Our story

Having trained under Grandmaster Y.B. Choi, TaeKwonDo 7th Degree Black Belt Mr. Michael Crocco first opened Hamilton United Martial Arts Academy in May of 2005. Since 1986,  Mr. Crocco has established five successful Martial Arts academies across New Jersey. Along with colleague Mr. Bryan Klein (founder and CEO of the MAX Challenge), Mr. Crocco also co-founded the organization Martial Arts With Heart in 2004. To date, M.A.W.H has helped raised over $600,000 in donations to worthy causes.

In June of 2018 The Hamilton Academy officially took new ownership under Rae Lynn Sypher. Ms. Sypher began training in 1999 and was promoted to Instructor Trainee at the age of 12. Ms. Sypher has competed nationally in New York, California, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana & Florida — ranking undefeated in Teens & Women’s Black Belt Divisions, as well as internationally — ranking 2nd in the Men’s & Women’s Masters Division.

The Hamilton United Martial Arts Academy continues to train under the organization Martial Arts With Heart. Through Fundraising events and our unique Trial Program, we continue to prioritize the importance of giving back to our community & raising funds for worthy causes — as well as your school's PTA!