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Martial Arts Programs in Hamilton, ON

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Global Martial Arts Academy offers an open and safe environment for all students. The essence of GMA is highlighted in the diverse and internationally recognized range of martial arts and fitness programs - Wado Kai Karate, Jeet Kune Do-Filipino Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and "Body Blast" Fitness. We're proud to offer a variety of programs that are taught in group classes, private and semi-private lessons. We are pleased to offer a free evaluation to new students, ages 5 - 12. Contact us to schedule an appointment. 

A boy in a white martial arts uniform and dark belt practices a punch during class on blue mats, with other students in white uniforms training behind him.

Wado Kai
Karate

Wado Kai is one of the four original styles of karate and is the only one that includes Japanese Jiu-Jitsu as a part of its origin and current curriculum.

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Filipino Martial Arts and Jeet Kune Do palm strike training

Filipino Martial Arts
& Jeet Kune Do

This program balances Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do & Filipino Kali, with influences from Indonesian and Malaysian martial arts. 

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Two men grappling in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match on a blue and red mat, one in a blue gi and the other in a white gi, barefoot, in an indoor competition setting.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

 

BJJ is a martial art and combative system that originates from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, with a heavy focus on grappling and ground techniques including holds, joint-locks,  and chokes.

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Adult kickboxing class — pad work and striking in Hamilton

Kickboxing

Our kickboxing program has a focus on stand-up striking. Technical instruction is spent on punching, kicking, and incorporates knee and elbow strikes. In addition, sparring and conditioning components are incorporated into each class.

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Private and specialty martial arts training in Hamilton

Specialty Training

Instructors at GMA have the knowledge, skill, and background to create personalized training programs or seminars to meet your needs. We have previously hosted Women’s Self Defence Workshops, police foundations students, and other private groups. 

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For pricing, call our academy.
Our Drop-In fee for BJJ visitors (with previous experience)
is $20.00 (cash) per person, per class. Private lessons are also available during our hours of operation. Our normal business hours for the public are Monday-Friday 2:00pm-9:00pm, although we have staff working various hours on their own schedule.

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