The Capital Region’s Highest Rated
Adult Only Martial Arts School
For KickBoxing & Self Defense
Backed by 120+ 5-Star Reviews. Albany’s top-rated school for adults only
Jason ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I have always wanted to try Martial Arts, so when I came to Albany I signed up at Empire. Really glad I did. I was nervous in the beginning, but everyone at Empire goes out of their way to help ease you in."
⬅ Does That Sound familiar?
Most of our clients tell us the same thing Jason did:
“I had always wanted to train in martial arts… I just never made the time….until now”
Here is the deal; what we do here is not some crowded, cookie-cutter gym experience. No sea of machines. No people hogging equipment. No endless rows of people staring at phones.
This is training for adults who want more out of life:
✓ Real kickboxing that gets you fit and sharp
✓ Practical self-defense you can actually count on
✓ A community of motivated people who actually show up
It is not about trying to “fit in” at a big-box gym. It is about finally stepping into a place where the training feels real, the people are solid, and the results actually stick.
If you have been waiting for the right time…this is it.
You don’t have to be ready. You just have to start.
When John first walked through our doors, he said what almost everyone says:
“I have wanted to do this for years… but I am out of shape and nervous about being the new guy.”
Two months later, John had dropped weight, built muscle, and more importantly, gained back the confidence he thought he had lost.
Then there is Sarah. She joined because she wanted to feel safer walking to her car at night. What she discovered went far beyond self-defense, she found a community that had her back, every step of the way.
That’s the story we see again and again: adults walk in with hesitation… and walk out transformed.
You don’t have to be ready. You just have to start.
Guided by a Master Who Knows the Journey
5 Decades of Experience. Thousands Trained. One Mission: You.
The engine behind EMPIRE is not theory. It is real-world mastery…earned through a lifetime of sweat, discipline and field-proven training.
Kyoshi Alan Condon
Founder of EMPIRE Defense & Fitness
7th Degree Black Belt
5 Decades of Martial Arts Experience
Certified in 7 Combat Systems
Trainer to SWAT, Military, Faculty & Thousands of Adults Like You
This is elite-level instruction…
Adapted for the chaos and demands of modern life.
No fluff. No gimmicks. Just transformation.
Traditional Roots. Modern application.
Welcome to The Empire Method…forged over decades, built for the now.
You Bring the Commitment. We Bring the Experience.
Call them today to level up in life!
I recently returned to Empire and I am so glad to be back!
welcoming to Everyone, from seasoned vets to people who have never thrown a punch before
Backed by 120+ 5-Star Reviews. Albany’s top-rated school for adults only - trusted by professionals, parents, and everyday men & women who wanted more than a workout.
How to Get Started (It’s Simple)
Most people overthink it. We make it easy:
Step 1. Click below and grab your trial program.
Step 2. Show up: we will guide you through everything step by step.
Step 3. Train, sweat and feel the results faster than you thought possible.
That’s it. No stress. No guesswork. No getting lost in the crowd.
Just real training, real results, and a community that pushes you forward.
2-Class Trial + Full Gear Package for just $97
📍Empire Defense & Fitness
Contact Us & Hours
8 Corporate Circle
Albany, NY 12203
- Email: Cheryl@518Empire.com
- Phone: (518) 456-2582
- Text: (518) 608-3059
- Mon & Wed 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- Mon-Thur 3:30PM - 9:30PM
- Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.
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