This week Bergen's Best takes a look at martial arts schools around the county.

DP Martial Arts Academy

DP Martial Arts Academy was first opened as Bai's Karate School in Washington Township. Then in 2009 it moved to 623 Broadway, Westwood and became DP Martial Arts Academy. The school teaches a combination of tae kwon do, self defense, kickboxing, fitness and mixed martial arts. The academy holds around 50 group classes a week, and one-on-one training is available. 

Faustini's Institute of Martial Arts

Whether you are looking to get in better shape, learn self defense or the fine discipline of a martial art, Faustini's Dojo has what you are looking for. Classes range from beginner to advanced, children to adult, mixed martial arts and fitness training. Private, semi-private and group instruction is also available for Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. The dojo, led by Sensei Richard Faustini, is located at 660 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell.

Body Mind Systems Training

A fixture in New Milford since 2002, Body Mind offers students ages 5 and up a basic foundation in eight different martial arts. Classes include Kung Fu, Kong Su Do, Tai Chi, Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwan Do, Aikido and mixed martial arts. Sensei Ralph Keefe and his six black belt instructors can be found at 211 Main St., New Milford.

USA Martial Arts College

A member of the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association, this martial arts school offers classes in the art of hand and foot fighting along with kickboxing and tai chi in a far stretching corner studio space on S. Broad Street, Ridgewood.

Chon-Ji Academy of Martial Arts

Chon-Ji Academy of Martial Arts has been in business since 1987. It was opened by Brett Casser, the Academy's director and chief instructor. Classes are offered in Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu. Located at 422 Cedar Lane, Teaneck.