Guelph MMA
“If you want to learn how to fight, look good doing it, and get in the best shape of your life, it's the gym for you.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Guelph, ON
15 gyms listed · 13 in Guelph · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Guelph Family Martial Arts
“We love the staff, helpers and how we can pick which day / time to go to.”
Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts
“One of the best martial arts gyms I've ever been to, highly recommend you check them out!”
Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Very great gym with amazing instructors and a kind and supportive community.”
Fighting Griffin Family Karate (Guelph Family Karate)
“Sensei Karen and Kyoshi Mike are truly role models who love what they do and this resonates in each and every class.”
Tri-City Training Martial Arts Center
“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.”
The 15 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 15 gyms we list are based in Guelph; the other 2 serve Guelph from Cambridge (18 km). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,197 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 18 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 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?
12 of the 15 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.
Sealy Karate Schools
“Instructors are wizards at giving every student the attention needed to improve, regardless of experience.”
Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club
“It is a fun, family friendly atmosphere that has exceeded my expectations.”
Courage Martial Arts
“There is a real focus on personal growth integrated with the martial arts training which is fantastic.”
Bushido Kids Karate
“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.”
Royal City Aikido
“They do traditional Aikido, and incorporate real world (and or modern) experiences and applications.”
Apex Martial Arts Academy
“Calen is so nice and takes his time and works hard to create a positive environment for everyone”
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.”
Cambridge BJJ
“I tried other BJJ facilities in the region and definitely would drive extra 10 minutes just to go go Cambridge BJJ for the positive friendly family oriented atmosphere”
Hotshot Athletic Martial Arts
“After trusting a slightly tougher process my five year old is learning kung fu and it is helping him to listen and focus.”
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