Below is a list of the top and leading martial arts classes in Calgary. To help you find the martial arts classes located near you in Calgary, we put together our list based on this rating points list.
Calgary’s Best Martial Arts Classes:
The top-rated martial arts classes in Calgary:
- Elite Martial Arts Academy – programs structured to help guide students toward their ultimate potentials.
- Summit Martial Arts – offers martial arts classes for ages 5 through adult, beginner to advanced black belt.
- Canuckles Mixed Martial Arts Training and Kids Nerf Parties – offer complete and pure Mixed Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts Fitness training for people of all ages and experiences.
- Studios Group Martial Arts – classes are conducted in a positive atmosphere that emphasizes confidence, accomplishment, and happiness
- Alavanca – a team that aims to create champions on and off the mat.
Elite Martial Arts Academy
First on the list is Elite Martial Arts academy. The team offers traditional Martial Arts training in a modern environment designed to have their students learn, achieve their goals, and have fun starting with their first class. Elite was rated 1st for Martial Arts in Calgary by Three Best Rated.com for 2019 and has a respectable competition record.
They offer an authentic Muay Thai Program that helps build both life skills and self-defense skills for children. Through martial arts, children will develop key motor skills, agility, discipline, self-esteem, and self-confidence. They also offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is a Martial Art that is highly prized for its effects on building character, respect, and discipline. Their Youth BJJ program is structured to help guide students toward their ultimate potentials, fostering a strong body and strong mind to take on every facet of school and life.
Products/ Services:
Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults
LOCATION:
Address: 4750 106 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3G5
Phone: 587 225 0337
Website: calgarymartialarts.com/
REVIEWS:
“Amazing staff who take the time with each and every student so they can all learn at their own pace. Very positive with feedback and helping to make the kids feel comfortable and build confidence! My daughter has only been going for a month and wishes she could go more often than once a week!” – Traci Hogue
Summit Martial Arts
Second on the list is Summit Martial Arts who was voted for 4 consecutive years as the Top Martial Arts School in Calgary. Summit is home to the 2016 W.O.M.A.A. World Martial Arts Games Silver Medalist for Sparring, the 2014 TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Champions and was named 2014 Top Martial Arts School for Kids in Calgary by Chatterbox.
They are proud to offer martial arts classes for ages 5 through adult, beginner to advanced black belt. They take pride in maintaining a high standard of learning for all of their students. They adhere to the traditional methods of taekwondo training that will challenge the students’ minds and bodies. Our students feel satisfaction and pride knowing they have EARNED their belts.
Products/ Services:
Taekwondo classes for kids to adults
LOCATION:
Address: 12204 40 St SE Unit 32, Calgary, AB T2Z 4K6
Phone: 587 583 5425
Website: summitmartialarts.ca/
REVIEWS:
“I’ve known the owner, Leigh-Ann, both professionally in sport and personally. She is hard-working and puts her all into everything she does. She is extremely supportive and caring, exhibiting dedication to not only her business but every single student that walks through her doors. She is committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere to all and ensuring that every student receives the best training in martial arts. Everyone who wishes to enrol in this amazing school is considered family. There’s a reason this school has been voted #1 for many years.” – Krista Berkis
Canuckles Mixed Martial Arts Training and Kids Nerf Parties
First opened in 2000, Canuckles Mixed Martial Arts Training and Kids Nerf Parties, focuses on giving their students the best Mixed Martial Arts training experience in the community. The team wants to help its students conquer their personal goals and set them up for success in life. They offer complete and pure Mixed Martial Arts, and Mixed Martial Arts Fitness training for people of all ages and experiences, helping them reach their fullest potential and become the best that they can be.
Products/ Services:
Mixed martial arts for kids and teens, Private training, Events, etc.
LOCATION:
Address: 5510 3 St SE #6, Calgary, AB T2H 1J9
Phone: 403 253 9156
Website: canuckles.com/
REVIEWS:
“I love coming here to work out. Lalo is patient, kind and teaches us new things every work-out. He’s aware of our schedules and family lives and we work around that. I’ve learned so much from Lalo and have been conditioning with him since Jan 2020. We had a Covid break but being back in the gym feels like we have never left.” – Shirley Tieh
Studios Group Martial Arts
Fourth on the list is Studios Group Martial Arts. They are a martial arts school that aims to maintain the traditional martial arts values while incorporating advanced and modern martial arts training and teaching methods. Their students achieve their belts in World Taekwondo, but they also have training for their martial arts competition team, grappling, self-defense courses, and weapons.
They also teach martial arts for preschoolers as well as adult and family martial arts Taekwondo training. All Studios Group Martial Arts classes are conducted in a positive atmosphere that emphasizes confidence, accomplishment, and happiness. This provides an incredible experience that can be enjoyed by everyone ages 4 and up, regardless of previous experience. All of the Studios’ classes are led by one of their World Taekwondo Federation Masters and frequently assisted by other qualified black belt holders to ensure that they maintain one of the highest instructor/student ratios in Canada.
Products/ Services:
Martial arts classes for preschool to adults.
LOCATION:
Address: 259 Midpark Way SE, Calgary, AB T2X 1M2
Phone: 403 510 8787
Website: sgma.ca/
REVIEWS:
“Truly amazing owners. It was a wonderful journey and I left after I got my black belt which was a mistake. truly the best experience of my life and when everything is safe again. I will 100% make my return.” – Arian
Alavanca
Alvanca consistently provides support to students who wish to excel as their vision of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai is to create winning attitudes. The team aims to create champions on and off the mat, no matter the age or the skill level of the student. The team is composed of martial art instructors that are patient, well-trained, and experienced ready to help students reach their goals.
They offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes that have a ton of physical, mental, and social benefits, suitable for anyone and everyone. They offer classes for every level, and their professional trainers will provide students with all the instruction they need to reach their goals in a friendly and safe environment.
Products/ Services:
Bang Muay Thai and Atos Jiu-Jitsu
LOCATION:
Address: 209 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J9
Phone: 587 998 5578
Website: alavancayyc.com/
REVIEWS:
“Awesome place. Everyone is super friendly, I recommend Alavanca to anyone who wants to train.” – F
