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Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio

(43)

Martial Arts School

“Sifu Chris has done a tremendous job of incorporating some key concepts from Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do as well as Wing Chun and American Boxing to create a truly exceptional and unique fighting system that simply works!”

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Spar Self Defense

(50)

Martial Arts School

“It can be hard to find gyms that are truly welcoming to women, but this gym is very comfortable and full of supportive and welcoming people both staff and clientele included.”

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Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(22)

Door
Professor
Students

“Many gyms teach moves, while at this Academy concepts, positions, transitions, are presented in an understandable way so that students can understand Jiu Jitsu rather than mimick it.”

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The Training Edge

(19)

Self-Defense Classes

“From the trainers, down to the other students, everyone is extraordinarily polite and courteous, while learning how to fight, disarm active shooters, stop a knife attack, et cetera.”

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Synthesis Brazilian Jiujitsu

(49)

Class
Environment
Students

“I've been to over a dozen BJJ academies on the west and east coast and the people, classes (and times available), and instruction is top notch by all coaches!”

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Faust's USA Karate

(49)

Martial Arts School

“In other words, not only will your kid learn how to do a wicked round house kick, they'll also learn the importance of looking at adults in the eyes when talking to them as a show of respect.”

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Rochester Personal Defense

(50)

Laws
Permit
Concealed Carry

“It was great they take the time to make sure ur comfortable and confident with the fire arm I would highly suggest this class to any one looking to conceal”

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Agape Black Belt Center

(32)

Martial Arts School

“There's soooooo much to say, I can go on and on, but at the end of the day Agape Black Belt Center has, and is currently making an impact on my daughter, socializing and building her “confidence!”

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Hello Agape Parents! Kids are back to school and we wish all ABBC students to have a wonderful school year! ABBC likes to create the opportunity to bring a new friend from school and share good values for the upcoming school year. We will share what it means to be a good friend and how to be more respectful. Pizza and fun games will be part of our evening. Space is limited so sign up now! If you have any questions, let us know.

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Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

(16)

Martial Arts School

“There is an extremely positive gym culture that supports all grapplers, whether you are new to training, returning back to training, or a looking for a new gym.”

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Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

(17)

Armed Chad Self-Defense, Unarmed Chad™ Self-Defense, Active Shooter S.o.s.™ Training

“However, the way the instructor was able to ease the anxiety in the room by simplifying the content and making sure everyone was able to participate in an open and honest conversation, made the world of difference.”

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Northeastern Martial Arts

(16)

Education, Martial Arts School

“Sensei Marty brings 40 plus years of martial arts experience to the table, and with his two sons ,Sensei's Matthew and Aaron , are always willing to help and are great teachers as well.”

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Umuvfit

(10)

“If you are looking for a place that will treat you right, that will make you feel great about your goals, look no further.”

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American Family Karate

(7)

Private Lessons, Birthday Parties

“My stepson has been going their for about 4 months and has LOVED it the senseis are great and teach discipline, respect and really care about the kids, also great price per month!”

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USA Masters Academy & Kuek's Martial Inc. Arts Inc.

(3)

“All of the instructors bring their own strengths to the team and it makes for a powerful group to help grow their students into the best, assk-kicking, spinning back kicking, kip into a question mark kicking, round house to the face TKD practitioner ...”

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Hot Yoga Hut

(50)

Instruction

“In my opinion this is better than therapy, all the instructors are great but there's something about aimee yelling at me to do burpees and holding a plank that hits different 😂.”

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Impact Martial Arts

(15)

Karate

“With a facility that has two training spaces and a variety of classes for both children and adults, Impact Martial Arts offers training for the whole family!”

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Scranton MMA

(48)

Judo
Learn
Muay Thai

“It is a very nice place and the people who work there are very cool, especially Tony for being so accommodating with me unfortunately I wasn't able to continue due to financial stuff but when I can I'll be back”

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Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo

(49)

Sports & Fitness Instruction, Martial Arts School

“It has its own personal Spirit there where everyone's welcome on the mat no matter where you come from the professors are amazing the people there are as amazing as the professors five stars doesn't do this place Justice”

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Aikido Masters Self Defense Academy

(32)

Martial Arts School

“Lol Not at all like some of the other one-size-fits-all martial arts schools that give out belts to kids who haven't earned them both physically and spiritually!”

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Pittsburgh Combat Club

(21)

Feel
Learn
Confident

“David provides a very effective, easy to remember method of instruction that will allow you to effectively defend yourself within a very short period of time.”

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Cobra Self Defense

(24)

Corporate, Realtor, Parents AND Kids

“This is not just learning how to fight off a stranger, or protect yourself from a bully, Marty helped my daughter find the fight in her soul, belly and heart.”

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No Limits Grappling Academy

(17)

Athletes
Knowledge
Jiu Jitsu

“The foundational program will get all the write building blocks in order for any student to excel at jujitsu weather it be as a hobby or if it's to shape your competitive game.”

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Pride Lands MMA Academy

(50)

“He competes on the highest level with some of the worlds most talented practitioners and translates those experiences into the local level here in Scranton.”

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Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi South Side

(30)

Professional
Respect
Patient

“My son started in the Tiny Tigers last year at just four years old and now as a 5 year old and in kindergarten, he has learned discipline and to have fun.”

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Average Cost	$274
Minimum cost	$179
Maximum cost	$536
Avg Per Hour Rates	$72

Best Self-Defense Classes in Amherst, NY

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 128 vetted & reviewed in the Amherst area.

Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio

Spar Self Defense

Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

The Training Edge

Synthesis Brazilian Jiujitsu

Faust's USA Karate

Rochester Personal Defense

Agape Black Belt Center

Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

Northeastern Martial Arts

Umuvfit

American Family Karate

USA Masters Academy & Kuek's Martial Inc. Arts Inc.

Hot Yoga Hut

Impact Martial Arts

Scranton MMA

Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo

Aikido Masters Self Defense Academy

Pittsburgh Combat Club

Cobra Self Defense

No Limits Grappling Academy

Pride Lands MMA Academy

Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi South Side

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