Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy - CSMA

Fantastic experience: Great place and wonderful team. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: We had our daugther birthday party yesterday. it was fun, energetic, well organized. The hosts Mia, Ann and Matt took care of everything and were helping with setting up the tables and making sure we were well taken cared of. They were great with kids , getting them pumped and getting them invovled in the activities. All the kids had a great time. Highly reccomended

Fantastic experience: My daughter had an amazing birthday experience at CSMA. Matt, Mia, Anna and Indigo were super helpful. Very welcoming and supportive environment. I highly recommend this Academy for everyone

Fantastic experience: Sensei Will was excellent help with my child. He taught him the basics of karate and was wonderful towards me and my son. Will be recommending to friends and family. 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: The BEST! Birthday Party we have ever had! From start to finish the DREAMTEAM covered every aspect of the party! From helping with setup, directing party goers, keeping the kids fully entertained and fully engaged, to the Main Event! Cake cutting! We can not say enough great things about our experience for our son's Birthday Party, and we would do it all again in a heartbeat! Shout out to Anna, Mia, Indigo, Will, and Lucas for the job well done, we can't wait to see you again!

Fantastic experience: Just attended a birthday party for my kid. Staff did a great job entertaining all the kids! Great job Mia!

Fantastic experience: Birthday party experience was Awesome! Daughter Rebekah loved going to the front and helping to lead. Sensei Mia ran an excellent class for all the friends that came and helped with the cake cutting. Sensei Anna was a great assistant during class and food time. Sensei Lucas and Sensei Will were great supports during the class, helping the kids individually, and ensuring that everyone was well fed and cleaned up.

Fantastic experience: CSMA has been amazing for my daughter over past few months. I’ve seen very good growth on her focus, strength and skills she’s been taught. When she achieves next belt, the confidence seen in her and all other kids is very satisfying. Trainers are very professional and skilled, already recommended the place to some of our friends and they all are happy too!

Fantastic experience: Best academy ever. Professional, kind and courteous. My daughter has learned so much.

Fantastic experience: We had a birthday party with Anna, Will, Lucas , Zeke and it was the best! Thank you for the great time and new fun memories!

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending classes here for months and enjoys the challenge. The instructors are great and the weight room for the parents is a nice perk.

Fantastic experience: CSMA is awesome. We had our son birthday party and kids had a blast. I would specially like to thank Anna, Lucas, Will and Mia for managing the whole event.The kids loved them and the activities they organized.

Fantastic experience: Biggest thank you to Senseis Lucas, Will, Anna and Matt who recently facilitated the most fun birthday party for our son. They were involved, engaging, fun, respectful and extremely helpful in getting all the kids to participate and have fun, helping us keep track of the little ones, and clean up. We really appreciate their help and their hard work. Outside of the birthday party, we really love CSMA and the skills and discipline that it's helping instill in our child.

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Senseis Mia, Lucas, Matthew and Anna for a wonderful birthday party!

Fantastic experience: Super Friendly and positive environment, staff is more than helpful!!! My son absolutely loves this place!

Fantastic experience: My girlfriend went here for 4 years and it definitely paid off. I now have a concussion and possibly brain damage due to her fighting spirit. Would definitely recommend as it is been shown to work in the field.

Fantastic experience: They do Amazing Birthday Parties!! Senseis Mia, Lucas, Will, and Anna truly made the party successful and all the children had a blast! Thwy also did a great job ensuring the burthday boy felt special throughout! Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: Great organization! Daughter loves going to classes. Excellent way to keep active and have strong values reinforced. Can't recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Our daughter comes here regularly and loves karate class. We had her birthday party here today, and it was a blast! Sensei Mia, Matthew, Lucas, and Anna made the whole experience wonderful. They were great with the kids and the kids had so much fun! Thank you so much for helping Alex cut her cake with a sword! We definitely recommend CSMA, it's instructors, and it's birthday parties! Love this place!

Fantastic experience: Sensei Anna was great and really went out of her way to make our son feel part of the group.

