Best Martial Arts School In Toronto
You’re ready to live your dream and become a confident, fit, well-trained martial artist. So you Google "best jiu jitsu gym in toronto" and find this page.
While it’s an excellent SEO term, there truly is no best academy, instructor, or training style for everyone. It’s about finding the best martial arts school for you. Here are the top five reasons 350+ students choose to train Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at House of Combat in 2024:
Training for Self-Defense
Our primary focus is training for self-defence. We didn’t just default to what’s popular. Our founder and head instructor studied over half a dozen martial arts over 30 years before deciding to specialize in two highly effective styles rarely combined at other academies: Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Female-Friendly Environment
Female representation on the mats is key to a healthy training environment—its absence often marks a toxic one. At House of Combat, women and girls account for approximately 40% of our 360 students as of December 2024. Our Women’s Self Defence classes are highly rated and a common entry point, but girls and women also attend the co-ed Krav Maga and BJJ classes in strong numbers. We don’t just claim a safe and welcoming environment for women; the numbers reflect our commitment.
Transparent Pricing
Prospective students appreciate being able to find complete pricing information on our website: enrollment is monthly with no annual contract and a simple 14-day cancellation policy + no hidden admin fees for registration, cancellation, or belt grading charges.
Scholarship Program
In 2022, we established a scholarship program to make training accessible to those facing financial constraints. Since its inception, we have provided $50,000 in free training to those who could not afford it.
Focus on In-Person Community
This year, we took a step back from social media to focus on building a stronger in-person community where individuals show up for themselves and each other. Scrolling through content online takes away time that could be spent connecting with others and practicing in person. We believe this choice sets an example for our young students encouraging them to connect and build friendships away from screens. As parents who shield our own children from exposure online, we no longer felt comfortable sharing photos and personal details of our young students on social media platforms (even with explicit consent as we had done in the past). When you enroll with us, you can trust that we value and protect your digital privacy in a manner consistent with how we train you to protect yourself and your loved ones physically.
We hope this information helps you identify what’s important to you as you search for a martial arts school that best fits your personal goals and values. Please contact us with any questions about martial arts and self-defence training at House of Combat.
House of Combat is home to 350+ diverse individuals training martial arts and self-defence in North York, Ontario.
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