INTRODUCTION
At Neak Ta we focus on providing quality over quantity in a family friendly environment but at the same time our members should expect hard training since we push them to meet their goals.
The martial arts scene is expanding and Neak Ta our main focus are Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Our team has been recognized as a competitive school. |
Neak Ta
The Ottawa MMA scene is expanding and Neak Ta contributes to the sports’ development with our own fighters, our main focus are Muay Thai and BJJ and our goal is to be recognized as the top ranked school among the many MMA Ottawa gyms.

We are the only school in Canada that offers traditional Pradal Serey kickboxing, we offer a unique martial art style compared to other Ottawa gyms. The curriculum includes traditional throws, clinch, striking and ground wrestling that originate from the Khmer warriors. If you have a Muay Thai background and need an upgrade, you might want to try our unique stance and style. The most common stance in Muay Thai is the Horse stance where as we do the Dragon (Neak) stance. This style will be a great addition to your fighting skills should you compete in kickboxing or MMA events.
The ancient Neak Ta clans’ robes were black and red and as a tribute, our gym colours and training Gi’s share the same markings. Learn the martial art that was unique to the clan from Cambodia that dominated South East Asia. Ottawa gyms have many things to offer however we are known for our rare clinch techniques. We have people from other cities travelling to train in our unique fighting style.
The ancient Neak Ta clans’ robes were black and red and as a tribute, our gym colours and training Gi’s share the same markings. Learn the martial art that was unique to the clan from Cambodia that dominated South East Asia. Ottawa gyms have many things to offer however we are known for our rare clinch techniques. We have people from other cities travelling to train in our unique fighting style.

With the addition of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to your training, you will learn the grappling techniques that you will see at MMA competitions. Our head BJJ instructor is from Curitiba Brazil training under Gracie Barra. Curitiba is well known for its great fighters and learning what is current in grappling gives you and us the edge necessary to win submission grappling tournaments, and compete in other cities such as Toronto and Montreal. Ottawa gyms are starting to be recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the competition scenes.
As for the health benefits, the grappling training will increase your dynamic strength due to the various holds and chokes you need to maintain while performing the techniques. A different type of cardio and endurance can be felt compared to the striking. Grappling with the Gi offers a slower and more technical learning environment while the No-Gi is great to prepare you for competing in MMA.
Currently there is an increase in fitness and cross fit routines at Ottawa gyms. We offer your more, we also offer endurance and circuit training for those looking to lose weight and get into fighters level of fitness. To help motivate you along the way we can do a before and after shot and maintain a journal to record your progress and set further goals to achieve. You’ll be amazed at the results and it will boost up your self-esteem.
Some Ottawa gyms pressure you to sign up on the spot without trying other places. Don’t be fooled by these sale tactics. Try our gym for free of charge, then decide if you want to join one of the best MMA Ottawa gyms.
As for the health benefits, the grappling training will increase your dynamic strength due to the various holds and chokes you need to maintain while performing the techniques. A different type of cardio and endurance can be felt compared to the striking. Grappling with the Gi offers a slower and more technical learning environment while the No-Gi is great to prepare you for competing in MMA.
Currently there is an increase in fitness and cross fit routines at Ottawa gyms. We offer your more, we also offer endurance and circuit training for those looking to lose weight and get into fighters level of fitness. To help motivate you along the way we can do a before and after shot and maintain a journal to record your progress and set further goals to achieve. You’ll be amazed at the results and it will boost up your self-esteem.
Some Ottawa gyms pressure you to sign up on the spot without trying other places. Don’t be fooled by these sale tactics. Try our gym for free of charge, then decide if you want to join one of the best MMA Ottawa gyms.