Fantastic experience: Best birthday party we’ve had! Sensei Anna & Sensei Mia moderated my daughter’s 6th birthday today. They did everything to include all the kids, had amazing energy, and were just so kind and fun. Everyone there was very helpful in setup of decor and managing the kids and overall very welcoming. They made this so easy as a parent. I would 100% recommend. Thank you for a great birthday party experience!

Fantastic experience: Edit to ad: Members get free birthday parties! EVERY YEAR! What a great perk to being a member. For a free party the service is better than parties I have paid hundreds for. Sensei Anna, Mia, Lucas and Will were phenomenal in orchestrating the class, fun activities and logistics of handing out all the food clean up etc. I didn't have to do a single thing. I don't get that level of service at venues where. The birthday child gets to cut their cake with a sword and more! Sensei Danny ran a great show as well as always. CSMA parties for life! the kids LOVE IT! Thanks CSMA! We couldn't possibly love CSMA any more! The owner and staff are incredible! They truly care and are so motivating to the kids. They truly care about each and every one of them and it shows. We have tried other martial arts schools and they pale in comparison. The schedule is SO flexible you can literally go 6 days a week if you wanted with more than one time option per day. The energy is so high and the kids are always motivated. Honestly this is just the tip of the iceberg - I could go on! We are so happy with the decision to enrol our 5 and 7 year old boys and we plan to be there for life! Thanks CSMA :)

Fantastic experience: Everyone is so kind and patient. They really take the time to get to know everyone’s names in class and my son always has a great time going! He now sets goals and is motivated to do better at things.. We had my son’s birthday party here last weekend. Sensi Mia, Anna, and Will were so amazing they helped out with everything down to serving pizza and cake. The kids had an amazing time! Highly recommend:)

Fantastic experience: We can’t be happier with our experience at CSMA in Stittsville. Friendly atmosphere sprinkled with the perfect amount of discipline! Highly recommend for the whole family!

Fantastic experience: My 12 yo son has been going for over 3 years, his words: The staff are very great and friendly and this gives me a good workout. I would definitely recommend. I love this place and there is almost nothing you can do to make it better.

Fantastic experience: We signed our son up over a year ago and love our CSMA family! We have since signed our younger daughter up as well and it’s so great to see them enjoying this empowering sport together! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My son has be part of CSMA for a year now and what I am seeing is beyond what I could of imagine. Not only does the staff at CSMA teach martial arts but they also focus a lot on life skills and character building as well. With that, the team of Sensi's had tremendously boosted my son's confidence, independence, and discipline. Rensi Imran Jaffer, Rensi Ryan Ritchie, and Sensi Danny are amazing leaders and teacher, as they are always continuously developing the program with the kids interest at heart (being there to guide the kids day to day, creating online content to train at home, running weekend seminars, holding birthday party for students... etc). During my with my son I have witnessed student turn to leaders, which is just an amazing site. I also want to give a huge shout out to Sensi Will, Sensi Lucas, and Sensi Mia, for being absolute wonderful hosts for my Sons birthday party at CSMA, they collectively created the most memorable birthday express for my son and his friends. They led the entire party, making sure that the all the kids are entertained, safe, helped my son cut his cake (with a samurai sword) and even helped to serve the food. All in all what a great team! keep it up.

Fantastic experience: Shiven and Siya loves CSMA.

Fantastic experience: My son really likes going to this karate.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and professional staff very good with the kids, excellent Karate experience.

Positive experience: Great for my son, he learns discipline and gets skills for the rest of his life

Fantastic experience: My son Ron loves Csma and has had an amazing time

Fantastic experience: Great staff and the kids love it there! Definitely recommend this place

Fantastic experience: Very professional environment with very helpful staff always willing to lend a hand. Full value for membership. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: So proud to see how kids are developing their skills day by day with excellent guidance of all instructors.

Fantastic experience: Indeed a very good place for training! Specially loved the leadership program for kids!

Fantastic experience: Great place for physical and mental health for the kids. Fantastic teachers!!! My son loves to be at the center.

