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Ronin Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rochester, New York
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
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- 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 roninmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 585-252-1900
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:45–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 am |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 am, 4:45–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I personally prefer the kickboxing class, it's a great workout and teaches you great skills and techniques.”
“My child has been attending Ronin Martial arts academy for about 3 months and the best word I can use to describe them is Patient.”
“This academy is well put together, Adam does a great job at instructing classes and will work with you if you are a beginner or an expert.”
“Its a great place if you plan to compete or want to learn about self defense, but is also a great workout.”
“We have fun and get to exercise and learn karate and Muay Thai!”
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“We have fun and get to exercise and learn karate and Muay Thai!”
“As a complete beginner to both kickboxing and grappling, it can be super intimidating to make the leap to take the first class.”
“We have fun and get to exercise and learn karate and Muay Thai!”
“Its a great place if you plan to compete or want to learn about self defense, but is also a great workout.”
What members say
“Adam is a great coach and a good dude and one the most welcoming environmentsI’ve ever been to, having I’ve been doing this stuff for 8 years”
“Adam is a great coach and a good dude and one the most welcoming environmentsI’ve ever been to, having I’ve been doing this stuff for 8 years”
“I personally prefer the kickboxing class, it's a great workout and teaches you great skills and techniques.”
“I personally prefer the kickboxing class, it's a great workout and teaches you great skills and techniques.”
“Adam and his other instructors are great with kids and have a well trained but open atmosphere for juniors / adults of any age or experience level.”
“Its a great place if you plan to compete or want to learn about self defense, but is also a great workout.”
From the reviews
Just under a year ago my daughter was looking to train in kickboxing/grappling, we looked around went w few places and by far and away Ronin was the best VIBE we got, took a chance and signed up for a whole year, last week she competed for the first time and took 1st in Gi, 2nd in no Gi, not only has she learned A…
This academy is well put together, Adam does a great job at instructing classes and will work with you if you are a beginner or an expert. I personally prefer the kickboxing class, it's a great workout and teaches you great skills and techniques.
I have had the honor of witnessing how committed Coach Adam is to his community and craft through many interactions. If you are interested in joining a community that is led by a great teacher and truly wonderful human that will do everything in their power to help you on your journey, then I highly recommend Ronin…
Sensei Adam is an awesome teacher. It's nice to come to class and be able to genuinely have a good time while learning new techniques. He definitely works you and pushes you to make you better, stronger, and more effective. But he makes it fun!
New to kickboxing? Start at Ronin Martial Arts Academy
Ronin 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 Ronin 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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