No workout is the same. Alan challenges students physically and mentally. There's no getting "bored with the same routine" nonsense here. Each class I take is a different, total body, a** kicking workout and focused on improving not only my physical being, but my mental being. You push yourself when you want to quit because he encourages and supports you, and when you feel and see results, it keeps you coming back for more. Classmates are equally supportive. It's Team Empire and everyone's there to succeed.

We searched extensively for a kickboxing class for our 13-year-old son for fitness and confidence-building. What a joy it was to find Empire Defense and Fitness! They’re a family-owned and operated business and are super-friendly and welcoming. Cheryl, Alan and Liam know all of their students’ names and greet them on arrival. The facility is immaculate, rates are very reasonable and the classes are quite a workout. Everyone leaves with a sweat—even me and I’m just watching! I like the flexibility of a month-to-month plan rather than being locked in for a year-long commitment. Highly recommend this business and hope they’re around for a long time.

At the recommendation of a friend (Pat LaPorta), a little more than a month ago I tried out Krav Maga classes at Empire Defense & Fitness. I had always wanted to take a martial arts class but had never gotten around to doing it. Not having heard of Krav Maga before, I am very glad that I took the trial class and then joined the gym. The class is a joy and In just over a month I already see and feel a difference in my strength and conditioning. Alan, Cheryl and Liam make the classes and the whole membership experience great! So much so that I am even considering expanding to other martial arts styles with them in the future. I highly recommend Empire Defense & Fitness to anyone considering taking a martial arts / self-defense class.