Martial Arts near Kanata
Yes, Gracie Barra Manotick welcomes Kanata and west-end families at our academy in Manotick, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for kids and adults, all levels.
Kanata is Ottawa's west-end hub, and families there have plenty of choice for after-school activities. If you are searching specifically for martial arts in Kanata and want a real Gracie Barra academy, ours is on the south side of the city in Manotick. It is an honest distance for west-end families, further than for our south-end members, but plenty of Kanata parents and adults make the trip a fixed part of their week.
Why they do: a proper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum for every age, kids and adult Muay Thai, a supportive women's class, and coaching that starts beginners the right way. Many west-end members plan around weekday evenings or our Saturday morning classes, which keeps the drive simple and the schedule predictable.
Worth the drive.Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Muay Thai · Kids & adults
What Kanata families can join.
| Program | Who it is for | What it builds |
|---|---|---|
| Kids BJJ | Ages 3 to 13, grouped by age | Focus, confidence, coordination |
| Adult BJJ | Teens and adults, all levels | Technique, fitness, self-defence |
| Women's BJJ | Women, beginners very welcome | Skill and confidence at your pace |
| Muay Thai | Kids and adults, all levels | Striking, footwork, conditioning |
| Birthday Parties | Private kids' groups | An active party on the mats |
Read more on each: Kids BJJ, Adult BJJ, Women's BJJ, and Muay Thai. Plan your week around the class schedule, and see everything on the programs page.
Kanata and the west end.
West-end members reach us from across Kanata's neighbourhoods and the communities nearby:
- Kanata
- Bridlewood
- Kanata Lakes
- Beaverbrook
- Katimavik
- Morgan's Grant
- Stittsville
- Glen Cairn
Plan the drive around class.
Tue–Wed 5:00–9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00–9:45 PM
Friday 5:00–7:15 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Sun 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
From the west end, answered.
Do you offer martial arts for Kanata families?+
Yes. Gracie Barra Manotick welcomes Kanata and west-end families at our academy in Manotick, on the south side of Ottawa. We teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for kids and adults, all levels welcome.
How far is Manotick from Kanata?+
Manotick is on the south side of Ottawa, while Kanata is in the west end, so it is a longer trip than for our south-end members. Some Kanata families build their training around evenings or Saturday mornings to make the drive easy. Call us and we can help you confirm the drive time and the best class times for you.
What can my child train, and from what age?+
Kids can begin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from age 3 in our Tiny Champions class, move up through the kids program to age 13, and join kids Muay Thai as they grow. Adults have BJJ in gi and no-gi, women's BJJ, and Muay Thai.
Can I try a class before committing to the drive?+
Yes. Book a free trial class to meet a coach, see the mats, and get a feel for a class first. It is the best way for a Kanata family to decide whether the trip suits your week.
Come try a class. See if it fits.
The hardest part is walking through the door. Book a free trial, meet a coach, and get a feel for the mats before you decide anything.