My son, 9, is active and athletic. Every year, we have been sending him for different sport…read moreactivities, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, swimming, ... Most of the time, he was passive about the training. I've never thought Wushu is "his thing" until one day he visited CMAA. He has been so dedicated to the sport that he doesn't want to miss any training - very much proactive. As the result, he has excelled well and won gold medals in recent regional and national competitions. I have been trying to figure out the "hooks." First of all, the amazing coach. Lucas is the owner and instructor. He's Caucasian, but he knows Chinese martial arts no less than Chines athletes. He studied in China for a few years and is able to read the Kong Fu code book that most Chinese could not even comprehend. Above all, he knows how to teach. He motivates not pushing. He paces each student's progress based on individual readiness. He not only teaches moves, but ethics and discipline. My son constantly paraphrases the words Lucas uses, like "early is on-time, on-time is late, and late is unacceptable...""virtuosity is doing common things uncommonly well..." The training facility is new (a year and half) and tastefully decorated. The schedule is flexible and you can find proper time slots easier than many other schools. The students there are also amazing. My son is friend with almost every student; some of them are years older. In class, they help each other. After school, they are buddies. Considering after almost a year training at CMAA, my son is still so crazy about Wushu, Lucas must be doing something right!

I started training in Tai Chi at a later point in my life. What I've found is that tai chi…read moreenhances most aspects of my daily life. Specifically, my balance and coordination have improved allowing me to do other sports with more confidence and success. My other sports include cycling and skiing. In addition, the Qigong practice helps me with calmness, clear thinking and patience as I go through each day. I highly recommend the Chinese Martial Arts Academy because of the experience, caring and kindness of the people who provide teaching there. It is a very friendly and homey environment for all.

I looked at a few places and I LOVED Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu for my 9 year old boy we did the trial…read moreclasses to make sure he liked it first and he loved it! We signed up officially today and at the price point currently for kids it's the lowest in the area and no contract for kids is a plus! My boy has already started making friends. Love this place highly recommend!

Nothing but positive things to say about Brian and his school. I've been training here for a little…read moreover a year and a half now. Very skilled instructors, Brian is absolutely amazing- world class skill-while remaining humble and welcoming. It's a very comfortable and supportive environment that really fosters learning. There are classes for every level and to fit a variety of schedules-Jiu Jitsu really is for everyone!

This is by FAR the best place for anyone looking to learn martial arts. My son started when he was…read more3 years old (they have since changed the minimum age requirement) and now is getting ready to test for his black belt at almost 11 years old. He went from white to black in the little lions program and then white to (soon) black in the junior program. I have nothing but amazing things to say. The instructors really care about the kids. They don't just know their names, they know their interests, personalities, siblings names, friends. They take the time to really knew each student. They do not push kids through the belt levels either. They make sure each child is really ready to move up before they invite them to promotion testing. My son has ADHD and really struggled especially when he was little. My husband and I agree that a major reason our son is now disciplined, respectful, and can focus better is because of Master Yang's. I even tried Krav Maga and made some great friendships during my brief time in class. Pregnancy and knee surgery kept me from going back but my son continues in their taekwondo program. This studio is more than just a place to learn martial arts, it's a place that teaches a lifestyle, character development and perseverance. Master Yang's quickly became like a home to us and we have loved every minute of our experience. I am beyond thrilled that my son wants to continue beyond his black belt at Master Yang's because I could not bear the thought of leaving our 2nd home. I strongly encourage anyone considering martial arts for themselves or their child to give Master Yang's a call. You will not be disappointed.

Any Martial Arts is a great activity for young and old. Here's where the problem lies with this…read morecompany. You get talked into a 4-7 year contract, with no way out except for injury. So if you or your child decide at any time that this activity is not for you, Too Bad! U still are responsible for that bill for the next 4-7 years rather you're in class or not. OK, I get that this is a contract and you have to pay your bills. What I don't get, is that Master Yang claims to b about community. When I spoke to his Director Ashley, about my financial problems that I started having, she just nodded me to death, said she understood. As I had to leave the class indefinitely because my electric was getting disconnected, numerous car repairs, and well, just a lot of life hitting me at once. This company does not care if u will b without heat, a vehicle, a job or anything else that makes it a lil easier to get thru life. They want their money, even if you're homeless. They hold one charity event a year n claim to b about community. But yet, they can watch a member of their community fall, n proceed to burden them even more financially by sending a 4000.00 bill every month with a 20.00 late fee added every month. I should mention, joining this class is what contributed to my financial problems. As they convince you that u can not proceed in class without certain equipment, or u need certain equipment, or they're changing the uniform. They want u to buy, buy, buy every month there's something else u have to have for class. If u r not fully buying whatever n whenever they tell u, than u can't participate in class. They help u get into a finacial hole, but don't help u get out. I'm not asking for charity, I'm not even asking for food that I have little of to feed my family. I have no school stuff for my middle schooler, n they want me to pay a now over 4000.00 bill eventhough I've been trying to get out of this contract since April. It just goes to show, business is business, when it comes to money. Even to the people that claim to b there for community. I would just say, if your gonna join any Martial Arts, don't sign a contract, because they will not let u out of it unless your dying, n that's questionable.

