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My son started classes a little less than a year ago at Tai Kai and we couldn’t be happier. It’s a very welcoming environment by both the instructors and the other families that attend. My son highly enjoys the classes and the instructors are great with the children. They are patient, understanding and work one on one with them. Not only do they teach jiu jitsu but they also teach them to respect themselves and others and they teach the children a life skill every week. Tai Kai is highly recommend!
I love this place. I take Jiu Jitsu classes and boxing. Very clean place. Showers and lockeroom facilities. Beginner friendly and also has hardcore competitors. The instructors are great I wish I started training sooner:) recently I have been doing Muay Thai and love it.
I have loved my time (2+ months) with Tai Kai. Every class feels like I am getting a wealth of knowledge and all of the instructors do a great job. All of the others students in the class assist in the learning process and are friendly. It seems like everyone there is always there to help you and they have cultivated a great environment. If you’re looking to get into Jiu Jitsu, Tai Kai is the place to do it.
I have been attending the Tai Kai school for about two months now and have enjoyed every single class I've attended. Splitting my time between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Tai, I have learned an abundance of personal protection skills.
The environment is fantastic as all students are eager to learn and help one another succeed. The instructors are very attentive and encourage the progression of new students.
I would recommend this to anyone seeking martial arts training.
Tai Kai is more than just another martial arts gym. It is a welcoming community of individuals with the common goal of becoming better than they already are and having fun while doing so. I joined about a month ago and already feel accepted as part of the family. I highly recommend anyone looking to start their journey into Brazilian Ju Jitsu to first visit Ken at Tai Kai to see what it's all about
After doing my research looking for a good kid’s program and speaking with a couple of BJJ instructors I came across Tai Kai and signed up my kid. I found the staff to be very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I also found it to be very welcoming not just the staff but the students as well. As a matter of fact, after watching my kid there for a month I liked what I saw so much I signed myself up as well.
Everyone here at Tai Kai is great. Whether it’s Ken, or many of his other Black belts teaching, or the fellow students. As someone who is not a regular to this school and was traveling and visiting from another school, I was welcomed very openly as though i belonged there. This certainly speaks to the Jiu Jitsu community but more poignantly to this being a great school.
If you’re considering training for the first time, please do not feel intimidated. The school and community is like an extended family.
I’ve been coming here for over 9 yrs and can’t say enough good things. This place is the best place to train. Top of the line instructors and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. This place is like a second home to me. My whole family trains here and I can not imagine training anywhere else!
I love it here. Been training here for 5 years. I initially started with Jiu Jitsu but I also now do Muay Thai and Boxing. great place.They got all kinds of classes here. Huge facility, clean, friendly instructors, and beautiful locker room facilities. Whether you are brand new or experienced they have a class for you. The instructors are so patient. Highly recommended. I wish I started sooner.:) update. I’ve started kickboxing and my son is training here too.
Tai kai brings me some of my best experiences, between learning multiple forms of martial arts such as muay thai which is what I train in mainly at the moment and all of the amazing people there with so many positive vibes, it's fantastic. Makes me feel great just being there and better after a good training and workout. I suggest tai kai to all of my friends, family and co-workers. I've trained there for a couple of years now and I plan on making tai kai part of the rest of my life.
Wonderful environment for the kids, my son loves coming here, very supportive instructors
The atmosphere of Tai Kai is welcoming, encouraging, and teaches extremally practical applications of BJJ, self defense and other martial arts, for beginners and advanced students. I highly recommend Tai Kai to anyone looking to build confidence, learn real self defense, get in shape, and enter a great community.
Was up from Long Island visiting a friend and he brought me to Tai Kai to roll with his crew. Great bunch of guys, solid no gi class with a great mix of skilled athletes. Everyone was respectful, mats were clean, I even brought my son to roll with the kids class which also had great structure and drilling for the kids. Will definitely be back to train when I visit. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking, Ken and his crew were great hosts!
I have been attending classes at Tai Kai for a couple of months now, and it is a fantastic gym. There are large classes with many rolling partners, but the classes don’t suffer in quality. The instructors still give plenty of individual attention to all of the students, especially newer students. They make sure to foster a very supportive atmosphere for newer people, while providing the opportunity for lots of growth for more experienced BJJ players. Most of the classes I have attended have had roughly 4-6 black belts, as well as many brown and purple belts. The higher belts will roll with you and teach you without hesitation. It is a great community.
Great space, lots of knowledge and helpful instructors, and students!
Started here several months ago and it's been an extremely welcoming experience! I've seen the instructors with the kids group too and they are phenomenal with the kids! I was pleasantly surprised by the number of females/girls in the classes.
Absolutely love it here.
First time in the Syracuse area for a work trip and have been training just over a year, did a little research ahead of time and Tai Kai was by far the best option for me. It was 8 minutes from my hotel and the professor reached out to me ahead of time and invited me for a free class and met me upon arrival. Great instruction & everyone I rolled with was friendly and respectful, super happy to have found this spot while I was here in the area.
