Honey Badger Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is Essex’s premier martial arts academy, offering world-class training in Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and real-world combatives. We’re not just a gym – we’re a community where kids, teens, and adults build confidence, discipline, and resilience while learning authentic martial arts in a welcoming and empowering environment. Whether you’re looking for self-defense, fitness, youth programs, or competitive training, our mission is to help you train savage and fight smart – like the fearless honey badger.

Our staff brings over 50 years of combined coaching and competition experience, with a unique edge – the majority of our highly trained coaches are women, including regional and international champions. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every student is respected and supported, regardless of age, background, or ability. From your first class to advanced competition training, our team is committed to safety, personal growth, and helping you achieve your goals with confidence and skill. The academy’s founder is a medical professional with a 30-year career in Critical Care and Trauma as a Registered Respiratory Therapist ensuring training safety insight not seen in any other combat sports facility in Canada.

We’re proud to bring world-class martial arts training to Essex with programs for kids as young as 5, teens, adults, and families. Our current Grand Opening specials include 2 for 1 memberships (Valid thru Aug 2, 2025) Discounted Memberships, discounted merch and free trial classes for all new students (Starting Sept 1). Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, or competition, we welcome you to come see what it means to train like a honey badger – small, fierce, strategic, and unstoppable. Visit us online, drop in for a class, and join the Honey Badgers.

Monday-Thursday 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Sat/Sun (Closed – Private Lessons and Competitive Team)