Faustini’s Institute of Martial Arts & FIMAfitness

Specialties

Faustini’s Institute of Martial Arts & Fitness has been one of the premier martial arts schools in Bergen County since 1990, offering a wide variety of martial arts and fitness classes for men, women, and children. Our modern, air-​conditioned facility is clean and spacious, equipped with locker rooms, showers, and ample parking. In addition, we have 2 separate classrooms (training areas) which allow us to devote a lot of personalized attention when we work with students in smaller groups. Our instructors and staff are friendly, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Stop by today — we’d be happy to give you a tour and answer your questions in person!

History

Established in 1990.

Faustini’s Institute of Martail Arts and FIMAfitness has been providing martial arts classes for children and adults in the Oradell area for 25 years. We also offer a martial arts enrichment program for children with special needs. Besides offering a great martial arts program, FIMAfitness offers boot camp, kettlebell, zumba, yoga, and pilates classes.



At Faustini’s Institute our mission for our martial arts students is to empower and enrich their lives. We seek to develop their self-​esteem and confidence; inner strength and fortitude; honor and integrity. This will be achieved by providing an enrichment program that focuses on developing the physical, mental, and life skills that can be applied to daily life through martial arts training.



Our fitness programs are designed to bring out the very best in our clients. Helping them to achieve their goals is our only concern and we do everything within our power to help them realize and achieve their fullest potential.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard F.

Business Owner

Richard Faustini, the facilities owner and senior instructor, has been involved in the martial arts and fitness field for over 40 years. His training in the martial arts is very diverse. His background is in taekwondo, karate, full contact fighting, judo, ju-​jitsu, wing chun, and kali/​silat. He has been inducted into 6 Martial Arts Hall of Fames.

Richard was also an Executive Protection Specialist for 15 years and brings this mind-​set into his teaching at Faustini’s Institute.

Richard’s competed in the sport of Olympic Weight lifting for 12 years. During this time he won 3 national titles and numerous state championships. He retired from competition after the 1976 Olympic tryouts. Richard is kettlebell certified. He also has a certification in speed and agility.