Ronin Martial Arts Academy
Our Story
The idea for Ronin Martial Arts Academy has been in development for over a decade before it was finally opened with it's first class in October 2018.
Starting out in a small 490 square foot room, Ronin Martial Arts Academy was founded to be a different kind of martial arts school. With that in mind, our curriculum began to develop as a school in which the old ways have joined with the new.
The school has grown from it's humble beginnings into it's current facility with a full heavy bag rack, stand alone bags, weight and fitness equipment, pro shop, waiting area and changing rooms.
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Our Philosophy
The term Ronin is a Japanese word meaning "a wandering Samurai who has no lord or master."​ This term is the cornerstone of our school and it's philosophy behind martial arts.
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Ronin has two distinct meanings for our school.
First, Sensei Adam personifies the modern day Ronin as a martial artist who has no master or instructor nearby. After originally moving to Rochester, NY and training at a few schools in the area, he longed for someplace like where he had come from and sought to create it.
Secondly, Adam sought to make a community for others like himself who felt lost or were wandering. He wanted them to be able to find themselves or a place that they belong in order to better themselves. Hence the symbol in most of our Ronin Logos:
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The Ronin Kanji representing the masterless warrior is encircled by the open Enso Circle from Zen Buddhism representing the furtherance towards enlightenment and peace.
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We use this idea everyday in our classes, to continually improve ourselves within our dojo and to use the lessons learned in our everyday lives as well.
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“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.”
— Miyamoto Musashi
