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National Martial Arts (NMA), is a great place to join whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or just blow off some steam. I've had the opportunity to train in both the boxing &...
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NMA is a great school, for beginners to seasoned fighters! I've personally had the pleasure of training here over the corse of 3 yrs now and find it too be a very inviting beginner friendly environmen...
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My sons started training here one year ago. We were adjusting to a new area and found National Martial Arts. We are so glad we did. My boys' love training with Master Lacey and his team and have learn...
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My son and I started training with Christian Lacey and the National Martial Arts team about 4 years ago. We found the local and privately owned group to be very welcoming of people at any level of fit...
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If you don't like going to the gym and lifting weights...this is a great alternative! I take mostly the boxing class and get an awesome workout everytime. Not only am I getting great cardio and streng...
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If you are looking for a great martial arts school, this is the place. My son has been training here for 2 years, and I've seen amazing changes in his confidence and his self-esteem, as well as his le...
Read MoreEstablished in 1999, National Martial Arts has evolved to be the premier martial arts training center in the Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park area. Our curriculum is the best in the industry. Countless hours of training and cultivation have gone into our courses, which range from BJJ and Muay Thai to Kickboxing and Tang Soo Do Karate.
No matter what your experience or fitness level, we will find the program that best suits your needs. At National Martial Arts, our goal is to empower you and your children to have the confidence to handle any situation in this ever-changing world. We train in a collaborative and encouraging environment where each of our students are motivated to reach their goals.
Treat your child to exciting age-specific Kids Martial Arts Classes in Poughkeepsie today! We train students of all ages, helping them develop confidence and respect while staying active and having a blast!
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Our Adult Martial Arts classes at National Martial Arts offer Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park the most extensive self-defense training around. Take your pick from the multiple disciplines we offer or try them all out and develop a well-rounded skill set that will keep you in unbelievable shape and prepare you for any real-world threat.
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Unlike the many disciplines that favor more size and strength in a fighter, Gracie Jiu Jitsu abides by the idea that you will eventually be smaller than an opponent and you'll need to overcome that somehow. With our training at National Martial Arts, you'll learn how to use leverage and technique to overwhelm a larger opponent into submission.
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Phone:
845-483-7675
Address:
473 Violet Ave.
Poughkeepsie, New York
12601
National Martial Arts (NMA), is a great place to join whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or just blow off some steam. I've had the opportunity to train in both the boxing & Muay Thai programs and I love every minute of it. Gyms can be intimidating but NMA is the complete opposite of that. Christian Lacey is a very welcoming person & a great coach. He is very patient & makes sure every student learns the proper techniques. At most gyms you just feel like a member, but at NMA you feel like you're apart of something. Everyone who trains here is also welcoming & non-judgmental. The facility itself has great equipment & is very clean. Its never too packed so every class feels like a personal lesson. Since joining, I am more confident both physically & mentally. NMA caters to all ages, so if you have children or are in your teens/20's, this place has a class for you. Highly Recommend!
NMA is a great school, for beginners to seasoned fighters! I've personally had the pleasure of training here over the corse of 3 yrs now and find it too be a very inviting beginner friendly environment, with semi-flexible hours "very much so compared to other local gyms & boxing clubs!", with competitive prices, an a great bunch of training partners, who's sole intentions are to work with one another at there own pace to achieve there respective goals!
My sons started training here one year ago. We were adjusting to a new area and found National Martial Arts. We are so glad we did. My boys' love training with Master Lacey and his team and have learned many skills, not just physical, that carry over into our daily lives. the training has increased their confidence, heightened their focus and challenges them to push past their comfort zone. My oldest son has gained a great deal of responsibility and commitment by assisting with the classes. He values his commitment to the team and looks forward to helping with the classes. Overall, this is a great place for families and we will continue to be a part. Great Job NMA!!
