AFC 716

AFC 716 AFC 716 (Alternative Fitness Center - 716) is a fitness based Martial Arts School. We value a strong community where everyone can be themselves while training.

We strive to be a school where everyone is taught where they are, not where we want to be.

A body in motion stays in motion.Lifting weights, running, and other forms of exercise can be great for keeping us stron...
08/23/2026

A body in motion stays in motion.
Lifting weights, running, and other forms of exercise can be great for keeping us strong and healthy.
But as we get older, we may also start looking for ways to stay active that are a little easier on our ankles, knees, and hips.
That’s where Tai Chi comes in.
It’s slow, steady & low impact.
Tai Chi gives us another way to keep our bodies moving and stay active for years to come.
Because the goal isn’t just to exercise today.
It’s to keep moving tomorrow.

A lifelong learner is someone who never really feels like they’re done learning.You can practice something like Tai Chi ...
08/21/2026

A lifelong learner is someone who never really feels like they’re done learning.
You can practice something like Tai Chi for 25 years and still discover something new. A different way to move, a deeper understanding of a principle, or something you simply never noticed before.
That’s one of the things we love about Tai Chi.
At AFC716, our mission is A Lifelong Pursuit of Excellence.
And you can’t pursue excellence if you think you already know everything.
There’s always something more to learn.
And that’s part of what makes the journey so much fun.

How do you fight the fighters who stay close, and try to control the inside.�Me?�I’m happy to let them have the inside.�...
08/13/2026

How do you fight the fighters who stay close, and try to control the inside.
�Me?�I’m happy to let them have the inside.�I’ll move to the outside and let them think they’re in control.
I’ll stay in contact.�Because once the fight starts, that contact doesn’t end until someone makes a mistake they can’t recover from.
�This is where the concept of “sticking hands” comes into play.�When they try to take my center, I don’t fight them for it.�I move them one way… and I go the other.�
Suddenly, the position they thought they controlled is gone.�I’m on the outside.�Then I’m behind them.�And now I’m the one in control.

We’ve been challenging ourselves lately…Some of us have been doing 100 push-ups a day for a week.Others have taken on 10...
08/09/2026

We’ve been challenging ourselves lately…
Some of us have been doing 100 push-ups a day for a week.
Others have taken on 100 sit-ups a day for an entire month.
And the best part? We can bring some of those challenges into our Kung Fu Fundamentals classes so we’re not doing it alone.
We push each other. We encourage each other. We struggle through it together. And in the end…
We all get stronger.�And we all share in the rewards.

One of my favorite non-scale victories happened recently at AFC716.One of our students was carrying a basket of laundry ...
08/04/2026

One of my favorite non-scale victories happened recently at AFC716.
One of our students was carrying a basket of laundry up the stairs at home when she suddenly caught herself thinking...
"Wow... this is so much easier."
"It's because I work out."
Those are the victories we love.
Not a number on the scale.
Not a new personal record.
Just the realization that everyday life has become easier because you're stronger than you used to be.
I think we've all experienced something like that.
What's one small (but awesome) change you've noticed since you started working out?

The pressure fighter...You know the type. They keep charging, and attacking. They never seem to let up.Their goal is sim...
07/31/2026

The pressure fighter...

You know the type. They keep charging, and attacking. They never seem to let up.

Their goal is simple: to break down your defense until they create an opening.

So, how do you stop someone like that?

One option is to do the exact opposite of what they expect.

Close the distance, grab, use your elbows. Put the pressure right back on them.

Can you beat a pressure fighter at their own game? Maybe.

If you try this strategy, be ready… It’s going to be a brawl.

See you at 5:00 pm
07/31/2026

See you at 5:00 pm

07/27/2026

A lot of people enjoy working out by themselves at the gym.

They put their headphones on.
The outside world disappears.
For an hour, it's just them and the work.

We enjoy the hard work too...

And we also love doing it alongside other people.

There's something powerful about training with a group that encourages you, challenges you, and celebrates your progress.

There's an old saying:
"A rising tide raises all ships."

When everyone around you is working to improve...
it's easier to improve yourself.

Some days, you show up because you're motivated.

Other days, you show up because everyone else is expecting to see you.

That's the power of community.

We keep showing up because you keep showing up.

And you keep showing up because we do.

That's what a fitness community is all about.

07/24/2026

Principles of a Good Push-Up

Whether you're doing push-ups on your knees or on your toes, the principles stay the same.

Keep a straight line from your shoulders to your hips to your ankles (or knees). Think of your body as one solid plank.

As you lower yourself, keep your elbows stacked over your wrists. This helps distribute the force properly and reduces unnecessary stress on your elbows and shoulders.

Doing a good push-up isn't about doing more.
It's about building strength while preventing injuries.

One of the things I enjoy most about sparring is that it's a lot like chess.I'm constantly trying to figure out what my ...
07/23/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about sparring is that it's a lot like chess.
I'm constantly trying to figure out what my opponent is doing.
How can I shut it down?
And where is the opening I can take advantage of?

There's a principle we use:
"Follow, don't lead."

Rather than forcing an attack that isn't there, I'll follow my opponent's movement and intentions until they create an opening...
Then I attack.

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Blasdell, NY
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