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Guelph Family Martial Arts
- Program
- Son
- Studio
“My youngest was having a hard time after COVID, he didn't want to talk much or do much, but working with Sensei Nathan and his team has made a huge impact on him!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Guelph, ON
24 gyms listed · 13 in Guelph · 20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Guelph MMA
“I trained at Guelph MMA for about 3 years and was so sad to leave (moved out of province) as I doubt I'll find the same level of training and community culture elsewhere.”
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Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts
- Skills
- Sparring
- Community
“I've known Sensei Ferraro for 8 years and I can tell you without a doubt that you will not find better traditional martial arts instruction in this area.”
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Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Mats
- Confidence
- Train
“It's hard to find a club that has it all… a welcoming atmosphere, excellent instructors and tons of weekly classes… but Royal City BJJ has done it!”
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Return Of the Dragon Martial Arts
- Atmosphere
- Walk
- Sifu
“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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Fighting Griffin Family Karate (Aka Guelph Family Karate)
- Respect
- Son
- Learn
“If you're looking to challenge yourself while also having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment, this dojo is for you— no matter your age or walk of life!”
The 24 gyms listed for Guelph, 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: Guelph, ON
13 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Guelph; the other 11 serve Guelph from Cambridge (18 km), Kitchener (23 km) and Waterloo (23 km). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,409 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (88%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 8 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Guelph?
20 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.
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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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Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Non-Profit
- Skills
“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
- Confidence
“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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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
- Karate
“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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Guelph Budokan Centre Of Martial Arts
“I've had the pleasure of training here for over 10 years and has become like a second family to me.”
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Five Rings Taekwondo Waterloo
- Son
- Teaching
- Skills
“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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Boundless Martial Arts
- Feel
- Mind
- Respect
“He has been attending classes now for about 5 months and remains focus, structure and has learned new skills that will help him progress as he gets older.”
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Cambridge BJJ
- Passion
- Family
- Community
“Amazing gym to learn from exceptional instructors who are not only knowledgeable in the craft of BJJ, but who are patient and kind to those just learning.”
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Kitchener Karate Academy
“Sensei Phil is not only a great Sensei but also an amazing husband,father, and friend, he makes everyone feel welcomed and gets to know his students well but most importantly pushes them to their best ability.”
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Kazoku Martial Arts Centre
“On top of that, the competitive team provides the opportunity for my child to push himself, build his confidence, and gives him a different perspective of karate.”
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Hotshot Athletic Martial Arts
- Fun
- Camps
- Son
“Since starting, I have noticed a huge boost in confidence in both of my children especially in our daughter who now has the goal of getting her black belt one day.”
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Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness Centre Inc.
“Both James and Rachael do a great job running the corefit workouts and they make them very accessible to anyone who hasn't done it before or hasn't in a while - I hadn't worked out in a couple years before coming here and I was able to get right back...”
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Mas Academy of Martial Arts
“MAS not only teaches you martial arts for self defence or competition but it's also an opportunity to learn more about yourself and build your relationship with yourself.”
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Darkside Muay Thai
“Like any other gym, the harder you work the more you will get out of your experience but Darkside is still a great place to train recreationally as well!”
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Shamuon Generation of Martial Arts
- Kickboxing
- Professional
- Skilled
“They were both quite shy and nervous at the start - the instructors are such experienced professionals and helped them both grow so much in skill and confidence.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Guelph, ON Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$93
Maximum cost
$472
National Average
$149
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$124
$186
Fair price range is based on 422 cost profiles
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