Empire Academy Of Combat Sports & Fitness

Whether you are looking to compete at the highest level or simply stay in shape, Empire Academy is the perfect place to start your journey. The 10th planet jiu jitsu program is world renowned and the Muay Thai classes are expertly run by veterans of the fight game. Regardless of age, gender, or size - Empire Academy of Combat Sports is strides ahead of all other gyms in the greater Rochester area.

I have been at Empire for close to four years now and I’m grateful everyday that I walked through the doors. If you’re looking to be a fighter, or just coming in to lose weight, or hit the gym. This is the place. You’ll walk away with more than just physical gains, you’ll walk away a better human. We have world class coaches with true love for the sport and their students. There’s an amazing atmosphere in the gym everyday. This is the place to be.

I was so nervous to step foot into this place. I had no prior training other than a semester of Judo back in Community college. I’ve learned so much from the coaches and teammates. Empire Academy is an amazing place where people from all walks of life are welcomed and treated with utmost respect. You will be challenged. But, the journey of growth and the challenges that you face is bearable and even enjoyable with the bond that is created amongst the people here. This place has been life changing for me on so many levels. It's helped me with discipline both in and out of the gym. I can't write

The best coaching, best atmosphere, it's hands down the best martial arts school I've ever experienced

I trained here for 6 months. I’ve been involved in the sport of boxing since I was a child and started training traditional Muay Thai over 7 years ago at a top gym in NYC. The “Muay Thai” at Empire is not truly Muay Thai. It is Dutch style kickboxing. There’s a big difference between the two.
I didn’t learn anything with regard to their “Muay Thai” because the striking coach was always busy on his phone. I recall one class when he was actually mounting a heavy bag and using his phone for the entire class. He’d only stop to tell you the next combo to work on and then he’d get

This microcosm of human development is one of the absolute gems of the Rochester area. You can’t beat top notch instruction from respectful coaches with talented training partners in a fun, well-maintained atmosphere. The free Sunday morning yoga with Rodney is a massive added bonus. From noob to professional, kids to adults, whatever your goals may be, this gym has your wants and needs covered if you’re striving to improve yourself. Get after it.

Have been to a few gyms in the past and 10th planet in Rochester is by far the best. They have a wide variety of skill in the people that attend the gym, and from the beginners to the pros, everyone gets the training they need. As a complete beginner, the process of slowly building my skill set has been amazing. Truly a non judgmental and low key atmosphere. If you’re looking to get an amazing workout and learn some great combat skills, I would highly recommend coming to 10th planet in Rochester. Coach Chris, Wally and Josh Show their passion in the way they train the guys/girls that attend the

Professional facility and staff, great group of people to train with. Visited and taught a seminar, very receptive group of martial artists that know how to train smart and most important safely. The head instructor Chris Herzog is a wealth of knowledge in Jiu Jitsu, Sambo but also a complete martial artist who can keep it all in perspective.

This place has changed my life. Big thank you to the owner Chris Herzog. And to all the trainers at the academy. I've had the pleasure of working with, Trainers Walter Macdonald IV, Rodney Hohestein, and Joshua Santana. Grateful to be part of a family of people with such a deep understanding of combat training, recovery, and technique. I would recommend to anyone looking to further develop or begin developing skills in all levels of martial arts. You get what you pay for here. Not only are they knowledgeable, but they are great teachers who accommodate all levels of experience. Classes land on

Amazing Martial Arts facility with friendly staff and world class instructors that are there to help you every step of the way! I highly recommend Empire for all your martial arts needs!

If you have ever wanted to train/compete in MMA or be as fit as an elite athlete, Empire Academy is for you. The coaches are all highly trained in a multitude of disciplines and will accommodate you if you're experienced or brand new. They have new members signing up every week and there is an amazing team feeling. The classes are co-ed and they even have junior classes for kids.

For People With ADD:
The Empire Academy is the Three Wolf Moon of MMA Gym.
For People with No ADD:
The coaches at Empire Academy instill an atmosphere of excellence by setting high standards, beginning with themselves. They have been actively searching and learning from world class athletes in their own fields, such as Eddie Bravp, Duane Ludwig, Pat Miletich, Igor Yakimov, and Ray Casal. For veterans who never satisfy with yourselves, this is a great place to broadening your horizons with the most up-to-date and battle-tested techniques; for beginners who don't know how to tie a belt or wrap