The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“They offer multiple martial art disciplines with amazing instructors and are an extremely family oriented business.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Pickering, ON
15 gyms listed · 7 in Pickering · 1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Pound 4 Pound MMA
“Thank you to Michelle and Kru Saji for creating such a beautiful facility where me and my young daughter, who accompanies me, are always welcomed by staff and members alike.”
Energy Martial Arts Academy
“Great place for the kids to learn karate , excellent staff , and instructors.”
Durham Taekwondo/Karate Martial Arts Inc.
“They treat you like family, give you valuable life lessons, help you stay in shape, etc.”
Helal's Studio
Renseikan Dojo
“Patient and supportive instructors in a clean and bright environment make learning fun and enjoyable”
The 15 gyms listed for Pickering, 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: Pickering, ON
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Pickering; the other 8 serve Pickering from towns including Scarborough (13 km), Ajax (5 km) and Whitby (13 km). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,451 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "facilities". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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.
Which gyms listed for Pickering show a timetable online?
All 15 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.
Greenwood Karate
“Sensei Austin not only hones his students physical skills but also the mental well being through meditation.”
Team DNA BJJ
“My daughter goes there, she started a few months ago and is loving every second of it!”
Pulse Martial Arts Scarborough
“He said some of the moves were cool and he said “ I want to be like that and have cool moves so I want to do martial arts”.”
Inneractive Martial Arts
“The kids learn so much including discipline and manners and at the same time learning very awesome techniques!”
Young Kim's Martial Arts
“In two years he has been there, I have noticed lots of positive changes in him.”
Wushu Project
“Sifu Ash and his team captivated our guests with their dynamic performance, especially with visiting each table for personal interactions.”
Southside Muay Thai Academy
“It is not your typical boot camp style gym but one that is committed to giving you all the tools necessary to succeed as an athlete.”
Elevation Martial Arts & Training Centre
“In the group classes, everyone receives specific care and attention in how to purposefully better their technique and performance.”
Whitby Taekwondo Academy
“Most importantly these classes have brought a level of confidence in her, Master Ron is the most amazing instructor I have seen so far.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Pickering
- “The kids classes are fun and engaging; they learn technique and discipline in a safe friendly environment.” — from a review of Greenwood Karate
- “Our two boys are learning and enjoying this place, and they are both growing and learning to be more confident and disciplined.” — from a review of Energy Martial Arts Academy
- “My kids are so proud when they earn a new belt because they know they earned it.” — from a review of The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center
- “The environment is structured and supports learning, fosters personal growth and discipline!” — from a review of Durham Taekwondo/Karate Martial Arts Inc.
- “Great place to learn discipline, increase their self-esteem and have fun learning.” — from a review of The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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