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Martial arts for adults

Martial arts for adults, at any age and fitness level

Get fit, learn to protect yourself, or finally try what you’ve watched your kids do. Adult karate and kickboxing run on weekday evenings, and complete beginners are welcome in both.

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A blue belt throwing a front kick in the teen and adult karate class

Why adults train

More than a workout

  • Stress relief

    For an hour, work and screens stay off the mat. You leave clearer than you came in.

  • Fitness that sticks

    Strength, cardio, flexibility and balance, with a skill to chase, so it never feels like a chore.

  • Real self-defence

    Awareness, distance and simple, effective technique you practise until it’s automatic.

  • Goals at every belt

    Stripes and belts give you something to work toward, and the pride of earning it.

  • A welcoming dojo

    No egos. Everyone started as a beginner, and the higher belts help the newer ones.

  • Fits after work

    Karate at 6:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; kickboxing from 7 pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Karate or kickboxing?

Two ways to start

Both take complete beginners. Choose by what you want most, or try both: each has its own free trial.

  • Karate · ages 13+

    Technique, discipline and belts

    Traditional Shotokan karate: stances, strikes, kicks, kata and self-defence. Beginner classes are 45 minutes: Tuesday 6:15–7:00 pm, Thursday 6:15–7:00 pm.

    $179 a month. Start with a free 2-week trial: 4 classes to see if karate is a fit.

    Teen and adult karate

  • Kickboxing · ages 13+

    A hard workout with real technique

    Punches, kicks and knees on pads and bags, with conditioning to finish. Classes are 60 minutes: Tuesday 7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday 7:15–8:15 pm, Thursday 7:00–8:00 pm, Friday 7:45–8:45 pm.

    From $179 a month. Try a full week of unlimited classes for free.

    Kickboxing for beginners

Classes

Teen and adult programs

Reviews

From Safeguard families and students

5.0 from 76 reviews on Google

Read them all on Google

  • ★★★★★

    I have been attending the kickboxing class offered to teens and adults for about 5 months now after taking the free trial, and the experience has been fantastic. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and have created a learning environment that is welcoming to both beginners and more experienced athletes. Additionally, the monthly fee is incredibly reasonable.

    Marcus R. · January 2023

  • ★★★★★

    Safeguard is my happy place. I started going to Safeguard when I was about 9 and ever since then I have gained so much confidence and strength. I have become super close with the students there.

    Tanner D. · January 2023

  • ★★★★★

    I’ve been going to Safeguard for around 8 years and it is my happy place. It has helped me with courage, confidence, and strength. I always learn so much and have so much fun.

    Talon O. · January 2023

Questions

What people ask us

Am I too old to start?

No. Adults start at every age. You work at your own level, and it’s worth telling us about any injuries before your first class so we can adjust.

Do I need to be fit or flexible?

No. Fitness and flexibility come from training, not before it. Start where you are.

Will I be the only beginner?

No. The 45-minute teen and adult karate classes are where beginners start, and kickboxing beginners train alongside everyone with coaching on every round. The 60-minute karate classes are for green belts and up.

Do I have to spar?

No. Partner work is supervised and matched to your experience, and in kickboxing it’s never forced.

What does it cost?

Teen and adult karate is $179 a month. Kickboxing is $179 a month on a 12-month plan, $199 on a 6-month plan or $229 month to month. Both start with a free trial.

What do I wear to the first class?

Comfortable clothes you can move in, and a water bottle. Karate is barefoot on our padded floor; for kickboxing we have gear you can use during your trial.

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