Kanes' Martial Arts Rated As Best Martial Arts Studio

At , training is all about self-defense, sport, fitness and fun.

And its the martial arts studio’s focus on courses designed for people of all ages that has earned it high ratings and the title of Newark Patch’s Readers’ Choice 2012: Best Martial Arts Studio Award.

Located at 37420 Cedar Blvd., Kanes' Martial Arts – or KMA as it is called by its students – is headed by brothers Shaun and Jay Kane.

A variety of 60-minute classes are offered for children, teens and adults and the classes include kickboxing, grappling, forms and weapons and competitions. Learn more on the KMA website at www.kanesmartialarts.com.

KMA won by gaining 44 percent of the votes and getting three five-star ratings and raving reviews.

One Patch reader who goes by EV wrote that KMA is welcoming but also challenges its students "in the best sense."

"I've studied there long enough to say that children who trained there have matured into responsible, observant, and kind young adults. If you stick with it, you'll impress yourself and gain a second family," EV said.

Another commenter who goes by KG added, "We love Kanes Martial Arts! They really have something for everyone - Kids, Teens, Adults - Beginner to Expert - They also have a very successful competition team - Team KMA. We highly recommend Kanes Martial Arts!"

Coming in second was , whose ratings and reviews were also positive.

"This is by far one of the best places to train in the Bay Area!" wrote Jeff. "Not only are the prices affordable and reasonable; the people at the dojo are serious about the craft and helping you to discover the beauty of the gentleman's art."

got the third best rating.

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