Great place to join,
My children love it ♥️
Great atmosphere with super positive people who are eager to teach and motivate each other. Instructor Ken is tremendously knowledgeable and the classes are geared for BJJ practitioners of all levels. The Muay Thai classes are also a lot of fun. Ajarn Kevin has a vast amount of experience and will present the material to a level that everyone can understand. My daughter loves her BJJ classes and it has given her a level of confidence far beyond anything else we have tried. My 11 year old daughter and I have been going to Tai Kai for over 4 years an honesty we couldn’t see ourselves not being a part of it. We love Tai Kai!!!
World class instruction from world class human beings. Great people, great teachers, great community!
My son has done 5 classes so far and is loving every second of them. He has adhd and the instructors knew it going in, they've all been very nice and very patient with my son, making sure he understands what is expected of him. I fully trust that he will learn a lot from his experience here.
Amazing place! The instructors and even the other students are great. The facility is super nice, clean and really big. Can't say enough good things. No matter your age, fitness level or goals, it's a fantastic place to learn Brazilian jiu Jitsu, striking arts, self defense, and most importantly make new friends.
There is nothing better than the sense of accomplishment I leave this building with. The facility is clean and top notch. The instruction team is able communicate direction to every student regardless of experience level. I can't recommend this school enough as a place to better yourself as a a person.
This school is great for all ages! The atmosphere is amazing! The instructors and students are outstanding! Everyone helps everyone out! You feel extremely comfortable and at home here. Tai-Kai has become my passion! Thanks to everyone that has helped me improve! I couldn't ask for a better place to train!! You won't regret trying a free class! Try it out it has changed my life in so many ways! I haven't been this great in shape since high school! Best decision I have made for myself!
My wife Mary and I have been doing the Fitness Kick-Boxing at Tai-Kai for 5 years now! And we both love it, it has put me in the best shape of my life and I am 73 years young because of it! Pat yourself on the back Ken, your school is worth it! Sheena and Mike Bidwell Fitness Kick-Boxing classes are without a doubt the best! What is neat about them is they teach us the proper technique. This is very important, becasue if you learn how to do it right your workout improves ten fold.
I’ve trained all over the world and Tai Kai is one of the best places I’ve trained, hands down. The facility is spectacular, they have a bunch of really great teachers and the student body is fun and welcoming. I love this place!
Tai Kai is so much more than a place to work out and get in shape. Sure, Tai Kai offers excellent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and other classes... and it’s filled with so many knowledgeable teachers and instructors. But more than that, it’s a family, a home, a place to find encouragement and a place to find acceptance. I’m so happy to have found this place, trying my first class was the best decision I’ve ever made.
My kids started training jiu jitsu here earlier this year, and after watching them train and peeking in at the adult jiu jitsu classes, I decided to try it out, too. Best decision I ever made! The instructors are phenomenal in both the kids’ and adult classes, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I’ve met several incredible people while training here and love coming in to learn and get in better shape. If anyone is intimidated by jiu jitsu (or really, any of the other martial arts classes offered at Tai Kai) this place will set you at ease with a comfortable environment and training partners who are supportive and want you to do your best!
Follow the Sherbourne family. They are setting the example There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each […]
Summer 7 AM SEMINARS 6 weeks starting 7/23 going to 8/29 Ben- Tuesdays 7AM- NO GI GUARD PASSING Sam. Thursday 7AM NO GI LEG LOCKS Each one BY itself $79 Register for both and you get both for only $149 If you register for both you also get a WED 7AM OPEN MAT OPEN TO […]
Congrats to Tai Kai of winning the team title at last weeks Grappling Industries tournament in Buffalo 10 GOLD, 9 Silver, 2 Bronze David Cowles 1st GI David Cowles 1st NO GI Justen Nestico 3rd GI Robert Mabee 1st GI Michael York 2nd GI Michael York 2nd NO GI Sarah Barnhardt 2nd […]
Here are some pics from the Belt Test/Ceremony
We had another great promotion Test/Ceremony. We had people from our affilate schools that came to the school from Dojo 1, Oneonta BJJ, and BCMA. The place was packed and the energy was high. Black Belt candidates had to demonstrate Technique for an hour and half and then grapple for an hour and half […]
Don’t forget this Saturday June 15th from 12PM-3PM is our next Belt Test/Ceremony. The school should be packed. Come dress in your gi and support your classmates. There will be time for rolling. We have people getting Black Belts, Brown Belts, and Stripes. Get here EARLY!!!!
Next Saturday 6/8/2019 will be the Erik Paulson Seminar. You can register online or at the door. www.seminarpayment.com
We are Closed today in honor of Memorial Day. Open mat at 10 AM Thank you to all of the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom. We will remember!
