Redemption Muay Thai
“My son has been going to redemption for 2 years I can't say enough about the coaches!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Bowmanville, ON
3 of these gyms are based in Bowmanville; the others serve Bowmanville from towns including Whitby (21 km), Oshawa (13 km) and Port Perry (30 km).
14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kalsamrit Martial Arts
“Kalasmarit was great with my child, she had a great experience, thank you to all the staff!”
Hatsuun Jindo Martial Art
“Sensei Mike Coombs is a wonderful teacher - very patient and clear with explaining techniques.”
Leo Wong's Tae Kwon Do & Krav Maga
“We put my son in Tiny Tigers at 4 and although he may have had a rough start, Master Raymond kept working with him and now my son looks forward to going to every class.”
Team DNA BJJ
“On top of being very knowledgeable, the coaches are awesome at creating a welcoming environment where children feel supported and they belong.”
Oshawa BJJ and Fitness
“Over the last five months I have gained new skills, improved my fitness, gained a confidence in myself, and am a part of a diverse and inclusive community of people of whom I can call friends.”
The 24 gyms listed for Bowmanville, 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: Bowmanville, ON
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,267 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), communication (82%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enrol.
Why are some gyms here outside Bowmanville?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Bowmanville. The rest come from other towns inside 35 km, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Whitby Taekwondo Academy
“The coaches/ teachers are great with little kids and the activities they do are age appropriate and keep the kids engaged the whole time.”
Cftp Brooklin Taekwondo
“The teachings at CFTP helps bring self awareness, respect, honor, self discipline and much more to our youths.”
Muay Thai Whitby
“If you want your child to learn martial arts or you want to start your own journey, Muay Thai Whitby is the place.”
360 Self-Defence
“The instructor (Dennis) is an outstanding Krav Maga/self-defence expert, and his passion for teaching self-defense shines through in every class.”
Team Canada Black Belt Institute
“I am a student who trains at this wonderful dojo and it is amazing.”
JUN Taekwondo Academy
“The staff are very kind and friendly.”
OWC Martial Arts (Kickboxing & Wing Chun)
“A great place for kids and adults to learn martial arts, yoga and all other programs they offer!”
Formokan Judo Club
“Fantastic training environment and very respectful and knowledgeable instructors.”
Aikido Ryugikan Martial Arts & Self Defense
“Sensei Graham Stewart is an intensely knowledgeable instructor, who inspires focus and dedication, leading by example.”
A T Martial Arts Training
“He works on the kids in the dojo and also encourages them on their outside accomplishments.”
Durham Martial Arts Academy
“A great gym for boxing, working out and camaraderie!”
Master Rim's Taekwondo
“My 5 year old son loves this location since it's mostly his age group.”
Family Karate School
MSJ Combat
“The Professor exudes BJJ as a lifestyle that affects you as a fighter on the mat as well as learning how to be an awesome person in the world.”
Greater Durham Jiu-Jitsu
“Class times are convenient, the instruction is great and the instructor is down-to-earth and humble.”
Dragon Aiki Ju Jutsu
“Mr Dale is a super instructor and helpful person.”
Inneractive Martial Arts
“Our son loves his classes at InnerActive for the positive energy, encouragement, confidence and strength it provides.”
The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“The Harmony center is an amazing place, I highly recommend to everyone interested in learning martial arts!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Bowmanville
- “Amazing staff! They have helped my son overcome confidence issues… discipline and respect.” — from a review of Redemption Muay Thai
- “Very friendly environment. You are taught discipline and having fun at the same time.” — from a review of Whitby Taekwondo Academy
- “Very disciplined and friendly training facility. Instructor is skilled and down to earth.” — from a review of Leo Wong's Tae Kwon Do & Krav Maga
- “My kids love it here! The classes teach them respect, discipline & tradition.” — from a review of Team Canada Black Belt Institute
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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