Extensive class offering. Excellent instruction from one of Renzo's earliest black belts. Real deal…read moreJiu Jitsu.

Their beginners program sets them apart. Small class size with individual attention is not found at…read moreother gyms. Summer discount made it all better!

I joined Pai's TKD right after my dad died. I was almost 40, out of shape, low self esteem. They…read moreworked with me, as they do others, to teach self defense, tools to use in life - without realizing it. It's more than forms, sparring, nunchucks and self-defense. It's about leadership, mentorship what you've learned. On a personal level, Pai's TKD helped me rebuild myself from the inside out at a time I needed it most. It's 2016 and I am currently working on my 3rd Degree black belt.. I wasn't too old to start.. I CAN do it and I keep doing it. I have the focus and determination to make it happen. I have another family that cares about my well being. I've also seen kids grow up - and they are respectful, on the right path in life. They have a great foundation to be our community's leaders. I can't say enough about how much this school has done - not only for me, but for so many. I am only 1 of the thousands of stories. A Black Belt is a White Belt who never gave up.

If you have a child 5-10 years old and youre looking to introduce your child to basic martial arts…read moreand displine Pai's can be a fairly good option to instill a good foundation for your child. However if you are looking for anything else stay very far away from Pai's. The pai's business model is based completely off the ignorance of the laymans. Pai's TKD is what's know in the martial arts community as a "McDojo" a school that is interested far more in churning out black belts for a price than they are in providing a legimate martial arts experience. Look no further than their black belt club program, they are very interested in locking their customers into 4 year contracts as it is the only way they can ensure a steady income. Tae Kwon Do as a martial art although having some legimate factors, it is completely ineffective as a self defense system and as a competitive martial arts (I.e. K-1 kickboxing or modern MMA). The pai's know this, as does everyone who has legimate combat sport experience as why they are incentivised to lock their new customers into contracts as their are many many better options on the market. If you are looking for a legimate martial art look for one that focuses on technique, resistance training and active resistance I.e. sparring. Even though sparring is a factor at Pai's, it is a very watered down system under World TKD Federation which boils down to glorified foot tag. It is ineffective in preparing individuals for the chaos that is involved in a real life situation. Ask yourself of the instructors that are present at the school, could they handle a punch in the face? Would they know what to do if someone bigger than them grabbed them and didn't let go?  Would you trust your physical safety to obese men, frail women and 17- 20 year old children? If you do chose to enroll your child at Pai's be very wary of the "STORM" and "SWAT" programs. This is the pair's way of having free labor. Your child can quickly become an indentured servant, espically if they grew up at the school. The yes sir, no sir mentality is instilled from day one at the school, if the pai's become their employers it is extremely hard to say no to them. Enroll you and your child in a legimate martial art and school that focuses on technique and active resistance training such as; jiu jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, judo, or muay thai. A martial art that will provide you with legimate skills and actual confidence that comes from defending yourself against a resisting opponent. Not the type of boxed confidence that comes from a new belt every 3 months after remembering a form and paying X amount of dollars.

Great place to train. Solid martial artists with a focus on application, self-defense, kata and…read moreconditioning. I have started my kids here and they love it!

My son Donovan just started tiny tigers classes very well run at a price you can't beat once a week…read morefor 45 mins 70 bucks not bad at all for my active little 4 year old:-) love this place and little man loves going to Karate and saying Ous (spelling?)

Sifu Sam Ling brings his extensive knowledge of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and QiGong to students at his…read morestudio in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls. As a student of TaiChi and QiGong, my participation has improved my balance, flexibility, breathing, and memory while also providing a calming, meditative environment in which to learn.

From the owner: At Ling's Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, our school values respect, discipline, and empowerment. All of…read moreour classes are mixed styles and children and adults are in the same classes. Our goal is to bring families together. When families train together, they build a stronger bond with each other. For kids, we focus more on cultivating respect, discipline, defense, and physical conditioning. for adults, we try to accommodate to specific needs and goals they may have. whether they want to accomplish health goals, increase their confidence, learn how to defend themselves, or if they just want to learn some new of a different culture, we try out best to achieve whatever they set their minds to. We offer classes in: Wing Chun, Yang Style Tai Chi, Kick-Boxing, and Self Defense classes. Ages 6 years old and up are welcome!

