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Saratoga Kyokushin & Alliance BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Greenfield Center, New York
Part of Kyokushin Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Website & schedule nebjja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-331-9962
The classes they run
“My son Ray is 8 years old and absolutely loves both the ju jitsu and muay thai classes.”
“Whether you’re brand new or an experienced grappler, he’ll meet you where you are and help you level up.”
“Whether you’re training for competition, self-defense, or just want to be part of a positive and hard-working community, Alliance Saratoga delivers.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for a gym that develops not just your Jiu Jitsu, but your mindset, confidence, and resilience — this is the”
“I’ve been training Muay Thai here for 3 years now and have had a great experience with the coaches, fighters and practitioners that attend.”
“The jujitsu program offers a side to sports that I could get until I met these people along with their kyokushin and judo program.”
“Whether you’re training for competition, self-defense, or just want to be part of a positive and hard-working community, Alliance Saratoga delivers.”
What students say
“Great teachers and the school is (as is not always the case in the martial arts world) very welcoming to women.”
“Everyone was super welcoming and even though I had 0 knowledge of anything martial arts related, they were patient and willing to help me learn!”
“Everyone was super welcoming and even though I had 0 knowledge of anything martial arts related, they were patient and willing to help me learn!”
“Asides from having the most enjoyable time every class I personally have noticed his confidence, athletic ability, attention to detail, and discipline increase in leaps and bounds.”
“My son Ray is 8 years old and absolutely loves both the ju jitsu and muay thai classes.”
“Whether you’re training for competition, self-defense, or just want to be part of a positive and hard-working community, Alliance Saratoga delivers.”
From the reviews
I have been training in Brazilian Jiujitsu for 20 years. I’ve trained with many in the Capital region. The technique is very good and there’s a place for the recreational player and professional competitors alike. There is a strong camaraderie amongst all members.
I truly can’t say enough good things about this place. My son has been taking jujitsu here since January. My son is autistic, and has some trouble with self-regulation and impulse control. Jim and Don (and everyone else) have been so good with him.
Excellent school to train at! Instructors are regularly working to increase their knowledge, mats are cleaned with bleach daily if not after every class to prevent ringworm and other issues, and it's a warm, welcoming environment.
I have been training here for over two years and the level of quality, respect, and support has been amazing. I highly recommend this place for the beginner and the competitor. The atmosphere allows for both to coexist and allows for growth from within.
New to Karate? Start at Saratoga Kyokushin & Alliance BJJ
Saratoga Kyokushin & Alliance BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Saratoga Kyokushin & Alliance BJJ
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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