Wood's Martial Arts
“Curtis and Ms K all make sure the students are fully engaged in all aspects”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Ancaster, ON
24 gyms listed · 4 in Ancaster · 22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Evolution Martial Arts
“Gord and Ashley have curated a true family experience where most adults have kids in the children's program with lots of opportunities for events and dojo community bonding!”
United Family Martial Arts
“My 3 year old son absolutely loves the classes and always enjoys his time with the other kids.”
Lion's Heart Family Martial Arts
“Our son and daughter have both participated, starting in the "Cubs" (<6 years) program with our oldest graduating this year to a full Junior Black Belt.”
Spartan Krav Maga
“I joined the women's self defence class and had a great time.”
Mnbjj HQ Academy (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
“The gym is clean and welcoming with a structured curriculum to help you advance and grow as a human.”
The 24 gyms listed for Ancaster, ON teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, youth programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Ancaster, ON
4 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Ancaster; the other 20 serve Ancaster from towns including Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,697 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 22 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enrol.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Ancaster?
22 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Young Park Martial Arts (Est. 1980)
“Master Kim and his instructors are very experienced and great with kids.”
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Toraguchi Martial Arts
“My son joined in February 2025 and has really been enjoying himself and developing some martial arts skills.”
House of Champions Kickboxing and Fitness
“Mitts, he has been a tremendous help with me and my striking/ stand-up skills, he's a very caring person who helps his students/ clients across the board achieve the goals they set out to accomplish.”
Shudokan Family Karate Centre
“They learned not only Karate but also being respectful and kind to others and never give up!!”
Horizon Taekwon-Do & Family Fitness Centre
“My son joined Horizon taekwondo after school since September and he enjoys every single day there.”
Burlington Training Centre
“Been going to this gym since 2016 and it's just an all around good gym.”
Seong's Taekwondo World
“My daughter went to Seong's Taekwondo World as a beginner, and now improved a lot.”
Omac Martial Arts
“Best place to send your kids to learn martial arts… the staff and masters are really helpful and professionals.”
Rising Sun Martial Arts
“My son is a great person and tries to help others by giving them the best chance possible to achieve success I would recommend Rising Sun to anyone with young children to help them develop their skills”
DCR Tae Kwon Do Academy
“Kindest instructors, clean, fun and safe learning environment for kids to learn the art of taekwondo!”
Ufma (United Family Martial Arts)
“Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to start there kiddos but know know where to start they are amazing and will help!”
Aegis MMA
“Does not matter if you are an expert or a pro, everyone is very kind and push each other to be better.”
First Choice Martial Arts
“Of attention they all show the kids is amazing, great job 👏”
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Inner Warrior Fitness
“Couldn't recommend it more- Danny's a great coach and the environment is super friendly and well taken care of.”
Burlington Academy of Martial Arts (Bama)
“They not only teach jui jitsu, but also teach the kids to stand for themselves and always choose the right path.”
Global Martial Arts Academy
“We are so grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend it to anyone looking for not just martial arts training, but a place that feels like home.”
Soi Dogs MMA & Fitness
“The older fighters interact with the younger ones, always stepping in to guide, correct, and encourage them.”
United Family Martial Arts Mountain
“This new business owner really put the time into getting to know his students and pushes them to be better not only at martial arts but at home and school.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Ancaster
- “The positive environment, discipline, and confidence my kids have gained are amazing.” — from a review of Wood's Martial Arts
- “Great karate program! The instructors are fantastic with the kids and really focus on discipline, confidence, and having fun.” — from a review of United Family Martial Arts
- “I’d recommend this place to anyone who wants to introduce karate to their children in hopes they work their way up to black belt.” — from a review of Lion's Heart Family Martial Arts
- “We love it here, my girls love it here, and we can't wait for them to earn their black belts!” — from a review of Evolution Martial Arts
- “The classes are structured yet fun, combining discipline and practical self-defense skills in a way that keeps everyone engaged.” — from a review of Evolution Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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