Came in from out of town for the holidays and wanted to continue training in BJJ while I was home…read more I went here with 2 of my friends who had never done BJJ who wanted to try it out. The facility is very spacious. There's a main training area and then another smaller room with mats and workout equipment for other classes or free rolling. The place is also extremely clean and the vibe is great. If you've been to a martial arts academy with a bad vibe you will know what I mean, but this place is nothing but positive. The woman at the front desk was very helpful and got us situated with a 10 day trial and my friends with rental gi's. We were then greeted by the head coach John Ingallina who is the embodiment of a professional. He is extremely welcoming, kind, professional, and explained the whole Gracie Combatives system to us. During class he was great at explaining the techniques being taught, and made good work of going to each person and ensuring they did it right. As an out of towner I was completely welcomed by the staff and other class members. I 100% would recommend this, and have done so to my 2 friends who I am very close to.

UMAC runs a great program that can accommodate all experience levels. I've been wanting to get into…read morejiu jitsu for some time but was always hesitant given that the martial arts ecosystem was a pretty unfamiliar territory to me. The team/instructors do a thorough job to ensure that even first timers starting out their jiu jitsu journey are welcomed with open arms. At the end of my first class everyone made sure to introduce themselves and ask what got me interested to sign up. I highly recommend for those looking for their next physical and mental feat!

Well, story goes, I met a guy at a social outing and he was speaking of his accomplishments and the…read moreamount of fun he had at flow bjj. I stopped in one weekend to check it out for myself (typically not one to go somewhere new like this by myself). After speaking with the coaches and hanging with the guys(rolling) I immediately knew this was a great fit for me. Very knowledgeable coaching and the family vibe I received was more than enough to make me feel comfortable, especially with a close combat sport as this. Soon enough I came to call everyone at flow my brothers and sisters. Never knew how much cardio and technique there was in BJJ. Very fun and can be as demanding as you want it to be, from just regular exercise, to tournaments, and even getting in the ring. You will not be disappointed.

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'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.

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!

When I decided to study martial arts, I knew I wanted a comprehensive system. Not *just* kicking…read moreand punching, not *just* grappling, not *just* street combat... I wanted a discipline that taught all aspects of martial art. I also wanted one that was traditional... that sought to keep alive the traditions of the past and that had a focus on values and discipline. I found all this and more at Kuk Sool Won in Rochester. The instruction is top notch. The facility has everything you need. Overall it represents a tremendous value, because it offers fitness, self-defense, self-discipline and personal growth. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a visit.

A wonderful martial arts experience! I started training at their Webster, NY studio in 2001, and…read morehave nothing but praise for the owner, Master Gary, the instructors and my fellow students. I know for a fact that my training at Kuk Sool Won has improved my health, reduced stress, honed my focus and concentration and increased my flexibility, strength and endurance. I highly recommend Kuk Sool Won for people of all ages and abilities! If you're looking for tae kwon do or karate classes, definitely give Kuk Sool a shot. The name "Kuk Sool Won" may not have the name recognition of some other arts, but it's a global system (they have schools in the US, UK, Korea, and dozens of other countries!). Yeah you'll learn kicks and punches, but you'll also pick up hundreds of really cool and useful self-defense techniques. Once you get to black belt level they teach you weapons, highly advanced kicks, and a whole lot more.

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.