York Martial Arts Classes for Kids & Adults

At Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy, our standard biweekly rates are: Youth BJJ at $100, Adult BJJ at $100, Muay Thai at $90, and Taekwondo at $75. All plans include unlimited classes with no contracts.

Sign up on your first day to lock in discounted rates with a FREE uniform or gear: Youth BJJ drops to $90 biweekly, Adult BJJ to $90, Muay Thai to $80, and Taekwondo to $65.

For maximum savings, our 12-month prepaid memberships offer significant discounts: Youth BJJ and Adult BJJ are $2,080 (saving $520), Muay Thai is $1,872 (saving $468), and Taekwondo is $1,560 (saving $390). All prepaid plans include FREE uniform or gear.

Children can begin training at Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy starting at age 4 for our Kids BJJ and Taekwondo programs. At this age, classes focus on fundamental movements, basic techniques, listening skills, and having fun while developing coordination and confidence.

Our kids programs run through age 12, with teen and adult classes available for older students. We find that starting young helps children develop discipline and physical literacy that benefits them throughout life.

Parents are always welcome to observe classes, and we recommend scheduling a trial visit to see how your child responds to the training environment before committing.

Absolutely no prior experience is required to start training at Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy. Our beginner-friendly programs are specifically designed to take complete novices and develop their skills progressively.

In BJJ, you'll start by learning fundamental positions, basic escapes, and simple submissions before advancing to more complex techniques. In Muay Thai, beginners focus on proper stance, basic strikes, and defensive movements before progressing to combinations and partner work.

Our instructors are experienced at working with students of all fitness levels and backgrounds. Many of our current members had never thrown a punch or stepped on a mat before joining. They're now confidently training alongside experienced practitioners.

For your first class at Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy, comfortable athletic clothing is all you need. Wear a t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants that allow full range of movement. Avoid clothing with zippers, buttons, or pockets that could catch during training.

You'll train barefoot on our matted floors, so no special footwear is required.

For BJJ, once you decide to continue, you'll want to purchase a gi (traditional uniform), which we offer at 50% off when you sign up on your first day. Muay Thai students eventually add gloves and shin guards to their gear, also available at our discounted member rates. We provide all equipment needed for trial classes, so simply show up ready to move and learn.

We recommend beginners start with 2-3 classes per week to allow proper skill development while giving the body time to recover. At this frequency, new students typically see noticeable improvement within the first month and develop solid fundamentals within 3-6 months.

All our membership plans include unlimited classes, so as your fitness improves and training becomes part of your routine, many students increase to 4-5 sessions weekly.

Our schedule at our Clarkson Avenue location in York offers multiple class times throughout the week for each discipline, making it easy to fit training around work, school, and family commitments. Consistency matters more than intensity when starting out.

Safety is our top priority at Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy, especially in our children's programs. Our kids classes are taught by instructors trained in age-appropriate teaching methods who understand child development and safety protocols.

In Kids BJJ, children learn techniques in a controlled environment with an emphasis on falling safely (breakfalls) and tapping out before any discomfort. There's no striking in BJJ, making it an excellent first martial art for children.

Our Taekwondo youth program follows traditional protocols with structured progression and close supervision during any sparring activities. All instructors maintain current first aid certifications, and our facility features high-quality safety mats. Our instructors teach the group and then walk around to provide individual attention, ensuring every child receives proper guidance and supervision throughout training.