Survival Fitness

Specialties

Brace yourself for optimal stamina, endurance, and strength. Join our family and unleash the warrior that lies in us all. We teach adults and kids martial arts with a world class staff and facility. Our highly skilled instructors offer classes on Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Filipino Martial Arts, and more. We also host MMA, Children’s Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, and a no-​contact fitness class for men and women. We aim to truly make you stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually. Let’s get it.

History

Established in 1983.

We love the martial arts, it’s our life. The instructors we have at this location will equip you to better fight in the ring and defend yourself when the time comes. We’ll combat the negative things in your life that prevent you from having confidence and success in the workplace and daily life. With us, you have a friend, mentor, and teacher. We’re here for you. Thanks for sticking with the best.

Sifu Cesear Olavarria

Founded Institute of Defensive Methods in September 2008

Full Instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Paul Vunak, descendant of Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s number one disciple

Full Instructor in the Filipino Martial Arts under Sifu Paul Vunak

Guro in the Filipino Martial Arts under Sifu Rick Tucci, descendant of Sifu Dan Inosanto

Master Instructor in Wing Chun Kung Fu under Grandmaster Samuel Kwok «IP Family» Descendent of Grandmaster IP Ching and IP Chun (sons of legendary Grand Master IP MAN)

Meet the Business Owner

Bill E.

Business Owner

I retired 6 years ago and came back to martial arts where I strive to put the best down for my community. Martial arts is our live and we know all aspects. We’re here to inspire both kids and adults while helping them combat negative circumstances in their lives.

Sifu Cesar Olavarria cont.:

Black Belt Instructor in Doce Pares Eskrima under Dioniso Conete and Dong Cuestas

WTF 5^th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo under Master Jiho Choi, President of Pan American Tae Kwon Do Union

Member, World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation

Member, USA – Taekwondo

Vice President, NJ USA – Taekwondo Chapter

Over 20 years in Law Enforcement (Hoboken, NJ Police Department)

Tactical Commander Weapons of Mass Destruction – Department of Homeland Security

Law Enforcement Police Sniper – Blackwater USA – America’s most comprehensive & most prestigious Military/​LE training facility

Close Quarter Defense Operator – Blackwater USA

Team Leader – Emergency Response Team – Hoboken, NJ Police Department