We are passionate about living a healthy and balanced life and we have lived it (and continue to live it) daily for the last 20 years….& YES 🥰 we run our business together, while raising 2 children, both boys. What a journey….and our vision is crystal clear…..
 
To EMPOWER, EDUCATE and MOTIVATE people who are ready to make a change and live a strong, healthy life, manage stress, increase their flexibility, strengthen their body and develop confidence in all aspects of their lives.
 
That is THE EMPIRE WAY…. and WHY we both love hearing when our clients tell us they can’t wait to get to class….
 
Hi…I’m Alan…i have been training in the Martial Arts for 50 YEARS….WOW 5 decades and I still wake up every day EXCITED to continue my personal JOURNEY.
 
It all started with getting BULLIED…and then learning to believe in myself and truly be me…this lead to great success in the Corporate world where the drive, perseverance and MENTAL fortitude I forged through training, allowed me to quickly move up the corporate ladder, quickly getting results as a driver/route sales (100%) commission) to being one of the fastest promoted division managers.
 I am truly a SEEKER of WISDOM and on a personal quest to improve myself daily. I hold many BLACK BELT certifications, including the title of KYOSHI (7th Degree Black Belt). 
 
BUT my first BLACK BELT was the LIFE CHANGER and holds a special place in my heart. I have used those skills in the ring competing and unfortunately in REAL life as well..
 
My goals: LONGEVITY, VITALITY and always LEADING FROM THE FRONT..
 
I never ask a student to do anything I won’t do right alongside of them…and I LOVE sharing my wisdom and seeing it change peoples lives…as the Martial Arts are both MENTAL and PHYSICAL.
 
I have been LUCKY to have studied and mentored under some of the top authorities in FULL CONTACT Martial Arts Systems:
KICKBOXING/Muay Thai, Shaolin Kung Fu, Real Stick Fighting (Ouch), KRAV MAGA, Military Combatives and Grappling systems: Catch Wrestling, Russian Sambo and in 1992 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BEFORE the 1st UFC). My base system is KAJUKENBO (The ORIGINAL mixed martial art)…that experience FORGED ME as a young man on so many levels and I continue on the path DAILY…
Adult Martial Arts, Albany NY

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