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Your Trusted Martial Arts School in Ancaster
We founded Evolution Martial Arts with a clear mission: to provide students with the most rewarding martial arts experience possible. Our focus extends beyond physical techniques to cultivate lifelong character skills, including discipline, respect, and confidence. Located in Ancaster, we create a warm, family-friendly environment where students of all ages develop martial arts proficiency, improve focus in daily life, and build healthy habits. Our certified black belt instructors bring decades of combined experience, including world championship achievements, to deliver age-appropriate curricula that integrate bully and abduction proofing, reality-based self-defense, and fitness training.As Canada's only American Karate Association-certified school, we maintain rigorous standards while offering flexible programming for children aged 3+, teens, and adults. Our commitment to community extends through free seminars, local business partnerships, and charitable initiatives supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Teen/Adult Programs
Competition Team Training
Self-Defense Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer no-contract enrollment with flexible class attendance options
- All instructors are certified black belt professionals with competition experience
- We guarantee a free trial class with no obligation to join
- Our programs combine traditional martial arts with modern self-defense techniques
- We maintain Canada's only American Karate Association-certified school facility
Associations and certifications
- American Karate Association
What people say
Amazing community
Qualified instructors
Effective self-defense
Positive environment
Great for kids
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Our children's martial arts program builds confidence and discipline through age-appropriate techniques. Students aged 3-13 develop focus, respect, and physical coordination while learning practical self-defense skills. Classes incorporate character-building principles that translate to success in school and daily life.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program teaches effective ground-fighting techniques for ages 8+. Students develop physical fitness, strategic thinking, and self-confidence through structured drills and controlled sparring. Classes emphasize practical self-defense applications and character development.
Self-Defense Workshops
Reality-based self-defense classes prepare students for real-world scenarios. Participants learn practical techniques to handle bullying, abduction attempts, and physical confrontations. Workshops focus on situational awareness, de-escalation tactics, and physical defense strategies.
Competition Team
Our competition team trains students for martial arts tournaments and demonstrations. Members receive advanced technical instruction, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. The program develops leadership skills and fosters team camaraderie through competitive events.
Adult Fitness Programs
Our adult martial arts classes combine fitness training with practical self-defense instruction. Participants improve physical conditioning, stress management, and personal safety skills. Classes maintain a supportive environment for all experience levels while emphasizing practical application of martial arts principles.
People
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Head Instructor
With over 20 years of martial arts experience, our head instructor holds multiple black belt certifications and has trained world championship competitors. They lead our team in delivering high-quality instruction while maintaining the school's core values of discipline and respect.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We primarily teach traditional karate combined with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques. Our curriculum integrates modern self-defense applications while maintaining traditional martial arts principles.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide a completely free trial class with no obligation. This allows you to experience our training environment and teaching style before making any commitment.
Are your instructors certified?
All our instructors are certified black belt professionals with extensive competition experience. Many have achieved world championship recognition in their respective disciplines.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We offer programs for children starting at age 3, teen programs for ages 14+, and adult classes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction begins at age 8.
Do you have contracts?
No, we operate on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts. Your commitment to training should be personal, not contractual.
What safety measures do you have?
We maintain a clean, well-equipped facility with daily sanitization. All classes emphasize controlled training environments, and instructors monitor student progress to ensure proper technique execution.
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Reviews (5)
Adel Nazi
Aug 02, 2021
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A great place for everyone to learn martial arts. All of the leaders are amazing, positive and helpful, it is their mission to help everyone that comes to train with them be the best sell they can be. I couldn't be more impressed.
Lisa Pezik
Apr 24, 2021
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Sensei Ashley, Gord, and their team have been a beautiful extension of our family in reinforcing things like focus, confidence, respect, and determination. We sleep better at night knowing that our son has wonderful mentors in the martial arts school as he's faced with challenges at middle school and with neighborhood friends. We've seen a huge increase in his confidence and feeling empowered to use his voice, and be a leader- at 7! As an adult, I joined to support my son and to be a role model when he asked me to join him. What I thought was going to be a casual thing to do, has turned into a
Jpod David
Apr 20, 2021
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We are so thankful to EMA for all of the encouragement they have given our son. He has learned so much, not just about martial arts but also about character and perseverance. We have noticed such a positive change in his attitude and work ethic since starting at EMA and cant say thank you enough for everything they have done. We are proud to be part of the EMA family!
R.
Apr 13, 2021
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The team at the dojo is unique, as anyone attending this school can tell simply by looking at the instructors, all of whom were trained by Sensei Ashley and Sensei Gord, most since they were only a few years old. Putting their great skills aside, each one of them is a pleasant, respectful, gentle, and kind person and this could hardly be a coincidence. At EMA you can also expect to receive much needed mindset adjustments in the form of constant reminders of what you're doing and why youre doing it. These along with the extracurricular activities, special workouts, sparing sessions, family events
Nancy Manriquez
Dec 11, 2020
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If your considering signing up your children for karate..I definitely recommend EMA!! There are so many reasons why we love this school!
Fantastic instructors, flexible schedule and most of all a very positive atmosphere! Very grateful to be part of the EMA family!
Fantastic instructors, flexible schedule and most of all a very positive atmosphere! Very grateful to be part of the EMA family!
