Martial Arts America
Martial Arts America - Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY 14623
About
Martial Arts America offers instruction in Karate, Fitness Kickboxing, and Iaido (Samurai Sword). The program includes Isshin-Ryu Karate classes for kids, juniors, teens, and adults, and new students can start with a two-week course that includes classes and a Karate uniform.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday to Friday in the late afternoon and evening, and Saturday morning
• 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 head instructors are Kelly Williams, Jon Emerson, and James Cornell, and they are all experienced black belt instructors. The program’s stated goal is to empower individuals in all aspects of their life by applying its values of martial arts. Martial Arts America serves the communities of Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, Penfield, Fairport and Webster, as well as surrounding towns such as Perinton, Gananda, Macedon, Rush and Irondequoit.
Parent testimonials describe changes they have seen in their children through karate at Martial Arts America. One parent from Penfield, NY, reports that the karate experience boosted Carly’s self-confidence and self-esteem and that she learned that with commitment and sacrifice she can achieve a major goal. Another parent from Fairport, NY, notes that instructors emphasized the dignity and confidence behind looking a person in the eye and shaking hands firmly. A parent from Penfield, NY, shares that Liana gained self-confidence through karate and that they see this in her school work, horseback riding, and day-to-day interactions with people.
Last updated February 9, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday to Friday in the late afternoon and evening, and Saturday morning
• 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 head instructors are Kelly Williams, Jon Emerson, and James Cornell, and they are all experienced black belt instructors. The program’s stated goal is to empower individuals in all aspects of their life by applying its values of martial arts. Martial Arts America serves the communities of Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, Penfield, Fairport and Webster, as well as surrounding towns such as Perinton, Gananda, Macedon, Rush and Irondequoit.
Parent testimonials describe changes they have seen in their children through karate at Martial Arts America. One parent from Penfield, NY, reports that the karate experience boosted Carly’s self-confidence and self-esteem and that she learned that with commitment and sacrifice she can achieve a major goal. Another parent from Fairport, NY, notes that instructors emphasized the dignity and confidence behind looking a person in the eye and shaking hands firmly. A parent from Penfield, NY, shares that Liana gained self-confidence through karate and that they see this in her school work, horseback riding, and day-to-day interactions with people.
Last updated February 9, 2026.
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