Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness

"My 3 kids and I have been enrolled in the Jiujitsu program for a year now. We all love the gym, the people and the tenth planet BJJ program. Highly recomended this gym! All the staff and coaches are great!"

"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 a review without talking about the community at Empire. I've made some life long friends at this gym. Also, I can't speak highly enough about the coaches! They conduct themselves professionally and they CARE ABOUT YOU. Whether you're going to train to be fighter or just just coming as a hobby, you're going to get quality training from coaches that are experts in this field. If you're still looking for a place to train, look no more! You need to experience this gym for yourself. Thank you Empire Academy for everything you do. You’re a gem of Rochester! Our city is blessed to have you!"

"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 gym. Will never go anywhere else."

"As a woman, training has become invaluable. After being to a few other gyms and talking with former teammates who’ve moved, Empire is undoubtedly one of the best. The coaches are highly-skilled but work with students regardless of their skill level and if they ever want to fight. I rowed in college and was lifting after graduation before joining and only had a year of karate as a kid. Now, I’ve been at the gym since December 2014, am enrolled in all of the classes, and have trained and competed in both kickboxing and jiu jitsu. Joining the gym is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made."