upstate center
for
martial arts
Synchronizing the mind and body empowers you in all martial arts. Looking good and feeling good is interconnected – and we can help you with both.
Welcome
Welcome to the Upstate Center for Martial Arts! We believe in flowing efficiently and effectively in order to express ourselves at our best, and to withstand any of life's challenges. We know that you will appreciate our services and opportunities we offer to our loyal and potential students. Below you will find some of them.
Qualified Coaches
Our instructors and coaches have decades of experience in various types of martial arts, fitness and sports.
Self-Based Approach
Every student of the Center has a personalized program of training and development.
Wholistic Fitness
We integrate the entire body in our exercises to give you superior results.
What We Offer:
Our Instructors & Coaches
As Founder and CEO of the Center, he has more than 20 years of experience in various martial arts, including 8 Years of experience in Judo with a 2nd-degree brown belt, 18 years of experience in Jeet Kune Do with a black sash, Kali and Kung Fu.
John has more than 15 years of experience in Jeet Kune Do, Kali and Kung Fu. He has been an instructor for over 5 years.
As a certified fitness coach and professional bodybuilder, he is passionate about supporting people in their fitness goals.
Ocasio is a senior student in Jeet Kune Do and loves to help other students along their martial arts journey.
Testimonials
I developed more confidence and met friendly and supportive training partners. I love to learn self defense tactics as well as knife fighting. Now I am training to compete in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Jahmali Mitchell
Student for One Year
My experience has been life changing. I found myself, and I met people I love and respect that make me want to be a better person.
Bill Jubrey
Student for Two Years
The people are cool and have a passion for what they are teaching/learning. I can feel my mind getting sharper and more focused. My precision is increasing, and I'm slowly becoming ambidextrous.
Michael Adomfeh
Student for Two Years