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Buffalo United Martial Arts

Buffalo, United States

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Multi-discipline martial arts academy in downtown Buffalo, NY, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Judo and Sambo. Established as a center for BJJ development in the region, the gym is affiliated with Essential BJJ and led by black belts Josh Ketry and Larry Backlas, who have taught in Buffalo since the late 1990s. Programs serve everyone from beginners to competitors, with dedicated kids' classes and a competition team. The gym has partnered with the We Defy Foundation to support combat veterans and military-connected individuals through martial arts training.

Address
359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · MMA · Boxing · Judo · Sambo
Map showing Buffalo United Martial Arts

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF and Essential BJJ

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Competition team

Timetable this week

Monday

06:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

17:30Kids BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

20:00Fundamental Submission Wrestling

BeginnersJiu JitsuNo-Gi

Tuesday

06:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuNo-Gi

17:30Kids Muay Thai
19:30BJJ

Jiu JitsuNo-Gi

20:00Judo

Wednesday

06:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

17:30Kids BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

Thursday

06:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuNo-Gi

17:30Kids Muay Thai
19:30BJJ

Jiu JitsuNo-Gi

Friday

06:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

Saturday

09:00Muay Thai
10:00Kids BJJ (Family Class)

Jiu JitsuParent & child

10:00Fundamental BJJ (Family Class)

BeginnersJiu JitsuParent & child

11:00BJJ

Jiu JitsuGi

Sunday

08:00Competition Class

Jiu Jitsu

12:00Boxing

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
06:00-20:00
Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • Josh Ketry

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Khru Keith Forant

    CoachMuay Thai

  • Larry Backlas

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Anthony Gugino

    CoachJudo

  • Michael Christopher

    CoachBoxing · Amateur

  • Jon Kokotajlo

    CoachSambo

Contact

Questions about Buffalo United Martial Arts

Where is Buffalo United Martial Arts?

Buffalo United Martial Arts is at 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA.

Which sports does Buffalo United Martial Arts teach?

Buffalo United Martial Arts is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Judo and Sambo.

When are the beginner classes at Buffalo United Martial Arts?

Buffalo United Martial Arts runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 17:30 and Monday 20:00.

When is Buffalo United Martial Arts open?

Buffalo United Martial Arts is open Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00.

Gyms near Buffalo United Martial Arts

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  2. Lumber City Combat SportsUnmanaged listing
    17 km away · 27 Main Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, USA
    Jiu Jitsu · Boxing · Muay Thai · MMA · Wrestling

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