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Corazon Martial Arts LLC

(17)

Environment
Train
People

“Some of the best most knowledgeable instructors and students there are, almost all the people that attend have real fight IQ that comes with competing in fights.”

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Ithaca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(5)

Family
Learning

“It is really rare to find martial arts instruction where you get highest quality teaching, authentic martial arts, and a family friendly environment all in the same school.”

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Ithaca Karate-Harmony-Nature

(2)

“I would highly recommend this school.”

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Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

(17)

Unarmed Chad™ Self-Defense, NY State Security Guard Courses, 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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Umuvfit

(10)

“No matter what fitness level you are at they will adjust the workout to fit you so that its challenging.”

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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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USA Masters Academy

(13)

Learn
Parents
Price

“The school I selected 6 years ago for training has blessed me with an extended family of instructors, students and parents who call themselves USA Masters Academy, I hope your journey will be as rewarding as mine has been.”

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Sussex County Mixed Martial Arts

(27)

Learning Self-Defense, Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts, Dream of One Day Fighting

“You tell Jim and Brian what your goals are whether it is to be in the UFC or just medal at a grapplers tourney or just to get back in shape while learning self defense they will make sure you achieve your goals each and every time you set foot on tho...”

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Synthesis Brazilian Jiujitsu

(29)

Culture
Environment
Class

“Visiting from Sydney, was welcomed in and had a great class with professor Casey, his students are top notch as is the coaching, look forward to my next class!”

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Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness

(26)

Kickboxing
Atmosphere
Compete

“And like most Martial arts students I have been to multiple gyms in the area and Empire Academy has been the most organized, effective and practical school i've been to this far and I plan on staying here for as long as i'm in Rochester.”

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Samurai Martial Arts

(21)

Train
Learn
Sensei

“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...”

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Rochester Kung Fu and Fitness

(29)

Son
Respect
Ninjas

“We were out for a few month because my son was in the hospital and he was so excited to come back to class and he was greeted with so much love upon arrival!”

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Fairport Kung Fu

(4)

“You will learn more about the way your body moves and balance manipulation here than any other school in the area, not to mention some intense practical self defense techniques.”

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Rochester Personal Defense

(30)

Information
Professional
Owner

“I've taken a few classes with RPD and they have given me knowledge about owning and carrying a firearm that I never knew before, dispelled some myths, and have taught me the all important safety of carrying and using a firearm.”

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Pride Lands MMA Academy

(30)

Grappling
Skill
Mat

“As a college wrestler, I knew I had high standards for a practice room that would be hard to find when starting jiu jitsu - especially since I don't live in a major metro area like NYC, PHL, etc.”

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Scranton MMA

(28)

Self Defense
Family
Mat

“The greatest place I've ever trained not because of the amazing mat space thats incomparable to other gyms, but for the elite trainers they have that will work with you to ensure you're able to accomplish whatever you're looking to do, from losing 15...”

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Agape Black Belt Center

(27)

Students
Respect
Discipline

“Bill Bendschneider is the hapkido instructor (also a black belt in the art) and he does a wonderful job of making the lessons accessible to all skill levels.”

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Master Ken's Xtreme Martial Arts Center

(27)

Patient
Learning
Parents

“My youngest son is a part of the after school care program the center offers and he pick up on time 5 days a week without fail and he is also a purple and is working hard to one day make it to black.”

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Bedroc MMA

(18)

Fitness
Students
Family

“In addition to providing great training, they are also able to uniquely cater to almost all experience and fitness levels to help people reach their goals.”

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Crucible Jiu Jitsu

(23)

Family
Knowledge
Facility

“The instructor teaches with laser precision and an unwavering patience easily maintaining the attention of a mat full of children ( my six year old daughter being one of them).”

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Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

(15)

Skills

“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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Northeastern Martial Arts

(15)

Learning
Sensei
Family

“Shihan Noel didn't just teach me how to defend my self, or look pretty while doing kicks and punches, he taught me how to del with everyday situations in life through the study of Martial Arts.”

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Northeastern Ju Jitsu

(16)

Train

“Likewise, a style that was basically hard style Karate and Aiki Jiu-Jitsu evolved as the rise of MMA exposed what was effective, and what was speculation.”

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Average Cost	$230
Minimum cost	$150
Maximum cost	$450
Avg Per Hour Rates	$60

Best Self-Defense Classes in Ithaca, NY

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 188 vetted & reviewed in the Ithaca area.

Corazon Martial Arts LLC

Ithaca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ithaca Karate-Harmony-Nature

Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

Umuvfit

American Family Karate

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

USA Masters Academy

Sussex County Mixed Martial Arts

Synthesis Brazilian Jiujitsu

Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness

Samurai Martial Arts

Rochester Kung Fu and Fitness

Fairport Kung Fu

Rochester Personal Defense

Pride Lands MMA Academy

Scranton MMA

Agape Black Belt Center

Master Ken's Xtreme Martial Arts Center

Bedroc MMA

Crucible Jiu Jitsu

Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

Northeastern Martial Arts

Northeastern Ju Jitsu

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