World Martial arts

    VFitness, North America

  124 East 40th Street, Suite 603 - New York - New York, NY             
VFitness is a 5-year old personal training service in New York City. The company was started by Head Trainer, Victor Rojas from his passion in weight lifting, power lifting, healthy eating and boxing.
Victor, himself, created a customized program to help himself and started his journey for physical fitness at the age of 15, losing over 100 pounds in one year.
Since then, he has spent the last 15 years studying weight lifting, power lifting, boxing and various martial arts in which he developed an eclectic form of training which has proven to be the best form of losing weight, improving athleticism, and overall optimal physical health.
    3 Figueiras Fitness Club, South America
  Rua Carlos Huber, 547 - Três Figueiras - Porto Alegre, RS            
Com uma estrutura completa e bem organizada, orientada por profissionais especializados em diversas modalidades de treinamento, a 3 Figueiras Fitness Club jamais perdeu sua característica acolhedora. É o local perfeito para você se conhecer e ainda fazer grandes amizades, em um clima tranqüilo e longe da agitação dos grandes complexos de fitness. Com objetivos voltados para o atendimento individual das necessidades do aluno, a 3 Figueiras Fitness Club tem um cuidado todo especial ao promover a melhoria de sua estética e saúde.
    Daddis Mixed Martial Arts, North America
  2101 E State Street Ext - Trenton, NJ             
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Since 2000, Daddis Mixed Martial Arts in Philadelphia, PA (also known as Philly MMA™) has transformed thousands of students’ lives by empowering them with the tools to succeed, regardless of gender, age or athletic ability. Daddis develops and nurtures a lifestyle in students that brings about a positive change for the rest of their lives. Daddis Mixed Martial Arts teaches the most effective martial arts the world has ever known - modern, battle tested self-defense techniques that are unrivaled in the ring, cage or in the street. It has also opened up a brand new academy in Hamilton, NJ!
    Zaragoza Boxing Gym, North America
  926 Broadway 3rd Floor - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY            
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Zaragoza Boxing is a place where everybody takes their job seriously mainly amateurs and professionals that compete in tournaments as a golden glove and prize fights. This is a classic gym where everybody feels comfortable. We have a big ring, heavybags, speedbags, no machines. We offer a full service of sport massages.
    Long Island School of Tai-Chi-Chuan, North America
  87 Tyler Avenue - Sound Beach, NY           
Bob Klein began studying healing, meditation, Tai-chi and Kung-fu since the 1960’s.
He received his Tai-chi-Chuan teaching certificate from Grandmaster William C. C. Chen in 1975. He also studied with healers from several nature-oriented cultures.
    Renzo Gracie Fight Academy, North America
  100 Bayard Street - Brooklyn - New York, NY            
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The Renzo Gracie Fight Academy of Brooklyn has a simple mission: To offer every member bigger training opportunities. Better workout routines. And bolder options for future growth to improve body, strength and confidence, in a lovely, family and friendly environment with any of the well known disciplines such as MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, etc. If you ever wanted to experience the enjoyment of training like a pro with the best, to actually get in the ring, build your self esteem or to stay in shape, RGFA’s state of the art facility, with all its equipment, is the right place and the best choice for all levels & ages. RGFA has some great programs for women - in addition to all MMA training, which is very important to women too - such as Traditional Strength & Conditioning, and classes for some other enjoyable styles to enhance the training experience. There are special Kids programs too, which will positively help your child succeed in both learning and life. You are very welcome to come in and take the Free Trial Class and start to ENJOY!
The Renzo Gracie Fight Academy of Brooklyn has personalized training programs to accommodate the needs of every single member.
    Urban Martial Arts, North America
  965 Coney Island Avenue - Brooklyn, NY           
Offering a refreshingly modern approach to martial arts instruction. Urban Martial Arts classes are fast-paced, active, and full of practical moves that you can use to defend yourself in real life situations.
When you join our core program, you will be trained in the fundamentals of karate. But the more advanced you become, the more you will incorporate elements of other martial arts forms into your training, such as grappling, boxing, and kickboxing. By the time you receive your black belt, you will have achieved your full potential and have been transformed into a powerful, complete martial artist.
    Michael Lee's Martial Arts Center, North America
  1815 Dean Road - Jacksonville, FL           
Since 2002, Michael Lee's Martial Arts Center has been providing martial arts instruction in the Jacksonville, FL area. Michael Lee's Martial Arts Center's programs are designed to enhance physical, mental and social growth. It is well known that the martial arts instills discipline, self confidence, respect and responsibility in students.
    Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts, North America
  290 Larkin Dr. Ste. 102 - Monroe, NY             
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"At Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, our youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life."
    Infight Jiu Jitsu, South America
  Av. Ayrton Senna, 170 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
A Academia nasceu por volta de 1987, no bairro da Barra da Tijuca, na Cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Os primeiros alunos a rolar e se queimar nos tapetes foram: Paulo Nardy, Rogério Poggio, entre outros iniciando assim, o que é hoje a academia.
A Academia Infight cresceu muito, tendo hoje várias filiais no Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e ainda uma unidade no Japão.
Unidades RJ: Alfabarra, Barra Sul, Taquara, Cidade de Deus, Pedra de Guaratiba 1, 2 e 3, Gardênia Azul, Recreio dos Bandeirantes e Academia Hiper Fórmula.
    American Karate of Staten Island, North America
  2795 Richmond Avenue - Staten Island - Staten Island, NY           
Founded and developed by SAIKO SHIHAN is a combination of styles such as Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, Tae Kwon Do and many other styles, emphasizing only the better, more practical techniques of each style, incorporated so that "AMERICAN KARATE" proves to be more modern, updated and efficient.
    SeiShinKan de Karatê e Kobu-Do, South America
  Rua das Palmeiras, 66 - Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Como o Judo, o Karate também chegou ao Brasil com os imigrantes japoneses no ano de 1908 e instalou-se primeiro em São Paulo, principalmente nas cidades do interior. Criado por nativos e monges da antigüidade instintivamente e desenvolvido por samurais, o Karatê é uma arte marcial oficial folclórica ritualista tradicional da Ilha de Okinawa (Japão), linha zen, inspirada pelos fenômenos da natureza e observações dos animais, com finalidades educacionais, terapêuticas, defesa pessoal, ética, estética e uma proposta estilística de vida.
Muito apreciado em todas as camadas sociais é hoje esporte olímpico praticado em mais de 150 países.
Seus preceitos incluem respeito, cortesia, paz, fraternidade, dedicação, harmonia, justiça, união, humildade, paciência, otimismo, bom-senso, prudência, controle da violência e disciplina.
Efeitos imediatos são elasticidade, reflexo,auto-confiança, controle do stress, bem-estar, sensibilidade, percepção, intuição, criatividade e segurança pessoal.
    Church Street Boxing Gym, North America
  25 Park Place - New York, NY            
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Unlike other gyms Church Street is the only gym in the area that has a coaching staff completely comprised of competitive (or formally competitive) athletes who have the experience and "know how" to ensure that you will benefit from working with the best.
Whether you are a complete novice or a professional fighter the Church Street Boxing Gym has a program, the expertise and facilites to help you attain your goals.
    World Oyama Karate, North America
  200 Hamilton Avenue - White Plains, NY           
A traditional Japanese contact style of karate. It focuses on strengthening the mind, body, and spirit through hard, intense training. World Oyama Karate style emphasizes contact training using target pads rather than just punching and kicking the air. World Oyama Karate is for anyone who wants to become stronger, both physically and mentally. Relieve stress in a positive way and develop your self-confidence!
    Muay Thai Kickboxing, North America
  170 West 233rd Street - Bronx - Bronx, NY            
The objective is not to create champions for the ring, but to create individuals to be champions of life; to be successful in their endeavours, and to gain maturity through an awareness of self.
    Long Island Shotokan, North America
  130 Jericho Tnpk Suite C - Long Island - Floral Park, Ne           
The man most responsible for the systemization of Karate as we know it today was Gichin Funakoshi. He was born in Shuri, Okinawa in 1886. When he was only a boy of 11, he began to study (then known as "Okinawa-te") under the top two masters of the art at the time. Azato and Itosu. In time, he became a Karate expert in his own right. He is credited with being the first man to introduce Karate to Japan proper, when he gave expositions sponsored by the Ministry of Education. The art soon caught on in Japan, and Funakoshi traveled throughout the country giving lectures and demonstrations. The main universities invited him to help them set up Karate teams, and hundreds of persons studies the art under his guidance. In 1957, Master Funakoshi, the father of modern Karate, passed away at the advanced age of 89, leaving thousands of students to carry his spirit. In Karate, Funakoshi was also a poet under his pen name "Shoto:, meaning "Pine trees in the sand" The style of karate which is taught then became known as "Shotokan Karate".
