Kick it up a notch at these Edmonton martial arts studios
Looking to get in shape or learn some serious self-defence skills? Martial arts classes are a fantastic way to get in a workout while learning new skills that can translate to other areas of your life. Whether you prefer Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Mixed Martial Arts, there’s an Edmonton studio for you.
Elite Tae Kwan Do
9831 45th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5C8This southside studio offers Taekwondo lessons for children, youth and adults, in addition to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self-defence, grappling and sparring classes. They’ll even host birthday parties for children ages four and up. Taekwondo classes are available for children ages four to six and seven to 11, plus classes for juniors and adults. For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, they offer a junior grapplers classes for children ages eight to 15 to learn the martial art, as well as adult and women-only classes.
Dragon Mixed Martial Arts
14702 115 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 3B9This 1,200 foot studio offers up no-nonsense classes to prepare students to become experienced MMA fighters or experts at self-defence. The owner (who is a professional bodyguard) and his instructors teach Thai boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Russian Sambo (a martial art and combat sport without weapons) and Kyokushin, a type of full contact Karate. They also offer private lessons on weapons, street fighting, self-defence and military hand-to-hand combat. Anyone looking for just a cardio workout need not apply.
Arashi Do Martial Arts
116-1803 91 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0W8This studio offers mixed martial arts (handy if you want to become a UFC fighter!), Karate, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fitness programs and children’s programs. Their children’s programs promise to “bully proof” your kids through personal skill development in several areas, including balance, flexibility, coordination, agility, physical fitness and self-defence. The Karate, Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu classes are geared towards children and adults. Fitness classes include kettlebells, cardio kickboxing and fitness and strength training.
Edmonton Mixed Martial Art
7039 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J1Their mixed martial arts classes combine Muay Thai, kickboxing, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a well-rounded education in self-defence. They offer multiple programs, including for kids, adults and women, in addition to an anti-bullying course. Adults begin their training with two free trial sessions, which will give them an idea of what their classes will be like. The kids’ programs, which are meant to teach discipline, are divided into two age groups: Little Dragons (ages four to seven) and Juniors (ages eight to 12).
Neil Dunnigan's School Of Karate
11715 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 1B8This school teaches traditional karate to several age groups, ranging from Pee Wee Power (four and five year olds) to Karate Kids (children ages five to 12) to Adolescent/Adult Karate (teens to adults). The school fosters a welcoming environment where students can learn from black belt instructors. They offer a free introductory class, as well as a one-month introductory program. In addition to Karate, the school also offers Kobudo training, which is similar to Karate but with the addition of a weighted weapon as an extension of your body.
Doré Martial Arts Academy
31B Rowland Cres, St. Albert, AB T8N 4B2This studio offers Jiu Jitsu classes for youth and adults, starting at age four. The Little Ninjas classes (ages four to six) teaches the fundamentals of the martial art in a non-competitive environment, so that children are encouraged to learn techniques in a fun way while burning off excess energy. There are also classes for children ages six to eight and eight to 13. Adults can take classes in Ninja-Ryu Jiu Jitsu, which combines judo, karate, grappling, aikido and Filipino stick fighting. They also offer a women-only Jiu Jitsu class.
The Capoeira Academy
6807 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2L5Capoeira is a combination of dance, martial arts and music, and is the traditional martial art of Brazil. The academy offers classes in Capoeira and music and dance for all ages. Their kids’ classes are open to kids ages five to seven and eight to 12. There are also beginner classes for people age 13 and up, as well as an intermediate to advanced class for adults and youth. Capoeira helps with agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, reaction time and endurance, making it an ideal workout for all ages.
Tien Lung Taekwon-Do School
3332 Parsons Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B5This Taekwondo school has several classes for a range of age groups. The Mini Dragons classes are for parents and their toddlers (ages two and three); Little Dragons is for children ages four and five. The classes promote increased coordination, focus, self-confidence and more. The studio also has an after-school program, which combines child minding with teaching Taekwondo to school-aged children. In the evenings, parents and children can take classes together and train to become black belts.
Legends Training Center Inc
11500 170th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1J7This large centre, which opened in 2009, provides training for multiple activities, including martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing and kickboxing for children and adults. Kids as young as three years old and as old as 14 can take Jiu Jitsu classes, or there are advanced and black belt classes, as well. Women can take advantage of their female-only Jiu Jitsu classes, which double as self-defence class. The studio also offers private, one-on-one martial arts classes, as well as anti-bullying classes for children.
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