MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS

Enrol your child in a one-of-a-kind program that combines martial arts for kids with life-skills in high-energy, safe, beginner-friendly classes for ages 8 to 12.

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5.0
Based on 347 reviews
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HAPKIDO KIDZ | Ages 8 – 12

  • Mon: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Tues: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Wed: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Thurs: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Sat: 10:15am – 11:15am

*First-time trial class visits are strictly by appointment only.

BOOK A FREE TRIAL CLASS

And learn about our 3-week starter pack – $137.
(includes free pair of boxing gloves)
*Inquire about membership options & promos

martial arts for kids Toronto

About Martial Arts For Kids:

The challenge with many studios offering martial arts for kids in Toronto is that they simply were not organically created with kids in mind.

Evoke challenges the typical martial arts for kids experience with our unrivalled ability to offer families age-appropriate lessons while helping children unleash the best versions of themselves.

We cut through the noise between the different martial arts disciplines – karate, jiu-jitsu, hapkido, taekwondo, judo, kickboxing, etc.

Our kids class curriculum is designed around a powerful life-skills foundation and functional martial arts training at an age-appropriate level.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR APPROACH TO MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS AT EVOKE ACADEMY:

I started Hapkido classes several months ago with zero expertise and my experience at Evoke has been incredible! Taking up a new skill or sport especially as an adult can be really intimidating but everyone has been incredibly kind, caring, patient, and supportive. I’ve learned so much, I’ve had so much fun, I feel a lot stronger and I constantly... look forward to my Tuesday and Saturday classes. I highly recommend the classes to anyone who wants to try something new!! A huge shoutout and thank you to everyone at Evoke for their amazing work!! I just got my yellow belt today and I’m so excited to come back in the New Year!!read more
Sophia R.
Sophia R.
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I highly recommend Evoke Martial Arts school. My daughters have been training here for a year and they absolutely love it. The instructors are fantastic—supportive and skilled. I've seen my girls gain confidence, discipline, and new friendships. It’s a wonderful place for kids to learn and grow!
Alba B.
Alba B.
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My daughter has been attending classes here for the past two months and is loving it. The instructors are great very welcoming! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a spot for the children to learn/practice martial arts!
Isaac H.
Isaac H.
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I've been a part of Evoke since their teen hapkido program, and as an adult in their fitness kickboxing program and there is truly no other place I'd rather go to. The environment & structure of classes at Evoke is challenging yet rewarding and I leave each class feeling stronger than before.One of the unique things about Evoke are the way their... classes are structured to provide the members with a total body workout, eliminating the need for a traditional gym. I also love how they incorporate deep breathing sessions at the end of certain workouts for a proper cool down and to get in touch with your body and build that muscle-mind connection. I have left certain classes feeling humbled by the combos, which gives me more motivation to keep going back and getting better at the moves.Lastly, my favorite thing about the club are the instructors Miss Tess, Elona and Master Dayo who are exceptional at their jobs. They are supportive, but don't hesitate to push members to their best potential, all the while remaining kind and encouraging. As a result, Evoke has become a happy place for me that I'd recommend everybody to join, despite their fitness goals.read more
Hania D.
Hania D.
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I started at Evoke martial arts a month ago, every class has been a blessing. Instructors are kind, understanding, professional, personable, and essentially everything you can ask for. Despite the fact I am a beginner, and my less than great attendance, I still enjoy class and retain a sense of belonging. I’m extremely thankful that I can be a... part of such a great community. I would strongly recommend this establishment for anyone interested in fitness and/or martial arts.read more
Mr. B.
Mr. B.
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The place is large and very clean and welcoming. The teachers are great with kids and knowing how to keep the younger kid’s attention. It’s a great practice for my son who is 4 and a half. He gets so excited to go every time.
Laila O.
Laila O.
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Our experience with Hapkido at Evoke has been terrific: appropriately challenging and disciplined in a warm and friendly environment. There is a great community feel and cultivation of mutual respect among participants. So glad we found this program!
Mari R.
Mari R.
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Evoke martial arts is a great place to start a martial art, I just joined a month ago and everyone is so kind, welcoming and accommodating. The teachers are great and amazing at their jobs. And overall it’s just a great place, I already feel like I have learned and understood a lot about hapkido.
Namwezi B.
Namwezi B.
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This is a really amazing place to train in hapkido! it’s just such a welcoming environment! All the students are so friendly, the teachers are very skilled and helpful. This place really knows what they’re doing! Couldn’t recommend more!
Wamaka B.
Wamaka B.
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We've attended and hosted birthday parties here and the team at Evoke never disappoint! From instructors who make sure every child has a chance to participate to keeping the pace of the parry on time, they just make it easy. Highly recommend!
Adam B
