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About Us

Professor Shiv Barnes smiling while holding a championship trophy after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superfight.
Sensei Kevin holding his gold medal after winning a Canadian national Judo ne-waza title.
Cody MacCharles displaying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship belts and gold medals after competition.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo in Newmarket

WHY CHOOSE OUR NEWMARKET MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Classes in Newmarket

Train with one of the most experienced martial arts coaching teams in Newmarket, Ontario. True North Martial Arts offers high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, and competition training for beginners, children, families, recreational students, and competitive athletes.

With five Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, four Judo Black Belts, and more than 150 years of combined martial arts experience, our academy provides professional, structured instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We proudly serve students from Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Richmond Hill, and surrounding York Region communities.

Why Train at True North Martial Arts?

Experienced Black Belt Coaching
Learn from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Black Belts with extensive coaching and national and international competition experience.

Competition-Proven Instruction
Our instructors bring tested techniques, strategies, and real competition experience directly into every class.

NCCP-Certified Coaches
Receive safe, professional, and structured instruction from coaches certified in Judo and wrestling through the National Coaching Certification Program.

Women’s-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Women’s-Only BJJ program is led by an experienced female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and provides a supportive environment for women of all experience levels.

Beginner-Friendly Martial Arts Classes
No previous martial arts experience is required. Our coaches specialize in helping beginners feel comfortable, build confidence, learn proper fundamentals, and progress at their own pace.

Book your free trial class today and discover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo training in Newmarket with a coaching team committed to your long-term development.

👉 Book your free trial class today.

    WHY CHOOSE US

    PROGRAMS WE OFFER

    Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, or confidence, we have a program for you.

    Join one of the fastest-growing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo academies in Newmarket and experience the difference that expert coaching makes.

    Women's Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

    Our women’s BJJ classes in Newmarket provide a supportive and empowering environment led by a female Black Belt instructor.

    Judo

    Develop powerful throws, balance, and control with our Judo program. Perfect for both beginners and experienced athletes looking to compete or cross-train.

    Kids / Junior Classes

    Build confidence, discipline, and fitness with our kids martial arts programs in both Judo and BJJ. Great for families looking for structured, positive activities.

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

    Learn effective self-defense, grappling, and ground fighting in a structured program designed for all levels. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, our BJJ classes in Newmarket will help you improve quickly.
    350 +

    Students Coached

    9

    Black Belt Instructors

    150 +

    Years of Experience

    600 +

    Medals Earned

    OUR TEAM

    MEET OUR EXPERT COACHES

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Training in Newmarket

    Whether your goal is to learn practical self-defence, improve your fitness, build confidence, or prepare for martial arts competition, True North Martial Arts provides structured, high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo training in Newmarket, Ontario.

    Our experienced coaches work with students of every skill level, from complete beginners stepping onto the mats for the first time to advanced athletes preparing for local, provincial, national, and international tournaments. Every class features clear instruction, progressive skill development, proven training methods, and personalized coaching designed to produce measurable progress.

    Serving students from Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, and across York Region, our martial arts programs help children, teens, and adults develop practical skills, physical conditioning, discipline, resilience, and confidence in a safe and supportive training environment.