    Monnerat Kung Fu Niterói, South America
  Rua Moreira Cesar, 24, Icaraí - Niterói, RJ           
Kung Fu - Sistema Wing Chun - Defesa Pessoal
    Rod's International Martial Arts, North America
  10365 Hammocks Blvd. - Miami, FL           
"The oldest martial arts school in Miami, Florida's Kendall area. It was founded in 1979 by Master Rod Bohorquez with the principles of teaching self-defense, self control and personal development. We offer classes for both children and adults in the Martial Art of Shim Myung Do, a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Sip Pal Gue and Mediation."
    Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, North America
  97-27 Queens Boulevard - Rego Park - Queens, NY             
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Youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. Tiger Schulmann seeks to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life.
The adult program is designed to help one achieve self-confidence through physical conditioning and mastering the art of self-defense. Striving to train as many adults as possible to be physically fit and relieved of everyday stress and adept in practical martial arts skill, which will assist them in becoming more confident and successful in every aspect of their lives.
    Centro de Krav Maga da Barra, South America
  Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 3102 - Itanhangá - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
“Em meados de 1940, nasceu o Krav Maga pelas mãos de Imi Lichtenfeld (Z"L) em Israel, pouco antes de sua independência. Um caminho de vida para o homem dos novos tempos, que traz soluções para qualquer tipo de violência, seja ela armada ou desarmada e até mesmo contra ataques terroristas e situações com reféns. Como é possível? É possível pelo fato de seu princípio ser verdadeiro, inquestionável e incondicional, ele funciona para todos e em qualquer situação. Tendo como berço os movimentos de resistência de judeus da Europa durante a 2ª Guerra, se desenvolveu e amadureceu em Israel, sendo utilizado pelos grupos de defesa que ali existiam.”
    Omni Martial Arts, North America
  35-08 Ditmars Blvd. - Astoria - Astoria, NY             
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Omni Martial Arts offers classes in an eclectic style of self defense for children and adults.
The OMNI ADULTS program makes getting in shape fun and exciting. The curriculum focuses on grappling, striking and no-nonsense self defense techniques from Jiu Jitsu, Judo, kickboxing and Israeli martial arts while emphasizing physical fitness through cardiovascular and resistance exercises. There is no belt system or gi worn, but adults will work their way from novice to intermediate, advanced, and finally expert level, each denoted by a different color t-shirt.
OMNI KIDS was developed with assistance from a licensed children's therapist and emphasizes discipline, respect and self control while focusing on Judo and kickboxing techniques. Children will learn how to fall, roll, throw, punch, kick and grapple in a safe, nurturing environment. Kids wear a judo gi (traditional uniform) and will earn colored belts to help measure progress and encourage them to be their best.
    Warrior Arts, North America
  11764 Marco Beach Dr #2 - Jacksonville, FL           
Warrior Arts opened its doors on May 2008. The school offers quality training in the arts of Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). In addition to the above arts, Personal Instruction, Women’s Self-Defense, Law Enforcement and Military Training are also available.
Although the school started in May of 2008, the chief instructor, Lee Peacock, has been involved in martial arts for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 20 years. All the instructors at Warrior Arts are well qualified and dedicated to assist each students’ martial arts and/or fitness goals in safe high-energy workouts.
    Alta Energia Fitness, South America
  Av. Presidente Tancredo Neves, 1200 - Pampulha - Belo Horizonte, MG             
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Modalidades: abdominal, alongamento, bike indoor/spinning, escolinhas esportivas, ginástica localizada, hidroginástica, krav maga, musculação, natação, pilates, power jump/jump, squash, step.
    Academia Bio Fitness, South America
  Av. Getulio Vargas, 760 - Menino de Deus - Porto Alegre, RS           
A Academia Bio Fitness abriu suas portas em janeiro de 2003 e desde o início de suas atividades destacou-se por oferecer a seus clientes uma estrutura moderna, profissionais qualificados e atenção no atendimento aos alunos, primando sempre pela saúde e bem estar dos mesmos. O que fez com que muitos além de clientes se tornassem amigos da academia, participando de todas as atividades promovidas pela Bio Fitness e ainda colaborando com a realização das mesmas. Nestes dois anos de funcionamento, já passaram pela academia mais de 1700 alunos, o que nos deixa muito orgulhosos e felizes por saber que as pessoas estão apreciando e reconhecendo o trabalho desenvolvido por nossos colaboradores, que estão sempre a disposição para atender e ajudar os alunos na realização de suas atividades físicas. Estamos esperando você de portas abertas para que venha conhecer e malhar em uma das umas das melhores academias de Porto Alegre.
