Kids & Teen North York Martial Arts Programs
Age-appropriate kids teen martial arts programs North York:
Evoke’s kids and teen martial arts programs in North York are based on the principle that if every child learned the respect, courtesy, and discipline that the martial arts teaches… our world will be a very different place.
We understand that, when taught well, martial arts provides the tools to help build well-rounded kids and teenagers.
We also believe that the benefits reach far beyond pragmatic norms of punching and kicking. Our curriculum is engineered to target their various stages of growth and development.
Parents are amazed at how well children respond to, and LOVE, our Lil’ Dragons Kids Karate in Toronto. We do this using a revolutionary age appropriate curriculum that targets the various stages of behaviour and development in kids.
Classes are well-structured and separated according to age, attention span, and skill level. Your child’s laser-like focus, inner potential, and unshakeable confidence are just a few Kids Karate classes away.
Class for 4 & 5 year olds
Mon – Thurs: 4:30pm | Saturdays: 9:00am | Sundays: 11:30am
Classes for 6 & 7 year olds
Mon and Wed: 4:45pm & 6:30pm | Tues and Thurs: 5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:30am | Sundays: 11:00am
*First-time trial visits are by appointment only.
Focus, goal setting, self-discipline, self-respect – kids thrive in this martial arts program feeling empowered… and their parents couldn’t be happier. Beyond exceptional martial arts skills, the classes also nurture positive character development, and great social skills.
Your child will be engaged in concepts like these to help them develop a healthy mind and body; empowering them with a non-quitting spirit, and the confidence to face life’s challenges and succeed.
Kids martial arts program class times:
Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:15am
*First-time trial visits are by appointment only.
Muay Thai. Hapkido (Korean Jiu-jitsu). and Kickboxing. Our Teen Martial Arts classes in Toronto teaches all that within well-structured, safe, and beginner-friendly classes.
Best of all… it’s taught with a progressive approach for teenagers to practice with kids their age. Each lesson is organized to include a great workout session, practical self protection skills, and a ton of fun.
Teen Martial Arts Program Class Times:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:15pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30pm
Saturdays: TBA
*First-time trial visits are by appointment only.
The instructors are patient, encouraging, and genuinely care about the kids. They’ve found a great balance of fun, discipline, and encouragement, and we’ve seen such a positive difference in our daughter’s confidence and skills. We’re so happy we found this program and look forward to watching her continue to grow.
We hosted 15 classmates for Tommy’s 6th birthday, and from the moment we arrived, everything was ready to go. The studio was set up with tables, and Mr. Theo and Ms. Layla took charge, keeping the kids engaged the entire time with obstacle courses, ninja challenges, martial arts activities, and nonstop fun.
The best part? All we had to provide was the pizza. Evoke handled the setup, activities, and entertainment, making the entire experience incredibly easy for us as parents.
The 2-hour party was perfectly organized, with plenty of time for pizza, cake, and celebrating with friends. The highlight for Tommy was getting to break a board at the end of the party!
Having the entire studio to ourselves made it feel private, safe, and relaxed for both the kids and parents.
We’re so grateful to be part of the Evoke family and thankful for helping make Tommy’s 6th birthday such a special and memorable day. ❤️🥋🎉
The coaches are highly knowledgeable and genuinely care about your progress. Evoke is a place where you truly feel a strong sense of community. In this short time, I’ve learned something from every person I’ve been paired with. There’s no ego here—just people who genuinely train from the heart. I’ve also made great friends along the way 🙂 thanks yall!
From the planning and booking stage, the staff were always very responsive and patiently answered all of our detailed questions.
On the day of the party, we had a mix of slight nervousness and high expectations, but the experience far exceeded them. The staff were energetic, fun, and did an excellent job keeping all the children fully engaged and well organized from start to finish.
Within just 10 minutes, my son was completely soaked in sweat from all the excitement, which made everyone laugh. Meanwhile, the adults were able to relax and enjoy coffee while watching everything unfold.
Our whole family was extremely happy with the experience, and all of the guests also said it was “the best party ever” and “we want to do it again!”
We would highly recommend Evoke’s karate birthday party to anyone who hasn’t tried it yet. It truly exceeded all expectations. Thank you so much for such a memorable day!
Everything was professional, fun, and well-organized.
