JC Taekwondo and Kickboxing Academy

JC Taekwondo and Kickboxing Academy operates at 150 Newark Ave in Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving students across local communities including Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne since 1992, the academy provides martial arts instruction for preschool children, youth students, teenagers, and adult practitioners, alongside fitness kickboxing classes. The academy was founded by CEO Grand Master Felix Claudio, who began training in Taekwondo in 1976 and holds a 6th Dan certification through the World Taekwondo Federation. Claudio is a five-time US National Gold Medalist and an inductee of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The instructional staff includes Master David Chiang, Master Randy Harris, Master Bill White, and certified instructors Xavier Stephens and Jeremiah Acevedo. Instruction focuses on traditional striking fundamentals, kicking combinations, forms, practical self-defense skills, and cardiovascular conditioning. Classes are structured to develop discipline, focus, and coordination across all skill levels. Prospective students can contact the Jersey City academy to schedule introductory lessons, after-school programs, or seasonal summer camps.