Sparta Family Martial Arts
Sparta Dojo (Sparta P.A.L. building), 38 Station Rd, Sparta, NJ
About
Sparta Family Martial Arts offers Aikido, Karate, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, and Kali. The program includes Aikido classes for adults and teens, as well as kids and their parents classes, and it lists children, teens, and adults for Karate, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, and Kali.
Programs
- Aikido — Children, teens and adults; adults/teens classes and kids & their parents classes are mentioned · Saturdays 10-11:30 am; Mondays 6:30-8 pm; Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8 pm (Madison adults/teens); Sundays 10:30 am-12 pm (Karate); Wednesdays 10-11:30 am; Fridays 10-11:30 am; Sundays 9-10 am; Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm
- Karate — Children, teens and adults · Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm; Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm; Sundays 10:30 am-12 pm; Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm; Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm
- Tai Chi / Qi Gong — Children, teens and adults · Wednesdays 10-11:30 am; Fridays 10-11:30 am
- Kali — Children, teens and adults · Sundays 9-10 am; Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
About the provider
Sparta Family Martial Arts was founded in 1986. The Sparta dojo has been in the Sparta P.A.L. since 2012 and was originally in Newton for 10 years. The leadership team listed for Sparta includes Greg O'Connor and Bill Kadar, both chief instructors, and Ton Vu. The program says its mission is to provide the community with healthy alternative activities for personal growth and well-being that prioritize both safety and fun for all ages. It is directly affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and has been in collaboration with the Aikido Alliance since 2014. The facts also note over 100 Aikido black belt ranks awarded since 1986, over 30 Aikido dojos established throughout the NY/NJ metro area since 1986, and over 40 black belt instructors on staff.
All memberships include unlimited classes. Family discounts: 10% discount after the 3-Month Starter Special on all additional family members. Adults/teens and children classes are listed. Kids classes at Madison are suspended as of 11/1/25. For Tai Chi/Qi Gong or Kali classes, contact Ton Vu at 917-853-4325. For Montclair current details, text/call Robert Friedman at 973-641-1553. No appointment needed to observe classes.
What families say
“The atmosphere at Aikido Centers is serious and respectful yet light and friendly - not severe or stern as it can be in other arts.” — Ben D.
Last updated November 6, 2026.
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