Frank Williams provides a Women's Self Defense course which I attended 3/2024. I rated it 5/5…read morestars for the following reasons- easy access, easy parking, clean, safe area. All noted on arrival. Frank and his assisting staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was a good paced, active, fun, interesting class. I was introduced to safety concepts in general and learned how powerful my body alone already is and can be. I would highly recommend this course. They offer classes in cardio, karate and other activities as well as an advanced Self Defense Course. www.williamsmaa.com

From the owner: We teach all aspects of the martial arts. Not just self defense. Confidence, coordination,…read morecharacter building, determination, perseverance are just a few of the thing you will build on in our dojo. We also run an after school program that is much more beneficial for your child than any after school baby sitting service.

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

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.

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 enrolled my 4 and 5-year-old daughters at Faust Karate, and they have been taking classes twice a…read moreweek for well over a year. Everything from the facility to the owner, teachers, staff, and other students is excellent! One of the first things one of the senseis asked my wife and I was: What things do your children need work on in their daily lives? Was it focus, fear, respect, athleticism, etc.. These things and more are taught to all the students (Along with Karate) when attending lessons at Faust. Side Note: I like how the Senseis rotate in and out when teaching the students. Hopefully, when we can afford it, my wife will also start training there.

Everyone at Faust has been totally awesome and extremely welcoming to newcomers. I have dropped in…read moreseveral times as a guest for their Wednesday night jiu jitsu class and it has been a great experience every time. The instruction is outstanding and, as a guest, I felt totally at home with everyone there and left with nothing but smiles (and few well-earned battle bruises.) Thanks so much for the hospitality and great atmosphere. Anyone considering stopping by should definitely give them a shot.

My son started this program through Penfield Rec as a short term activity. It has evolved into my…read moreson absolutely loving it and he is not a long-term student. The Sensei's are wonderful and make it very fun for the kids while also teaching them great life skills. You can see the joy in the kids faces as they learn and grow in confidence in their skills. Strongly suggest getting your young child involved.

From the owner: We offer martial arts instruction with a focus on life skills such as respect, discipline,…read moreconfidence and self-discipline. We teach children from ages 4 and up. Children will experience a fun, safe, exciting lesson with positive encouragement and goal setting. It's also a great fitness activity and a way to develop new friendships and new skills. For adults, our high-energy classes are great way to get in great shape and lose weight while learning the art of karate and self defense. New students can try a beginner program to see how our course will meet their needs.

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.

My son started this program through Penfield Rec as a short term activity. It has evolved into my…read moreson absolutely loving it and he is not a long-term student. The Sensei's are wonderful and make it very fun for the kids while also teaching them great life skills. You can see the joy in the kids faces as they learn and grow in confidence in their skills. Strongly suggest getting your young child involved.

overall, great. The one in Brighton just lost their FANTASTIC head instructor as she was heading…read moreoff in pursuit of a degree, otherwise I would have given them a higher score. In my experience, they move children up according to how many lessons they have attended, as opposed to their demonstration of skills, but my son, for the most part, really likes it.