Fantastic experience: This is the place that you can send your kiddo there and ensure that you are going to have a young confident, well behaved, strong, resilient teenager!

Fantastic experience: This place is super cool we get to learn self defence.It is also really fun to do.If you want my opinion it is an awesome place.they teach importante stuff you should know. My kids say they love it.

Fantastic experience: It’s an amazing place to learn karate and also discipline it also is a great workout would definitely recommend going here also the sensei’s are really nice

Fantastic experience: My son enjoys it and it has helped him so much. The staff are great to deal with.

Fantastic experience: We have our two kids in the stittsville program and we love it. Always greeted with smiles. Somehow they always remember all the children’s names. Great experience!!

Fantastic experience: CSMA is the best Karate school in the Ottawa area. Their attention to the athletes development is second to none in teaching them perseverance, dedication, and commitment!

Fantastic experience: My daughter enjoys her sessions at CSMA. The belt graduation ceremonies are great. Those keep her motivated to push harder to achieve her next belt.

Fantastic experience: CSMA is a unique facility in our city which helps physical and mental growth of our youngers as well as grownups. Joining CSMA will definitely improve performance in you all day to day activities.

Fantastic experience: Awesome location! My daughter is a student here and I love how much they pay attention to details. They are supportive and highly encouraging. My daughter loves going and looks forward in showing me her progress.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love the Academy! Everyone is so friendly and helpful and I've watched my kids grow so much in technique but also confidence! I recommend CSMA to everyone when they ask where we train

Fantastic experience: CSMA is highly recommended martial arts program: curriculum, instructors, and attitude! My son loves it and he gained so much self confidence and skills.

Fantastic experience: Both my kids absolutely love the classes here. I've noticed a big improvement in their confidence since enrolling. Also makes a great spot to host a 6-year-olds birthday party!

Fantastic experience: It has become more than just a dojo for us; it's a place where my son is not only learning self-defense but also valuable life skills. I highly recommend CSMA to any parent looking for a positive and enriching martial arts experience for their child.

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been going for over 2 years and still loves every minutes. Instructors are great, class sizes are great and flexibility for booking classes makes it super convenient for busy families.

Fantastic experience: Our son has been apart of the dojo for over 2 years. It has helped him with his fitness, discipline and confidence. The instructors are helpful, kind and inspiring. Renshi Imran also gave him advice on how to deal with issues at school. Thank you CSMA for all that you do for Sajan.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place, amazing staff and our kid is always goes to the class with a smile and excitement! We recommend this Academy as it provides engaging, interactive and fun martial arts lessons to all kids.

Fantastic experience: We love this Martial Arts Academy. The scheduling is very easy through their app, and the senseis are very personable and great with kids. They have a great balance of discipline and fun. My son loves it.

Fantastic experience: Best martial arts school I know. The instructors are super positive and friendly. This school has had an amazing impact on my fitness and my life in general. Sticking around for years!

Fantastic experience: Signing up my daughter with CSMA was a great choice! Karate has helped her gain more confidence within herself and she enjoys it so much. The Sensi’s are great, knowledgeable and have so much energy and positivity which rubs off on the class and which is why my daughter loves going NEW POST (11/20/23) Since my last post Olivia has been more than ever determined to excel and wants to get that black belt one day…she loves coming to karate and all the sensi’s are incredible teachers and really care for the kids by the way they interact with them, show them the time they need to excel in certain moves and they always greet each kid that walks in with some fist bumps in there as well CSMA is more than just a dojo…they are like a family cheering each other on to succeed and be the best they can be

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Good instructors. Highly recommended. Senei, Imran, Ryan & Danny are great role models

Fantastic experience: Our son started training at CSMA at the beginning of November and is LOVING it! We've been trying to find the right place for him to thrive and we've found it! He looks forward to each class. The instructors care about their students and their progress. We are grateful to have found CSMA!

