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Alpha Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 5–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alphamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 322-1433
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons former jiu-jitsu coach validation of Alpha validates their motto to get ready to watch our sons growth in character, discipline, and respect.”
“Not one of those ultra-sculpted body builder packs, but still, it was the first time in my life that I could actually see definition in my stomach.”
“Our daughter started in the little dragons group during kindergarten, and has been with the center for over a year now.”
“The fellow students I had in the adult class that I tried were very impressive and chill around an older beginner hahaha.”
Other martial arts here
“My sons former jiu-jitsu coach validation of Alpha validates their motto to get ready to watch our sons growth in character, discipline, and respect.”
“After just TWO months of kickboxing twice a week and eating really well, I literally went from having a bit of a belly to a visible six pack.”
What students say
“I love my class and instructor, it’s a great workout and such a fun skill to learn.”
“I was referred here by a friend, and from the sign-up process to my first class and beyond, everything has been fun and professional.”
“I was definitely intimidated in the beginning, but all of the instructors have been hella helpful, supportive and fun.”
“The environment here is simply amazing and the instructors go around to clarify any questions the students have and help correct their form.”
“The staff is always alert and pumped and not afraid to make you sweat and groan and collapse.”
“My sons former jiu-jitsu coach validation of Alpha validates their motto to get ready to watch our sons growth in character, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
Alpha Martial Arts is amazing. I signed up for one of their special promotions (five classes and a pair of gloves for super cheap) and was instantly hooked. I signed up for a full package deal at the end of my first class.
I visited this martial arts studio in 2018 for the first time. The environment here is simply amazing and the instructors go around to clarify any questions the students have and help correct their form.
My son has been a student at Alpha for a year a a half and it's been an amazing experience. Mr. Ness and his staff are incredibly dedicated to the students and work hard to create engaging and fun classes, as well as great camps and events (my son wishes the camps ran all summer long!).
I LOVE going to kickboxing class here! Not only is it a wonderful workout where I leave feeling exhausted and super sweaty..... the people are GREAT! It is such a welcoming community where everyone is truly there to help you improve yourself. Tina and Stephanie are always so positive and alwayssss push me to my limits.
New to Karate? Start at Alpha Martial Arts
Alpha Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Alpha Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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