    Gracie Tijuca Centro de Treinamento, South America
  Rua Hadock Lobo, 227 4ºandar - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Em virtude da necessidade crescente de dar aos nossos atletas um suporte de primeiro mundo, inauguramos em julho de 2006 o Centro de Treinamento Gracie Tijuca. É um moderno complexo disposto numa área de 350 m2, dotado de academia de musculação, ringue de MMA e tatame, localizado na AABB Tijuca.
    Grupo Capoeira Brasil, South America
  Estrada dos Três Rios, 721 - Freguesia - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Grupo Capoeira Brasil, criado em 1989, foi fundado pelo Mestre Boneco (Beto Simas), Mestre Paulão e Mestre Paulinho Sabiá. Desde sua fundação, o Grupo Capoeira Brasil vem crescendo tanto em quantidade como em qualidade. A organização Capoeira Brasil já alcança quase a totalidade dos estados brasileiros e encontra-se presente em mais de 15 países nos cinco continentes. Ao mesmo tempo, o Grupo Capoeira Brasil tem uma preocupação fundamental com o corpo de educadores, pois tem a consciência do quanto é importante um bom educador na formação da criança e do adolescente. Dispõe de 10 Mestres, dezenas de Contra-Mestres e centenas de professores e instrutores. Onde praticar no Rio de Janeiro: Academia Estilo Saúde e Academia Rio Swim, ambas em Jacarepaguá
    Academia Top Defense, South America
  Rua Sorocaba, 258 - Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
Os princípios adquiridos na Academia Top Defense, melhoram a vida do praticante em todos os aspectos. No âmbito profissional, o praticante leva vantagem: sua autoconfiança permite aceitar desafios, conviver com a competitividade, enfrentar dificuldades, bolar estratégias e assumir a liderança quando necessário. No convívio social, a auto-estima descontrai, o praticante é mais equilibrado e espontâneo e sua postura traz respeito e admiração. Sabe conviver com harmonia mesmo em meio hostil, pois não se sente tão vulnerável e está preparado para enfrentar a violência do cotidiano. Tem consciência dos danos que pode sofrer e/ou infringir e age com responsabilidade. Na vida escolar, a criança é mais tranquila ao mesmo tempo que é mais competitiva.
    Toshindo Karate and Fitness Center, North America
  196 Maple Ave  - White Plains, NY           
A typical Karate class normally lasts about one hour up to juniors and one and half hour for adults. A class always begins in respect and ends in respect. To start the class, Shihan and his Senseis line up the student according to rank. Shihan than takes the seiza position, a kneeling position. Everyone in the class follows. After a few bows, Shihan orders the mokuso, a short medition. Only after this routine does the training begin
    Arsa-Rio Shodokan Aikido, South America
  Rua Guaraí, 76 - Campo Grande - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Shodokan Aikidô é o único estilo de Aikidô que permite a competição. É uma mistura do Aikidô tradicional com o método de ensino do Judô moderno, conseguindo juntar a excitação do Judô competitivo com a serenidade espiritual do Aikidô tradicional. A combinação de kata, randori e competição tem a intenção de trazer um senso de realismo e praticidade aos praticantes.
O Shodokan Aikidô incorpora várias formas de desequilíbrio, esquiva, golpes, torções, arremessos, rolamentos e giros no seu repertório técnico. Ele ensina desde técnicas tradicionais até técnicas desenvolvidas para o meio competitivo.
Dojos RJ: Academia Pro Trainner - Tijuca, Academia WF - Duque de Caxias, Academia Trainning Center – Curicica - Jacarepaguá e Acdemia Performance - Campo Grande
    UMAC Briarcliff Manor, North America
  528 North State Rd - Briarcliff Manon, NY           
United Martial Arts Centers offers a variety of programs that will fit your family needs. Our Moms and Dads are getting in the best shape of their lives while having a great time learning valuable and practical Self-Defense. Kids ages 4 years & older are taught life skills that will give them a great start in life.
For over 20 years, we have been building and developing Black Belt Champions, strengthening the Mind, Body and Spirit of each individual. Ultimately we're building greater unity in families, workplaces and in the communities we serve. Vital benefits in today's society!