Fantastic experience: We love it here! The instructors are super nice and encouraging. Our girls come home after each class having learnt something new to self-defence. The CSMA dojo encourages hard work, discipline and focus but also keeps them in excellent shape.

Fantastic experience: This dojo is fantastic! The instructors are dedicated to teaching discipline, focus, and confidence to the kids. My son eagerly anticipates his classes, and the leadership program has significantly improved his sense of responsibility.

Fantastic experience: It’s my sons first day, the facilities are great. The staff are very helpful and encouraging. I highly recommend checking out CSMA if you are looking into martial arts classes for your child.

Fantastic experience: Amazing school with excellent instructors. They are amazing with the kids. My kids love them all. Fantastic teacher to student ratio. Tons of available time slots throughout the week flexible to our schedule! Other studios simply pale in comparison!

Fantastic experience: Our little girl started at CSMA Stittsville a few months ago. The instructors are excellent. They really want to see students excel and to be the best they can be. They set high expectations and our little girl has understood that the bar is high, and she is rising to meet it (and hopefully exceed it). We just came off a board breaking seminar that was really inspiring — not just for her, but for me too!

Fantastic experience: After much perusing, we decided to try out the martial arts program at CSMA to help our kids stay active during one of the COVID shutdowns. They loved it from day one! CSMA really offers the whole package with great facilities, *amazing* instructors, and a wonderful community for families. Strength training, cardio conditioning, technique, presentation skills, self-defense, discipline, self-confidence and more - CSMA helps build it all. Definitely recommend giving it a try !

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended CSMA for anyone looking to learn karate in a positive and encouraging environment! My son started karate during the pandemic and we’ve watched him grow and gain confidence, thanks to the support and encouragement of the amazing instructors! The instructors are highly skilled, disciplined and teach with passion and heart! Thank you CSMA!

Fantastic experience: They excel in instructing children on self-defense techniques, and my 10-year-old thoroughly enjoys attending. The instructors are not only very pleasant but also excellent with the kids. The 'Leadership Program' provides a valuable opportunity for learning life lessons and enhancing their martial arts knowledge. While the cost is a bit high, the overall experience justifies the investment. In summary, they consistently deliver excellent service.

Fantastic experience: So glad we enrolled here, my son is learning a lot of confidence, focus and discipline. He’s more confident with himself and is better organized now. The team is so wonderful, they pay attention to each kid and know them all individually, very impressive!

Fantastic experience: CSMA has been wonderful for my child. My son’s growth over the last few years with the skills he’s been taught, his focus and grit as well as his commitment to his sport has been amazing to see. CSMA promotes strength, courage and independence in their students, and fosters a learning environment that is inviting, friendly and safe. They always greet their students by name, and encourage leadership and community within the studio and beyond their doors. CSMA is a great martial arts studio with dedicated and committed owners and instructors. I recommend them a thousand times over. Thank you, CSMA!

Fantastic experience: CSMA is an amazing dojo! Both of our girls have been training for years and they love it! We've seen such an incredible growth with self confidence and self discipline. The instructors are full of positivity, encouragement and energy when teaching and it really helps the kids and their confidence. We highly recommend CSMA for anyone looking for martial arts training!!

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending classes with CSMA for two years. We love the structure of the classes and how welcoming all of the staff are. They take interest in all of the kids and encourage them all individually to achieve their personal best. So happy to have chosen this group to learn with.

Fantastic experience: CSMA has been a a most wonderful experience for my children. The atmosphere is welcoming, pleasant, respectful yet no-nonsense. There is a feeling that your child's best interest is at heart. My son who is not the most athletic has found his happy place at the dojo and is driven to get to black belt level. The many instructors feel like part of our extended family. They are positive role models for my children and it has been absolutely rewarding being part of this community of achievers.

Fantastic experience: My son loves going to CSMA Barrhaven. He enjoys learning the katas and the special classes such as swords and self defense. The renshis and senseis are awesome teachers!

