

Making Mountainside NJ residents healthier & safe one person at a time since 2005!
- Celebrating our 20th year serving the local community in 2025!
- Family owned & operated. Owned by long-time Mountainside NJ residents Rich & Michelle Brugger.
- Modern, results-oriented training.
- Fully certified instructors.
About Our School
Martial Arts for Life is a family-oriented martial arts school serving residents of Mountanside, NJ and all surrounding areas. Operated by long-time Mountainside residents Rich and Michlle Brugger, Martial Arts for Life is family-owned and operated and has been serving the local community since 2005. We emphasize personal protection skills, health, fitness and life skills in a safe, friendly and positive environment to help our students increase self-confidence and become successful, contributing members of our communty.


"...very respectful, helpful and nurturing environment for the kids. My son looks up to all the instructors and helpers."

"My son has been attending classes at Martial Arts for Life for over 10 years now. It was the best decison we ever made!"

"With a good balance of challenge, encouragment, high standards and healthy dose of fun, they bring much more to each session than lessons on technique and form..."

"...Master and Mrs. B. are excellent role models and have a talent for bringing people together and bringing out the best in their students..."

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