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Level Up Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 226 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Rochester, New York
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule levelupmartialartsirondequoit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 585-363-5795
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have provided my daughter with an environment to build not only the martial arts technique and skill, but also (and perhaps most importantly) confidence and character.”
Other martial arts here
“When he finally agreed to karate, I was thrilled, and now he is completely hooked and looks forward to going each week.”
“My husband & I joined Murray's Martial Arts 3 years ago to participate in the kick boxing classes.”
What students say
“The other folks in the class are friendly and welcoming as well.”
“If you're interested in starting your little ones out in martial arts, I would strongly recommend you start with this team of fun, friendly guys.”
“We have both lost weight & inches while improving our strength & fitness levels.”
“My son loves going, and his concentration was almost instantly improved back when he started.”
“They have provided my daughter with an environment to build not only the martial arts technique and skill, but also (and perhaps most importantly) confidence and character.”
From the reviews
We LOVE being a part of this vibrant community of students and teachers! If you’re interested in giving your child an environment filled with continuous support and encouragement, high energy, and positive enthusiasm, this is the place! This rapidly growing martial arts center has the perfect mix of fun and function.
My son has long loathed physical activity of all kinds. He doesn’t participate in team sports, so it was important for me that he still remains active, but finding something he would agree to attend was never easy.
My son has been a student at Murray’s Martial Arts in Irondequoit for a year now. The atmosphere is supportive and inspiring. The Senseis are fun, energetic, incredibly patient, and keep the classes moving along.
The Murray's staff has been nothing short of phenomenal to my family for the last few years. Their combination of personalities, dedication to teaching, motivation, high standards and what seems like boundless patience is a credit to them each individually and as a team.
New to taekwondo? Start at Level Up Martial Arts
Level Up Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, 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 instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels 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 schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Level Up Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect 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, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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