The Story Behind Midtown Toronto’s Leading Martial Arts Sanctuary
For over 20 years, Evoke Martial Arts has challenged the typical mind-body training experience. We don’t train for trophies or aesthetic rituals — we train for real-world personal transformation.
Discover a welcoming, family-like community built to help you and your children evoke your ultimate potential.
OUR PURPOSE:
To Evoke the human spirit and Unleash the courage the Impact our world through the power of martial arts.
Why choose Evoke Martial Arts:
Evoke (formerly T.H.A – Toronto Hapkido Academy) distinct herself by bringing a fresh approach to a martial arts world that is saturated with misleading stereotypes, subpar operations, or outdated methods.
At our Toronto martial arts school, we are on a mission to train for a difference.
Functionality, safety, and fun.
These are at the core of all our programs. We challenge the typical martial arts school experience.
Beyond tournaments and medals, fighting ability and self defense, or aesthetic rituals; we focus on the very essence of what martial arts training is all about – You.
Our operational values:
We are honest, personable, and kind.
We love what we do and have FUN.
We create a community that is family like, inclusive and safe.
We operate responsibly and are fiscally healthy.
We are fit: mind, body, heart and soul.
We are neat and clean; we make our environment better.
Our ongoing personal development is driven by black belt principles of humility, excellence, leadership and mastery.
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Evoke Difference
Service
Our members mean a great deal to us, and we are fiercely determined to help you, or your child, reach your goals.
We’re open 7 days a week, and offer a variety of membership options to suit your schedule or budget.
Team
Evoke team of coaches and instructors are accomplished martial artists, experts in their fields, passionate, and always at hand to help you.
Facility
We have two generous workout floors fitted with padded top of the line surfaces, a lounge area, change rooms, and washrooms.
Maintaining an inspiring, neat, and clean environment is one of our brand absolutes.
Programs
All classes are well-structured, great for beginners, and progressively challenging. Kids train with kids, and our adults’ workout with adults.
We also have a virtual library of video tutorials, meal guides, downloadable resources to compliment your training.
Community
Members love the community vibe at Evoke for its inclusivity, support, and family-like environment.
This is a place where you will always feel welcomed and inspired to keep coming back.
Lineage
We are part of a much bigger family, and members of international governing bodies for martial arts professionals.
One of them is the International Kyung Mu Hapkido federation with roots as far back as the 40s and post-world war jiujitsu in Japan.
Ready to Train with Toronto’s Most Welcoming
Martial Arts & Kickboxing Coaching Team?
You do not need to be in peak shape or have prior martial arts experience to step onto our mats. Our certified coaches specialize in beginner-friendly instruction tailored entirely to your personal goals. Whether you are looking for an upbeat workout or life-changing youth program for your child, we are ready to guide you every step of the way.