AMERICAN KICKBOXING

Built from the Best. Rebuilt for Real Life.

Before MMA had a name…

Before Muay Thai went mainstream…There was American Kickboxing.

The original hybrid striking system was forged in the fire of the 70s and 80s Full Contact Karate wars: blending Karate precision, Boxing flow and Muay Thai’s raw power…before the world even knew what “mixed martial arts” was.

And now?

It’s been rebuilt…not for fighters, but for people like you.

  • Working professionals
  • Parents under pressure
  • Former athletes craving their edge
  • People who are done feeling tired, slow, and unmotivated
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Forget the Gym. Forget the Grind.

Let’s be honest: most fitness routines feel like a chore.

You are busy.

You have got a career. A family. A calendar packed with everything but time for yourself.

The last thing you need is another lifeless hour on a treadmill…
or a group fitness class that feels more like a TikTok audition than real training.

You don’t need another workout. You need a wake-up call.

That’s where American Kickboxing comes in.

Real Training for Real People

This isn’t about fighting in a cage.

It’s not about flashy high kicks or brutal beatdowns.

It’s about taking back control…of your body, your mind and your energy.

  • Every class is a reset.
  • Every strike clears the static.
  • Every round brings you back to that version of you who felt strong, confident and in command.
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Why It Works (When Nothing Else Has)

American Kickboxing was always ahead of its time.
Today, it’s been upgraded with modern sports science, smarter training and a deeper focus on what working adults actually need.

You will get:

  • Real striking: Boxing combos, Karate blitzes and Muay Thai knees…blended into a system that flows
  • Mental clarity: Every session dials you in and shuts the noise off
  • Functional strength: Built through smart conditioning, not endless reps
  • Efficient sessions: In, out and on with your life…with more energy than you walked in with

This is high-performance training designed to fit your real-world schedule.

This Isn’t Just Physical. It’s Mental Warfare.

Let’s talk about what no gym ad ever does….

You are tired.

Not just in your body…but in your brain.

You are pulled in a dozen directions, all the time.
You are stuck in meetings, drained by deadlines and maybe feeling like your spark’s gone dim.

You are not just looking to sweat.
You are looking to feel like yourself again.

American Kickboxing gives you:

  • Breath control under pressure
  • Mental resilience you take back into work, home, and life
  • Tactical focus that makes chaos feel manageable again
  • A place to reset, unload, and rebuild…without judgment

What to Expect

45-minute sessions that fly by…sweat, strike, and have a blast while getting stronger.

No experience necessary
We coach beginners and guide professionals. You will learn fast, move smart and feel confident.

Adult-only training environment
No fluff. No egos. Just grown-ups showing up to get their edge back.

Real-world skill development
You will walk out with the ability to hit hard, move smart, and stay calm…inside and outside of Empire.

This Is How Professionals Train

American Kickboxing isn’t about fighting.

It’s about preparing for life.

  • Boardrooms
  • Deadlines
  • Parenting under pressure
  • Navigating stress
  • Showing up in the world as the strongest version of yourself


You train here so you can perform everywhere else.

The Pain Is Real. So Is the Solution.

This is for those that:

Have lost motivation and the gym isn’t cutting it

Are constantly managing stress and need a true outlet

Want to feel strong, capable, and dangerous again

Are over 30, done with fads, and ready for something that works

Miss that fire you used to have…and you are ready to reclaim it

You don’t need six-pack abs.
You need to walk out of a room feeling like you own it again.

READY TO RESET?

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a chance to see what it feels like to strike, sweat, and get that fire back.

Come feel what American Kickboxing was always meant to be: Training that transforms you.

AMERICAN KICKBOXING

Built from the best.
Forged in reality.
Redesigned for people who refuse to stay stuck.

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Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.

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Albany, NY 12203

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