Positive experience: Matt and Will hosted a great birthday party

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough about the wonderful team at CSMA. My son has been attending classes for almost two years, and the growth in his focus and confidence has been incredible. The head instructors are kind but firm, teaching fun classes while also teaching valuable life lessons. The young sensai instructors are a testament to the excellent work that CSMA does in training confident and respectful young adults. We had our son’s birthday party here this fall, and the entire team was dedicated to making the experience incredible for parents, kids and the birthday boy! We look forward to years as part of the CSMA family!

Fantastic experience: My kids love this academy. Danny and Ryan are great models for the kids.

Fantastic experience: Just started my niece at the Barrhaven location. Great program and has a user friendly app to keep up with the schedule, asude from friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: My son is physically and mentally stronger with his training at CSMA! Imran, Ryan and team are awesome. Keep it up!!

Fantastic experience: Update 2022: Still with the school 6 years later and review is 100% accurate. Took my child from being an ADHD kid in trouble at school to a black belt instructor who has more confidence and is happier than ever. Was worth every penny to have my child grow into a confident young adult. You really get what you pay for. ——————————— The question you need to ask is very simple. Do you want to take Karate/MMA seriously or is it just a hobby you will give up after a year or two? If it is the former, then there is no other option for you. This is the premium offering. You get what you pay for and if you want the best, choose the best.

Fantastic experience: Compliments to Senseis Matt, Luca and Lucas for a fun 6th birthday party for our grandson. They were excellent with the children and made the birthday boy feel very special.

Fantastic experience: Been training there for about 18 months with my son. Staff are amazing and really care about you. 46 years old and best shape of my life...... What do you have to lose? Try them out!!!!! Just awesome!!

Fantastic experience: We really like going to CSMA. My son has a lot of fun while learning self defense, and I get to work out during his class time at the gym. Its a win-win situation for us :)

Fantastic experience: I went to my grandson's belt graduation. This place is absolutely perfect for the kids/adults to practice this sport (karate)! It's clean, it's well organized and most likely there is 1, 2 or 3 people to welcome you at the door. I really liked the ambiance as well. Thank you for the wonderful time I had. Keep up the great work! A happy grandma!

Fantastic experience: My son has been going to CSMA for over 2 yrs now, and although it’s been a bumpy road for him, the dojo has been amazing in helping him transform into a better behaved more level headed child. We cannot recommend CSMA enough, they have really supported us. We recently had his birthday at the dojo, and it’s free when you’re a member, you supply food and decorations. They literally take care of everything else. The kids were so entertaining & had a great time. Sensei’s Will, Daniel, Matthew, Luka & Luca’s really kept the kids engaged & made our son feel so special. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with CSMA, and how to see our son one day teach their as a Sensei.

Fantastic experience: My son joined the CSMA community a few months ago. Karate allows him to stay active and to reach goals. He is very proud of the progress he has made and is so happy to be greeted at the door with a smile and a high five by head instructor or another staff member a few times a week. He has nothing but positive things to say about his experience. He recently celebrated a birthday party at CSMA. Every single instructor there was amazing! They truly did a fantastic job. They also accommodated a guest with special needs who required hearing aids. They made sure to ask questions and switch the microphone over from one person to another. Finally, they offered to help with various tasks, from serving food to bringing the gifts to the car. I could not have asked for better service! Thank you Sensei Mia, Sensei Daniel, Sensei Matt, Sensei Will and Sensei Sebastian! My son will never forget this special party!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking to have a best Karate classes so go ahead to CSAM they are the best choice ✌. The instructors are professional, dedicated and fun. The space is clean and inviting. We are happy to be a part of this positive, disciplined and inspiring dojo.

Fantastic experience: CSMA is an awesome place. My son has been going since January of this year('23) and absolutely loves it. The instructors are incredible and create a wonderful positive environment for the students to learn and grow. Beyond the physical fitness, seeing the growth in confidence, discipline and focus in my son has been amazing. He recently had his birthday party there and Sensei Mia, Luka and Lucas made sure everyone had a blast. The community that Renshi Imran, Renshi Ryan & Sensei Danny are building is really great. There is even a gym for the adults so you can get fit too!

