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Buffalo United Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Buffalo, New York
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule buffalounitedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 716-563-0720
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“my daughter loves this program the coaches are great and they have wonderful attention, motivation and patience.”
“Due to these solid fundamentals, individual students and the school as a team tend to place well in local tournaments.”
“I started off with Muay Thai (Thai boxing and kickboxing) as I was looking to expand from the boxing classes that I had started with at another gym.”
“I started off with Muay Thai (Thai boxing and kickboxing) as I was looking to expand from the boxing classes that I had started with at another gym.”
“Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are Wednesday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 10:30am, come try it out.”
Other martial arts here
“I started off with Muay Thai (Thai boxing and kickboxing) as I was looking to expand from the boxing classes that I had started with at another gym.”
“I started off with Muay Thai (Thai boxing and kickboxing) as I was looking to expand from the boxing classes that I had started with at another gym.”
“If you're interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mui Thai, or MMA - Buffalo United Martial Arts should be your #1 choice.”
“Our Muay Thai Kru (teacher) Keith Forant is the only WTBA certified Muay Thai instructor in WNY who happens to be a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu as well.”
What members say
“On the first day I was able to work on a armbar submission on our head instructor black belt, Joshua Ketry, and after that day I was hooked and I haven’t looked back.”
“my daughter loves this program the coaches are great and they have wonderful attention, motivation and patience.”
“Its a top notch facility, clean, comfortable, including changing and shower rooms for guys and gals.”
“Every class whether it be the Ladies only or Coed, I feel like I am learning and constantly improving.”
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has the ability to build confidence, calmness, strength (both inner and outer), stamina, and character.”
“This gym is amazing they truly offer something for the whole family.”
From the reviews
I've been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here for a few months and it's a great school. The owners and instructors are deeply knowledgeable, and create a very community focused learning environment. There is a consistent focus on technique, cooperation, and safety.
TOP NOTCH! I've been practicing with Buffalo United since they opened their doors a few years ago at the old location on Main Street. The instructors share a contagious passion in their field of expertise. I started with Jiu Jitsu, then added Muay Thai, and recently started Judo with their newest member of the team.
Instructors are knowledgeable and break things down well enough for those without any previous experience, to easily understand. Everyone is super friendly there and always willing to help out.
Great gym for adults and children. My son and I both train here and love it. If you're looking for authentic muay thai this is the place.
New to kickboxing? Start at Buffalo United Martial Arts Academy
Buffalo United Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Buffalo United Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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