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 has been rebuilt…not for fighters, but for people like you.
When Tim first came through our doors, he said what we hear all the time:
“I used to be in shape… but life happened. I don’t even know where to start anymore.”
When Savannah first joined, she felt intimidated by gyms and group classes.
She wasn’t sure she belonged.
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 is where American Kickboxing comes in.
This isn’t about fighting in a cage.
It is not about flashy high kicks or brutal beatdowns.
It is about taking back control…of your body, your mind and your energy.
American Kickboxing was always ahead of its time.
Today, it has been upgraded with modern sports science, smarter training and a deeper focus on what working adults actually need.
You will get:
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:
✓ 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.
American Kickboxing isn’t about fighting.
It is about preparing for life.
You train here so you can perform everywhere else.
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.
Train like an adult who is ready to take control again.
Your $49 Trial includes two hands-on classes and personal coaching from Albany’s top-rated kickboxing and self-defense team.
You will move with more power, think clearer and walk out stronger after just two classes, guaranteed.
Don’t overthink it. You are one click away from feeling sharper, calmer and more confident than you’ve felt in months.
Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.
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