is a leadership development center that uses martial arts as our vehicle for growth. Yes, our students learn real self-defense skills and become strong, skilled competitors but that's not where we stop. Our deeper focus is building the complete person. Through character development, mindset training, and discipline, we prepare our students to succeed not just on the mat, but at home, at school, and in any setting life puts them in. The confidence they build here today is the same confidence they'll carry into a college interview or a job interview tomorrow.

Question 5

Can my child try a class for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We offer a free trial class at any of our NJ locations. No commitment, no pressure — just come see the ZENTAI difference.

Question 6

What awards has ZENTAI won?

Accepted Answer

ZENTAI has been named #1 Best Martial Arts School in New Jersey, #1 Child Development Center of the Year by Skillz Worldwide (out of 1,200 centers in 27 countries), Best Martial Arts School in Belleville, Clifton, and Hackensack, and Ranked #1 in North Arlington and Bergen County.

Question 7

What is the SKILLZ curriculum?

Accepted Answer

SKILLZ is a science-based child development program used at ZENTAI. It breaks martial arts training into age-specific milestones across physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth — so every child trains at the right level for their stage of development.