Your First Two Classes
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"Start now. We will meet you at your level."
$47 total for two classes. That is the full price, with nothing else to figure out.
Who This Is For
Wherever You Are Starting From,
That Is Exactly Where We Begin.
This experience is built for adults in the Albany area who are ready to move past thinking about training and start doing it. You may be starting from scratch. You may have trained before. You may sit behind a desk most of the day and know it is time to feel sharper, stronger, and more capable again.
Wherever you are starting from, that is exactly where we begin.
Empire's 2-Class Introductory Experience is a structured first step, designed to help you experience how we train, understand what makes Empire different, and start building real capability from day one.
Beginners are welcome. This is not watered down.
Because we scale the training to where you actually are, you start developing skill and confidence immediately, not once you "catch up."
How It Works
Inside Your Two Classes
Each class runs 45 minutes, with personal instruction so we understand how you move and where to start. You are not expected to walk in already knowing what to do. That is why you are here. Here is exactly what happens in each of your two classes.
Get Moving. Get Oriented.
Your first class is about building movement and getting oriented. We walk you through the Activation Series, a structured warm up designed to move you out of the mental pace of the workday and into a body that is ready to respond.
From there, your instructor begins introducing the foundational self defense skills you will build on in class two, at a pace that is scaled to you.
Put It All Together.
Your second class is where the pieces come together. You will practice the skills introduced in class one with more repetition and more context, so you start to feel how they connect and apply.
You will also get a direct, honest conversation with your instructor about where you stand and what a next step could look like, if you want one.
Purpose, Not Guesswork
Notice what changes when movement has purpose, instruction has structure, and someone is actually paying attention to how you perform.
Attention Replaces Guesswork
The more that attention replaces guesswork, the less you are wondering if you can keep up, and the more you are simply finding out what you are capable of.
Readiness Begins the Moment You Stop Running on Autopilot
As your focus shifts and your body wakes up, notice the exact moment you stop thinking about training and start actually training. Readiness begins the moment your body and attention stop running on autopilot and start working together with intent.
Inside Empire
See the Training Floor
Know Before You Go
What To Expect
Everything you need to walk in prepared and confident on day one.
Class Length
45 minutes per class. Two classes total, with 1-on-1 attention throughout.
What To Wear
Comfortable clothing you can move in: a t shirt, sweatpants or shorts all work well. Footwear is not worn on the training floor.
Equipment
All training equipment is provided. There is nothing you need to buy or bring before your first class.
Who It's For
Adults, new or experienced. If you are unsure whether you are ready, that uncertainty is normal, and it is not a barrier here.
Location
Reach Us
Call or text (518) 608-3059, or email Cheryl@518Empire.com with questions before you reserve.
The Outcome
What You Begin Building
Over two classes, you start experiencing what Empire is built to develop.
Confidence
That comes from doing the work.
Certainty
That comes from understanding your options.
Composure
That grows once pressure becomes something you have trained around instead of something you only imagine.
Relief
Because you are finally building the answer instead of just carrying the question, "what would I do?" For a lot of people, that creates something else entirely: relief.
Who You'll Train With
Trained By Real Experience.
Your instruction comes directly from Kyoshi Alan Condon, who has trained in martial arts for 51 years and holds a 7th degree black belt across 7 certified systems. Alan has trained SWAT units and military personnel, and he is on the floor training beside every student, every class.
From Members
From the Empire Family
"I wanted more than a workout. I was looking for self-defense that would make me feel confident walking alone at night. I was nervous walking in the door, but I am so glad I did. Don't wait until something happens to take self-defense seriously. Start now."
"Alan and Cheryl take time with every student and make you feel part of the Empire family. Best decision I've made in my late 50s, and I'd recommend Empire to anyone looking to improve their life."
"Over the years, I've trained with various individuals and at multiple facilities. This location provides more consistency in training method than any other gym I've attended. Alan demonstrates techniques clearly and is always willing to help you refine and correct your technique."
After Class Two
What Happens After Your Two Classes
At the end of your second class, you will sit down with your instructor for a direct conversation about where you stand and what a next step could look like, if you want to keep training.
There is no pressure and no automatic enrollment. If continuing to train with Empire makes sense for you, we will show you exactly what that looks like, in plain terms. If it does not, you will still walk away with two real classes of instruction and a clearer sense of what you are capable of.
Two Classes. One Clear First Step.
It's a Structured First Step.
This isn't "come see if you like it." The $47 2-Class Introductory Experience is a structured first step for adults ready to find out what they are capable of when training has purpose.
You will train. You will get personal instruction. You will learn the Activation Series. You will see exactly how we scale to your level.
Your total investment is $47 for both classes. That is the complete price, with no hidden fees, no automatic membership, and no fine print to track down later.
For two full classes. That is the full price. No additional commitment required.
- Two 45-minute structured training sessions
- 1-on-1 personal instruction and assessment
- The Activation Series
- All training equipment provided
- A clear, honest read on where you stand and what's next
Empire Defense & Fitness · 8 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203
Call or text (518) 608-3059 · Cheryl@518Empire.com
Common Questions
Before You Start
Do I need prior experience?
No. If you are new, we start with you. No prior martial arts experience is required, no need to be in perfect shape, and nothing to prove before you walk through the door.
What if I've trained before?
Bring what you know. We'll look at how you move, how you apply it, and how those skills hold up in a more structured, pressure-aware environment.
How long is each class, and what should I bring?
Each class runs 45 minutes. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, a t shirt, sweatpants, or shorts all work. All training equipment is provided, so there is nothing you need to bring or buy first.
Is this a trial I can walk away from with no follow-up?
This is a structured first step, not a casual free trial, and there is no automatic enrollment. You will train, get personal instruction, and see exactly how Empire scales to your level over two real classes.
Where is Empire Defense & Fitness located?
8 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203. Call or text (518) 608-3059 with any questions.
Start Now. We Will Meet You at Your Level.
Wherever you are starting from, that is exactly where we begin.
Reserve Your 2-Class Experience