Former military. Please stay away from Pai's Academy of Taekwondo. My son's have been attending…read moreclasses there for about a year now. First, they will nickle and dime you to death. We were just charged $200 (they wanted to charge us $400) for not giving them a 60 day notice that we wouldn't be continuing with their program. After our kids tested for their yellow belts, the instructors pulled everyone aside and lugged out bags of sparring equipment that were $220 per kid. They didn't ask or preface that. We didnt appreciate that at all. Our kids are into taekwondo, but there are other places around. We'll find a place that cares more about martial arts than money.

Have been attending adult classes at Pai's TKD in Clifton Park now for a few months;…read more- the instructors & staff are incredible, - the classes give a real good workout, - the other students are very welcoming, - everyone has a great energy of wanting to be there to work hard and conduct themselves respectfully. Excited to see my fitness continue to improve & learn more of the Tae Kwon Do martial arts!

Extremely friendly staff and masters. Very helpful to beginners. Many senior rank judokas to…read morepractice against. All ages from 7 to 70 are present at the classes. Relaxed environment but still in keeping with the discipline and respect that comes from judo. Much of what I have experienced is a "learn by doing" atmosphere, which I personally find extremely helpful. However, all of the senior ranks are willing to step out of randori (free practice) and show you a specific technique if you ask. Even while practicing with a senior rank, I have asked to stop and be shown a technique and they have happily helped me. All of the instructors are registered with The Kodokan Institute in Tokyo, Japan and it shows. Not as focused on competition as some schools and clubs, but there are members who compete. It is a small school and there are really just, changing rooms, an office of sorts, and the mats to practice on. Not a very flashy place, but it is made up for in the welcoming environment and great teaching. Pricing is good ($80 a month) which is competitive for any other school in the area. Judogi are available at the school until you buy your own, which you can do through them. At the time of my joining they offer two free lessons (no commitment) and 1 month free if you join the club. They also offer membership with USJA (United States Judo Association) wich is a national dues fee of $50, but will keep you on record as a judoka and keep a record of ranks earned. Practices are held three times a week so there is plenty of time to fit it into your schedule. I am a PhD student at RPI and I still have been able to find time to make it over at least once a week. A kata class is held on fridays for senior ranks as well. Go. Its worth a look if you are even remotely interested in Judo. The friendly staff is wonderful with kids, and the professionalism and level of skill from the masters is worth the time of anyone wanting to learn more about the sport.

I went in there to check it out, as I am a martial artist who is interested in becoming more…read morewell-rounded and am open to learning styles different than my own. During the course of the conversation, the master asked me if I had any martial arts experience. I answered yes. He continued to ask questions; I would have preferred to keep it to myself, however, I answered him. It came out that I am a 4th degree black belt. He found out that I had "only" been training for 15 years, and he wasn't even polite enough to attempt to hide his shock or disgust, even when I explained the belt progression timeline of my martial art to him. His disdain for a martial art that wasn't judo was palpable. Just because a belt system is faster doesn't mean that it's inferior, and as fellow martial artists, we should be attempting to treat one another's arts with respect, or be open to learning about them and their differences. The kicker was when he was explaining the schedule to me, and said, "You can join in tonight if you'd like. Oh wait. A lot of the guys come in on [this night of the week]. You probably wouldn't want to train with them." This was said in a patronizing, condescending tone. Basically, he was assuming a female martial artist wouldn't want to train with men. I can only hope that he doesn't treat all female students at the dojo with such disrespect. While it may be a great environment to train and learn judo, if this master was any indication of the values and tenets they teach to their students, then I'd give it a hard pass and find a place that teaches courtesy and respect to ALL (not just people who agree with us), as well as teaching in a way that promotes both physical and mental strength for women.

Easily the best gym I've ever worked out at. Great community. People are very kind, everyone just…read moredoes there own thing.

ABC Sports and Fitness has become my daily gym for a while now. I've been coming here almost…read moreeveryday and I can say for sure how great and friendly this gym is. The community is amazing, the workers are very friendly and helpful. For around 20$ a month, I get access to the entire gym, sauna, locker room, a small indoor track that you can walk around and an area to hit punching bags. They even have a female only room which is very convenient for a lot of people out there. The gym itself does get crowded around certain times and it gets hard finding a machine. But once, you get used to it and adjust your workouts around it, your workouts get very proficient and you end up spending less time finishing more work.