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America's Best Defense - Shrewsbury
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule abdmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-691-6991
Hours
| Monday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm, 3–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 am, 3–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would absolutely recommend America’s Best Defense to anyone looking to learn real self-defense while getting a great workout.”
“I've been doing it for 6 years and its really fun with a lot of different programs for kids and adults with fun seminars and parents nights outs on the side.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter started Karate here more than 3 months ago.”
“If your on the fence about starting a workout routine look no further, and you get to learn the valuable skill of self defense and confidence along the way!”
What members say
“Fun classes, amazing instructors, empowering curriculum.”
“I started with little to no background, and from the very first class I felt comfortable, supported, and motivated to keep coming back.”
“I would absolutely recommend America’s Best Defense to anyone looking to learn real self-defense while getting a great workout.”
“I would absolutely recommend America’s Best Defense to anyone looking to learn real self-defense while getting a great workout.”
“If your on the fence about starting a workout routine look no further, and you get to learn the valuable skill of self defense and confidence along the way!”
“I would recommend this to anyone looking for self defense skills, a quality work out and a family like feel of a work out group.”
From the reviews
This is a fun and supportive place to train where the instructors make everyone feel welcome. Miss Sarah has an amazing teaching style using humor and encouragement and managing to make success possible for anyone even if you don’t bring any experience.
My fiancé and I just started a membership three weeks ago and we are hooked! The staff is so sweet and know what they’re doing. It is really easy to ask questions and get clear answers. Classes are later at night so we are able to work, have dinner and still go to class after.
My youngest daughter said that she really likes the school because they help develop skills by building up to them. Starting small and building. The instructors make the classes and the experience fun and enjoyable while still being focused on discipline and holding the kids accountable.
Both of my young children take classes here, one says, “he loves kicking the wave master” and the other says she loves that she can do so much more than karate like, “birthday parties, parent night out, day camp and more.” They both have grown socially and physically.
Your first kickboxing class at America's Best Defense - Shrewsbury
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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