Lil’ Dragons | Children’s Karate
Empower your child with the most fun, age-appropriate, one-of-a-kind children’s karate and taekwondo based program for ages 4 to 7.
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Based on 342 reviews
THE BEST MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM FOR AGES 4 – 7:
We developed a children’s karate curriculum backed by many years of research in child education programming.
There are also separate classes for 4 – 5 year olds and 6 – 7 year olds. Our goal is to ensure your child is appropriately challenged and engaged.
Using progressive teaching methods that combine life-skills and martial arts, and over a decade of experience, our program help children become better versions of themselves.
The excitement – the yelling, the games, the punching and kicking, the vocabulary of instruction – immerses them in a fun-filled experience with a perfect balance of fun and learning.
What Parents Are Saying About The Lil’ Dragon Children’s Karate Program At Evoke:
I started at Evoke martial arts a month ago, every class has been a blessing. Instructors are kind, understanding, professional, personable, and essentially everything you can ask for. Despite the fact I am a beginner, and my less than great attendance, I still enjoy class and retain a sense of belonging. I’m extremely thankful that I can be a... part of such a great community. I would strongly recommend this establishment for anyone interested in fitness and/or martial arts.read more
Mr. B.
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The place is large and very clean and welcoming. The teachers are great with kids and knowing how to keep the younger kid’s attention. It’s a great practice for my son who is 4 and a half. He gets so excited to go every time.
Laila O.
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Our experience with Hapkido at Evoke has been terrific: appropriately challenging and disciplined in a warm and friendly environment. There is a great community feel and cultivation of mutual respect among participants. So glad we found this program!
Mari R.
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Evoke martial arts is a great place to start a martial art, I just joined a month ago and everyone is so kind, welcoming and accommodating. The teachers are great and amazing at their jobs. And overall it’s just a great place, I already feel like I have learned and understood a lot about hapkido.
Namwezi B.
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This is a really amazing place to train in hapkido! it’s just such a welcoming environment! All the students are so friendly, the teachers are very skilled and helpful. This place really knows what they’re doing! Couldn’t recommend more!
Wamaka B.
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We've attended and hosted birthday parties here and the team at Evoke never disappoint! From instructors who make sure every child has a chance to participate to keeping the pace of the parry on time, they just make it easy. Highly recommend!
Adam B
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My almost 9 yo had such a great time at Evoke summer camp in August. They were good at keeping kids busy and my kid was so excited to show us new martial arts skills everyday. Drop off and pick up were also very smooth and efficient, and all staffs were professional and welcoming. We Will definitely come back next summer.
Connie Sang-Eun S.
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I think it’s a great place for martial arts. The instructors are great and so kind. It’s a great place for birthday parties and summer camp. In general, the place is very clean and the instructors sanitize the mats after every class. The classes are split into age groups, which I think is cool. It’s a great place to make friends. The bathrooms... are clean, the mats are clean and everything is clean. It’s a great place for both adults and children to practice their martial arts.read more
Roma K
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I signed up 2 weeks karate camp for my daughter, she really enjoyed the time there, the staffs are friendly and fun, highly recommended.
Vera Z.
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I know the place for about nine years. Somehow I missed to leave a review earlier! My kids going there learned patience, respect, social skills in addition to their martial art techniques. They gained self confidence and experienced deep friendships. Our lives were much easier when it came to teenage emotions!
Arash K.
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Our son loves his classes at Evoke! He's enthusiastic and looks forward to them every week. Several of his friends have joined the classes as well. They're all 5-6 years old and we have nothing but good things to say about the classes, the instructors and the staff. Watching my son progress over the past few months has been very satisfying. Highly... recommend Evoke to anyone who's children are interested in martial arts!read more
Jason A.
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Excellent Martial Arts Academy!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!
Paula R.
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I really appreciate the Evoke team and the work they do with the lil dragons. My child loves all the activities. Amazing place.
Ada S.
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My daughter had an amazing time during March break. She loved the obstacle courses, the mission impossible race, and the pizza party. Everything was well organized and the coaches were great with the kids. Evoke is a wonderful place to go and exercise as well. The fitness kickboxing program is great and helped me get back in shape. Thank you Evoke... Martial Arts & Kickboxing for everything!read more
Camila N.
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My son has been attending classes for just over a month and really enjoys the program; he's asked a few times whether he can increase the number of weekly classes from 2 per week to more. I'm grateful for the combination of physical challenge, focus training, and the short meditation he gets at the beginning of class. 5 stars.
