From our Little Samurai program for 3-4 year olds and our pee-wee karate classes for 5-7 year olds, to our Karate for kids age 8-15 and even our advanced Karate classes for older teens, Thurston's offers a kids Karate class that's perfectly suited to your child's age and abilities.
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When you take Adult Karate classes at Thurston's MMA, you'll have a blast as you learn to chop, kick and punch your way to perfect health! As you progress with each new class, you'll notice the benefits of adult Karate classes beginning to take hold.
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When you choose to take Krav Maga classes at Thurston Martial Arts, you'll learn the most effective self-defense system you could every learn, all while you enjoy an incredible workout that will leave you stronger, chiseled and more fit than you've ever been in your entire life!
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EXPERIENCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FIGHTING SYSTEM KNOWN TO MANKIND!
Learn moreWith our Kickboxing Fitness classes, you'll kick and punch your way to a gorgeous, head-turning body in a matter of a few short weeks, all while learning the best self defense techniques for women you could ever want to know!
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What an awesome place to train! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, and you will never leave a class without dripping in sweat. Not only is this physical exercise, it's mental...
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I've been with this academy for almost 4 years now and I have nothing but positive things to say. The owners, instructors and students create such an inviting aura, that you feel motivated and inspire...
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I've been at Thurston for a little over a year now and I cannot imagine my life without it!! Alison is an amazing instructor who cares for her students as well as kicks your butt!! Kickboxing is not o...
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You won't find a better place to train than Thurston Martial Arts! All their programs are amazing and will help you transform into a more disciplined, knowledgeable, spiritual, and physical you. I lov...
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This place is great! I can't say enough about how much this place has helped me be mentally and physically stronger. Kickboxing with Alison and fight night with Joe have seriously changed my life for ...
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There are a wealth of benefits that come from healthy self-confidence from helping you manage fears and maintain a positive mental attitude. Train with us and you'll discover there is no better way to build your confidence then with the Martial Arts.
With self-discipline comes all kinds of beneficial improvements to your life including advanced focus, new found respect, better health & fitness along with having an easier time at work or school. The bedrock of Martial Arts is founded on teaching discipline and self-control to its students.
Knowledge of Self-Defense produces advantages far beyond looking cool and hoisting trophies. With these skills you'll learn to defend yourself in a variety of situations, whether life-threatening or you're being bullied in school. Not only that, but you'll gain the confidence to use - or not use - these skills to keep you and your family safe.
Our team is dedicated to your success. Whether that means pushing you to your limits, being a friend in a time of need or spending extra time to show you a technique you're struggling with, our community is here to make you feel comfortable and safe while having fun and learning effective techniques.
What an awesome place to train! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, and you will never leave a class without dripping in sweat. Not only is this physical exercise, it's mental as well. I've only been taking Allison's kickboxing class for a few months now and I'm so happy with how I look and how I feel. Not only that, but I love working out with such an encouraging and supportive group of people.
I've been with this academy for almost 4 years now and I have nothing but positive things to say. The owners, instructors and students create such an inviting aura, that you feel motivated and inspired every time you walk on the mats. Not only are Sensei Joe and Sensei Alison mentors and friends, I consider their family as an extension of my own. They are constantly giving and asking for very little in return. All the dedicated students that train there know that they are getting only the best information and training. I have seen myself grow and evolve from someone who could barely touch their toes to a confident young women who could defend herself if the situation were ever presented. Every single class that I go to; I ALWAYS learn something new, am motivated to work hard and leave with a smile on my face. That's only scratching the surface. I wholeheartedly believe that Thurston Academy of Martial Arts in both Kingston and Hanover are amazing and well deserving schools of praise. If you believe in them as much as I do, please spread the word.
I've been at Thurston for a little over a year now and I cannot imagine my life without it!! Alison is an amazing instructor who cares for her students as well as kicks your butt!! Kickboxing is not only the best workout I've had but have met the most amazing people! I highly recommend any of the classes at Thurston, the instructors are incredible!
