Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Orleans, ON

“Both of these men (and all the other instructors Rachel, Jason, Josh) are dedicated students of the sport who are amazing at passing down their knowledge.”

“Just started with K2 and I really enjoy the training: their X-Fit sessions are intense, kickboxing is taught by a very knowledgeable sensei, Krav Maga classes are great!”

“I consider myself fortunate that I am able to train there with my children as the school offers a number of disciplines under the tutelage of experienced and seasoned instructors.”

“As a complete newcomer, I was looking for a gym that provided a safe, encouraging environment in which I could learn new techniques while improving my fitness.”

“Working out while having fun is always much appreciated.”

“Sifu Darryl is amazing with kids and teaches them essential self-defense fighting skills.”

“Back when I was a Blue Belt, my Instructor, Sabum Nym Diego Cabanas, talked about me becoming an instructor which I laughed about as I could never see myself in front of a class teaching.”

“For competitive members, there are a ton of experienced seniors and amateur world champions to learn from as well as the great coaches that helped them get there.”

“Beyond BJJ, the gym offers other amenities, including a well-equipped gym and a sauna, making it an excellent place for anyone looking to maintain good physical health.”

“I participate in classes on a regular basis three to five times a week motivated by the pleasure of learning useful techniques in self-defense and above all to benefit from the spirit of camaraderie and encouragement which is a strength of the club.”

“We are so lucky to have him in the neighbourhood!”

“Came here to film as part of a interview on small businesses - and while little painting on my end was done, I can confidently say Mud Oven has such a creative atmosphere.”

“Being able to yell at the top of our lungs and ignite our aggression helped me find my voice and feel more confident (several people in my life have even commented out of nowhere that I've seemed much more confident since taking the class!”

“They have great work ethic and passion for their sport, and that is shown in how they present classes to their students and readily make themselves available to elaborate on anything taught, from fundamentals to customs and traditions in the arts.”

“Dan is a very personable and knowledgeable sensei, I would highly recommend Judo to anyone wishing to learn a very effective martial art without the complexity of striking.”

“We tried rescheduling our lesson with 5 days notice due to a family emergency and we were originally refused and told the policy was to give 2 weeks notice.”

“You can train without being worried about the people around you, and it's large enough to be able to hear the instructor without having another class right beside you.”

“The different senseis for the tiny tigers program are patient, they ensure the kids are active and having fun while starting to instill the fundamentals of martial arts and some discipline.”

“We greatly appreciated Master Koh's addition of live online classes during the pandemic - it was a lifeline to the outside world, and kept my kids active, learning and having fun during a challenging time.”

“I have never participated in any martial art prior, but the teaching, advice, as well as culture fostered amongst other participants in the class made me feel welcome as a beginner as well as open to improvement and development.”

“If you are looking to be part of a great community, make new friends, learn self defense, compete, get fit or just have fun, I highly recommend Gracie Barra Ottawa.”