3 Best Martial Arts in Hamilton, ON

"Joslin's Mixed Martial Arts is Hamilton's Leader in Martial Arts Instruction, having been in business for over 57 years. They are open seven days a week & offer daytime, evening and weekend classes in various martial arts. Their head instructor, Jeff Joslin, is a multiple-time World Champion in Karate, Pan-American BJJ Champion, and has fought and coached in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). There is no registration fee or hidden costs. You can get a free one-week unlimited training trial. Joslin’s Martial Arts was founded nearly 50 years ago. Rick Joslin is the founder of Joslin's Mixed Martial Arts. He was one of the first full-contact karate (kickboxing) fighters in Canada, and his undefeated kickboxing team was a powerful force back in the 1970s. Jeff Joslin has accomplished huge things in martial arts as well, winning over 200 gold medals during a competitive martial arts career that spanned close to three decades. He was the first Canadian in history to win gold at an international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Rick Joslin, his son Jeff Joslin, and his highly qualified teaching staff have taught over 25,000 students (ages 4–60+). Joslin's Mixed Martial Arts is a fully equipped 6,000+ square foot mixed martial arts facility with two completely matted training areas, 15 heavy bags, and a 20′ Octagon Cage.

"Global Martial Arts Academy is a family-owned business that combines experience and knowledge in martial arts, self-defence, and fitness. Their programs provide individuals of all ages and experience levels with an opportunity to reach their goals. Global Martial Arts is pleased to announce that they have opened up 2 additional Wado Kai Karate/Jiu-Jitsu classes for 10-17-year-olds. Their facility contains their equipment & uniform store, their parents' lounge, men's & women's change rooms, and two training areas. Their main floor has a matted space of 5,000 sq. ft., and their mezzanine offers an additional 800+ sq. ft. of training space. They offer open-mat time for members to work out alone or with other GMA members. Sensei Ron is the senior instructor of Global Martial Arts Academy. They also offer dry-land training for individual competitors and sports teams.

"House of Champions Kickboxing and Fitness mission is to provide its community with a great facility where people of all ages can work out in a clean, safe environment as well as learn a variety of different self-defence techniques. Kru Alin Halmagean is the founder of House of Champions Kickboxing & Fitness. He is the president and representative of the World Muay Thai Association in Canada. Kru Alin Halmagean has worked with many troubled youths and has provided them with opportunities to change their lives by teaching them self-respect, discipline, and the importance of hard work. He has created many fighters who have fought all over the world, and some have become world champions in both Muay Thai and MMA.