Welcome to Hinton Martial Arts Academy, home to Arashi Do Hinton and the Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute Hinton. We proudly offer the Behring BJJ Progressive System and Authentic Shaolin Temple Kung Fu, bringing together two powerful traditions under one roof. Conveniently located in the Valley inside BodyWise Health and Fitness Centre, our academy is a welcoming space where families grow stronger together through martial arts.
Mini Monkeys BJJ
Ages 4-7
Mini Monkeys is our introductory martial arts program for children ages 4–7, designed to build coordination, confidence, and learn the key fundamentals that help them grow as young martial artists. Emphasis is placed on self-defense, positional control, escapes, and becoming comfortable with grappling.
A parent/guardian is required to participate as the child’s training partner for the entire class, helping them learn movements safely and confidently while reinforcing skills through guided interaction.
Mini Monkeys
Ages 4-7
Young Guns BJJ
Ages 8-12
Young Guns is our youth Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu program designed to build confidence, discipline, and real self‑defense skills in a fun, structured environment. Classes include a warm-up, technical instruction, games and positional sparring. Emphasis is placed on fitness, self-defense, takedowns, and submission wrestling.
Optional tournaments are available throughout the year for students who want to challenge themselves and gain experience in a well‑supported, positive setting.
Young Guns
Ages 8-12
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Adult
Ages 13+
Our classes feature The Progressive System of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a proven and structured approach to mastering self-defense, submissions, and positional control. Emphasis is placed on fitness, self-defense, and submission wrestling. Whether you’re new to BJJ or an experienced grappler, our certified instructors guide you through every step of your journey.
Tournament are available throughout the year for students if they desire to compete.
Adult BJJ
Ages 13+
Shaolin Kung Fu – Little Pandas
Ages 7-12
Experience Little Pandas, a dynamic youth martial arts program designed to build inner strength, confidence, and respect. Classes blend traditional Shaolin techniques and forms (Taolu) with engaging drills to enhance balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Young students will develop discipline and skill in an encouraging and energetic environment.
Students also explore a variety of traditional hand techniques and acrobatic movement, with opportunities to learn introductory weapon forms as they progress.
Little Pandas
Ages 7-12
Shaolin Kung Fu – Adult
Ages 13+
Our Shaolin Kung Fu program offers an authentic Shaolin training experience rooted in traditional forms, foundational skills, and the core principles of classical martial arts. Students develop flexibility, striking ability, strength and endurance, and acrobatic movement while learning traditional Shaolin forms (Taolu), including both hand sets and weapon techniques.
Our curriculum also includes Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) drills, featuring partner work, pad work, and self defense applications.
Adult Kung Fu
Ages 13+
“Jiu-jitsu is for everyone. But as a mom it truly is more for you than you know...”
Tania Fawcett
Purple Belt