Sudbury School of Martial Arts first opened its doors in 1992 and slowly over the years the school would continue to grow and become one of the most respected martial arts schools in Northern Ontario.
Our school maintains a progress attitude in training while keeping with the positive morals and values of studying the traditional arts. Our instructors uphold a high level of commitment towards the personal improvement of its students.
Sudbury School of Martial Arts maintains an open door policy towards all styles of martial arts
and martial artists. We are a family oriented school with a positive training environment that’s helps a person grow in many facets of life. Through training, our students will develop a healthy body, alert mind, increased energy and above all confidence that will be noticed by yourself as well as others. Our adult and children programs alike help develop respect, self-discipline, courtesy and character.
The core system studied at Sudbury School of Martial Arts is Canadian Goju.
Our foundation of basics (blocking, punching and kicking) and kata (forms) come from Japanese Goju Ryu Karate. The sparring and self-defense training in our school borrow attributes from various systems including Japanese Goju Ryu karate, free style karate, jujutsu, and Filipino martial arts. Our students also develop good hand and eye coordination through training with the traditional weapons of Okinawan Kobudo and stick fighting from Filipino martial arts such as Modern Arnis.
Our system builds on the premise that all styles of martial arts have something valid to offer. Our philosophy is to maintain an open mind and realize that you can learn something from martial art practitioners of any style or system.
SSOMA’s Little Ninjas program is designed for children ranging from 5 to 7 years old. A simplified karate & self-defense curriculum is taught allowing students of this age to develop coordination, strength, flexibility and concentration. The program emphasizes respect for others and teaches them life skills that provide them with confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
SSOMA’s children program is designed for children ranging from 8 to 13 years old. Students will learn karate basics, self-defence, weapons and sparring which all serve to improve a child’s concentration, coordination and self-esteem. The classes are very dynamic and quick paced with an emphasis on positive encouragement.
SSOMA’s adult program is taught with the student in mind. The Canadian Goju curriculum emphasizes proper form and basics but is very dynamic which will in turn challenge you as a student. Increased concentration, balance, strength and reaction time are a few of the benefits that a student will notice through constant practice of basics, forms, self-defence and weapons. Our adult program is a great way to relieve stress, get in shape and meet new friends.
SSOMA’s Modern Arnis class is comprised of weapons training (Stick, Double Stick, Staff, Knife) and empty hand techniques. Modern Arnis is the most recognized of the Filipino martial arts in the world. Student can expect to see increased coordination, reaction and timing due to the heavy emphasis on weapons training and partner drills.