David Bruce's American Martial Arts

David Bruce's American Martial Arts Martial Arts Instruction for all ages. At David Bruce’s American Martial Arts, we offer the finest Martial Arts instruction in the greater Rome, NY area.

We will help you set and achieve short and long term goals as they relate to personal safety, physical fitness, self-discipline and self-esteem. Our goal for all students that enter our Dojo is to achieve the Black Belt in American Karate, and in life.

Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class tonight in the Gi. All levels showed up tonight, Black Belt, Brown Belt, Purple Belt, B...
06/18/2026

Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class tonight in the Gi. All levels showed up tonight, Black Belt, Brown Belt, Purple Belt, Blue Belt and plenty of White Belts, all training hard and working together. If you’ve ever wanted to give BJJ a try, now is the time. Give us a call to schedule your FREE Trial Class.

Hey parents in Rome! Want your child to stay active this summer and have BLAST doing it????? Try our Summer Introductio...
06/17/2026

Hey parents in Rome! Want your child to stay active this summer and have BLAST doing it????? Try our Summer Introduction to Karate Program. This program is AWESOME!!! Just $149.00 for the months of July and August, and you get the rest of June for FREE!!! And, your child will get a full Official Uniform absolutely FREE!!!!!

Your child deserves a FUN, SAFE, and CLEAN way to be happy and active!! The best part is that your child can try our Martial Arts class for 2 months for only $149.00 including a FREE uniform and you are going to love it! (Read Below)

Our awesome martial arts program is now accepting children ages 4 and up to join us in our exciting small-group classes! (Beginners are always welcome!!)

What is my child going to learn?
Your child is going to learn how to stay safe, how to develop confidence, and most importantly how to set and achieve goals!
It’s going to be awesome!

Why do so many parents in Rome love our school? Simple…
Our school is always clean and your child’s health and safety is our number 1 priority! From the moment you walk in, you will feel comfortable and happy knowing this is the right place for you and your family.

Call or Text us at (315) 481-0695 to save your child’s spot now! Space is limited and spots are filling up very quickly! Find more information at www.RomeKarate.com

Questions? Awesome! We love chatting with parents just like you!
Call/text us at (315) 481-0695!

Awesome Nogi class tonight. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Everyone got in some great rounds.
05/18/2026

Awesome Nogi class tonight. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Everyone got in some great rounds.

In honor of National Police Week, our students are once again wearing “Thin Blue Line “ stripes on their belts.
05/13/2026

In honor of National Police Week, our students are once again wearing “Thin Blue Line “ stripes on their belts.

This week is National Police Week. This weeks honors those who wear the Badge and step towards danger every day to keep...
05/12/2026

This week is National Police Week. This weeks honors those who wear the Badge and step towards danger every day to keep our communities safe. Friday May 15th is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day we honor those Officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

The attached picture shows Ofc. Amy Donovan, Austin Texas PD, the wife of my Sensei, my mentor and my friend, Terry Donovan. Officer Donovan was killed in the line of duty on October 31, 2004 in Austin Texas.

Kyoshi David

Hey parents in Rome! Try our Introduction to Karate Program for 1 Month for ONLY $69.00 including a FREE uniform. This ...
04/22/2026

Hey parents in Rome! Try our Introduction to Karate Program for 1 Month for ONLY $69.00 including a FREE uniform. This program is AWESOME!!!

Your child deserves a FUN, SAFE, and CLEAN way to be happy and active!! The best part is that your child can try our Martial Arts class for a WHOLE Month and you are going to love it! (Read Below)

Our awesome martial arts program is now accepting children ages 4 and up to join us in our exciting small-group classes! (Beginners are always welcome!!)
What is my child going to learn?
Your child is going to learn how to stay safe, how to develop confidence, and most importantly how to set and achieve goals!
It’s going to be awesome!

Why do so many parents in Rome love our school? Simple…
Our school is always clean and your child’s health and safety is our number 1 priority! From the moment you walk in, you will feel comfortable and happy knowing this is the right place for you and your family.

Call or Text us at (315) 481-0695 to save your child’s spot now! Space is limited and spots are filling up very quickly! Find more information at www.RomeKarate.com

Questions? Awesome! We love chatting with parents just like you!
Call/text us at (315) 481-0695!

Congratulations to our students who competed at the Tamashii Dojo Open Tournament on Saturday in Deposit, NY.Antonino De...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to our students who competed at the Tamashii Dojo Open Tournament on Saturday in Deposit, NY.

Antonino DeCarolis: Kata: Silver Medal
Sparring: Silver Medal

Elijah Bonaventura: Kata: Bronze Medal
Sparring: Bronze Medal

Gabe Bonaventura: Weapons: Bronze Medal
Kata: Silver Medal
Sparring: Silver Medal

Congratulations to out two newest Black Belts. Emily Cook: Shodan - 1st Degree Black BeltBrody Smith: Nidan - 2nd Deg...
03/21/2026

Congratulations to out two newest Black Belts.

Emily Cook: Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt

Brody Smith: Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt

Great job by both of these students who have each been training more than 10 years.

03/16/2026

We want to Congratulate our students who competed in the Swift's Martial Arts Tournament in Utica on March 7th. Great job by everyone.

Elijah Bonaventura: Silver in Kata & Silver in Kumite
Gabe Bonaventura: Silver in Kata, Gold in Kumite & Grand
Champion in Weapons
Bentley Brockway: Silver in Kata
Trinity Cavanaugh: Gold in Kata
Jackson Colwell: Bronze in Kata & Bronze in Kumite
Antonino DeCarolis: Silver in Kata & Grand Champion in Kumite
Matthew Dousharm: Bronze in Kata & Grand Champion in Kumite
Gavin France: Silver in Kata & Bronze in Kumite
Holden Grant: Gold in Kata & Silver in Kumite
Tyler Jackson: Silver in Kata & Bronze in Kumite
Scarlett Mintner: Bronze in Kata & Grand Champion in Kumite
Diemtri Sivagnoli: Silver in Kata & Silver in Kumite
Zander Symons: Grand Champion in Kata & Grand Champion in
Kumite
Ben Thurmond: Bronze in Kata & Bronze in Kumite

Some of our Lil’ Dragons getting their work done with Sensei Alex.
02/03/2026

Some of our Lil’ Dragons getting their work done with Sensei Alex.

Address

143 W Dominick Street
Rome, NY
13440

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 7:30pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm

Telephone

(315) 533-5286

Website

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