Did you know that IMAF is an approved First Aid/CPR training facility - See Laurie Dellosso (IMAF's school nurse) for information on holding certification programs!

 

Master Don Edwards - Head Instructor

Welcome to IMAF -  "IMAF Fighting Systems"  is committed to providing the most effective self-defense program available today. We offer a combination of three Martial Arts styles - all of which provide the student with a well-balanced, effective self-defense system. While many styles of martial arts tend to focus on just individual areas of self-defense (striking or ground defense etc.), IMAF combines the best of different styles into one training program giving students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation. 
 
IMAF Staff & Facilities

At IMAF you will find a friendly and helpful staff ready to answer any of your questions and help make your training experience at IMAF a rewarding one.  IMAF also has a volunteer school nurse to help ensure we maintain a safe training environment and are stocked with the proper first aid supplies. All  IMAF staff members are CPR and First Aid certified!

This is IMAF's teaching staff - Each staff member has been trained by Master Don Edwards and possess in depth knowledge in JKD, Filipino Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and each has a strong competitive back ground and /or law enforcement experience or experience training law enforcement.

 

IMAF Office Manager - Anita

 

 

IMAF Instructor/Black Belts/Staff

"Big" Mike -  Senior Asst. Instructor

  • Doce Pares Black Belt

  • IMAF Fighting Systems - 1st degree Black Belt (Instructor)

  • BJJ Blue Belt

  • JKD Phase 3

 

Chris Praml - Asst Instructor

  • Doce Pares Black Belt

  • IMAF Fighting Systems - 1st degree Black Belt (Instructor)

  • BJJ Blue Belt

  • JKD Phase 3

Tom Walker - Tai Chi Instructor

  • Doce Pares Black Belt

  • Black Sash  - Kung Fu

  • JKD -Phase 2 Adv

Guro Randy Kansky - 

  • Doce Pares Black Belt

 

Guro Oliver Lim - 

  •   Doce Pares Black Belt

Sifu Dave Ferreira - 

  • 1st degree Black Belt - IMAF Fighting Systems
Keisha Aranjuez

  • Doce Pares Black Belt

  • IMAF Fighting Systems - 1st degree Black Belt

 

 Amy Edwards - Asst Children's Instructor

  • IMAF Black Belt

  • TKD 1st degree Black Belt

  • Competitive gymnast

  • Jr Olympic TKD competitor

  • Tae Kwon Do NYS Champion

 

 

 

Julia Chirls - Junior Apprentice Instructor

  • IMAF 1st degree Jr. Black Belt
  • SWAT Member/Jr. Apprentice Instructor

 

 

Tung Cheng - Asst Instructor/JKD

  • Doce Pares Level 5A

  • JKD Phase 3 Advance

  • ISSA Certified Fitness Instructor

 

 

    

 

 

Adult Martial Arts Program

While many styles of martial arts tend to focus on just individual areas of self-defense (striking or ground defense etc.), IMAF combines the best of different styles into one training program giving students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation.

  • Doce Pares Eskrima - close quarter combat systems focusing on both weapons and "empty hand" defense.  

  • Jeet Kune Do, Shooto & Muay Thai Kickboxing -  stand up striking techniques

  • Submission Grappling/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/MMA - ground based self-defense

  • Tai Chi - close quarter based self-defense (with Instructor Tom Walker)  

  • Awareness & Confidence Training ( A.C.T. Self-Defense courses for Adults and Children. We are an official "Steal Proof Master" Children's "Stranger Danger" presenter.) 

  • Personal Training/Sports Conditioning/Fitness Classes (ISSA Certified Instructors)

  • Corporate Fitness & Self-defense training

 

IMAF's Adult program is a STREET SURVIVAL system and our main goal is PERSONAL SELF DEFENSE. Our systems will train you in realistic self-defense techniques giving you the skills to defend against multiple attackers, attackers with weapons, while standing up or on the ground but most important of all, to give you the self-confidence to be in control of your body and emotions to avoid a fight if possible!    

We are known for intense effective instruction in a friendly and safe environment with a professional staff. All of our instructors are either law enforcement or have extensive competition experience.

At IMAF we prefer to focus on quality training vs. flashy techniques.  While we do participate in tournaments (totally optional), the purpose is to enhance the training of an individual rather than amass trophies. Our approach is not one of loud bravado, taunting other participants etc. but one of courtesy and mutual respect for others.

We also offer private training by appointment only! This can be helpful if you require accelerated or specialized training - many students take advantage of this and the results show!

 

Children's Martial Arts Program

 Karate  more than any other sport, gives  children the chance to explore their innate powers, marvel as they increase in strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and harmony. This is only the start. Physical skills act as a foundation for something much more important,  the development of value skills, both mental and spiritual. Our CHILDREN'S program is an outstanding blend of martial arts  and "LIFE SKILLS".  More so than recreational sports and after school activities,  our program is designed to instill  self-esteem, persistence, respect, self confidence, self control and focus , skills that  enable many of our students to perform better in school, improving behavior at home and feeling much more confident about themselves. We have seen  INCREDIBLE changes in some of our students in school and at home.

