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Tim Wakefield's Shaolin Martial Arts Canada

Teens & Adults

Sanda Kickboxing

Chinese kickboxing that combines striking, throws and footwork. Get in fighting shape and build real skills — whether you compete or not.

Train like a champion

About Sanda Kickboxing

Sanda, also known as Chinese kickboxing, is a dynamic combat sport that blends traditional martial arts with modern, full-contact fighting.

Training develops speed, power and strategy while building real-world self-defence skills, fitness and confidence. It includes striking, throws, footwork and defensive tactics — one of the most versatile fighting systems there is.

  • Two Sanda fighters clinching with gloves and headgear
  • A young Sanda competitor in headgear waiting at the arena
  • Tournament Sanda match sidekick
  • Sanda drills in class

Benefits

Why train Sanda?

  • Full-body conditioning

    Intense drills and sparring build strength, endurance, speed and flexibility.

  • Sharper reflexes

    Improve reaction time, hand-eye coordination and footwork until movement becomes instinct.

  • Mental toughness

    Build resilience, discipline and self-assurance by applying skills under real pressure.

  • Competition opportunities

    Test your skills at local and international events for goals, motivation and achievement.

  • Tradition meets modern sport

    Rooted in traditional Kung-Fu and evolved for modern combat — cultural and cutting-edge.

  • Practical self-defence

    Real-world striking and takedown techniques give you effective tools to protect yourself.

In class

What you'll experience

  1. High-energy drills & pad work

    Punches, kicks and knees on pads and with partners to build speed, precision and power.

  2. Controlled live sparring

    Every class includes supervised sparring that sharpens reflexes and decision-making.

  3. Competition preparation

    Structured sparring, rules education and mental conditioning for your first match or a title run.

Reviews

What students say

4.9Read our Google reviews →
  • “I joined six months ago just to get in better shape. This workout is intense — it's hard work, but I feel amazing after each and every class. I wish I had joined ten years ago.”
    Massimo LozziAdult student
  • “I love it here. I've been training for five years and earned my black belt with the help of Master Tim. I definitely recommend it.”
    Zahed FazliBlack belt, 5-year student

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