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Alpha Martial Arts
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Martial Arts Martial Arts [Edit]
2923 NE Blakeley St(between N 29th Ave & N 30th Ave)
Seattle, WA 98105
Neighborhood: University District
(206) 528-3737
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 2 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for Alpha Martial Arts
6 reviews in English
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Review from Sonia Y.
4/18/2012 3 Check-ins Here
*This review is solely for the Muay Thai Kickboxing class.
I've been here about three times now-- enough times to make an adequate judgement about a place-- and I love it! While I've never been to a Martial Arts center or taken any classes like this before, I was pleasantly surprised about how great of a work out I got, while having fun. I left feeling refreshed and "kick-ass" but also exhausted.
This place is clean, the instructors are friendly and helpful (they actually walk around the whole room and corrects/encourages everyone), and the kickboxing moves are not that difficult for me being that I don't normally kick and punch things.
I started going because of the Groupon and a lot of people got the same idea, so the class sizes are significantly larger than they were on my first day. I go various times throughout the week and they are always pretty full. It sucks because then we don't get to kick the giant training bags, but you do get to partner up and practice kicking pads. It's okay as soon as you get through the weird "oh hi, you're a complete stranger" stage.
So overall, I will definitely keep coming back even after my Groupon ends. -
Review from Ariel Z.
3/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Muay Thai kickboxing class here is a genuine martial arts class, not the "kickboxing cardio!" classes (yes, with exclamation point) that are usually promoted at more general fitness gyms. Which isn't to say that those classes are bad; anything that gets people moving is good in my book.
I'm also not saying that you won't get a killer cardio workout here - because you definitely, definitely will. Just be warned that you will be expected to punch things - hard. And kick them. And elbow them. If that sounds like your kind of thing, sign up!
The instructors are enthusiastic and fierce, but encouraging. I like 'em. There's an underlying sense of discipline, perseverance, and a strong work ethic here - everything you'd expect from a good martial arts gym. We just started, but we plan on attending class once a week. It's $59/month for one class a week; it's a good deal.
I expect this is a good place for kids, too. I see them in the other classes, and little kids in martial arts gear are so cute. -
Review from Nicole Y.
Seattle, WA
8/1/2007
At first glance, this place looks a little sketch....maybe it's because of the ghetto yellow sign in the front, or because the classes are held in a basement, or when you look in the window there's a man with no shirt on and then you realize it's a dummy...nonetheless, this place offers an awesome kick boxing class!! I've been going for a month now and have decided that it is one of the best cardio workouts I've ever done, and I've tried a lot of things in my day. Not only does it get my heart racing, but it's a lot of fun and 45 minutes goes by in a flash. The instructor is super cute, full of energy, can definitely kick some ass, and she is able to mix technical skill with fun obstacle courses etc. to spice things up.
The class usually has around 8 -10 people, all who are at different fitness levels and ages, but yet each person is still challenged. The best thing is that the first class is free!!! I recommend that everyone give it a try - you'd be surprised at how much stress and angst is expelled. I really like ending my day by kicking and punching as hard and as fast as I can....I just imagine all the exasberating situations of the day or how frustrating relationships can be and then I feel at peace. My one complaint is that the class is from 8:15pm-9pm and I am usually wide awake for another hour and a half which makes it hard to wake up in the mornings. One time I even went for a jog around Green Lake afterwards because I had so much energy.
Anyway, it's definitely worth checking out - but beware - you will probably get hooked! -
Review from stacey j.
Seattle, WA
10/14/2010
We recently enrolled our five years old here after reading positive reviews and I'm really happy with Alpha Martial Arts. I love that they encourage positive teamwork and incorporate great moral lessons into the class (homework included!). The price is a little more that an I anticipated so be warned - this isn't a discount marital arts class - it's a true training studio and they take their martial arts seriously - which I like. My daughter is not only doing kiddie push ups and jumping jacks, she's also learning kick-butt Karate moves! (in a positive encouraging manner of course). Highly recommend it for parents who are willing to invest in their kids' martial arts training,
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Review from Eric M.
Seattle, WA
7/20/2011
Alpha Martial Arts is a great place for kids to learn martial arts in a friendly, encouraging environment. They're good at what they do, both in karate and as teachers, and have a good combination of serious and supportive. Our son and daughter are learning karate there, ages 13 and 10, and they both like it a lot. The normal progression is move ahead one belt level every three months (eg yellow, then advanced-yellow, then orange, then advanced-orange...) which gives the kids a nice sense of accomplishment and progression.
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Review from Anna R.
Seattle, WA
7/15/2011
This is a great place for the whole family to work out, have fun and learn karate. My family has been students here for the last three years. I think my favorite part of our experience has been the leadership experience my son has had. He will turn nine soon and for the last year had been teaching junior students. Before this experience he was often leading his fellow students but not always in a good direction. Through the support of his teen leaders and Mr Herrman, he now had become a role model inside and outside the studio. He was even recognized as an exceptional volunteer at his camp for being so helpful!