Highly recommend Evoke team for a truly stress-free, memorable party!
Just some advice for Evoke, maybe you should incorporate counting in Korean associating a number with a strike, like in Taekwondo the training is with counting in Korean also. You have moments where your instructors make the kids do a bunch of random strikes but doesnt really stick. Then they have to memorize other juvenile unrealistic phrases instead. There's not enough of actually preparing the kids going into Hapkido kids, maybe you should make 3 levels of Lil Dragons. Because some of the stuff seems too kindergarten-ish. My kid never breaks a sweat in those classes. The place is big, im surprised you dont make the kids run around, get some cardo, warm up or anything. 30 min class is too short. And the talking at the beginning is too long.
One last thing I want to mention, I actually inquired about enrolling my kid about 4 years ago and you guys denied my kid because he wasn't covid vaxed.
Additional comments after owners response: We started in the summer not fall, you said in the fall we can start Hapkido kids, so when I mentioned to the other instructor he insisted we go through the belt process, at that moment I knew we were going to end our time there. He might've thought I agreed with what he said because I didnt want to argue. He sounded like a used car salesman. There was no point in trying to convince him my son is ready to be with his age group. Im not the only one not liking our 9 year old boy is with 4-7 year olds. There is another 9 year old boy there too, im just the parent that spoke up about it.
Yes my boy had fun there, like I said its a glorified play day, you got the kid playing baby shark, freeze game, etc, barely any martial arts training. You guys were wrong to pass judgement on my boys abilities, like I said he recently got his red belt, has done sparring, etc. Can you acknowledge it was a mistake on your part, you're trying to convince me to waste time and money for something we dont want. Do you not know how to make a proper Hapkido training regiment for kids 8-10 year olds? And about the vax, you made it mandatory for kids to have, it wasnt required by the gov. I was able to enroll him at MFTK
Highly recommended!
It was just to try since their location is too far from my home, I thought.
After the KB trial classes, I started to attend once a week...then twice. Now, I show up 3 times a week.
The classes are so full of energy and you mix that with fun and motivating instructors, who would not come back for more :).
I would recommend the class to anyone who is looking for a good work out in a fun environment with no judgement.
One of the unique things about Evoke are the way their classes are structured to provide the members with a total body workout, eliminating the need for a traditional gym. I also love how they incorporate deep breathing sessions at the end of certain workouts for a proper cool down and to get in touch with your body and build that muscle-mind connection. I have left certain classes feeling humbled by the combos, which gives me more motivation to keep going back and getting better at the moves.
Lastly, my favorite thing about the club are the instructors Miss Tess, Elona and Master Dayo who are exceptional at their jobs. They are supportive, but don't hesitate to push members to their best potential, all the while remaining kind and encouraging. As a result, Evoke has become a happy place for me that I'd recommend everybody to join, despite their fitness goals.
Facilities are clean and the class often comprises of people with varying fitness level. Always a great atmosphere and everyone motivates each other. If you're looking to learn kickboxing, or even try something new while getting into shape, then definitely recommend Evoke.
My son loves his Lil'Dragons classes. The instructors are patient, supportive, and create a fun learning environment. I've noticed significant improvements in my son's confidence and discipline. The facility is clean and well-equipped, with flexible schedules for all ages and skill levels. Highly recommended!
About kids teen martial arts programs in North York:
While offering a solid foundation in the martial arts, unlike many schools, we also structure all classes by age and skill level.
Young kids are in classes with young kids, older kids with older ones, and teenagers have separate classes of their own.
Our goal is to offer the best possible experience for your child in an optimal learning environment..
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Birthday Parties
Parents, want to add some excitement to your child’s party? A Karate Birthday Party Place is a really cool and fun way to celebrate your child’s next birthday and make that day feel extra special! Children love our parties so much that they will be talking about it for weeks!
Our awesome instructor team will run the entire party for you, and kids ALWAYS have an amazing time!
Spots are limited for this popular event. Reserve early!
Weekly Day Camps
Our themed Summer Camps in Toronto offer an amazing alternative to common Day Camps for kids. Kids enjoy the days so much that parents sometimes have to drag them home because they won’t want to leave when the day’s ended.
We offer a safe, exciting, and well-organized educational camps for children ages 5 to 12.
Give us a week… and we’ll give your child a summer’s worth fun.


