Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness Centre

Established in 1997 by Kyoshi James Fries, Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness Centre has become a unilateral training facility within the Kitchener/Waterloo community. Housing traditional martial arts, fitness, self defense, private instruction, and personal training.

The goal of our karate classes is to teach the traditional martial art of Goju-Ryu using moinstruction,,ts in a practical manner so that it can be applied today. Our programs are designed for children and adults, from beginners to advanced. Karate training improves physical strength and stamina, increases self-confidence and self-esteem, and teaches self-control, self-awareness, and respect for others. It also reduces stress and helps promote a healthy lifestyle.

Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness Centre is a unilateral training facility housing martial arts, fitness classes, personal training, a full-scale gym facility, private instruction.

The goal of our karate classes is to teach a traditional martial art using modern concepts in a practical manner so that it can be applied today.

Heritage Martial Arts teaches traditional Goju Ryu Karate, a system which was founded by Chojun Miyagi in Okinawa, Japan. Karate training improves physical strength and stamina, increases self-confidence and self-esteem, and teaches self-control, self-awareness, and respect for others. It also reduces stress and helps promote a healthy lifestyle.

Our fitness classes combine cardio kickboxing with body weight exercises and equipment such as dumbbells, kettle bells, TRX, battle ropes and many others to give you a full-body workout. Looking for something more private? We also offer personal training both one-on-one and small group training. There really is SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Contact us today to book a tour of the facility and see how our family can help you reach your training goals and have some FUN!

Kyoshi James Fries

Founder of Heritage Martial Arts