Toronto's Best Martial Arts school
Find out why so many people in Toronto turn to Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy for their Taekwondo, Muay Thai & BJJ training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Request more information or get started today with our exclusive online only offer!
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Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Kids TaeKwonDo
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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Adult Muay Thai
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Summer Camp
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Martial Arts changes lives.
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why CHOOSE Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy?
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in York. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout our programs, BJJ, Muay Thai, TaeKwonDo, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
"It's a great environment and everyone is friendly and welcoming. Our kids love it."
"Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable and have created a welcoming atmosphere for all levels."
"Extremely supportive and friendly community of people. Beautiful new facility and skilled, encouraging teachers."
"Great welcoming environment. Awesome team with knowlegeable instructors. Clean training environment."
"Professor Costa ensures that all classes are safe, inclusive and also challenging and fun."
About our programs
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Kids TaeKwonDo
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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Adult Muay Thai
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Summer Camp
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults – we have BJJ and Muay Thai classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Muay Thai and BJJ classes in Toronto. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
The path to a black belt—or any form of progress in martial arts—varies depending on the style you’re training in, your consistency, and your personal goals.
In our kids TaeKwonDo and kids BJJ programs, students follow structured progression systems that reward effort, discipline, and skill development over time. While Taekwondo has a more traditional belt ranking system, BJJ promotions tend to take longer and are based heavily on mat time and individual growth.
For adults, the differences are even more distinct. BJJ has one of the longest timelines to black belt in martial arts, and Muay Thai doesn’t use belts at all. Instead, Muay Thai students advance through experience, technique, and physical conditioning.
No matter the style or your starting point, our team at Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy York is committed to guiding you toward your goals—whether that’s earning a black belt, building confidence, or becoming stronger inside and out.
If you’re looking at adult martial arts classes in Toronto you’ve likely come across Karate, TaeKwonDo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and more. Karate, TaeKwonDo, and Muay Thai focus on striking (punches, kicks, knees, and elbows). BJJ focuses on grappling (wrestling with locks and grabs). It’s important to know how to both strike and grapple for the best self-defense, as in the real world, a lot of fights end up on the ground.
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. Take advantage of our limited time offer! The fastest way is to fill in the form.
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Muay Thai, BJJ, or TaeKwonDo classes in Toronto would be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy in York has martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Yorkdale Martial Arts Academy
York
We’re located at 62 Clarkson Ave, stop by and say hello!