Murray’s Martial Arts Centers

It is such a pleasure and honor to be a part of the Murrays Marital Arts family! We signed our 4 yr old son up for classes a couple months ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and was a little nervous because of his «strong personality» and his very high energy level. I can honestly say now that I am overly impressed with how this program has helped my son not only improve his level of focus, but the amount of respect he has for the Sensei’s. In just a few classes I noticed a change. He tends to bore easily and needs to have his mind challenged in order to remain focused and engaged. This program does exactly that. They keep the kids focused, engaged and challenged while having fun. They also empower the kids by incorporating respect and discipline into their lessons. This has given my son so much more confidence. He now has a much higher respect for authority, and is much more focused than I have ever seen in such a short period of time. A HUGE thank you to Sensei’s Mike, Leo and Stephanie for all that you’ve done and continue to do for our children. Murray’s Marital Arts in Irondequoit ROCKS!!! We love you guys!

When I searched for a dojo I was going on what my friends on Facebook told me to look for.
Length of contract
Cost of uniform (or free)
Cost of classes/​How many per week
Belt structure
I then searched online for a dojo that was close to home and Murray’s came up. I set up an appointment to come in and give it a try. Now I’m an adult and I’m not in shape at all. I sat down with Sensei Mike and he asked me why I wanted to learn karate.
I was honest and told him I was bipolar and I needed structure that I couldn’t find at a gym. I also had been in the IDF many many years ago and thought this sort of training would be more in tune with what I was looking for (plus brushing up on self defense was a bonus!)
I took my first class that day and even though it was a one on one, I watched the class I would be joining and I decided right then and there to sign up for the year.
It was a bit intimidating be a white belt when everyone else in the class was either an advanced white belt or higher and in much better shape than I was but the instructors were with me all of the time so I could catch up on the basics.
I had to miss quite a few classes because of the Jewish High Holidays and I had the option to get free private lessons to catch me up since I missed so many classes.
Sadly I am moving across the country and have to say goodbye to a group of people who I’ve come to call my ninja family but I don’t plan on stopping my training and I hope I can find a dojo that can fill the shoes of Murrays.

Our six year old has been in the Murray school on Dewey for the last year. I cannot stress enough how great the instructors are with these kids! This is by far the best money spent on our son. Thanks to everyone there that makes this place great?!

We love the staff at Murray’s Martial Arts in Irondequoit. From day one, our son has been engaged and at times, entertained by the fun, caring, senseis. As a mom, I feel my son’s characters is growing with each class. He learns the values of self-​discipline, self-​control, respect, hard work, and exercise, all while having a blast. He has a smile on his face in every class. The senseis command respect and the kids give it. Sensei Mike and Sensei Leo have a way of connecting with children that is inspiring. Proud to be a part of the Murray’s Martial Arts family.