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Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hanover, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thurstonmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-936-8666
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids love the high expectations, definitely teachs them more than just Karate.”
“So thrilled I found women’s kickboxing here!”
Other martial arts here
“I have been attending Thurston academy jiu-jitsu 4 days a week for about 2 years now.”
“I feel great knowing I’m learning karate from Senseis that have learned from a long lineage of karate that can be traced back to karate masters from Okinawa.”
“Not only do you learn self defense, you also get a good exercise.”
What members say
“My kids love the high expectations, definitely teachs them more than just Karate.”
“So thrilled I found women’s kickboxing here!”
“The confidence that has come from her since she started is amazing!”
“If you wanna change your health for the better and actually wanna learn actual martial arts skills and help your family, this is the place to go.”
From the reviews
The absolute best workout of my life! and fun. The staff are all friendly, easy to get a hold of, knowledgeable and great people to be around! So thrilled I found women’s kickboxing here!
I have been attending Thurston academy jiu-jitsu 4 days a week for about 2 years now. I enjoy all of my classmates and every instructor. Every instructor is willing and ready to help you if you're ready to help yourself.
I started class here years ago and I still go! Not only do you learn self defense, you also get a good exercise.
I have been going to Thurston on and off for a bit doing the Jui Jitsu class, and I have never had a bad experience. Everyone that I have come into contact with there has been more than accommodating, from the owners to the students. It's always fun, and you get one hell of a workout, 10/10 would jui jitsu again :).
New to kickboxing? Start at Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
Thurston Academy-Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Thurston Academy-Martial Arts
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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