There's no hiding it, I'm a nerd. In fact, for most of my high school life, I was a very heavy and…read moreborderline obese nerd, prior to the current firefighter status nerd most of you know. This place was a key point of my life in turning that around. What I lacked in confidence, fitness, and just about everything, this place started building in me from the ground up. My mother bought me a karate membership and it went from there. Not only is this place an amazing place to learn Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Womens Self Defense or Kendo now, but it's a great place to build self esteem. TRULY build it. Not from people telling you you CAN do something, but they will build you to the point that you DO do it. On top of all of the martial arts they also have a gym, which, while it doesn't have everything that a building dedicated to being just a gym has, it has more enough to help you achieve your goals. I came here for only 2 and a half years, and in that time they built my confidence, my body form, and my skills as a martial artist. If you're looking for a place to learn a martial art, I will HIGHLY recommend this place. They have different teaching methods than other Dojo's I've seen around and staff who truly care about what their teaching. To everybody working here, this isn't a job for them, it's a passion.

It started with a Birthday and continues with a membership...I've gone to visit many schools and…read morehave participated in martial arts about a quarter of my life so I know a good school when I see one. Curt and his staff are great with kids. My daughter showed an interest in martial arts after getting hooked to power rangers. We scheduled a birthday with Samurai after looking at other schools with extremely over priced birthday packages and or needing to be a member first. Not only did they welcome our birthday they went above and beyond. I would like to review the birthday and membership separately Birthday - First they offered to dress one of the employees as a power ranger for us, which was great. They advertised a large pizza but actually ordered a Sheet, the set up was great and everything was planned out perfectly and the kids did not become disorderly because they were constantly being engaged with 1 of the 3 Sensei's on hand. I highly recommend anyone looking to do a Karate Birthday to pick Samurai Martial Arts. Membership - From the birthday we got a special Boards and Belts class, At the class my daughter was able to demo a full blown session and break a board with the other white belts, shes a quick learner and loved it. We signed her up for a 1 month promotion which was fairly priced, included the Gi, instruction handbook and unlimited classes for the first month. My daughter took that month and ran with it, we are now in our second month and since she used almost every available while class has already gotten her 3rd yellow stripe. We loved it so much that we signed her up to the 3 year Masters Club, which is a lot like the original promotion but it gave her an extra uniform, patches and unlimited classes. Shes only 6 years old but has shown such initiative and likes to attend all 4 classes each week instead of the recommended 3. Again I cannot say enough good things about this Dojo, not only do they focus on Isshin Ryu Karate, but they also have Wing Chung, Pilates, Kickboxing Cardio and even a Gym with treadmills (All that is missing is a pool and you have the total package) Thanks Samurai for helping our daughter reach her true potential -Sal

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!

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!

Rochester Muay Thai is amazing! Christian is such a great and patient instructor. He really takes…read morethe time to explain how to properly do the movements and is encouraging throughout the whole process. It was really important to me to find a place where not only the instructor was great but also the students. I had no desire to go to a place with big egos and where people are trying to knock my head off. It is truly a wonderful learning environment and if you are looking for a place to get a incredible workout while learning some great self defense skills, look no further and check this place out!

From the owner: With an ego-free and friendly environment our program accommodates to your needs. Whether you want…read moreto loose weight, stay in shape, build stamina, define muscles, look for a way out from your daily routine and stress, become an athlete or a fighter. Then this is the place for you, become the strongest you have ever been. We are just a call away!

I'm so happy I chose Murray's for Karate instruction. My little one has learned so much this last…read moreyear. The Sensei's all have superior commitment and compassion which radiates every single time I bring my son to train there. He has been getting compliments from our local school teachers about his manners, respect, and patients recently!!! This was a huge goal of ours when we started bringing him. I am so pleased with the quick results and I'm looking forward to the years to come!

This place and the instructor Megan are amazing! The facility is clean and inviting and you leave…read moreevery class feeling (tired and sweaty!) stronger and more confident then you walked in. Classmates are also kind and encouraging which makes working out so much more enjoyable.

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 joined Ronin Martial Arts Academy a few months ago and have loved it. I've only tried the…read morekickboxing classes so far, but am hoping to try more this summer. Adam is an excellent coach and the classes are created with all skill levels in mind. You can even try a class for free! I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Outstanding environment to pursue my passion for martial arts. Very inviting and fun. While still…read moremaintaining the strong sense of discipline similar to that of a traditional dojo. Clearly the staff here hold the utmost respect and pride in what they do.