Belleville Martial Arts Studio Opens With A Kick

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce (SECC) recently welcomed Mohamed Elshikh and Manuel Nieves, partners from International Martial Arts to the chamber and Belleville business community.

International Martial Arts is located at 562 Union Avenue in Belleville and offers Tae Kwon Do for all ages and fitness levels, with a focus on “improving students’ physical, mental and emotional health.”

Learn more about the martial arts school here.

A ribbon cutting ceremony held at the new location earlier this month included Elshikh, Nieves and their friends and family.

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Caption: From left, Mark Wenczel, SECC VP Legal Affairs, Dee Frias, SECC Trustee, Mario Drozdz, Lois Tirrell, SECC VP Memberships, Master Mohamed Elshikh, Master Manuel Nieves, Donna Pietroiacovo, SECC Exec. Admin. along with family, friends, teachers and students.

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Photo: Manuel Nieves