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America’s Best Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Attleborough Falls, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule abdmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (508) 699-0800
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son attended a birthday party at ABD and one of the great things about attending the birthday party was the fact that we were given 2 free weeks of classes!”
“Parents night out was the first time I ever felt comfortable, leaving my son with anyone other than an immediate family member due to his epilepsy and seizure possibility.”
“My whole family is in classes from little dragons, kickboxing and krav maga.”
“I love the important messages the instructors teach the kids during class as well as the self-defense and karate instruction.”
Other martial arts here
“My whole family is in classes from little dragons, kickboxing and krav maga.”
“I love the important messages the instructors teach the kids during class as well as the self-defense and karate instruction.”
What students say
“They have great instructors that are very engaging and encouraging.”
“Parents night out was the first time I ever felt comfortable, leaving my son with anyone other than an immediate family member due to his epilepsy and seizure possibility.”
“His focus and self-discipline have improved so much, and we've noticed a big change in how respectful and confident he’s become—not just in class but at home and out and about too.”
“My son is 5 and his focus, respect and confidence has skyrocketed over the past year!”
“His focus and self-discipline have improved so much, and we've noticed a big change in how respectful and confident he’s become—not just in class but at home and out and about too.”
From the reviews
My son has been going here for over 6 years and is a Junior Black Belt. This has been the best experience he could have had anywhere Everyone here we see as family. The staff and members are amazing.
There is nothing bad to say about ABD it is an amazing school. The instructors take the time with every student to help them be the best they can be. They became my daughter support group in these weird times of 2020 and her role models.
I absolutely recommend this school. The teachers all make you feel confident in your abilities no matter what level you are. I’ve personally found improvements in all aspects of my life since I began. Others have expressed noticing positive changes as well in me since I started with ABD as well.
America’s best defense has been the best investment for myself and for my child. I suffer from anxiety and doing the adult Krav has helped me with my mental health and my own personal growth. My child does the little dragons and she has come so far! Her focus and determination is inspiring. The staff are amazing!
New to Karate? Start at America’s Best Defense
America’s Best Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 America’s Best Defense
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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