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Schaffer MMA LLC
4.2 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Buffalo, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule schaffermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (716) 225-6018
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've had the pleasure of witnessing the positive impact Schaffer MMA has had on my grandson, and couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience.”
“I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging!”
“I’ve recently started training private sessions with Joe and it has been the best experience I ever could have asked for.”
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“I've had the pleasure of witnessing the positive impact Schaffer MMA has had on my grandson, and couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience.”
What members say
“I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging!”
“The staff not only made my grandson feel at home they helped to build up his self confidence as hes alot smaller than most kids for his age.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Schaffer MMA to any grandparents, parents, etc seeking a family oriented school that will be a positive and enriching experience for their children.”
From the reviews
I recently embarked on an empowering journey at Schaffer MMA, and my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. This mixed martial arts school, nestled in the heart of the McKinley Mall, is a haven for individuals seeking not just physical fitness but a holistic approach to personal development.
Great place can’t stay enough !I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging! Great bunch a people. If your a beginner and been thinking about it this place they have 0 judgement and I would highly recommend!
Great place and great people. If you want to learn mma and get a good workout, stop on in.
I’ve recently started training private sessions with Joe and it has been the best experience I ever could have asked for. He is more than patient with beginners and a fountain of knowledge for anyone who is interested in MMA.
New to kickboxing? Start at Schaffer MMA LLC
Schaffer MMA LLC 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 Schaffer MMA LLC
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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