Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Waterloo, ON
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 56 vetted & reviewed in the Waterloo area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Waterloo
Black Belt World Kitchener/Waterloo
Boundless Martial Arts
Cambridge BJJ
D’Souza Martial Arts Academy
Darkside Muay Thai
Dragan Alliance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts
Five Rings Taekwondo Waterloo
Gentle Arts Dojo
Golden Triangle Aikido
Grand River Karate
Guardhouse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Guelph Family Martial Arts
Guelph MMA
Hotshot Athletic Martial Arts
Kazoku Martial Arts Centre
Kitchener Karate Academy
Learn2master Academy
Mas Academy of Martial Arts
Mushin-Kai International
Return Of the Dragon Martial Arts
Shamuon Generation of Martial Arts
Waterloo Jiu Jitsu Club
Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy
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Five Rings Taekwondo Waterloo
(47)
Boys
Respect
After School Program
“From all the Taekwondo clubs I've been in this would be the best.”
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Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy
(23)
Kung fu
Students
Family
“I have coached kids soccer, and my son is blessed with an incredible Drum teacher - so I have been the position myself and had the opportunity to see teachers of a very high standard for kids - and let me tell you, Sigung Dave and the Sifu are amongs...”
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Gentle Arts Dojo
(25)
Jiu Jitsu
Team
Students
“I've witnessed my eldest grow a lot through the weekly classes over the months, his physical and mental strength have increased, and I've been so pleased to see him develop the ability to lose gracefully and win gratefully.”
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Shamuon Generation of Martial Arts
(28)
Skill
Family
Confidence
“My son has been a member of this club since he was 4 years old, he is now almost 18 and the life experience, confidence and support he has gained from the whole team there will forever be cherished.”
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D'Souza Martial Arts Academy
(20)
“My son has benefited a lot from Tae Kwon Do training in terms of developing better focus and concentration for school and it has helped with his self confidence as well.”
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Grand River Karate
(23)
Learning
Sensei
Feel
“My teenage daughter and I have been training at Grand River Karate for only about four months and we started as total beginners, but we were made to feel welcome and supported by even the most experienced sensei.”
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Dragan Alliance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(20)
“Everyone I met there was so friendly, the coaches were very knowledgeable and helped me out during class even though I was only there temporarily, and the environment is very laid back and welcoming.”
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Mushin-Kai International
(23)
Confidence
Sensei
Training
“The distance from home makes the community centre more attractive for the rest of the year, but our son will surely attend the summer program in the dojo again - he loves doing karate and often asks me to train with him, so it might just be time that...”
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Golden Triangle Aikido
(5)
Sensei
Students
“Every body is very friendly, and Sensei Stephan is always in the lookout about how to improve the quality of the Aikido in the dojo and having a safe practice always comes first.”
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Waterloo Jiu Jitsu Club
(1)
“Absolutely great place to learn self-defense and have a lot of fun sparring and grappling with others.”
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Guelph Family Martial Arts
(48)
Community
Goals
Son
“A great program that builds core values for kids when they're blank sheets of paper, and an outlet for older students to learn and grow with a fantastic mentor.”
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Cambridge BJJ
(50)
Atmosphere
Community
Family
“Instructors are always encouraging their students to reach for their personal best and are themselves seeking their own personal best in their training.”
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Hotshot Athletic Martial Arts
(49)
Camps
Kung fu
Leadership
“We are incredibly grateful to the entire team of coaches for the phenomenal leadership and comfortable environment providing students the confidence to succeed.”
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Kitchener Karate Academy
(49)
“If you are looking to start in martial arts, looking for self defense, have some experience or want to build a solid foundation and work towards and participate in professional and competitive karate, then this dojo is definitively the place for you!”
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Boundless Martial Arts
(49)
Mind
Values
Fun
“So glad I signed my daughter up for karate at Boundless my daughter normally quiet and shy, has totally come out of her shell and shows self confidence.”
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Kazoku Martial Arts Centre
(49)
“As a group everyone here at Kazoku Martial Arts Centre plays a part in making a difference in someone life, offering suggestions and participating in the events.”
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Guelph MMA
(37)
“Starting coming to beginner kickboxing 2 months ago - Rocky and Wolfgang are excellent coach's that care and are more than happy to put the time into you if your willing to learn and listen - I will admit I was intimidated at first just like any gym...”
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Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts
(40)
Family
Sparring
Belt
“If you're rolling during jujitsu, perfecting your kata or sweating your face off during kickboxing, his positive energy and constructive reinforcement will bestow you with the right tools to make you a better person.”
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Darkside Muay Thai
(48)
“It doesn't matter if you are just starting out, or already have experience - they will help you reach your goal, whether you are just looking for a way to get into shape, or are interested in competing.”
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Mas Academy of Martial Arts
(33)
“I've been off for 2 months because I broke my back in a motorcycle accident but stopped in and the whole team clapped, cheered me on (and continue to do so reaching out checking on my recovery) and got me a card they all signed I keep in my office.”
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Return Of the Dragon Martial Arts
(32)
Kickboxing
Kung fu
Environment
“The coaches and the environment is friendly and welcoming kickboxing is always great and the boot camps run by coach Rylan and the weight training class by coach Noah are a must haven't tried other sports but they do Offer kung fu, Brazilian jujitsu ...”
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Black Belt World Kitchener/Waterloo
(40)
Teach
Goal
Expertise
“The master demonstrates exceptional organization and professionalism, while the instructors possess deep expertise and effectively engage the students.”
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Guardhouse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(25)
Learn
Environment
Skills
“Mike is down to Earth, caring in his delivery of material to students, values seeing success in his students however large or small & his life partner Jill is wonderful too.”
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Learn2master Academy
(24)
“Learn2master academy is by far one of the best martial arts academy I've been to with a very positive atmosphere, professor Gabriel and his team have been very welcoming ,knowledgeable and always provide high level training for all levels of competit...”
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