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Impact Martial Arts Clinton offers classes in TaeKwonDo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and a Little Ninjas program. The Little Ninjas program consists of specially designed classes for pre-school and kindergarten children ages 4–5. Kickboxing classes mix fast, dynamic kicks from Taekwondo with techniques from American Kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA striking.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: School hours Monday–Friday 1:00 PM–9:30 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Impact Martial Arts was established in 1993 by 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor Frank Paul, who has been the Chief Instructor at the Clinton Academy since its inception in October 1993. The program offers professional instruction in Somerset and Hunterdon counties and serves the Clinton, Annadale, and Flemington areas, with classes in TaeKwonDo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 300 active students from kids to adults. Impact Martial Arts regularly hosts tournaments through NJ Taekwondo Tournaments and affiliated schools in the tri-state area, and many students have opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Impact Martial Arts also offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training specifically for law enforcement and runs the Impact Martial Arts Leadership Program (IMPACT program) for advanced students.
Founder and Chief Instructor Frank Paul is a 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor in Taekwondo and a 3rd Degree and Certified Instructor in Haidong Gumdo, has been teaching since 1992, and was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in January 2006. Instructor Chris Reitz holds a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a 500-hour yoga teaching certification from the Yoga School of New York. Instructor Chase Gray is a Sr. 3rd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instructor Jayden Ruban is a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has experience in firearms safety training and women’s self defense, and is studying Criminal Justice at WCCC. Instructor Ryan Catanzareti has experience in Wing Chun, Silat, and CQC and is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instructor Jim Vogel has over 14 years of consistent training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was awarded his black belt at the Renzo Gracie Academy under Professor Fabio Coelho, certificate number 568. Instructor Evan began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May 2019 and is currently a brown belt.
Parents and students describe Impact Martial Arts as having “amazing leadership and staff” and “top-notch, highly skilled instructors who all have the ‘it’ factor, being able to work with all sizes, ages, backgrounds.” One parent states that the school “stands heads and shoulders above any other I have seen” and that their “whole family enjoys the kind and professional staff.” A student describes Impact Martial Arts as “a home away from home” and “an outstanding place to grow not only as a martial artist, but a person as well.” Another parent calls Clinton Taekwondo “a great school with fantastic instructors” and says that Mr. Paul is “a born leader and truly inspirational.”
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: School hours Monday–Friday 1:00 PM–9:30 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Impact Martial Arts was established in 1993 by 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor Frank Paul, who has been the Chief Instructor at the Clinton Academy since its inception in October 1993. The program offers professional instruction in Somerset and Hunterdon counties and serves the Clinton, Annadale, and Flemington areas, with classes in TaeKwonDo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 300 active students from kids to adults. Impact Martial Arts regularly hosts tournaments through NJ Taekwondo Tournaments and affiliated schools in the tri-state area, and many students have opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. Impact Martial Arts also offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training specifically for law enforcement and runs the Impact Martial Arts Leadership Program (IMPACT program) for advanced students.
Founder and Chief Instructor Frank Paul is a 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor in Taekwondo and a 3rd Degree and Certified Instructor in Haidong Gumdo, has been teaching since 1992, and was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in January 2006. Instructor Chris Reitz holds a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a 500-hour yoga teaching certification from the Yoga School of New York. Instructor Chase Gray is a Sr. 3rd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instructor Jayden Ruban is a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has experience in firearms safety training and women’s self defense, and is studying Criminal Justice at WCCC. Instructor Ryan Catanzareti has experience in Wing Chun, Silat, and CQC and is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instructor Jim Vogel has over 14 years of consistent training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was awarded his black belt at the Renzo Gracie Academy under Professor Fabio Coelho, certificate number 568. Instructor Evan began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May 2019 and is currently a brown belt.
Parents and students describe Impact Martial Arts as having “amazing leadership and staff” and “top-notch, highly skilled instructors who all have the ‘it’ factor, being able to work with all sizes, ages, backgrounds.” One parent states that the school “stands heads and shoulders above any other I have seen” and that their “whole family enjoys the kind and professional staff.” A student describes Impact Martial Arts as “a home away from home” and “an outstanding place to grow not only as a martial artist, but a person as well.” Another parent calls Clinton Taekwondo “a great school with fantastic instructors” and says that Mr. Paul is “a born leader and truly inspirational.”
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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