Martial Arts

Sensei Sumbler was very patient with my son with ADD. He seems to have a gift with children and my son absolutely loves going to Karate now! Thanks St Catharines Karate School!

Good bunch of guys to train with here. I've learned so much from Kevin and his team. Very technical in the teaching aspect.

Over a decade at the dojo, an experience I'll take with me the rest of my life!

I take aikido at Kin-Tora and it has made Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays the best days of my week. Everyone is kind, understanding, and they work together to help each other improve. Shihan James is an amazing teacher who both challenges everyone to push past their comfort zone and breaks techniques down to make them more understandable. Shihan Judy is super kind and is patient with us when we're struggling. And of course, Shihan Mike is a rockstar technician and punmaster. Honestly, I have the most fun and am the happiest when I'm on the mats with my fellow aikidoka. I've made my best friends here and it's like I gained an extra family. Sensei Nick runs an amazing dojo and I highly recommend taking any martial art there, although I'm totally partial to the aikido.

I am a recent student of Buffalo United Martial Arts (BUMA) within the last two months but this academy has become a second home to me and the students and instructors are like a second family, a fight family. I started off with Muay Thai (Thai boxing and kickboxing) as I was looking to expand from the boxing classes that I had started with at another gym. Going to a new place and earning something that was completely new to me was very intimating but from day one, my fears were put to rest. Our Muay Thai Kru (teacher) Keith Forant is the only WTBA certified Muay Thai instructor in WNY who happens to be a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu as well. Every class whether it be the Ladies only or Coed, I feel like I am learning and constantly improving. I slowly got interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as the concept of a smaller person being able to defend themselves against a much bigger person is intriguing to me as a female. On the first day I was able to work on a armbar submission on our head instructor black belt, Joshua Ketry, and after that day I was hooked and I haven’t looked back. The instructors are amazing at teaching their craft and the students are very welcoming and patient. For only been with this school for two months but I feel like I’ve known these people for years, in reality I know I will know them for years as this is something that has changed my life and plan on continuing. If you are looking for something different because you feel like you’re missing “something” in your regular gym or you need to feel strong, I HIGHLY recommend that you give BUMA a shot to change your idea of what you are capable of. The Impossible becomes Possible.

I've taken the Iron Fist Boxing (IFB) kickboxing class here, and have to say it is a blast. This isn't your DVD-special "Kickboxercise" class, but the real deal, packaged in one heck of a workout. I've never seen a workout or Martial arts place with such a friendly and supportive atmosphere, as opposed to a competitive, hierarchical one. The timed solo and pair drills that make up a large portion of the IFB class mean you work as hard as you personally are willing, so everyone from those in shape to those not quite so in shape (myself included) can all work at a pace challenging to them. The focus of personal improvement gives one an open-ended goal that got me eating healthier and working out more even outside of class, as I wanted to improve myself so I could do better. All in all, I feel I can safely recommend this establishment to anyone looking to better themselves, either in terms of skills or general physique. The inviting atmosphere makes it easy to start out, and perhaps you'll get hooked like I did. Enjoy!

I trained here for the following month prior to shipping out for the military. I've trained in dozens of gyms and have never gotten the experience I got here. The trainers are respectful, kind, and experienced. The equipment is heavy duty and have variety. Everyone in the gym is kind and respectful. A special thanks to Corey for having me this past month. If I'm ever in town I will be coming back here. Remember, check your ego at the door.

This gym is the best!! They’re very affordable compared to everywhere else in the area and accommodating to people with busy schedules. I had ZERO experience with any martial arts whatsoever when I started. They accept every and anyone who walks in the door and meet you where you’re at in terms of fitness, abilities, interests, etc. It’s a small gym with a community feel to it. Great for people of all ages and body types. I highly recommend giving it a try—first class is free so why not?