The Fort Martial Arts

The Fort Martial Arts is a Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing school in Fort McMurray, Alberta, offering structured training for children, youth, teens, and adults. Its programs include Little Legends for ages 3–4, Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 5 and up, and kickboxing for youth ages 9+ and adults ages 16+. Classes accommodate beginners and experienced students, with options in Gi, No-Gi, fundamentals, and advanced training. The school emphasizes expert instruction, personal growth, confidence, and a welcoming, supportive community.

The Fort is co-owned and led by head instructors Scott Campbell, Fort McMurray’s first Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Tristan Parker, a Marcelo Garcia black belt and 2025 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion at Master 1. Its 5,300-square-foot facility features martial arts mats, a wrestling wall, a fitness room, sauna, showers, changing facilities, and a coffee and water station. Members and parents of youth members can access the fitness room and sauna during business hours. The Fort offers a free week for newcomers to explore its programs and find a suitable training routine.