Martial Arts America | Rochester, NY

Webster Photo Days
2026-05-05 15:00 - 2026-05-06 20:00 (America/New_York)

Brighton Photo Day
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 12:00 - 20:00

All Dojos Closed in Observance of Easter Holiday
2026-04-04

March CIT Boot Camp
2026-03-21 12:15 - 13:15

Master Johan Skalberg Kali Stick Seminar
2025-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Johan Skalberg, from Sweden, is an international master of the martial arts, specializing in Kali – the stick and empty hand style from the Philippines. His skill is exceptional and his teaching style is engaging and exciting. You’ll have fun learning lots of new skills and gain more knowledge of self defense.
The seminar will cover drills with the single stick, double stick and empty hand. Students of all ages and experience levels will love it and learn a lot.
Parents and non-students: You do not need any martial arts experience to join in these seminars – there will be assistants to help you learn these skills.
Master Skalberg has visited our dojo many times and he is always a huge hit with both the students and the parents.
Classes will be limited to the first 30 students so don’t wait to register!

Haunted House ... at the Dojo
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
It’s going to be spooky time at the Martial Arts America on Saturday October 25 … and you’re invited!
Our dojo is running a Haunted Dojo where kids (and their families) take a guided walk though a maze of monsters, witches, ghosts and more. It’s a scary, good time for kids of all ages and it’s for a good cause – raising money for the Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Just come to Martial Arts America’s Brighton dojo – 3450 Winton Place, Rochester – between 6 – 8 pm and get ready for the fun! Kids can wear a costume if they want!
Our students, staff and senseis put this event on in previous yeas and we’ve raised over $1000 for this important medical facility for children.
$5 – $10 donation … or more : )
No need to register, just show up.

Dojo Family Picnic
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Mendon Ponds Park, Southview Shelter, Pittsford, NY, 14534, United States
All students and families are invited to join us for a fun picnic day at Mendon Ponds Park (Southview Shelter). 12 noon – 4 pm. Games and activities for kids and families. And don’t miss our annual EGG TOSS challenge (messy, but fun!). Families should bring their own food/drink … and a dish/snack/treat to share if you’d like. No karate uniforms for students – just regular clothes.
This is not a drop-off event – we want to have our dojo families enjoy the day with us.

Karate Summer Camp - week 5
2025-07-28 09:00 - 15:00
Karate summer camps are for kids ages 6 – 12. No karate experience needed. Get all the info and register for camps here https://rochesterkarate.com/events-calendar/summer-camp/

Karate Summer Camp - week 4
2025-07-21 09:00 - 15:00

Karate Summer Camp - week 3
2025-07-14 09:00 - 15:00

Karate Summer Camp - week 2
2025-07-07 09:00 - 15:00

Karate Summer Camp - Week 1
2025-06-30 09:00 - 15:00 | All 3 MAA locations

Dojos Closed for Memorial Day weekend
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | All 3 MAA locations
All Martial Arts America branches will be closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday June 24 – 26 for the holiday weekend. Have a wonderful time with family and friends and we’ll see you back at the dojo soon.

Master Johan Skalberg Seminar
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States

Karate Tournament at the RIT Inn and Conference center
2025-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | RIT inn and conference center, 5257 W, Henrietta rd, Henrietta, NY, 14467, United States
Ready for a challenge? The 2025 Niagara Winter Karate Championships are being held on Sunday March 9th at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Henrietta, NY. There will be divisions for all ages and belt levels competing in kata, weapons kata and sparring.
Note; This is daylights savings time day so make sure you check your clocks/watches/phones to have the correct time!
Get all the information and register here: https://events.membersolutions.com/event_register.asp?content_id=90216

Karate Tournament at Gates-Chili High School
2025-02-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Gates Chili High School, 1 spartan way, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Calling all karate competitors! This is the first event for 2025 and will be held at Gates-Chili high school. There will be divisions for all ages and belt levels competing in kata, weapons kata and sparring.
Karate competitions are a great way to challenge yourself by competing against others with similar experience and same age group. You can get all the information for this event and register here https://www.samuraimartialarts.com/smawinterchampionships

All Martial Arts America dojos are closed today due to extreme cold weather
2025-01-22 08:00 - 20:00 | All 3 MAA locations
Following our dojo policy, we will be closed when elementary schools are closed due to the weather.

Dojos closed for Christmas Holiday Break
2024-12-24 - 2025-01-01 | All 3 MAA locations
All dojos are closed this week for the holiday. Classes resume after January 1st. All Tiger and Junior students can continue their training at home by using the Holiday Challenge worksheet – earn a patch for completing all the challenges. Get your worksheet from your sensei or request one by emailing us mdorsey@rochesterkarate.com

Holiday class and Holiday Party at all MAA dojos
2024-12-23 16:30 - 19:00 | All 3 MAA locations
Check with your sensei for the class times today (not our regular class schedule) and join us for our Dojo Family Holiday Party from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

Fall 2024 Apprentice and Black Belt Graduation Show
2024-11-10 17:00 - 18:30 | RIT inn and conference center, 5257 W, Henrietta rd, Henrietta, NY, 14467, United States
30 Martial Arts America students are going to be graduation up to new levels and will be demonstrating their skills and will be awarded their new belts at this special event. All MAA students, friends and family are invited to attend.
At the RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5757 W. Henrietta rd., Rochester, NY
5:00 – 6:30 pm (doors open at 4:45 pm) There’s no fee to attend this event.
Get inspired and excited by energy and enthusiasm of our Black Belt graduates.

Fall 2024 Niagara Karate Championship
2024-11-10 09:00 - 14:00 | RIT inn and conference center, 5257 W, Henrietta rd, Henrietta, NY, 14467, United States
Sunday November 10th
Fall 2024 Niagara Karate Championship

at the RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5757 W. Henrietta rd., Rochester, NY
Karate competition for students of all ages and belt levels. Kata, Weapons Kata, Sparring divisions.
Get all the information and register here: https://events.membersolutions.com/event_register.asp?content_id=90101

BullyProof class and Open House
2024-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | All 3 MAA locations
School-age kids (6 – 12 years old) will learn the skills and tactics of how to handle bullies without fighting and they’ll get to join in for a fun karate class.
Martial Arts America is opening it’s doors to the public for this special community event. We’re experts in teaching kids how to deal with bullying situations without using violence – we’ll teach them “verbal karate” – so they can feel safe and confident at school, sports and around the neighborhood.
In the BullyProof workshop the kids will be actively participating while learning the skills and tactics of handling bullying situations and we’ll even teach some fun and exciting martial arts moves as well.
Webster location – Baytowne Plaza, 1900 Empire Blvd., Webster 9:30 – 10:00 am
Penfield location – 2160 Penfield Rd., Penfield 9:30 – 10:15 am
Brighton location – 3450 Winton Place plaza, Rochester 11:00 – 11:30 am
Martial Arts America has been the community leader in teaching children (and adults) confidence, fitness, respect, focus and fun since 1980. With locations in Brighton, Penfield and Webster, we’ve taught thousands of students the lessons, values and philosophies of the martial arts to help them live more peaceful and success-filled lives.
The Bullyproof workshop is being offered at each of our 3 locations. Register at the location closest to you. There is no charge for this event – just a community service to thank the people in our neighborhoods for their long-term support of our dojos. You must be registered to attend (first 30 participants per location).
Register for the class time for the location that’s best for you. Use the link on the right.

Kali seminar with Master Johan Skalberg
2024-10-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Held at the Brighton Dojo, this seminar will feature Master Johan Skalberg from Sweden. He has been training in the Filipino martial arts – stick fighting, knife skills and empty hand techniques – for almost 50 years and will be teaching a kids seminar and a teen/adult seminar on the single and double sticks of Kali.
Bring your own sticks or borrow from us. Wear your karate gi or workout clothes.
Get all the information and register at the link to the right.

Back to School Buddy Bash and Dodgeball Night
2024-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Martial Arts America Webster, 1270 Creek st, Webster, NY, 14580, United States
Join us for a fun activity night with your school friends. Go to your dojo app to get all the information and to register

Back to School Buddy Bash and Dodgeball Night
2024-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States

Renaissance Martial Arts Festival
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-09-15 13:00 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Teens and Adults of all belt levels and from all dojos! Join us for this exciting weekend of training with master instructors of various martila arts styles. It will be held at our Brighton location.
Ever wanted to try Tai Chi, Kung fu, Jujitsu, Knife defense, Kickboxing or other martial arts? You’ll get to experience lots of martial arts styles at this low key, self-paced seminar. Starts on Saturday at 12 noon – 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm. Wear your karate uniform or workout clothes.
No experience needed – anyone can participate. Put your name on the interest list at your dojo’s front counter and we’ll get you all the information you need.

Back to School Buddy Bash and Dodgeball Night
2024-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Martial Arts America Penfield, 2160 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY, 14526, United States

Karate Competition Team - try it out for free!
2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Our dojo competition team will have its first practice from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Brighton dojo. All students (6 yrs old and up) Orange belt and higher from all dojo branches are invited to try out a practice session at no charge. This team is for all students who want to improve their competition skills in katas and sparring. This is for kids, teens and adults. You can see all the information here https://cp.mystudio.io/m/?=MAA1/786/74827//1725039164 You don’t have to register to come to the free class – just get to the dojo about 10 minutes before class.

TV News morning karate class
2024-09-06 06:00 - 08:30 | Martial Arts America – Brighton, 3450 Winton Place Plaza, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Starting at 6:15 am (yes, that’s AM), we will have Chris Lopez, the morning TV reporter from Channel 13 coming to our Brighton dojo to do a live story (with 4 segments) and interviews about kids in karate. Students of all ages 4 – 15 are invited, any belt level, all dojo branches. Students need to be there, in uniform, by 6:15 am. And students can stay for as many segments as possible (finishing around 8:30 am). Your senseis will be running a fun karate class so we can give the TV viewers an idea of what happens at a karate school.
We understand that it’s a challenge to do this on a school day morning and we hope you’ll be able to help us out. It’ll be a fun and exciting experience, and your child may be interviewed or highlighted. Most schools will be okay with a child coming late if parents have okayed it with the teacher or principal beforehand. You can register to have your child participate here https://events.membersolutions.com/event_register.asp?content_id=90089
