The names are easy to mix up, so to be clear: Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts and the Mississauga Academy of Martial Arts (AMA Dojo) are two separate, independently run schools. If you were looking for AMA Dojo and you live near Port Credit, we are the academy right in your neighbourhood, at 108 Lakeshore Road East. We have taught traditional Goju Ryu karate here since 1986, led by Hanshi Christopher Doyle, a 9th degree black belt. Classes run for ages 3 to adult, and your first class is free.
Why Port Credit families train with us
- We are in Port Credit at 108 Lakeshore Road East, close to home for families along the lake.
- We have taught in Port Credit since 1986, a decade longer than many local schools.
- Like AMA Dojo, we teach Goju Ryu karate and Tai Chi, so the core style will feel familiar.
- Kids can start as young as 3, and adults can add Kardio Kicks fitness kickboxing alongside karate.
- Every new student gets a free class before committing.
AMA Dojo vs Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts: Comparison
Both schools teach Goju Ryu, so here is an honest side by side on location, history, and programs.
| Feature | AMA Dojo (Mississauga Academy of Martial Arts) | Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 6790 Kitimat Road, north Mississauga | 108 Lakeshore Road East, in the heart of Port Credit |
| Teaching in the area since | 1996 | 1986 |
| Main styles | Goju Ryu Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi, self defence | Goju Ryu Karate, Tai Chi, Kardio Kicks fitness kickboxing |
| Youngest start age | 4 years | 3 years, in the Juniors program |
| Head instructor | Not listed | Hanshi Christopher Doyle, 9th degree black belt, 450+ black belts graded |
| Free trial | Yes, a free intro week | Yes, a free first class |
Both academies are good at what they do, and both teach the Goju Ryu style. The simplest difference is geography and history. If you are based near Port Credit, training with us means a short trip rather than a drive to north Mississauga, at a dojo that has been part of the community since 1986.
No. We are two separate, independently operated schools with similar names. Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts is located at 108 Lakeshore Road East in Port Credit and has taught traditional Goju Ryu karate since 1986.
If you live near Port Credit, we are the closer school, and we have taught the Goju Ryu style in the community since 1986. Kids can start at age 3, adults can train karate, Tai Chi, or Kardio Kicks, and the first class is free.
Yes. New students can try a class for free before signing up, which is the best way to meet the instructors and see the dojo.
Try a class for free
See our dojo in Port Credit for yourself. Claim your free class or call 905-278-7234 and we will help you pick the right program.