Dan Covel Martial Arts NJ

“I've trained at Covel's for nearly a year now. Dan dedicates himself to providing high quality instruction to all of his students (both Newark and New York locations). He provides full attention to all students as they drill and make sure that they receive the appropriate feedback. There has never been a moment where I ever felt that I wasn't getting 100% of his effort. Students in his gyms also hold themselves to the same high standards that Dan sets for himself and for us, both beginners and advanced students. We have multiple black belts, some with their own academies, that still look forward to Dan's teaching. I, myself, have been very happy with the jiu jitsu that I have learned from Dan and hope to continue to develop my game.”

“I’ve been training with Dan for almost 4 years now and have gotten to train at a lot of different programs. Training and learning here has been one of the best experiences in my over decade of experience in jiu jitsu. The training here is definitely accessible to all levels and worth checking out!”

“Dan Covel’s approach to a jiu jitsu school is unmatched. The technique is incredible, the culture is welcoming and tight knit. There’s an emphasis on exceptional training above all else. I trained with Dan for a little over a year before moving to a new state. I came back to visit after 6+ years out of state and was welcomed back with open arms. If you want a dedicated coach with exceptional technique and a strong culture within the program then this is the spot.”

“I stopped in for an open mat as a visitor doing a drop in. Dan was super cool about letting me train since he was one of the few gyms that was open New Years day. Overall a very tough room with high level guys and girls. I could tell by the 10 or so rounds I did with each individual that the training and instruction is high level and the folks and environment could not have been friendlier. Highly recommend if you are in the Newark/Jersey City area.”

“Ive been training for 22 years. I’ve known Dan since 2008. I knew him to be a sound technician and dedicated student of the art. I met him as a purple belt and he was a brown belt and judo black belt. I finally came up to his place to train as I was up in North Jersey for the weekend. I made an 11 am class. The space was clean and well organized plus it has a shower for people looking to train on their lunch break. The students were warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Dan put on a well structured class focused on pins and head an arm chokes from side mount. After we had open mat. I was impressed with all of his students. They were tough and technical. Dan is better than I remember. I felt like a baby rolling with him. If you’re in the Newark area, I can’t recommend enough. I haven’t trained in his Manhattan spot, but if he’s teaching you should go. James Chiariello, 3rd degree black belt, Balance Studios”