Fantastic experience: My daughters had their 5th birthday party today (22/07/2023) and all the kids had an absolute blast! Sensei Will, Lucas, and Mia were so fantastic with all the kids. My girls didn't want to leave, they were having such a good time! The girls also attend classes here regularly for the last several months and they were so excited they could have their party here to share it with their friends!

Fantastic experience: My children love CSMA! The teachers are very skilled in both martial arts, and interacting with the kids, and really make it feel like a community (which is good because we're here 4-6 nights a week ). One of my daughters needed help becoming more confident and sure of herself, she is in the leadership program and is now starting to help out teaching the little kids. The increase in her confidence levels and self-assuredness has been amazing, not to mention the physical benefits. Another of my daughters needed help with self discipline and paying attention, and needed an outlet for all her energy. Karate has most certainly helped with that in a major way. Great for building strong bodies and strong minds!

Fantastic experience: Thank you for how amazing you guys are!

Positive experience: Great place to take ur child for Martial Arts... Very friendly and Caring and a fun play to learn..

Fantastic experience: Great karate program for children, teens and adults! Made some good friends in the adult program after my son worked his way up through the youth program to become a 2nd degree black belt and senior instructor.

Fantastic experience: Really great karate experience for adults (and kids too!). Instructors are knowledgeable and kind. Good variety of classes offered everyday. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff and a great gym! Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Our 3.5 years old daughter ( Maleah ) is absolutely delighted and due to your instructors higher professionalism and continuous support, she is improving fast and learning discipline & self control. Thank you Sensei Danny & Renshi Imran! .... Super greatly appreciated .... :)

Fantastic experience: We tried CSMA after getting a free class from a kiosk at the Carp Fair. This martial arts program has been nothing short of amazing for my 9 yr old son. This has not only been helpful in helping provide focus and discipline but has also provided my son with many new friends. The staff are very friendly and helpful...willing to work together with parent and child should a problem arise. Again, I cannot say enough good things about CSMA. Thank you Renshi Imran as well as everyone else that makes this an enjoyable experience that I am proud to have my son be a part of.

Fantastic experience: These guys are the best. My son was there for 4 years, earned his black belt, competed internationally and grew as a young man. Renshi's Imran and Ryan are OUTSTANDING people and Sensi Danny is a great young teacher himself. They've helped with all kinds of teenager scenarios as well, not just Karate, as the kids relate to them. Really different because they are younger teachers, the kids relate to them. I miss being involved as my kids moved on, but we still keep in touch.

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending CSMA for 9 years. He started as a colour belt, has gained his Black Belt in 2015, won multiple World Champion titles throughout his karate journey. We, parents, can't thank Renshi Imran and Renshi Ryan enough for their dedication to their students, the way they push and motivate to do your best and to never give up. CSMA has become our second family throughout the years, the place where everyone cares about each other. While attending this dojo, not only do you learn Martial Arts, but you gain new friendship and have fun.

Fantastic experience: What a fabulous place for a kid to learn useful martial art skills to stay fit, be disciplined, build confidence and above all my son is happy and looks forward to his classes. Imran the owner and all the student coaches are engaged with kids and get to know them individually, encouraging, high energery. Just can't stop bragging....WORTH visiting this place. When we joined e were offered free classes, so many offers, I can watch my kids class from anywhere,gym for parents, unlimited services, free welcome pizza from Jojo Pizza. We celebrated our son's birthday yesterday and it was the best birthday with fun activities and Imran conducted the class himself on his birthday. Happy Birthday Imran!!!!! Thank-you to you and your students for taking care of the kids so well and all party requirements.

Fantastic experience: CSMA is awesome, great staff, great workout.

Fantastic experience: I signed up my child during the first lockdown last April. This was the best decision ever! Both the in studio and virtual classes are so motivating and encouraging. The instructors really care about their students and work so hard to build their confidence. Kids are learning both physical and important life skills at the same time. Excellent program!