Independent · Canton, OH
East Coast Martial Arts
A profile of East Coast Martial Arts — a Independent school in Canton, OH . 4.9★ across 46 public Google reviews.
Last verified from public sources on 2026-06-01. First-person visit notes coming after I roll there.
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What to expect at East Coast Martial Arts
Independent gyms vary widely — the head coach's personal obsessions usually define the room. The strongest indies often produce deeper technique than affiliate gyms because the lead instructor is teaching what they're personally chasing.
Family-friendly? East Coast Martial Arts runs a kids program. From a parent's perspective: ask about age brackets, instructor:student ratio, and whether the kids class is taught by the head coach or an assistant.
0A note on this profile
This page is a public-source profile of East Coast Martial Arts. I haven't visited yet — when I do, this page will be updated with first-person notes on the roll, the room, the coaching style, the kids program (one of my kids may come along when we start scouting where they'll begin), and the drop-in process. If you're reading this and you run East Coast Martial Arts, I'd love to coordinate a visit.
Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.
Common questions about East Coast Martial Arts
+Where is East Coast Martial Arts located?
East Coast Martial Arts is at 4665 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718.
+What's the phone number for East Coast Martial Arts?
You can reach East Coast Martial Arts at (330) 492-3434.
+What's the class schedule at East Coast Martial Arts?
East Coast Martial Arts's schedule is published on their site (https://teameastcoast.com/schedule). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.
+Does East Coast Martial Arts take drop-ins?
East Coast Martial Arts doesn't publish a drop-in fee on its site. The polite move: email or call ahead, mention you're traveling, ask the rate. Most gyms in Austin land in the $30–$50 range.
+Does East Coast Martial Arts have a kids BJJ program?
Yes — East Coast Martial Arts's site references a kids program. Age brackets typically split 4–6 (movement-focused), 7–9 (real positions, strict tap protocol), and 10+ (closer to adult curriculum).
+What's East Coast Martial Arts's Google rating?
East Coast Martial Arts has a 4.9-star average across 46 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-06-01 15:31:28).
Site quality audit — East Coast Martial Arts
A practical look at how East Coast Martial Arts's online presence stacks up. Useful if you're a coach reading this and wondering where to spend a Sunday afternoon improving the site, or a visitor trying to gauge how recently the school is paying attention to its public face.
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- 4.9★ · 46 reviews
Audit captured from public sources 2026-06-01. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.
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