YAA Toronto | Kids Fitness and Athletic Development Ages 2-14

A Sister Program of Tanuki Martial Arts

A Sister Program of Tanuki Martial Arts in Toronto

YAA Toronto is a sister program of Tanuki Martial Arts, located on the Danforth and serving families throughout Toronto, East York, Leaside and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

YAA was created by the same team behind Tanuki Martial Arts, growing out of our experience coaching kids on the mats.

While Tanuki focuses on martial arts, YAA takes the same coaching philosophy and applies it to kids fitness, athletic development and movement.

Think of YAA as Tanuki's sister program: same community, same coaches, same commitment to helping kids grow — with a focus on movement, fitness and athletic skills.

Our YAA classes are led by Tanuki coaches and give kids in Toronto and the East York area an opportunity to develop strength, coordination, balance, agility, confidence and physical literacy through games, challenges and creative movement.

Two Ways to Move. One Toronto Community

Tanuki Martial Arts 
Build confidence, discipline and resilience through martial arts.

YAA Toronto | Kids Fitness & Athletic Development
Build athletic skills, strength and confidence through movement and fitness.

Whether you're looking for kids fitness near Leaside, East York or the Danforth, YAA gives families another way to keep their kids active, engaged and developing.

Find the Right Program for Your Child

Tiny Movers | Ages 2-3

30-minute program

A fun first step into structured movement.

Tiny Movers gives our youngest athletes a chance to run, jump, climb, balance and play while developing coordination, body awareness and confidence in a supportive environment.

The 30-minute format is designed specifically for little ones with shorter attention spans and lots of energy.

Little Movers | Ages 3-5

High-energy classes that introduce fundamental movement skills through games, activities and age-appropriate fitness.

Kids develop coordination, balance, strength and confidence while having a great time.

Active Explorers | Ages 6-9

Dynamic fitness sessions designed to develop strength, agility, coordination, athleticism and teamwork.

Kids are challenged to move, learn and grow while having fun.

Future Athletes | Ages 10+

More advanced movement and fitness training for older kids who want to build strength, athletic ability, confidence and healthy movement habits.

Why YAA Toronto?

Built by Tanuki. Made for Movement

YAA grew from something we see every day at Tanuki: kids love to move.

Not every child is looking for martial arts, and that's okay. YAA gives kids another way to develop physically, build confidence and discover how much fun being active can be.

The result is a sister program that shares the people, values and coaching approach of Tanuki, while giving kids a completely different way to train.

For families in Toronto, East York, Leaside and the Danforth area, YAA offers a convenient way to introduce kids to fitness and athletic development in a familiar, welcoming environment

Try YAA Toronto

Start with 2 Classes for $20

Not sure if YAA is right for your child?

Come try it out. Your child can experience two YAA classes for just $20 and see how much fun movement can be.

[Try 2 Classes for $20]

Ready to Get Your Kid Moving?

Discover YAA Toronto and find the right fitness program for your child.

Whether you're looking for kids fitness in Toronto, East York, Leaside or near the Danforth, YAA is a fun place for kids to move, play and grow.

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YAA Toronto is a sister program of Tanuki Martial Arts, operated by the Tanuki team and led by Tanuki coaches.