Toronto Hapkido Academy

Specialties

There are a few simple things that make a good martial arts school a great one. At Toronto Hapkido Academy (T.H.A. Martial Arts), we work our hardest to provide members with the best experience we possibly can, and commit our efforts in ensuring we help each and everyone achieve the goals and results they are looking for.

We are Toronto Leaside’s première martial arts academy; offering a progressive and multi-​dimensional approach to martial arts, fitness training, and self-​defense instruction. The school is conveniently located in the Bayview-​Eglinton area and specializes in adult, teen, and kids programs.

Programs offered include Muay Thai, Fitness Kickboxing, Hapkido, and Gong-​kwon Yusul (a form of Korean Jiu-​jitsu). It doesn’t matter if you’re a total «noob» or seasoned athlete — T.H.A has something for everyone.

Contact us to schedule a class, or visit our website to learn more about our programs, and sign up for one of the amazing web specials we have to offer.

History

Established in 2005.

Since our humble beginnings teaching out of local dance studios with a handful of founding members, our core values have always centered on treating individuals with all the patience, respect, and recognition they deserve.

Over the years through trial, and yes, error, we’ve worked to develop result-​driven training methods, a functional curriculum, and an inclusive & progressive approach to teaching. We embrace both traditional and contemporary mixed martial arts, are innovative in our teaching methods, and continually seek new and progressive ways to share the benefits of our programs.

Today, T.H.A Martial arts has grown into one big martial arts family; in 2008 we relocated to our permanent home, and proudly to offer revolutionary classes in an industry leading facility.

From children working to improve their motor skills, to busy professionals seeking stress relief, to kickboxing moms wanting to shed those last few pounds — we personalize everyone’s experience to make sure great.

Meet the Business Owner

Dayo O.

Business Owner

Toronto Hapkido Academy is the brain child of Dayo Odesanya who serves as the head instructor along with a caring and talented team of highly skilled professional staff and instructors.

Starting in the martial arts as a teenager, he is thankful for the journey that has allowed him to foster many positive relationships, while cross training and earning black belts in a few disciplines. While he did really well in competition in his younger days, he has since switched his focus to teaching, and remaining a life-​time student in the martial arts.

Dayo is currently a 4^th degree Hapkido black belt, and renowned for his charismatic instruction and precision of technique. His passion is to share the benefits of martial arts and keep it in the best light possible.