Best Self-Defense Classes in Toronto, ON

“I figured out I didn't have what it takes to be a great bjj student or practitioner, but it definitely pulled me out of a rut, and got me back into running and working out again.”

“When the world changed in March Dan quickly adapted and created great online options and wrote motivating blogs to keep us going and as the circumstances kept changing he stayed resilient and offered creative solutions to zigzag around closures with ...”

“I am a father, sales professional and have a relatively active social life, for me to commit the time and attention to train 4-6 times a week and take weekends off to compete is something impossible for most people.”

“MFTK Martial Arts Academy gives you a fun and fantastic martial arts experience, the instructors and masters are very talented and very attentive to the students, and Grand Master Foroughi is a great example of Tae Kwon Do leadership.”

“I am usually the overly careful type about what I want to commit and I did explore at first a few other gyms before I decided to stay at ICMMA, you too would see what sets this dojo apart, the environment has this cozy feel, and this is not because o...”

“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.”

“My son was completely new to this sport but has picked it up quickly, his enthusiasm is boundless thanks to the positive energy the group provides.”

“My daughter has been training here for a couple of months now and I have never seen her as engaged or focussed.”

“I have attended every day of the week to meet all the different instructors for the classes and i can honestly say they have been nothing but polite and willing to speak to the parents on improvements and anything you can be working on at home.”

“The outside looks like a trailer but inside is a huge boxing/muay thai area, a dedicated BJJ area and a small weightlifting area (mostly barbells and dumbbells and some rope extensions).”

“Not only does the professor teach great jiu-jitsu in a friendly and welcoming environment, challenge you to be at your best, he also emenates a passion that comes from deep within, and that passion is truly infectious.”

“I highly suggest that you check out at least one of their many different classes and recommend reaching out to Steve if interested, as he has never anything less than polite, open and always willing to help people learn more about Martial Arts.”

“They offer both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga for adults and kids, their approach to training based in the principle of if you don't practice under stress you won't replicate when threatened, inclusive atmosphere where all are welcome, its clean...”

“I was skeptical that enjoying or learning boxing over zoom was possible, but Joey, the instructor, made the classes really fun and clear, and each person in the "class" was given personal attention, and coaching to improve technique.”

“When the pandemic hit almost 20 months ago, one of the things that impressed me the most was NKS Willowdale's ability to quickly pivot to Zoom remote classes in order for the children to continue their training and maintain a consistent schedule that...”

“From helping planning my son's birthday party from the beginning to the end, Gil and his team showed dedication and attention to details to make sure that me, my son, and our guests had a pleasant experience at all times.”

“I initially chose Vaughan BJJ Academy because they had a women's program, but after training there for 2 months 2-3 times a week at the women's & co ed fundamentals' classes, I feel really lucky I found this place.”