Susan T
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Evoke is amazing! They are so friendly and experienced! They have enough staff to go around and correct the moves for each kid which is so helpful! My daughter has grown confidence we have never seen before! Highly recommend!!
Cara M.
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Had an amazing birthday party for my 4 year old son here. The female instructor was especially engaging and amazing. Thank you !
Paul L.
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Great group to train with!
wilson Y.
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My son has been attending Evoke for approximately 2 months. Evoke is awesome! I would recommend sending your child to Evoke. The instructors are caring and provide an environment for learning, discipline and respect.
don J.
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Hi praise for the wonderful team at Evoke. My 7 year old daughter loves the Little Dragon program and is exited to go to every single class. It's incredible to see the added boost in her confidence and focus in such a short period of time. Special events, such as the parent's night out, was also a fun and exciting time for the kids and certainly... appreciated by the parents.read more
Andrew H
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This is by far one of the best kids parties we’ve ever hosted. We have celebrated both of our kids party here. It is an amazing experience for the kids. They are kept active with none stop games and make sure the birthday child is the center of the party! Can’t recommend enough.
schara82
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I can’t say enough good things about the program and instructors at Evoke. There are other kids martial arts program offered across the city and closer to home, but what Evoke offers here is something I haven’t seen in other programs. They are compassionate and kind in their teachings but yet expect individuals to focus and give their all. Evoke... has built a safe environment for mix martial artists to learn and grow and to build not only their character but their phycological and physical strength. I can’t recommend Evoke enough. Both my girls have been attending since 2019. Thank you Master Dao and to the entire Evoke team & family.read more
Amy N.
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We love this program! All the staff is super-friendly and knowledgeable. Besides burning a lot of energy, our son is quickly improving his self-esteem and self-regulation. The keywords and actions they work on, like patience and discipline, are very helpful. Thank you Evoke Team!
Jean M.
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Exceptional professionalism and a wonderfully engaging approach to introducing kids to the world of martial arts. Highly commendable!
Artur S.
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The team at Evoke are terrific. They are well organized, and great with the kids. Highly recommended.
J B
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I recently had the pleasure of participating in the kickboxing lessons, and I must say it was an absolutely exhilarating experience! From start to finish, every aspect of the session exceeded my expectations, leaving me feeling both physically and mentally empowered. Here's why I would wholeheartedly give it a 5.0 rating:1. Expert Instruction:... The kickboxing lesson was led by 2 highly skilled and knowledgeable instructors who demonstrated exceptional expertise in the art of kickboxing. Their ability to break down complex techniques into digestible steps made it easy for beginners like me to grasp the fundamentals quickly. Their constant guidance and encouragement throughout the session helped me improve my technique and push my limits.read more
Lawrence L.
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My son attended the Hapkido classes for a short time here. Unfortunately, we are moving very soon and he is not able to attend anymore. In these few weeks, he has learned so much that he is determined to continue with martial arts and Hapkido. He loved being in Evoke Martial Arts School with his new friends and instructors. Besides physical... strength, he also started learning discipline. As parents, we liked being able to attend and watch the classes, feeling much like being a part of the family. Thanks for everything one more time.read more
Lll B
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About Children’s Martial Arts At Evoke Academy:
Since 2005 Evoke has led the way in delivering the best age-appropriate children’s karate lessons in Toronto.
As one of our signature programs, the Lil’ Dragon classes was designed around a powerful life-skills foundation and age-appropriate learning.
We foster a nurturing environment that uses movement from martial arts disciplines like karate, taekwondo, jiujitsu, hapkido, and kickboxing – to help enhance motor skills and athletic performance in children.
Our children’s karate class curriculum is designed to target their unique developmental needs are each stage of growth using research on child education and programming.
The classes are also taught by a caring team of charismatic instructors and coaches with years of experience, and who love working with children.
Evoke’s Lil’ Dragon Children’s Karate Program Help Children Be Better Focused, Self-disciplined, And Have Greater Confidence While Having A Ton Of Fun.
My family has been a part of the Evoke family for 6 years and the benefits cannot possibly be counted! I feel incredibly lucky that both of my sons have been learning this martial art since they were 4. It has instilled self value, confidence and a mind body connection that extremely useful in all they do on and off the mats. The instructors take the time to learn about each child. They have created a welcoming learning environment for all who walk in the door.
Sarah Power Smith Mom of 2 ninjas