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Monday 7am - 8:30pm Tuesday 6am - 12pm 5pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 7am - 8:30pm Thursday 6am - 8:30pm Friday 7am - 4pm Saturday 8am - 11am

SPAR Self Defense

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SPAR Self Defense

World class reality based self-defense training facility. Specializing in Krav Maga, BJJ & Muay Thai
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09/17/2026

🥋 Dedicated SPAR BJJ Fundamentals students getting some training in tonight with Professor Ken before the big home opener starts! 🏈🔥
A huge THANK YOU to Professor Ken for taking the time to share his incredible skills, knowledge, and expertise with our students tonight. With a demanding work schedule that takes him around the world, we’re incredibly fortunate whenever we get the opportunity to have him on the mats with us!

09/16/2026

SPAR Krav Maga Training!
Coach Laz and Coach Tony did an incredible job demonstrating techniques with precision and control. At SPAR we specialize in teaching self defense skills taught in a way that is safe, practical, and effective. We are so thankful for our incredible Coaching staff who give their all to make sure their students are always receiving the highest level instruction!!

09/15/2026

🌪️ Not even a tornado threat Thursday could keep these Krav Maga students away from training! Another incredible Special Weapons Survival Class is in the books!
A huge thank you to Coaches Laz and Tony for doing a fantastic job teaching these valuable, potentially life-saving skills in a practical, safe, and effective manner.
Training like this is about more than learning technique..it’s about developing awareness, confidence, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most.
Stay tuned tomorrow to see Coach Lazaros Solomonidis and Coach Tony Peters demonstrating some practical survival techniques!

09/06/2026

SPAR will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope you enjoy the holiday relaxing, spending time with family and friends, and we’ll see everyone back on the mats Tuesday!

09/05/2026

PARENTS: WOULD YOUR CHILD KNOW WHAT TO DO?
If your child was bullied, intimidated, threatened, or physically confronted at school this coming week…
Would they freeze? Walk away? Speak up? Know when and how to defend themselves?

At SPAR Self Defense, we prepare kids and teens BEFORE something happens.
We teach them to:
✅ Build REAL confidence
✅ Recognize bullying and dangerous situations
✅ Set strong verbal boundaries
✅ Stay calm under pressure
✅ Stand up for themselves
✅ Defend themselves when walking away is no longer an option
We don't teach kids to look for fights.
We teach them to be confident enough to avoid them and prepared enough to protect themselves if necessary.

Kids & Teens Enrollment Now Open at SPAR Self Defense
MESSAGE US TODAY OR CALL 716-835-SPAR to get your child started.

09/04/2026

Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built one class at a time. It’s been awesome watching the constant improvement from these dedicated students!

Updated SPAR Muay Thai class Saturday schedule!

TOMORROW’S CLASSES
10:15 AM — MUAY THAI | ALL LEVELS
Perfect for intermediate through experienced students.
11:00 AM — MUAY THAI FUNDAMENTALS
Build your foundation, sharpen your technique, and learn the right way from the start.

All other classes will be going on as scheduled tomorrow:
9AM Kickboxing
9:30AM Krav Fundamentals
10AM BJJ Fundamentals & All Levels

We will be closed on Labor Day. Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend!

09/02/2026

NO-GI BJJ AT SPAR!
We absolutely love seeing how much these guys love Jiu-Jitsu!!
Its incredibly inspiring watching them constantly challenge themselves, giving their all on the mats.
It’s not just learning No-Gi BJJ. It’s getting stronger. Building confidence. Sharpening skills. Pushing yourself alongside friends who genuinely love being there.
-Train hard. Learn from the best.
-Surround yourself with great people!
- Leave a better version of yourself than you came in!!
At SPAR, we don’t believe everyone should be put into the same cookie-cutter program. We can help you find a custom training program built around YOU and your goals.
Want to see what training at SPAR could look like for you? Message us or call 716-835-SPAR today and find out how to get started

08/31/2026

SPAR LEVEL 2 KRAV MAGA -YOU EARNED THIS
We are SO IMPRESSED BY YOU, LEVEL 2!
Take a look at these faces. Some of the most consistent, dedicated, determined, and hardworking students we’ve had at SPAR are standing in these pictures.
These belts and stripes weren’t given.
They were EARNED.
Earned through showing up when it would’ve been easier to stay home.
Earned through repetition, sweat, frustration, breakthroughs, and refusing to quit.
Earned through the countless hours you’ve spent becoming stronger, more confident, and more capable than you were when you first walked through our doors.
And that is what Krav Maga at SPAR is all about.
We’ve watched you push yourselves beyond what you thought you were capable of and now we get to watch you LEVEL UP.
We could not be more proud of your accomplishments.
Congratulations to our Level 2 Krav Maga students on your new belts and stripes!
Be proud of how far you’ve come there's still so much to look forward to!

08/27/2026

SPAR STAR-COACH EVAN! We couldn’t be more proud of Coach Evan and the incredible job he’s doing here at SPAR!

FOR A LIMITED TIME: COACH EVAN IS OFFERING A COMPLIMENTARY 30-MINUTE PRIVATE LESSON!

If you’ve been thinking about trying Muay Thai but have been nervous about walking into a class, this is the perfect opportunity!
Spend 30 minutes one-on-one with Coach Evan, learn some fundamentals, ask questions, and experience Muay Thai without the pressure of jumping straight into a group class.
No experience necessary. Beginners are absolutely welcome! Availability is limited, so message SPAR today to claim your complimentary half-hour private lesson or call 716-835-SPAR (7727)

You never know where that first lesson might lead.
Evan’s story is a perfect example of what can happen when you commit to yourself and refuse to quit. When Evan first came to SPAR four years ago, he began a journey that would completely change his life. Through hard work, consistency, and discipline, he lost an incredible 80 pounds in his first year. But his transformation went far beyond the physical. Over the years, Evan has become an important part of the SPAR family-first as a student, a fighter and now as a head coach who brings that same dedication, encouragement, and passion to the students he teaches.
And SPAR changed his life in another pretty amazing way...he even met his wife here too.

We’ve had the privilege of watching Evan achieve his dreams and goals over these past four years, and seeing the coach he has become makes us incredibly proud. He genuinely cares about his students, works hard to help them improve, and understands firsthand just how much martial arts can change someone’s life.

And now Coach Evan wants to help YOU get started. Call 716-835-SPAR today to schedule your free private session with Coach Evan today!

08/18/2026

AWESOME ALL LEVELS BJJ CLASS THIS EVENING WITH PROFESSOR Eduardo Barboza !
Starting the week off STRONG on the mats!
Great energy, solid rounds, and everyone putting in the work tonight. Whether youve been here a few months or training for years..there’s always another level to reach here at SPAR. So thankful for all the amazing training partners of all different skill levels coming together to train and support each other. So proud of this group here 🙌

Address

4685 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY
14221

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 12pm
	5pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 8:30pm
Thursday	6am - 8:30pm
Friday	7am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

Telephone

+17168357727

Website

https://www.spardefense.com/

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