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Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
3.9 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Kingston, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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- Website & schedule thurstonacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-936-8666
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I also love watching them work with kids -- and hope to get a chance to let my grandkids experience this.”
“I was a high school wrestler and a strength and conditioning coach.”
“I was looking for something to help keep me in shape and to learn some self defense skills.”
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What students say
“Great knowledgeable instructors and supportive friendly environment.”
“I got into great shape and developed crucial self defense skills while boosting my confidence and self discipline but most importantly at Thurston academy I've found a family.”
“I was looking for something to help keep me in shape and to learn some self defense skills.”
“I was a high school wrestler and a strength and conditioning coach.”
“I got into great shape and developed crucial self defense skills while boosting my confidence and self discipline but most importantly at Thurston academy I've found a family.”
“Not only is the dojo very clean, spacious and has state of the art training equipment, the whole atmosphere is open and inviting.”
From the reviews
Hi, I've been training at Thurston academy for 9 years now. I was a high school wrestler and a strength and conditioning coach. I was looking for something to help keep me in shape and to learn some self defense skills. I have found so much more than that at Thurston academy.
My son started karate with Thurston Academy at 6 years old and did it consistently until he was 17. He had very little confidence in himself and through training at the dojo which he loved became an amazing young man.
Professional and knowledgeable instructors. Class schedule offers times in the morning, afternoon, and evening to accommodate everyone's schedule. I would recommend any of my friends and family to train here.
I have been training with Thurston Academy for over 6 years now and I only have positive words to say... Not only is the dojo very clean, spacious and has state of the art training equipment, the whole atmosphere is open and inviting.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
Thurston Academy-Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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