Chesswood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Nick is a great coach and takes time with his students to make sure they understand the technique before moving on.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in North York, ON
24 gyms listed · 15 in North York · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Valour Martial Arts + Fitness Club
“We loved the fact that Coach Pete helped teach our daughter self discipline, courage and to be more confident.”
Seong's Taekwondo World
“Seong's school is great with a big indoor hall where kids could have plenty space for both class and small groups exercises.”
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House of Combat
“The care and support and family atmosphere of HOC has been second to none and has already paid huge dividends to my child who always loves going to class, and learns so much in such a short period of time.”
York Muay Thai
“Like that song from Mulan, this place will make a man out of you”
Elite Martial Arts Toronto
“The vibe I got from others in the class, as well as instructors was amazing, and very quickly decided that I wanted to spend more time here learning.”
The 24 gyms listed for North York, 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: North York, ON
15 of the 24 gyms we list are based in North York; the other 9 serve North York from towns including East York, Toronto and York. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,985 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (81%) and communication (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 19 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 22 list a public email and 8 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 North York?
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.
Krudar Muay Thai: Don Mills
“If you are looking for a way to get in shape, learn self defense or just want a family activity, you should definitely check them out!”
Northern Karate Schools Don Mills
“My daughter attended Northern Karate (Don Mills) for several years including summer camps and enjoyed the learning experiences that improved her many skills.”
Northern Karate
“I have been taking my kids for 8 years and they love it and enjoy being there!!!”
North York Taekwondo
“A great place for adults and kids to learn taekwondo, improve mental and physical health and practice life lessons such as confidence, humility, respect, love and self-control.”
Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc
“I also really like that we get to put on the gloves and safely train our stand-up skills and reflexes so that we never lose the applicability of BJJ to real-life self-defense scenarios.”
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“My son has benefitted enormously from the time and commitment of his professor and the rest of the team, in the gym, and in regular tournaments.”
Grant MMA & Boxing Gym
“Best boxing gym I have ever attended, the boxing coaches are elite and professional tier.”
Fight den MMA Krav Maga No Gi
“Very welcoming, great environment and everyone's fun to fight and learn with.”
JT6 Studio
“The staff and students are friendly and helpful with any questions you have, and when rolling, give you some competitive rounds on the mats.”
Action & Reaction MMA Inc.
“It is the best BJJ and MMA gym where everyone can practice in a friendly, fun and safe way in a family-like atmosphere.”
Agile Martial Arts Inc.
“We started my 6 year old in the 2x /wk classes and he has excelled tremendously in his ability to focus and participate.”
North York Wing Chun Kung Fu Martial Arts
“My Brother Sam did Kung Fu there after school back in 2011 and 2012 and he did a really awesome super job!!!”
Fightclub Martial Arts & Fitness Training Centre Inc.
“For that initial contact, and for the years of training that have followed, I will be forever grateful to Emmanuel and all the wonderful people I've met through the community of practitioners at Fight Club.”
Santos Brothers BJJ
“Some of the best fighters in Toronto train here and I'm happy to learn from them and fight with them.”
Purple Dragon Karate VP
“If you really want to be tested mentally and physically as well as work on and improve your or your child's discipline, Purple Dragon is the school to attend.”
Alliance Training Academy
“High quality, diverse group classes; new equipments; people are nice to one another like in a friendly community ” ...”
Spike Taekwondo Academy
“My 5 year old loves to go to his class and has shown great results in last 6 months”
Nu Wave Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Chris and Zoran provide a very comfortable and a structured environment to learn jiu jitsu, for all levels.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in North York
- “The children’s programming is great and really instills discipline and confidence with the kids while giving them really life skills to keep them safe if need be.” — from a review of Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc
- “Great place for your kid to learn discipline, self-defense, confidence, and respect - and have some fun too.” — from a review of Purple Dragon Karate VP
- “Highly recommended! It’s not just about sports and physical movements, they teach kids life skills like focus, discipline, respect and many more.” — from a review of Northern Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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