Train for Real Life. Reclaim Your Power.
You have built a life… but lost your edge.
Successful, yet drifting. Capable, but not dangerous.
That itch? That’s your signal.
EMPIRE was built for adults who are done going through the motions.
Not for kids. Not for sport.
For professionals ready to get sharp, strong, and storm-proof.
Real Skills. Real Safety. Real Power.
This Isn’t a Workout… It’s a Wake-Up Call.
You don’t need another gym.
You don’t need another “fitness challenge.”
You need a reset.
At EMPIRE, we train for what life actually throws at you.
✔️ Safe training: because you have got to show up for work and family
✔️ Smart systems: because your time is valuable
✔️ Real results: because “looking the part” doesn’t mean you can handle yourself
Our members don’t come here to learn fancy moves.
They come here because they felt themselves slipping…
And they didn’t want to settle.
What You will Get at EMPIRE
- Clarity under pressure
- Functional strength
- Street-ready self-defense
- Confidence
- Discipline
You will Be Joining a Tribe of High-Performers Who Train With Purpose.
At EMPIRE, there are:
- No egos
- No fluff
- No wasted time
Just real adults sharpening themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally
From the inside out.
This Is Training for the Life You Actually Live.
No fluff. No fantasy. Just real-world readiness.
Home. Work. The street. We train for that.
Built for those who refuse to stay stuck.
CEOs. Parents. Business owners. High-performers ready to reset.
This is where the strong rebuild.
And Behind It All… A Master Who’s Walked the Path
5 Decades of Experience. Thousands Trained. One Mission: You.
The engine behind EMPIRE is not theory. It’s real-world mastery…earned through a lifetime of sweat, discipline and field-proven training.
Kyoshi Alan Condon
Founder of EMPIRE Defense & Fitness
7th Degree Black Belt
5 Decades of Martial Arts Experience
Certified in 7 Combat Systems
Trainer to SWAT, Military, Faculty & Thousands of Adults Like You
This is elite-level instruction…
Adapted for the chaos and demands of modern life.
No fluff. No gimmicks. Just transformation.
Traditional Roots. Modern application.
Welcome to The Empire Method…forged over decades, built for the now.
You Bring the Commitment. We Bring the Experience.
"I didn’t just feel better. I felt unstoppable."
Barbara, Empire Student
Albany’s #1 Martial Arts Program for Adults
We have helped thousands of professionals:
Reignite their inner drive
Build real-world strength
Reset their mindset
And master skills that could one day save their life
The Reset You have Been Waiting For
You are not “out of shape.”
You are not “too old.”
You are not broken.
You are just ready for a real reset. And that’s what we do best.
Ready to Take Back Your Edge?
We keep our classes small, focused, and high quality
Because we train with intention, not volume.
Schedule a 2 class Trial before the next class fills
You have earned your place in the world.
Now it’s time to earn your edge back.
Empire Defense & Fitness
Where Professionals Come to Get Dangerous… in All the Right Ways.
📍Empire Defense & Fitness
We are located at:
8 Corporate Circle Albany, NY 12203
Stop in and say “Hi”
Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.
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Get In Touch
8 Corporate Circle
Albany, NY 12203
- Email: Cheryl@518Empire.com
- Phone: (518) 456-2582
- Text: (518) 608-3059
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Mon & Wed 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Mon-Thur 3:30PM - 9:30PM - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm
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