Albany
Empire Defense & Fitness Inc

Empire Defense & Fitness Inc

Fitness in Albany

4.8 134 Google reviews

+1 518 456 25 828 Corporate Cir, Albany, New York 12203 · Dunes

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8 Corporate Cir, Albany, New York 12203

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About

For over 22 years, Empire Defense & Fitness has been Albany's adult-only self-defense training center. We specialize in practical, real-world protection...not sport competition...through two signature programs: Fast Track Defense, built to give beginners and busy adults immediate, usable skills; and KAJU-KAI, a structured system for those who want to train deeper and long-term. Our classes welcome women and adults over 40, taught by experienced instructors in a focused, professional environment. You leave with the awareness, confidence, and physical skills to protect yourself in real situations. Call us or visit our website to find the program that fits you.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Hours

Monday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Tuesday
4 to 7:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thursday
4 to 7:30 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:30 AM to 12 PM
Sunday
Closed

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