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Apex Defense Waltham
5 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Waltham, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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 apexdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 642-1700
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 6 year old son has been attending 3 "Kids Karate" classes per week at Apex for the last 6 months.”
“Highly recommend Apex to anyone looking for high-quality self-defense, a confidence boost, endurance enhancement, and strength training.”
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“Highly recommend Apex to anyone looking for high-quality self-defense, a confidence boost, endurance enhancement, and strength training.”
What students say
“The enviornment that the people and instructors create is supportive and welcoming but still challenges you and encourages growth.”
“The enviornment that the people and instructors create is supportive and welcoming but still challenges you and encourages growth.”
“As safe and great the environment is, make no mistake, you will learn true self defense and get in great shape.”
“It is truly a rewarding experience to be in an environment where one’s values are respected and a genuine sense of inclusion is fostered.”
From the reviews
Great courses and curriculum. The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. The beginner courses' schedules are so great with my late day time schedule. Take a trial course first, and you will love it!
Apex Defense is fantastic. The community of students that attend are wonderful, you will make new friends for sure just as I have. The culture created here makes it an excellent, fun and safe place to learn. There are all types of people who attend with various levels of experience.
Apex Defense Academy in Waltham is outstanding! The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in student safety and confidence. The training is clear, practical, and welcoming for all experience levels.
I have been going to Apex for 4 months. Everyone from the instructors to the students are so welcoming and fun! It is a great workout and you learn a life skill that makes you feel more confident and capable. I wish I had found them sooner.
Your first Karate class at Apex Defense Waltham
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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