Looking for martial arts suggestions in buffalo area

[Zdawgnight]

Hi everyone,
I have always wanted to do martial arts and finally have found some free time. I was hoping I might be able to get some suggestions of place to take a look at or avoid at all costs. I personally don't have a preference as to what style as long as it would be good quality self defense and would work well for my wife and I. Any help would be great.
thanks,
zdawgnight

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I recommend you check out Horizon Martial Arts which is run by Tim Hartman. Tim teaches Modern Arnis and has a Balintawak background.

 

[Instructor]

Not familiar with that area but welcome to Martial Talk! Hope you find what you are looking for.

 

[Zdawgnight]

Thank you Brian For the advice I took a look at horizon and it looks like a solid contender for us. And I appreciate the welcome instructor.

Any other suggestions for martial arts would be greatly appreciated

 

[Bob Hubbard]

A couple of schools where I know the instructors:

Horizon Martial Arts
280 Center Rd.
West Seneca, New York 14224
(716) 675-0899

Swan’s Martial Arts Academy
3234 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 685-7926

Bill Adams’ Martial Arts & Fitness Centers
3211 Transit Road
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 668-5004

Robert Koch’s International Black Belt Academy
13118 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-3772

Gutowskis Kenpo Karate / Karate Joe's
3835 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY 14219
(716) 955-0711

Horizon teaches Filipino arts, while Swans Japanese. Adams has both Chinese and Japanese arts, and Koch's and Gutowski's are Kenpo.


More listed at http://wnymartialarts.com/schools/buffalo-erie-niagara-county/

 

[Zdawgnight]

Thank you bob I have lots to check out now

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Red Dragon at the McKinley Mall also offers Chinese arts. Hung Gar kung fu and Yang Tai Chi.

 

[Zdawgnight]

Are there places that are more stand outs at tower styles?

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Not in my opinion. I think some of them let you do a class or watch one. Might be worth stopping in.