Martial Arts Training in St. John’s
The St. John’s Martial Arts Centre is centrally located at 21 Mew’s Place (behind Pippy Place). We are a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to provide and maintain a first-class training space for the martial arts. We have a great facility with 50 competition-grade judo tatami mats (about 1000 square feet) permanently installed on a suspended, shock-absorbing floor. The mat space is surrounded by wall padding. This is the best facility in the St. John’s metro area, particularly for throwing arts, combining firm and stable footing with a safe landing surface. Our 20 foot ceiling makes the dojo an excellent location for weapons practice.
Our climate control system includes heat pumps which can be used in air conditioning mode in the summer.
Our facility comes with male and female change rooms and bathrooms. It is easily accessible from within the city or via the highway. There is plenty of parking, that is also snow cleared during the winter months.
Are you looking to rent regular class time for your club or activity? For new clubs who commit to renting for four months, we offer a special start up rate of $30/hour. We have unoccupied time slots available to rent. Check out our schedule for available times. After the first four months regular rates apply (currently about $46/hour).
Looking at renting space for a training camp or clinic? We offer one time only rentals for $60/hour. As well, you get set-up and take-down time for free. Available times to rent include weekdays before 4:30 PM as well as some weekend times. Check our regular schedule for availability.
Rental Requirements
- Renters must be affiliated with a recognized martial arts / recreation / sports organization.
- Proof of current Commercial General Liability Insurance (or equivalent) coverage for the rental activity.
- Bare feet or socks and appropriate clothing only, permitted on the mat surface. No shoes or hard objects permitted.
- Rental activities must be supervised at all times by a qualified coach/instructor designated by the renter.
- Renters are responsible for clean-up of the facility after their activity and/or any damage to the facility.
If you have any questions or wish to rent space, please contact Sam at sjmacmews@gmail.com.