I would highly recommend Murray's Martial Arts Centers, for students of all ages…read more - Great instructors who know how to take care of students of all ages. - Clean facility that I feel safe in. - Professional experience from the moment you walk in the door. - Results oriented community. - Reinvestments back into the community.

My daughter has been in the little dragons karate class since last September, and she absolutely…read moreloves it! I love how much she has grown since being in the class. The instructors are awesome with the kids! It's all around great place to be.

I'm updating my review to include photos of the new dojang! Agape BBC recently moved to a new state…read moreof the art facility and it is gorgeous inside. I've been taking hapkido at this dojang for about five months now and I am still enjoying every minute of it. I've learned so much, not only self defense techniques but also Korean culture and self discipline. It's a great workout and I still highly recommend joining, especially with the new dojang and expanded space!

I went to a Yelp elite event at the Agape Black Belt Center and had so much fun! All of the…read moreinstructors were extremely helpful, kind and funny. Everyone we worked with were very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, I can't commit to two days a week for a year right now, but if I had a child, I would definitely sign him or her up. I like how they teach important qualities like respect and perseverance as well as Marital arts.

Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness is the best martial arts school in New York! Sifu Grushow and his team…read moreare amazing! The patience and care the instructors show are the most professional and knowledgeable that I have seen in any group of mentors for any child's activity anywhere. They work with kids and families with so many diverse backgrounds and ability levels, that I can't recommend them enough if you want to develop physical fitness, safety, self-discipline or self-confidence.

This place is very unorganized. Their concern is not about the students or the parents, it is…read moreabout the money. Moving across country, sorry, you're in a contract. Sick, need to cancel? Sorry you are in a contract. Don't fall for their "sale" that only is for this month. Go to a place that has structure and doesn't make you sign a contract for the next three years. They advance way to fast. Yellow belt and purple belt will take the same test for advancement. If I can do the same test as a blue belt why can't I be a blue belt? Beware and do your research before you put down thousands of dollars for spotty training.

Whether you are looking to compete at the highest level or simply stay in shape, Empire Academy is…read morethe perfect place to start your journey. The 10th planet jiu jitsu program is world renowned and the Muay Thai classes are expertly run by veterans of the fight game. Regardless of age, gender, or size - Empire Academy of Combat Sports is strides ahead of all other gyms in the greater Rochester area.

Amazing Martial Arts facility with friendly staff and world class instructors that are there to…read morehelp you every step of the way! I highly recommend Empire for all your martial arts needs!

This is an updated review. I already gave this Dojo a five star review for their Traditional…read moreShotokan program. They're also now the only school in the Northeast United States authorized to teach Machida Karate. The instructors at Matsunami are direct students of Lyoto and Chinzo Machida, who themselves are Shotokan teachers and pro MMA fighters. At Matsunami karate you can expect to get the best of both worlds in martial arts training with Machida Karate. The Machida Karate program is a fun and challenging karate class that also teaches MMA style drilling, conditioning and some ground fighting. The atmosphere is relaxed but focused and the classes are challenging. I've been training it for 3 years now and can't recommend it enough. Try a class.

From the owner: Rochester's premier Shotokan Karate school. With over 60 years of Karate experience, we offer…read moreclasses for people of all ages. Kids Shotokan Karate for kids is a great way to build self confidence and focus in a safe, well supervised and fun environment. They will learn anti bullying strategy and techniques to learn how to keep themselves safe in stressful situations. Adult Shotokan Get in shape and learn to defend yourself. We specialize in practical effective karate in order to defend yourself and others. We follow the path that karate was initially set on, working only techniques and methods that are effective. No flashy showy moves, just straight effective methods. Machida Karate We are also the only school in the northwest to offer Machida Karate. Both Former UFC Light HeavyWeight Champion Lyoto Machida and his Brother and Team mate Chinzo Machida have demonstrated success in their professional fighting careers with fluid movement, speed and a straight-forward counter attacking

Murrays Martial Arts center has been a second home for our family for almost 5 years. The…read moreinstructors are top notch and focus on true development of their students. Stripes and belts are earned, not expected to go by a schedule. They have a great work ethic and want committed students to work hard and learn the various moves correctly, for everyone's safety. They are always thinking of ways to improve and maintain excitement throughout the year. They are also great mentors to their students and go above what is required by them.

I had my four-year-old try this, because I thought it would be good for him. They're focused on…read morelocking you into a year-long contract, even for very small children. They let you trial it for a month, and during that time, they give the kids a belt and get them excited so you'll sign up for the year. A few weeks after that, my son completely lost interest and threw a fit every time we made him go. I called to see if we could work something out, and they told me the best they could do was to let me pay for another 7 months (over $900) to "buy out" the agreement. I told them I didn't want to pay for something I wasn't going to and didn't want to use, and they threatened to send me to collections. We ended up limping through the rest of the year, going some of the time, but it was a very negative experience. Not to mention that for the younger kids, this is glorified gym class at best. I would strongly encourage folks to stay away.

While visiting family, I had the opportunity to drop by Synthesis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for their…read moreWednesday lunch class run by Coach Mike. The class started with a thorough warm-up before getting into the technique of the day. Coach Mike offered detailed instruction for a back take from top mount position. Next, the class went into positional rounds before everyone participated in open rounds. A great group of young warriors. I dropped into a few gyms while visiting and highly recommend Synthesis. This will be my first stop when I visit Rochester again.

I would recommend Synthesis to anyone looking to train BJJ or MMA in the Rochester area. I learned…read moresome great things on my short trip to Rochester. Friendly and welcoming for all levels.

We are so pleased with our experiences with ROC Martial Arts - the instructors are patient and…read moreencouraging, and our kids have grown so much since beginning. Classes are at convenient times!

We have been going here for a little over 2 months and I couldn't be happier with them. They make…read moreyou feel very welcomed and as if you are part of their family. The class size is on the smaller size which allows them to really focus on each kid and assess where they are in their belt progression and areas of improvement. My daughter (6) has gone from a nervous newbie to a brave little warrior!

These guys rock. I was welcomed with open arms when I did a drop in class a few years back or so. I…read moretry to make it down there when I'm in the ROC. I think the have a local chapter in Boston too which I have yet to visit. My forward and rear rolls were put to shame by these folks. They have great footwork and decent joint locks. Its one of the best looking Dojos I've ever been too. Clean and nice canvas mats perfectly hemmed and padded. There 's lots of experience in that dojo too beyond Aikido. They practice at a perfect pace too. Good for beginners and guys like me 15 years of JJ. Good luck guys and keep up the good work.

This dojo is amazing. I've practiced with many kokikai people over the past several years, and the…read moreteaching here is top-notch. There are a variety of instructors who teach over the course of the week, and all of them bring their own innovative approaches to the art, while keeping the classes friendly and safe. I would highly recommend the free drop-in class for anyone who is thinking about trying a martial art. Aikido focuses on maximum effect for minimum effort, which means it is ideal for women, people of all ages, and the vertically-challenged (like me). You'll be welcomed with open arms at the Rochester dojo, and they have a beautiful and airy practice space to boot!