Adam B
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My almost 9 yo had such a great time at Evoke summer camp in August. They were good at keeping kids busy and my kid was so excited to show us new martial arts skills everyday. Drop off and pick up were also very smooth and efficient, and all staffs were professional and welcoming. We Will definitely come back next summer.
Connie Sang-Eun S.
Connie Sang-Eun S.
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I think it’s a great place for martial arts. The instructors are great and so kind. It’s a great place for birthday parties and summer camp. In general, the place is very clean and the instructors sanitize the mats after every class. The classes are split into age groups, which I think is cool. It’s a great place to make friends. The bathrooms... are clean, the mats are clean and everything is clean. It’s a great place for both adults and children to practice their martial arts.read more
Roma K
Roma K
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I signed up 2 weeks karate camp for my daughter, she really enjoyed the time there, the staffs are friendly and fun, highly recommended.
Vera Z.
Vera Z.
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I know the place for about nine years. Somehow I missed to leave a review earlier! My kids going there learned patience, respect, social skills in addition to their martial art techniques. They gained self confidence and experienced deep friendships. Our lives were much easier when it came to teenage emotions!
Arash K.
Arash K.
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Our son loves his classes at Evoke! He's enthusiastic and looks forward to them every week. Several of his friends have joined the classes as well. They're all 5-6 years old and we have nothing but good things to say about the classes, the instructors and the staff. Watching my son progress over the past few months has been very satisfying. Highly... recommend Evoke to anyone who's children are interested in martial arts!read more
Jason A.
Jason A.
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Excellent Martial Arts Academy!My son loves his Lil'Dragons classes. The instructors are patient, supportive, and create a fun learning environment. I've noticed significant improvements in my son's confidence and discipline. The facility is clean and well-equipped, with flexible schedules for all ages and skill levels. Highly recommended!
Paula R.
Paula R.
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I really appreciate the Evoke team and the work they do with the lil dragons. My child loves all the activities. Amazing place.
Ada S.
Ada S.
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My daughter had an amazing time during March break. She loved the obstacle courses, the mission impossible race, and the pizza party. Everything was well organized and the coaches were great with the kids. Evoke is a wonderful place to go and exercise as well. The fitness kickboxing program is great and helped me get back in shape. Thank you Evoke... Martial Arts & Kickboxing for everything!read more
Camila
Camila
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My son has been attending classes for just over a month and really enjoys the program; he's asked a few times whether he can increase the number of weekly classes from 2 per week to more. I'm grateful for the combination of physical challenge, focus training, and the short meditation he gets at the beginning of class. 5 stars.
Susan T
Susan T
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Evoke is amazing! They are so friendly and experienced! They have enough staff to go around and correct the moves for each kid which is so helpful! My daughter has grown confidence we have never seen before! Highly recommend!!
Cara M.
Cara M.
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Had an amazing birthday party for my 4 year old son here. The female instructor was especially engaging and amazing. Thank you !
Paul L.
Paul L.
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Great group to train with!
wilson Y.
wilson Y.
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My son has been attending Evoke for approximately 2 months. Evoke is awesome! I would recommend sending your child to Evoke. The instructors are caring and provide an environment for learning, discipline and respect.
don J.
don J.
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Hi praise for the wonderful team at Evoke. My 7 year old daughter loves the Little Dragon program and is exited to go to every single class. It's incredible to see the added boost in her confidence and focus in such a short period of time. Special events, such as the parent's night out, was also a fun and exciting time for the kids and certainly... appreciated by the parents.read more
Andrew H
Andrew H
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This is by far one of the best kids parties we’ve ever hosted. We have celebrated both of our kids party here. It is an amazing experience for the kids. They are kept active with none stop games and make sure the birthday child is the center of the party! Can’t recommend enough.
schara82
schara82
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I can’t say enough good things about the program and instructors at Evoke. There are other kids martial arts program offered across the city and closer to home, but what Evoke offers here is something I haven’t seen in other programs. They are compassionate and kind in their teachings but yet expect individuals to focus and give their all. Evoke... has built a safe environment for mix martial artists to learn and grow and to build not only their character but their phycological and physical strength. I can’t recommend Evoke enough. Both my girls have been attending since 2019. Thank you Master Dao and to the entire Evoke team & family.read more
Amy N.
Amy N.
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We love this program! All the staff is super-friendly and knowledgeable. Besides burning a lot of energy, our son is quickly improving his self-esteem and self-regulation. The keywords and actions they work on, like patience and discipline, are very helpful. Thank you Evoke Team!
Jean M.
Jean M.
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What’s Different About Martial Arts For Kids At Evoke Academy:

