Most new students begin with two classes per week. This pace allows you to build a strong foundation, absorb essential skills, and develop real confidence…without overload or pressure.
As your training progresses, students may choose to add Saturday Precision Striking. This supplemental session sharpens timing, accuracy, and power through focused, high-rep static drills that reinforce skill under fatigue.
There is no rush.
No pressure.
Just steady, real-world progress at a pace that works.
Fast Track Self-Defense is built for real situations…not competition and not theory. Training emphasizes clarity, control, and decision-making when stress is high.
You will develop:
Functional striking, escapes, and threat response
Situational awareness and high-stress decision-making
Conditioning that supports real-world demands
Mental discipline that cultivates calm under pressure
This program builds more than technique…it builds readiness.
You don’t rise to the occasion.
You default to your training.
Fast Track Self-Defense develops the physical, mental, and emotional tools needed to respond effectively. And when you are ready to refine your striking even further, Precision Striking becomes the natural next step.

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