Guelph Family Martial Arts is the top studio in the area. It has a friendly and non-judgmental environment that offers classes for students of all ages (3.5 years and older), including youth, teen, and adult classes. Their classes are for everyone and any level of physical fitness. The program develops focus, fitness, respect, discipline, confidence, perseverance, and many more life skills. Nathan is also a motivational speaker for schools throughout the area for the school board. Nathan is a recipient of the 20 under 40 awards, 40 under 40 awards, Youth Ambassador Award, Inspiration Young Community Leader, and Young Innovator for his community contributions. Skoufis is also a WAKO Accredited Coach and has been selected as a coach for the Winter Games, which is recognized by the (IOC) International Olympic Committee, Canadian Government & Ministry of Sport. Their program has been featured on CTV News, Global News, Rogers TV, CBC News, Local, National Newspapers, and Magazines.
Best Martial Arts in Guelph
Expert recommended Top 3 Martial Arts in Guelph, Ontario. All of our martial arts studios actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!
GUELPH FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS REVIEWS
I would recommend this studio to anyone of any age. We started after hearing many good things from coworkers. They offered a free trial class to try the program out before committing to anything which was very helpful especially with little ones. They loved the first class. It is great to have a program that is engaging and structured where students become more physically and mentally strong. The studio has been selected as the best in Canada and when you attend you will realize why. You are treated like family here.
This is a wonderful and caring organization that treats all students and families with kindness. My son loves going and learning new skills. Sensei Nathan is positive and supportive and gets to know all his students on a personal level, which is very meaningful. He makes the time to become students' friends and encourages them to work hard. The discipline and life lessons my son will gain are values that will carry him forward. I'm proud to support this local business that is internationally-recognized.
My son absolutely loves attending this studio. 10/10 I would highly recommend to anyone! Sensei Nathan and Mrs. Skoufis are amazing with all the kids, they know every name, they look out for each and every person that walks into that studio. The setting is very welcoming. They make it a fun and meaningful experience in each class. We are so happy we found this gem of a studio.
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.ca. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.

Guelph MMA is the tri-cities premier place for Mixed Martial Arts. They offer classes in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Bjj and MMA. Wolfgang brutter is the head coach of Guelph MMA. Wolfgang started training young Kickboxing Champions in 1991 in Wels, Austria. Head coach Wolfgang is dedicated to the World of Martial Arts and its evolvement with over 300 amateur and professional fights in Kickboxing, not to mention various fights during his Karate and Boxing years. Their Muay Thai classes focus on building on personal goals and using individual strengths plus abilities while increasing self-esteem & capacities. A free trial is available at Guelph MMA.
Specialty:
$Price:
Full MMA (Student) $135/Per Month
Grapplers Pack $135/Per Month
Strikers Pack $135/Per Month
Kickboxing $100/Per Month
Boxing $100/Per Month
Muay Thai $100/Per Month
Little Strikers $100/Per Month
Contact:
Working Hours:
Tue-Fri: 10am - 11am|5pm - 9:30pm
Sat: 9:30am - 12pm
Sun: 10am - 11:30am
TBR® Inspection Report:
GUELPH MMA REVIEWS
Love this place and the awesome and dedicated coaches. I trained at Guelph MMA for about 3 years and was so sad to leave (moved out of province) as I doubt I’ll find the same level of training and community culture elsewhere. I’m grateful for the time and effort that Wolfgang and Rocky put in to get me into the ring for the first time (even when they knew I was leaving!). The coaches are also huge advocates for empowering female athletes in this sport, which is hard to find. Cannot recommend enough for athletes and fighters of all levels.
Hands down, amazing martial arts gym! Their website is very well laid out - best I have seen as I have looked at many throughout the KW area. Wolfgang is what you want in a coach - tough, knowledgeable, experienced, honest and nice. Prices are very fair. Prepare to get a serious sweat session in.
Wolfgang always has a smile on his face and is great with my young fella - he looks forward to little strikers every week.
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.ca. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.
Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts is a family oriented dojo located in the Downtown Core of "The Royal City," Guelph, Ontario. An officially recognized dojo in Hanshi M. Nakazato's Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Association from Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Sensei Stephen Ferraro (B.A., B.Ed.), an Ontario Certified Teacher, and Sensei Darryl Bennett, an Ontario Certified Personal Trainer, are committed to promoting quality traditional Okinawan Karate (Empty Hand) and Kobudo (Weapons) to students of any age. Sensei Stephen Ferraro has been training for over 20 years and teaching karate as an instructor since 14, while Sensei Darryl has been Sensei Ferraro's top student for over a decade.
Specialty:
Contact:
Working Hours:
Fri: 5:30pm - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 11am
Mon,Wed & Sun: Closed
TBR® Inspection Report:
FERRARO KARATE AND MARTIAL ARTS REVIEWS
Ferraro Karate and Martial Arts is a professional and high quality martial arts school. I have had an affiliation with Sensei Ferraro going back more that 10 years and have been a member of the dojo for the past 2 and a half years. His karate knowledge is incredible and his dedication to teaching traditional martial arts is second to none. More importantly, his dedication to his students and his unconditional support to their improvement, both as karateka and people within their community, is exceptional.
I have done Karate off and on since I was 16 (I'm 41) and have tried many dojo's over the years. This is by far one of the best dojo's I've ever set foot in. Sensei Ferraro is dedicated to teaching quality Martial Arts with a strong emphasis on fitness and fun. The Jujitsu program with coach Vinnie has top level instruction for beginners to pro's. The kickboxing classes are amazing for fitness and can help anyone reach their fitness goals. If you'd like to get fit and have fun I highly recommend trying a class, you won't regret it.
My son absolutely loves coming to the Dojo! All the instructors are patient with him. I’ve brought my other kids when I’ve had no child care and often Sensei Steve offers to lend a hand especially if I wanted to participate in adult classes. It truly is a family based Dojo. You feel like family. My son actually cries when we cannot make classes, he is a shy quiet kid but I’ve seen him break out of that shell in a year! He’s learned so much at FKMA. I recommend the dojo to everyone looking for karate for their kids or themselves! I cannot recommend Steve & his staff enough.
Help others: Click Here to send review or send us your review to reviews@threebestrated.ca. Negative and positive review will be used for rating. Make a difference.