Best Self-Defense Classes in Toronto, ON

“Martial arts schools in Toronto are a dozen good ones but from all the athletic gyms I trained in I have to say Wolf Athletic Academy is far the best martial arts,, As a construction project manager at Flood Tech I have the need to be in shape for my...”

“They LOVE the classes because they're fun with just the right amount of competition built in, and I love that they have a place to get attentive instruction, a skill-building outlet for physical activity and a class that both my kids can take at the ...”

“Jiu-jitsu is a challenging sport, especially at the beginning; this school strikes a good balance of making BJJ safe and accessible to new students, and providing the environment for them to challenge themselves and excel.”

“Coming to Combative Concepts gym was one of the best decisions I made, when I decided to make commitment to be able to compete in MMA, this is one of the gyms, I found where training is actually meant to help you achieve your goals, unlike many other...”

“Professionally and expertly ran Academy; great instructors around the owner who has created wonderful place for kids to learn not just taekwondo but to build on their equally important skills as discipline, respect, punctuality, listening.”

“From a teaching aspect I train mainly Mauy Thai and the Thai classes are an excellent way to get into shape and learn to basics of Thai boxing, the school even provides its students with opportunities to move up within the sport whether that be actua...”

“Professor Alexandre, a 4th degree black belt and student of Mestre Draculino, have successfully implemented an amazing atmosphere where everyone (from young kids to elders, mixing programs like women self defense and competition classes) can find a ...”

“A famous BJJ grappler Lachlan Giles - who also runs a school - recently talked about the two approaches an academy can offer beginners: a narrow path, where only a very few moves are learned and mastered with tons of repetition for immediate applicat...”

“I continue to be impressed by the collaborative and supportive learning environment, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering a martial arts gym in the Leaside / Midtown / Davisville Village area.”

“Everything had a purpose, there was no wasted motion, he included relevant technical details based on whether applying the techniques in competition, MMA, or self-defense scenario.”

“The students/teamates that you'll meet there are very friendly and inviting which makes the classes that much more enjoyable, the kids program is phenominal and the kids are always having fun, and the classes are very female friendly, there is alread...”

“If you ever have an opportunity to attend one of the seminars by Robert Drysdale, absolutely go because Rob is a World Champion on another level and his seminars have been invaluable to my Jiu Jitsu game and changed my life.”

“The gentle and specific guidance makes it a great place to train for everyone, whether you are a parent looking for your child to learn discipline and confidence, a young person looking for how to defend yourself, someone who wants to compete at high...”

“An amazing adult strength bootcamp is run on weekends with a fabulous coach and a great team of people that motivate each other to get results.”

“They teach him how to protect themselves from bullies or potential dangerous situations and also provide them with a sense of confidence and respect for themselves and others.”

“This school is a great way to learn personal protection skills taught by instructors who have real life experience in the field.”

“The classes are very dynamic, and every day you go home satisfied, knowing that you've learned something new.”

“During the adult class times we are given ample time to practice and drill new techniques with many different people and body types and then we are given a chance to implement the techniques in real time at a fast pace / moderate strength (shark tank...”

“Every coach engaged with sincere enthusiasm (I was able to observe two classes running simultaneously) and care for their students as they struck what I believed to be the right balance between games and skilled instruction.”

“Whether you are looking to expand on your current training routine, looking to add a specific new skill set to your portfolio of achievements, looking to reach certain fitness goals, or just generally looking to maintain health, wellness and longevit...”