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David Battaglia (Senior Instructor) and Jeffrey DiAngelo (Junior Instructor) Welcome You to the
Amerasian Defensive Arts (ADA) website.
Here you'll find MMA, submission wrestling, muay thai, aikido, arnis, and firearms training.

Amerasian Defensive Arts (ADA) was founded by David Battaglia in 1987. Originally ADA was dedicated to self-defense training only.
However, the increasing demand for combat sports training prompted ADA to create a competitive division. Muay Thai WNY and
MMA WNY are headed by Jeffrey DiAngelo.

Read and view more about instructors David Battaglia, Jeffrey DiAngelo, and all the programs offered at ADA.

                                  SELF-DEFENSE                                                                           COMBAT SPORTS

                           PROTECT YOUR LIFE                                                                      MMA, MUAY THAI,
                                                                                                                                         SUBMISSION WRESTLING

Don't be a victim. Our Amerasian Program is a proven effective, self-defense system.

Awareness, avoidance and action are core themes.

Safe-retreat and de-escalation are attempted first.

Layered self-defense options and enhanced quality of life are main goals. To achieve this Aikido- a Japanese martial art of harmony, Arnis- a Filipino martial art of practical weaponry, and Firearms- an American martial art of equalization are utilized.

Learn to defend yourself and improve the quality of your life.

David Battaglia has been instructing self-defense locally since 1987.


Whether you want to compete or not, become physically strong and mentally tough.

Learn the arts, while building your core body strength, endurance, and tolerance to pain.

Powerful strikes, spectacular submissions, and challenging conditioning work-outs make this program unique.

Safety is always a priority.

Muay Thai WNY is a recognized gym of the Muay Thai USA  Association. 

David is a Kru or trainer.

Jeff DiAngelo is not only a Kru, he's an amateur competitor.