CHRISTMAS CLOSURE: DECEMBER 22, 2023 - JANUARY 7, 2024
"Empowering Lives through Martial Arts"
Find out why so many people in Toronto turn to DeSantos Martial Arts for their martial arts training. Students, just like you or your child, have discovered how to maximize their potential and accelerate their development!
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Pre-School Martial Arts: Tiny Champs
(Ages 3-5)
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Kids Martial Arts:
Little Champs
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Youth Martial Arts
(Ages 8-12)
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Teen & Adult Martial Arts (Ages 12+)
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Birthday Parties
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March Break & Summer Camp
Martial arts changes lives.
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DeSantos Martial Arts?
Whether you’re 3 or 73 (or anywhere in between) looking for fitness, fun, discipline, or self-defense, we have a spot for you at DeSantos Martial Arts!
All instructors at DeSantos Martial Arts are students of our grand master, “Kwan Jan Nim” Veronica DeSantos, one of Canada’s most respected martial arts masters, who opened the school in 1988! Our instructors are caring, motivating, and feel deeply invested in the success and empowerment of our students.
With two convenient locations in Toronto’s east end, we know you’ll find a place with us where you can belong.
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As of September 2023
About our programs
Pre-school Martial Arts: Tiny champs
(Ages 3-4)
in Toronto
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Kids Martial Arts: Little champs
(Ages 5-7)
in Toronto
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Teen & Adult Martial Arts (12+)
in Toronto
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Birthday Parties
in Toronto
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March Break & Summer Camp
in Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Toronto martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.
You will find that your instructors at DeSantos Martial Arts Toronto are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in the form.
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Toronto martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find DeSantos Martial Arts in Toronto have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
DeSantos Martial Arts
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