We do not conduct large classes and do limit class sizes to no more than 15 per class (usually much smaller). Our focus is on quality of training and we do conduct a demanding program. Students 5 & 6 year old can attend our basic course on a "recreational basis", but our advanced courses (Black Belt Club) require hard work and dedication so the student must prove that they are capable of the attention and focus needed. The rewards are many for those students that make this program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-Defense

We are a Martial Arts school first so of course they will learn effective self-defense skills,  as well as the fundamental attitudes appropriate to those tools. The basic attitudes of a successful martial artist, and a successful person, are confidence, respect, discipline, goal setting and effective leadership.

 

Black Belt excellence.

Our goal for every student is to help them earn their Black Belt not only in martial arts, but in life! By working toward this goal we created an instructional environment in which individual students develop confidence by accomplishing realistic and attainable goals.

  

 

 

 

 

IMAF's  Facility -   Modern in a great, convenient area with plenty of parking and accessible by public transportation.

IMAF is located in a modern and spacious 4,200 square foot facility with two training rooms, showers, weight training facility and a fully stocked pro shop. IMAF  provides personal training and fitness classes in addition to martial arts classes.

Our students will work out in a comfortable and professional environment. We have a wide variety of equipment for a safe and enjoyable training experience.

Our pro shop is equipped with the highest quality merchandise at reasonable prices and we can special order any equipment you may need.

IMAF's reception area and parent waiting area with a glass viewing area into the Martial Arts floor.

 
 

Corporate Sponsored Training (CST)

IMAF offers corporate sponsored "on site" training programs. We can provide security personnel training, personal self-defense for employees, as well as structured fitness programs. These programs can be conducted at your facility or at our own well equipped modern facility.

The self-defense programs are excellent for employees that travel frequently,  travel to high crime areas, or just want to be well versed in personal self-defense.

We can tailor the training to the needs of the clients which can take the form of hands on training, lecture format or a combination of the two.

Examples of some of the organizations  we have conducted programs for are:

Self-Defense Programs:

  • Wagner College- SI

  • Visiting Nurses of Staten Island

  • Beth Israel Hospital - Newark

  • Staten Island University Hospital

  • KPMG Peat Marwick - NY Office - (Major CPA Firm)

  • Price WaterHouse - Florham Park - (Major CPA Firm)

  • Alexander & Alexander Insurance Brokerage - St Louis)

Fitness Programs

  • Novartis - East Hanover

give us a call or email us if you feel this program can of of value to your organization.

(A.C.T.) "Awareness & Confidence Training" / "Aggressive Combat Tactics"  Self defense programs -

IMAF's A.C.T. self defense programs provides essential self-defense training for adults and children in short term courses.

The  Adult program contains the "A.C.T. for Women" self-defense course and the Aggressive Combat Tactics course. These programs were designed by Don and  Debbie Edwards in 1990 and has been taught to hundreds of students in both "corporate sponsored" on-site programs and in IMAF class programs.

This program has been featured in major self-defense magazines and on local cable TV shows.

We teach realistic concepts and techniques that can be tailored to the individuals abilities. These are short term and "to the point" programs for those that cannot commit to our martial arts program. We can give you the skills you need to defend yourself in today's uncertain security environment.

Children's Bully Buster/Stranger Danger Program.

IMAF is a leader in children's personal safety programs. IMAF  was selected as the only Martial Arts school in Livingston to teach it's "Bully Buster" program in the local school systems.

IMAF utilizes the revolutionary "Steal Proof Master"  anti abduction series containing professionally produced videos that greatly enhance children's ability to absorb the critical elements to safety. Call today to register in one of our programs to see what a difference we can make!

 

Fitness

Looking for an incredible fitness program?

We  offer "THE FITNESS STUDIO", a personalized fitness facility which focuses on tailored personal fitness training and high energy classes.

We offer Personal Training,  kickboxing, tai chi,  sports specific conditioning training, sculpting & toning classes, sports nutrition. The Fitness Studio director is DEBBIE EDWARDS, an ISSA certified trainer and a Joe Lewis certified "Fitness Kickboxing" instructor. All our instructors are certified with excellent reputations. We are known for getting results and meeting your goals safely!

You can see for your-self the difference our exciting approach to martial arts and fitness training can make

CALL today to find out about our RESULTS ORIENTED programs and how we can help you reach your goals.

E-mail us INFO@IMAFIT.com or call the studio at (973) 422-1500.

 

 

 

 

See what POSITIVE differences we can make in your child! Call (973) 422-1500 today for your FREE trail class.