Martial Arts

• Aikido Kokikai of Rochester
  

• Eastern Sky Aikido

• Bedroc Martial Arts Academy
  

• CrossFit 585 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  

• Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness
  

• Peloton Martial Arts Center
  

• Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts
  

• Shogun Martial Arts
  

• Synthesis Brazilian Jiujitsu

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form and self-defense with strong aerobic and dance elements. Capoeira was developed by African slaves in Brazil. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle.

• Capoeira Com Expressao
  

• Capoeira Angola Quintal

Chi Gung is an alternative medicine therapy and martial art (see: Chi Gung and Chi Gung/Definition). It is practiced in the Rochester area by:

• Molly's Yoga Corner
  

• Rochester Shaolin Training Academy

Filipino Martial Arts or FMA typically refers to the martial arts of Arnis, Escrima, and Kali, which are interchangeable terms for systems of fighting with and against sticks, knives, swords, axes, improvised weapons, empty hands, and more. In a reversal of most martial arts systems, students learn to use weapons first, progressing to smaller weapons and then empty hands. Students are expected to be able to use weapons in either hand, or both hands.

• Marcaida Kali

Haidong Gumdo (Sword Way of the Eastern Sea) is a Traditional Korean Martial Art. It is a neo-classical revival of Korean sword practices found within the Muyedobotongji (ca. 1790). Students of this Art practice with a wooden sword called a "mok-gum"; cultivating self-discipline, fitness, and peace of mind through patterns of movement, meditation, and sword exercises.

• Center of Harmony Martial Arts Academy

Judo is a modern Japanese martial art founded by Kano Jigoro in Japan in the late nineteenth century. The style is well known for its competitive element(shiai), where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground with speed and control, pin an opponent or force an opponent to surrender by either joint locking the elbow or applying a choke. Judo also includes striking and weapons defenses, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata). These are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori).

• Agape Black Belt Center
  

• Bedroc Martial Arts Academy
  

• Bushido Kai Judo
  

• Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness
  

• Rochester Judo Club
  

• Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

• Faust's USA Karate
  

• Martial Arts America
  

• Kim Murray Karate Academy
  

• Kime Karate
  

• Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts
  

• Tatsu Do Karate
  

• West Martial Arts
  

• Wisdom Karate Academy

• Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness
  

• Kime Karate
  

• Peloton Martial Arts Center
  

• Rise Martial Arts
  

• Shogun Martial Arts

• Chinese Indonesian Self Defense School
  

• Renaissance Martial Arts
  

• Rochester Shaolin Training Academy
  

• Rochester Wing Chun Student Association

• Challenge Athletics
  

• Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness
  

• Kuk Sool Won
  

• Rise Martial Arts
  

• Rochester Parkour Gym
  

• Strike Back Martial Arts

Muaythai is a martial art.

Local trainers:

• Empire Muay Thai
  

• Rochester Muay Thai
  

• VisionQuest Muaythai

Originally a post-WWII Korean martial art), Tae Kwon Do (also written "Taekwondo") claims to be the most popular martial art in America. It is also a competitive International Olympic sport.

The name Tae Kwon Do means "The Way of the Hand and Foot."

There many opportunities in Rochester to study this martial art.

Do-Jangs (Schools)

• Agape Martial Arts

• Master Kim's Taekwondo

• Sweat Gym and Fitness

• Unified Tae Kwon Do

Clubs and Organizations

• SUNY Brockport's Tae Kwon Do Club

• University of Rochester's Tae Kwon Do Club

Tang Soo Do is a Traditional Korean Martial Art. Translated, its name means "The Way of the T'ang Dynasty Hand". The Art of Tang Soo Do emphasizes personal development through the practice of forms, hand and kick techniques, meditation, and sparring.

• Center of Harmony Martial Arts Academy

T'ai Chi Ch'uan is an alternative medicine, therapy and martial art (see: Tai chi chuan) practiced in the Rochester area by:

• Great Lake Tai Chi

This is a list of the organizations dedicated to Wing Chun.

• North East Wing Chun Student Association