This Tuesday 5/21/2019 is the Corporate Challenge so the traffic in Liverpool and the parking lot will be a mess. So we will still be having Kid’s classes and Fitness Kickboxing but Adult Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Tuesday Night will both be open workouts Monday 5/27/2019 is Memorial Day -there will be no regular classes but […]
What pushes you to achieve greatness? What creates the drive you need in order to accomplish the goals you hold in our heart? What is the motivation? The word motivation comes from the Latin phrase “to move forward.” So, what is it that motivates you, moves you forward? Take 2 minutes to read this and take […]
Long known as one of the most diversified grapplers in the USA, Master Coach Erik Paulson will do a Rare and Special One Day Seminar focusing on ONLY on Gi Jiu Jitsu. Erik is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under World Renown Master, Rigan Machado. You will NOT want to miss […]
Enjoy training together. Get your significant other in to train! There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other […]
On Saturday June 15, at 12 PM we are having our next Black/ Brown Belt Test + some Brown Belt Stripes Black Belt Candidates David Briest Darius Collinson Mike Mucitelli Tamdan McCrory Matt Martindale Brown Belt Candidates Pat Harrington Neal Lapage Robert Solano Ben Siragusa Dan Buckley Mike Spuches Steve Ward Wyatt […]
Come on in and try a FREE Class. Our classes will help you with all of these benefits. If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts […]
First get your kids into classes here at Tai-Kai. Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to […]
We have a NEW Instagram Page. We will be posting content and PICS that we don’t normally post on facebook. This will include old school PICS and OLD OLD tournament and Fight Pics. Follow the new Tai Kai Instagram page https://instagram.com/p/BujoW3hlEUx/
Another great article from Kevin Seaman We all have habits. We try to kick and break our bad ones, and form and reinforce those that are good. We have habitual ways of eating. Ever try to eat using your non-dominant hand? We have habitual ways of driving. Ever start driving to work on […]
Tai Kai will pay you to train with your friends. If you refer someone and then sign up you get CASH. 1) If they sign up for one of our regular 12 month memberships you get $100 2) If they sign up for one of our kickboxing 6 month memberships you get $50 […]
It was a busy weekend for seminars and tournaments. Pics will follow below. Congrats to the following seminars this weekend : Ben Tallini at Behring NY in Watertown, Kevin Seaman for a Muay Thai Seminar at the Balance headquarters in Philadelphia, and Chris Smith for a Muay Thai seminar in Ithaca. Also this weekend […]
Here are some cool pictures from the 2/7/2019 belt test. Thank you to Jeremy Hobbs and all the photographers who took pictures
On February 7th, 2019 , Tai Kai had its latest Blue Belt Test. The candidates had to complete about an hour and half of technique including: Stand up self defense, ground self defense, takedowns, escapes, submissions, sweeps and passes. After that they had to grapple for 30 minutes straight with no breaks and a […]
Martial arts, especially Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu , are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, here are some ways that taking martial arts classes can protect and strengthen your heart. Martial Arts Raise […]
What you say to yourself and others (the quality of your internal and external communication) has a lot to do with your representation of any given event. We have seen athletes lose, fail a shot, make an error or perform poorly, and talk about the event or beat themselves up for days. We’ve also […]
Blue Belt Requirements Fundamentals Ukemi-Rolls & Falls Rolls (Front/Back) Falls (Back, Side, Front, Rolling) Basic Movements/Positions Base, Shrimp, Bridge, Bridge to Knees, Guard Replacement Roll (Granby Roll) Transitions: take the mount from side(basic and sit out), Knee on the Belly from side Mount control (swim, “spiderhands”, Modified mount, take the […]
We will have no classes December 24th and December 25th. We will have an OPEN MAT on Monday DECEMBER 24th at 10:00 AM
BE SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to […]
Its a New Year-NEW YOU The New Year is here, and with thousands of goals and resolutions in sight as well, 2018 is the year you should try something new! Martial arts is an established system that can better the entirety of your being. Whether you need mental benefits like furthering your discipline muscle, […]
Another great Mindset tip from Kevin Seaman I heard something the other day that struck me, “You can be a victim of change or a victor over change.” Although I’m not convinced any of us can overcome change, we can use it, capitalize on it and flow with it. It has been my […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
If you were at Tai Kai Martial Arts on Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, you saw a lot of commotion as 90+ Students of the Martial Arts from three countries and as far away as Finland, Canada, Seattle, Washington, Portland and Florida packed the mat for a unique event. The Legends Camp was […]
Tai-Kai is helping families It’s the ideal time to talk about how to find family activities. If you have kids of different ages, then you know how challenging it can be to find things to do as a group. What excites your 10-year-old daughter is likely to bore your 7-year-old son – and vice versa. […]
Get your significant other in to train! There are few things quite like working out with a partner or spouse – a loved one of any sort. No matter type of martial arts you both practice, there are some benefits to exercising together. From perfecting your form to keeping each other motivated, you’ll find […]
Some tips for your kids Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things […]
More words of wisdom from Kevin Seaman. The mere mention of the word FAILURE for some people creates an emotional knot that is tied to a conclusion of pain and anxiety. When we think of our past failures, there can be a powerful association, an association that creates a visual program of irretrievable loss, […]
This year’s Kids’ MMA Camp was by far the youngest group to ever participate. However, with the help of Coach Kevin, Coach Cory, and the first ever Junior Coaches (straight from the program), Jack and Dom, we had the best camp ever! Every day consisted of movement, evasion, striking, takedowns, cage work, grappling, drills […]
What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, here are some ways that taking martial arts classes can protect and strengthen your heart. Martial Arts […]
