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Best Martial Arts Classes near Elora, ON
2 of these gyms are based in Elora; the others serve Elora from towns including Guelph, Waterloo and Kitchener.
20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Elora Karate Dojo
“Couldn't ask for a better dojo to help kids grow confident and strong in a safe and welcoming environment.”
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Guelph Family Martial Arts
- Studio
- Sensei
- Parents
“Great Dojo, Fantastic People and atmosphere, at the age of 50 they got a non Athletic person hooked on Martial Arts and helped me Reach and achieve goals i never thought possible.”
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Five Rings Taekwondo Waterloo
- Skills
- Confidence
- After School Program
“I see a big improvement of our child learning how to exercise, being confident, discipline and most importantly learning taekwondo at the same time having fun in every class.”
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Guelph MMA
“The gym and coaches are great and will help you achieve your goals, whether it be becoming a fighter and competing all over the world or coming in to tone up, stay in shape or lose weight.”
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Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts
- Community
- Sensei
- Work Ethic
“It was very intimidating the 1st time walking into a dojo, but Sensei Steve and Sensei Darrell made me feel right had home, but most importantly, that I was capable!”
The 24 gyms listed for Elora, 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: Elora, ON
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 895 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (89%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. 2 are 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; 16 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 12 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.
Which gyms listed for Elora show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Professor
- Black Belts
“Open seven days a week; programs for kids of all ages; the teachers are highly experienced both as instructors and as practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
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Darkside Muay Thai
“Rick Walker and Darryl Marin are two very experienced people delivering some of the best instruction you can get in MMA, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!”
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Return Of the Dragon Martial Arts
- Sifu
- Kickboxing
- Motivating
“To be able to share our experience with others to help support the expansion of the ROTDMA community is important because within this community, we found 'our people'- our safety, our strength and our dynamic resilience.”
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Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy
- Mephitidae
- Kung fu
- Sifu
“I have coached kids soccer, and my son is blessed with an incredible Drum teacher - so I have been the position myself and had the opportunity to see teachers of a very high standard for kids - and let me tell you, Sigung Dave and the Sifu are amongs...”
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Shamuon Generation of Martial Arts
- Skilled
- Family
- Progress
“The atmosphere is super, where all are welcome and the staff and students work together to form a club that strives to have every student be their best in every form.”
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Fighting Griffin Family Karate (Aka Guelph Family Karate)
- Learn
- Sensei
- Cardio
“I am very happy that we are part of the this special community and I am thankful that my son will be able to continue to grow with FGFK as he progresses through the karate program.”
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D'Souza Martial Arts Academy
- Taekwondo
- Skills
- Discipline
“My son has benefited a lot from Tae Kwon Do training in terms of developing better focus and concentration for school and it has helped with his self confidence as well.”
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Krav Maga Waterloo
- Shape
- Learn
- Skills
“The members are very friendly, and range from completely brand new students (there are quite a few, so you won't ever feel like you are "behind the pack"), to advanced students with previous martial arts experience.”
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Sealy Karate School
- Son
- Confidence
“The instructors are so great with the kids, we've only been here a short time but so far it's been nothing but a positive experience and I'm so glad to be a part of the SKS family!”
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White Heron Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Sensei
- Feel
“The foundation is respect, and all else builds on that: sportsmanship in their congratulations for accomplishments and commiseration on attempts; self confidence on acquiring well-earned stripes and belts; self determination in setting goals, knowing...”
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Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
- Non-Profit
“I like that they offer a strong foundation in technique, and that there's also a positive culture, where people (kids and adults) all know each other and want to help each other improve their skills and have fun.”
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Tri-City Training Martial Arts Center
- Family
- Sensei
- Learned
“Tri-City is more than just a Dojo, they offer many other classes like wrestling, circuit classes, wellness classes and abdominal workouts (all on zoom for now) giving a well rounded regime for staying in good physical and mental health.”
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Mushin-Kai International
- Discipline
- Sensei
- Training
“Sensi has been real good and he is funny as well he taught me stuff I thought I'd never be able to do in my life I've been doing it for 3 years and when covid hit he did online karate”
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Royal City Aikido
- Sensei
“Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, they take the time to provide personalized attention, ensuring that each student progresses and grows in their Aikido journey.”
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Courage Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Environment
- Sensei
“Dan, Zach, Angel, and the rest of the team do a fantastic job of fostering a supportive environment, and the classes themselves are a combination of challenging and accessible.”
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Apex Martial Arts Academy
“My child looks forward to going each week.”
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Bushido Kids Karate
- Sensei
“If you are looking for an excellent skills based discipline that will give your child the gifts of confidence, strength, focus, ethics and self awareness you must bring your child to this Dojo.”
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All Masters Martial Arts
- Kickboxing
“Khen is an awesome teacher, very patient, no pressure and there's always a great atmosphere during class.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Elora, ON Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Fair price range is based on 304 cost profiles
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