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Build A Machine Fitness

Build A Machine Fitness

3095 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217, USA

Overview

Category:Indoor Gymnastics
Location:Buffalo, NY

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Build A Machine Fitness (BAMF) is a unique indoor training facility specializing in Parkour and Ninja Warrior, known for its motivating and encouraging environment, especially for children. It stands out as Buffalo's largest Ninja Warrior training facility and the only Parkour gym in the area. It's particularly highly recommended for its exceptional, stress-free birthday party hosting.

Key Highlights

  • Exceptional birthday party experience with staff handling decorations, set up, activities, and even serving food (pizza and cake), making it the 'easiest party' for parents.
  • Coaches are described as amazing, helpful, and effective at engaging children during classes.
  • Staff are 'in tune' with children's different abilities during group activities (e.g., field trips), providing assistance and encouraging them to try new things.
  • Offers specialized training in Parkour and Ninja Warrior for both children and adults.
  • Recognized as Buffalo's largest Ninja Warrior training facility and the only Parkour gym in the area, hosting competitions and training sessions.

Standout Features

  • Full-service birthday party hosting where staff manage setup, activities, and food service, alleviating parent stress.
  • Unique program offerings: Parkour and Ninja Warrior training.
  • Open Play sessions provide flexible access to facilities.
  • Features a lower level with designated areas for dining, yoga, Zumba, and weight training, with children allowed to play in the Yoga/Zumba areas.
  • Reputation as Buffalo's largest Ninja Warrior training facility and the only Parkour gym.

Perfect For

Engaging classes available for children (e.g., young boys taking their first class).
Open Play sessions are offered for all ages.
Parkour and Ninja Warrior training caters to both children and adults, with specialized Ninja Warrior classes for different age groups.
Suitable for group activities like field trips, accommodating children with varying abilities.

Ideal For

Children's birthday parties where parents desire a hands-off, fully managed experience.
Kids who are eager to learn or practice Parkour or Ninja Warrior skills.
Parents seeking engaging and effective classes for their children, particularly in movement-based activities.
School field trips or large group outings looking for active, ability-inclusive entertainment.
Families seeking a unique indoor active play option, especially on days when specialized sports are preferred over traditional gym activities.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Do not hesitate to book a children's birthday party here if you're looking for an all-inclusive, low-stress experience.
  • Consider this venue for children interested in active, non-traditional sports like Parkour or Ninja Warrior, given its specialized facilities and coaching.
  • It's a strong option for school field trips or other group events, as staff are adept at working with diverse abilities.
  • If your child enjoys active, challenging classes with supportive coaching, trial classes are likely to be a hit.

Price & Value

No specific pricing information is available from the reviews. However, the comprehensive nature of birthday parties (with staff handling all aspects from setup to serving food) suggests a high-value, all-inclusive package, potentially justifying a premium.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • Staff demonstrate an ability to be 'in tune' with and assist children of different abilities during activities, encouraging participation and new experiences.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • For birthday parties, staff assist with serving pizza and cake, indicating that food can be incorporated into party packages or brought in for these events.

🛡️Safety Features

  • General 'safety measures in place' are highlighted in the gym's philosophy.
  • Staff actively assist and encourage children, ensuring they try new things in a supported environment, especially during group activities.

Pricing/Package/Events

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Participation in parkour, ninja warrior, and fitness training activities entails known and unanticipated risks including physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage.
  • Risks include: slips, trips, falls, falling from equipment, collision with other participants/spectators/coaches/objects/obstacles/ground; twists, jolts, rope burn, pinches, scrapes, bruises, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal injuries, sprains, lacerations, dislocations, fractures, broken bones, concussions, and severe life-threatening hazards.
  • Participants are at risk of foot, ankle, leg, hip, back, abdominal, chest, arm, wrist, hand, neck, head and eye injuries.
  • Further risks: objects being dislodged, dropped, thrown or displaced from above; use and potential/actual failure of climbing ropes, equipment, and/or other objects; falling off of a wall or supporting structure; loose or damaged hand/foot holds; abrasions from walls, ropes, pads, equipment, or floor; climbing out of control or beyond prescribed reasonable limitations; injuries to internal organs; negligence of other visitors, participants, or persons present; transmissible pathogen or disease; current or past physical condition; emotional and psychological injuries or physical damage.
  • Participants expressly agree to accept and assume all risks.
  • BAMF is voluntarily released, forever discharged, and indemnified from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action connected with participation or use of BAMF's equipment or facilities, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS ALLEGED NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF BAMF.
  • Participants certify they have adequate insurance or agree to bear the cost of injury or damage themselves.
  • Waiver is valid for subsequent visits and participation at BAMF.

📅Booking Policy

  • All clients must have a waiver completed by their parent or Guardian prior to participating in any classes, events, or birthday parties.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 13, 2025

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What People Say

What's Great

  • Safe environment for children (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 6 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 3 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Victoria Podvezko

Victoria Podvezko

a month ago

The BEST place for a kid’s birthday party. We booked based on recommendations from other parents and I’m so happy we did. I didn’t know what to expect, but they told me it will be the easiest party and they were absolutely right. They helped with decorations, set up, activities, and even serving the pizza and cake. Do not hesitate for a second booking a party here, the kids loved it and so did the parents! Thank you for making my son’s birthday so special!!!

melissa masters

melissa masters

6 months ago

First time taking my son there for a class and he had a blast! The coaches were amazing and helpful.. we will definitely be back!!

Zack Schneider

Zack Schneider

a year ago

Build A Machine Fitness, also known as BAMF, is a unique gym located at 3095 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo, NY. This gym focuses on creating a motivating and encouraging environment for its members. Their philosophy is not about using machines for fitness but rather about building the human body into a machine. They emphasize teaching safe, smart, and effective exercise techniques to help members achieve their fitness goals while developing long-term, healthier habits. The gym offers a variety of programs and classes, including Parkour and Ninja Warrior training, which caters to both children and adults. Their schedule includes sessions like Open Play for all ages, Parkour classes for beginners and advanced levels, group fitness classes involving heavy lifting, and specialized classes like Ninja Warrior for different age groups. BAMF is also noted for its role in the Ninja Warrior community, hosting training sessions and competitions related to American Ninja Warrior. It's recognized as Buffalo's largest Ninja Warrior training facility and the only Parkour gym in the area. This makes it a popular spot for enthusiasts of these sports. Additionally, the gym has a strong reputation for hosting birthday parties and other events, offering a unique experience for attendees. User reviews highlight the positive experiences at BAMF, praising the coaching staff, the safety measures in place, and the fun and engaging atmosphere for both kids and adults. For more detailed information about their offerings, schedules, and membership details, you can visit their website

QueeNia AsheeMaat

QueeNia AsheeMaat

3 years ago

Our children are here on a field trip and the staff were in tune that children were at different abilities! It was awesome to see them assist where needed and encourage the children to try new things. They have a lower level that has a dining, yoga, Zumba and weight training fitness areas. The children were allowed to play in the Yoga/Zumba areas.

William Stowe

William Stowe

2 months ago

Awesome place for a birthday party! Staff went out of their way to ensure everything went smoothly

Contact Information

3095 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.8
Total Reviews111
Recent Reviews5