At Samson Martial Arts and Fitness, we offer a wide range of martial arts classes in Cape Breton for students of all levels — from beginners to seasoned competitors. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or train for competition, our programs provide practical, real-world skills in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Our programs are designed to help you gain confidence, strength, and discipline while learning valuable skills that can be applied in everyday life. Whether you’re new to martial arts or looking to take your training to the next level, we have a class for you.
Kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai
Our kids’ martial arts classes are designed to help children build focus, discipline, and self-confidence through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai. These age-specific classes provide a structured environment where children can improve their physical coordination, learn self-defense techniques, and develop respect for themselves and others. Whether they’re just starting out or growing their skills, kids thrive in this fun and engaging program.
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most effective martial arts for self-defense, focusing on leverage and technique over strength. Our adult BJJ classes cater to both beginners and more experienced practitioners, helping you develop strong grappling techniques for real-life scenarios. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, improve your flexibility, or prepare for BJJ competition, we offer a welcoming environment where you can learn at your own pace.
Our classes emphasize practical self-defense while helping you build a solid foundation in technique, mental toughness, and strategy that can be applied to real-life situations.
Muay Thai and Kickboxing
Our Muay Thai and Kickboxing classes focus on striking, conditioning, and power. Both are fantastic ways to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and coordination. Whether you want to train for fitness, self-defense, or competition, our Muay Thai and Kickboxing programs give you the tools to defend yourself and increase your physical endurance.
In addition to learning traditional techniques, our classes provide a great full-body workout while teaching you effective self-defense strategies. For competitors, our experienced coaches prepare you for the competitive circuit by focusing on technique and conditioning, preparing you for the ring.
Wrestling
Our Wrestling classes focus on building a solid foundation in takedowns, control, and positioning, which are essential in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Whether you’re preparing for competition or just want to improve your overall grappling skills, wrestling helps you develop endurance, strength, and tactical thinking that can be applied to real-world situations.
Wrestling enhances your ability to dominate positions, control opponents, and gain an edge in any grappling scenario, whether in self-defense or competitive combat sports.
MMA Foundations & Amateur Prep
Our MMA Foundations program is designed for those interested in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or preparing for amateur competition. We combine Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Wrestling to give you a complete skill set for MMA competition.
This program is perfect for anyone wanting to train like an MMA athlete, whether you’re looking for a challenging workout, improving your overall fitness, or training specifically for amateur MMA fights. Learn to combine striking and grappling techniques in a safe, supportive environment designed to help you grow, both as an athlete and as an individual.
Women’s-Only Kickboxing
Our Women’s-Only Kickboxing classes provide a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women to train and improve their kickboxing skills. These classes focus on building fitness, confidence, and self-defense while offering a fun, high-energy workout. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, you’ll learn effective striking techniques, improve endurance, and leave each class feeling more empowered.
Kickboxing is a great way to get in shape, relieve stress, and gain practical self-defense skills, all while training in a welcoming and positive environment.
No matter your goals or experience level, Samson Martial Arts and Fitness has a program designed for you. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, our expert coaches will help guide you through every step of the way. We’re here to help you build confidence, develop real-world skills, and become part of a supportive martial arts community.
Ready to start your martial arts journey? Join us today and experience high-quality training in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Our programs are designed for beginners, experienced athletes, and anyone looking to improve their skills and fitness. Take the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself.