Pride Martial Arts Academy: high-energy instruction in a pristine, family-friendly 10,000 sq ft facility.
Pride Martial Arts Academy in Clarence offers a large, clean 10,000 sq ft facility and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere. Led by Master Patterson, the school delivers energetic, detail-oriented instruction and a strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children and adults. Instructors are professional, friendly, and dedicated to student growth, creating a community where families train together and new students feel at home.
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High-energy classes for adults focusing on fitness, self-defense, and skill development in a supportive environment.
Age-appropriate training for kids to build confidence, discipline, and respect while learning martial arts fundamentals.
Top-notch BJJ instruction for all levels, emphasizing technique, grappling, and practical self-defense applications.
Dynamic kickboxing sessions that improve cardiovascular health, strength, and striking skills.
Personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to individual goals, from beginners to advanced students.
Engaging programs that foster family bonds and community involvement beyond regular classes.
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Overall rating
Michael Johnson
Master Patterson and his staff are dedicated to their students and teaching martial arts. The facility is very clean and big! The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is top notch for both children and adults.
Kristofer Davison
I am 53 years young and have been training at Pride Martial Arts since 2014 usually attending class 4-5 nights a week. There is a positive atmosphere that permeates the brand new (and clean) ~10,000 square foot facility. The owner and master instructor Sa Bum Nim Todd Patterson is a detail oriented high-energy individual dedicated to the improvement of his students through martial arts. His wisdom, experience and willingness to go that extra mile are rare in such a young man and his example is an excellent one to follow. My wife of 26 years and both of my children also train/have trained at Pride and the experience has literally changed our lives. Highly recommended.
Kelly Myers
I have been at this school for a year and a half now. Having been to other schools, I can honestly say that my experience with Pride Martial Arts has exceeded every expectation I had when I initially joined. Master Patterson is a fantastic instructor, who will put you to work, and get you on the path to getting in really good shape. Aside from that, the atmosphere is a positive one, and a great place for growth as a martial artist. His instructors are also very nice, professional and fun. I look forward to more years of training. :)
Nancy U
I wrote a review after I just started training at Pride Martial Arts Academy and 3 1/2 years later, I have to say everything still holds true: Master Patterson always teaches a great class. He knows the material and is always learning to be the best instructor possible. He is very dedicated to his students, always giving 100% and expects 100% back. He continues to encourage all his students to be their best. Classes are fun and challenging on all levels of experience. It is great for children to learn a martial art, respect, and confidence. In addition to the training, there other activities that reach out to the community. The school is very clean, the equipment kept up to date, and the staff is friendly and caring. From day 1, Master Patterson stated that we are family and we truly are. Training at Pride Martial Arts has been one of the best experiences for me!
Rachel Hough
My son Ryan has been attending Pride Martial Arts since September and he really enjoys going to classes every week. Master Patterson, Mr. Walene and the other instructors are wonderful! Their dedication to the students and the programs are unmatched. And it's fantastic to see how far the children come in such a short amount of time. I would highly recommend Pride to anyone interested in training - they accept students of all ages and work really hard to create an excellent environment to learn martial arts.
