Martial Arts America
Southview Shelter, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY 14623
About
Martial Arts America offers Karate, Isshin-Ryu Karate, Fitness Kickboxing, Iaido (Samurai Sword), Kids Karate, Juniors Karate, Teen Karate, Adult Karate, and Karate Summer Camps. The program includes a New Student Starter Course that provides 2 weeks of classes and a karate uniform.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays, with a 2-week New Student Starter Course for new students.
• Price: $79 New Student Starter Course – 2 Weeks of Classes, Plus a Karate Uniform
Martial Arts America has been offering instruction and training in karate since 1980. The stated goal at Martial Arts America of Rochester is to empower individuals in all aspects of their life by applying the program’s values of martial arts. The three branches serve the communities of Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, Penfield, Fairport and Webster, as well as surrounding towns such as Perinton, Gananda, Macedon, Rush and Irondequoit.
Head instructors Kelly Williams, Jon Emerson and James Cornell are experienced black belt instructors. Jon Emerson is the contact for the Brighton (main) and Webster locations, and Kelly Williams is the contact for the Penfield location.
Parent testimonials describe changes they have seen in their children. One parent from Penfield reports that karate has boosted Carly’s self-confidence and self-esteem and that she has learned that with commitment and sacrifice she can achieve a major goal. Another parent from Fairport notes that instructors emphasized the dignity and confidence behind looking a person in the eye and shaking hands firmly. A parent from Penfield shares that Liana has gained self-confidence through karate and that this shows up in her schoolwork, horseback riding and day-to-day interactions with people.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays, with a 2-week New Student Starter Course for new students.
• Price: $79 New Student Starter Course – 2 Weeks of Classes, Plus a Karate Uniform
Martial Arts America has been offering instruction and training in karate since 1980. The stated goal at Martial Arts America of Rochester is to empower individuals in all aspects of their life by applying the program’s values of martial arts. The three branches serve the communities of Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, Penfield, Fairport and Webster, as well as surrounding towns such as Perinton, Gananda, Macedon, Rush and Irondequoit.
Head instructors Kelly Williams, Jon Emerson and James Cornell are experienced black belt instructors. Jon Emerson is the contact for the Brighton (main) and Webster locations, and Kelly Williams is the contact for the Penfield location.
Parent testimonials describe changes they have seen in their children. One parent from Penfield reports that karate has boosted Carly’s self-confidence and self-esteem and that she has learned that with commitment and sacrifice she can achieve a major goal. Another parent from Fairport notes that instructors emphasized the dignity and confidence behind looking a person in the eye and shaking hands firmly. A parent from Penfield shares that Liana has gained self-confidence through karate and that this shows up in her schoolwork, horseback riding and day-to-day interactions with people.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
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