We focus on the very essence of martial arts for kids – helping them evoke their very best through personal development and achievement.

They learn to be better listeners, self-disciplined, focused, and skilled young martial artists.

We blend progressive training methods with almost two decades of experience to create the best martial arts program for kids. The curriculum is designed to target their unique developmental needs at each stage of growth using research on child education and programming.

We foster a nurturing environment that incorporates techniques from martial arts disciplines like hapkido, jiujitsu, and kickboxing – to help elevate performance reflexes and athleticism in kids.

Martial arts for kids at Evoke are taught by a caring team of charismatic instructors and coaches with years of experience, and who are really great working with kids.

Kids Program FAQ:

You can join anytime.

Classes run year round and organized in such away that new kids can enrol at any time.

Each lesson is well structured, beginner friendly, and progressively challenging for new students to join in. 

Absolutely not!

In fact, it’s quite the opposite at our school. Our teachings are age-appropriate  with an emphasis on life skills and positive character building.

We use martial arts movement to enhance athletic skills, while emphasizing values such as patience, self-control, respect, and self-discipline.

Martial arts is great for all kids and at Evoke we have as many girls as we have boys, and they all love it.

None of our programs are gender dominated, so your daughter will not feel intimidated.

In fact we have more girls in our advanced classes and lots of female instructors on our team that many of the kids look up to.

Whether or not your child is athletic, they’ll feel right at home in our classes.

Our awesome team of experienced instructors will work hand in hand with your kids to insure they have a fun, exciting, and enriching experience.

Martial arts helps kids develop great motor skills and an excellent complement to other sports.

Lessons are organize by age to make sure your children are appropriately challenged. This program is for ages 8 to 12 only.

We have Lil’ Dragon classes that are well-structured for 4 & 5 year olds, and 6 & 7 year olds.

Our classes, and programs, typically run back-to-back. On some days we even have classes simultaneously on an adjacent training floor to make it convenient for families with siblings.

Absolutely.

From having a 6-to-1 student-instructor ratio for efficient supervision, to our padded workout floors, and top of the equipment, safety is always a priority.

Every aspect of our Lil’ Dragons program is designed to ensure your child is safe and having fun.

Controlled contact is integral in this type of martial art, but there is no sparring from the get go.

New students spend a number of months in our fundamentals class where beginners are taught how to fall safely, apply basic tackle escapes, and defensive moves.

Evoke’s curriculum also equips kids with tools to deal with aggression and bullying without using their fists 🙂

Children tend to take well to classes at Evoke martial arts.

There is always something new learn, and we keep classes fresh so they never bored.

After trying a complementary class, to be sure, we encourage families to start with our 3-Week trial offer. It is a great way to have your child “test-drive” more classes to make sure we are a good fit for them.

For over a decade, Evoke has led the way in martial arts classes for kids with our signature programs for ages 8 to 12.

Try a class to get to know us better. You’ll love what we do.

BOOK A FREE TRIAL CLASS

And learn about our 3-week starter pack – $137.
(includes free pair of boxing gloves)
*Inquire about membership options & promos

 Schedule | Martial Arts for Kids:

Not ready to start yet? That’s ok.

You can request to learn more about Evoke’s kids program. We’ll follow up with information on class times, membership options, and any trial promotions we are running.

Your child’s unwaning focus, athletic potential, and unshakeable confidence starts here.

My family has been a part of the Evoke family for 6 years and the benefits cannot possibly be counted! I feel incredibly lucky that both of my sons have been learning this martial art since they were 4. It has instilled self value, confidence and a mind body connection that extremely useful in all they do on and off the mats. The instructors take the time to learn about each child. They have created a welcoming learning environment for all who walk in the door.

Sarah Power Smith Mom of 2 ninjas