Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training will get you in great shape by improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your stress and teaching you how to successfully defeat an opponent by using leverage and body positioning.  You will learn life saving ground -fighting techniques, which include: sweeps from the standing position, arm bars, knee bars, wrist locks, ankle locks and chokes. We offer separate classes for men, women, and children.

Karate

Are you in need of self-confidence, discipline and better focus? We have the solution to your problem! At Thurston Academy and TMA, we have the most qualified instruction in the area. Children and Adults alike will immediately begin to see results that only a quality martial arts education can provide.

Men's Kickboxing

At Thurston Academy and TMA, our instructors will assist you in learning proper footwork drills to coordinate your punching and kicking techniques, as well as, knee strikes and elbow strikes to enhance your fighting skills.  Our classes not only give you a great workout that relieves stress, but we also focus on proper technique, which sets you aside from the rest.  We will help you improve your physical and mental strength and increase your cardiovascular health.

Women's Kickboxing

Looking for a great workout that strengthens your body, melts away fat, boosts energy, and burns close to 800+ calories per class? This class is designed for women of all ages and fitness levels.In our kickboxing program you will learn proper striking, kicking, and footwork techniques.  As a student we will transform your body into a stronger, leaner and more flexible you.  This class improves cardiovascular health and reduces stress.  You will feel more confident, look amazing, and have a blast doing it. You have nothing to lose – except for a little fat.

Krav Maga

Become Combat ready with the Krav Maga Alliance at TMA and Thurston Academy. Learn Simple ways to disarm, immobilize, and neutralize enemies regardsless of size, strength. Developed by the Imi Lichtenfeld and made famous by the Israeli Military, The Krav Maga Alliance and Thurston Martial Arts Will teach you…

• Constant awareness of your surroundings
• 100% effective defenses against chokes, grabs and holds
• To use natural inertia and momentum when overpowered and/or outmaneuvered
• Powerful, fast and simple combatives (punches, kicks, elbows and knees)

Muay Thai

One of the most effective workouts...Ever! Become stronger and more confident. Work the heavy bags. Work the focus targets and speed bags. Grab a jump rope or a medicine ball – You will train it all at Thurston Academy and TMA. At Thurston Academy and TMA, our instructors will assist you in learning proper footwork drills to coordinate your punching and kicking techniques, as well as, knee strikes and elbow strikes to enhance your fighting skills.  Our classes not only give you a great workout that relieves stress, but we also focus on proper technique, which sets you aside from the rest.  We will help you improve your physical and mental strength and increase your cardiovascular health.