About Us
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At Volpe Martial Arts, you are more than just a student. You are part of a supportive community where people train, grow, and strive for excellence together.
Our programs help children, teens, and adults build confidence, discipline, strength, and resilience while working toward their personal goals.
Our Commitment
• A friendly and safe training environment
• Building physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus
• Teaching traditional and effective self-defence
• Developing discipline, respect, and strong character
• Being a positive force in our community

our style
At Volpe Martial Arts we combine the balance, grace and endurance of Shaolin Five Animal Kung Fu, with the circular movements, redirection of force and practical self-defence of Hapkido.
The Shaolin Five Animal Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art that mimics the 5 different animal characteristics and fighting styles into its movements.
The Tiger is fearless, teaching us strength.
The Leopard is fast, teaching us power.
The Snake is agile, teaching us rhythmic endurance.
The Crane is graceful, teaching us balance & fluidic harmony.
The Dragon is a fighting spirit, teaching us to ride the wind.
Hapkido is a Korean martial art that consists of both long and close range striking techniques, utilizing jumping kicks and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer distances. The word “hapkido” translates to “art of coordinated power". “Hap” means harmony or coordinated, “ki” means energy or power, and “do” means art or path of discipline. Hapkido emphasizes the redirection of force, circular motions, and controlling one’s opponent. Through proper footwork and body positioning, students will learn how to use leverage to one’s own advantage, as opposed to fighting strength against strength.

Sifu Adam Volpe
Sifu Adam Volpe is a very enthusiastic and dedicated person who has a passion and love for the martial arts.
He has trained and been involved in the martial arts since the age of 9, training in Hapkido through most of his youth under Kwan Jang Nim (Master) John Reid (6th Dan Hapkido Black Belt).
In 2011 he was introduced to Shaolin 5 Animal Kung Fu, and began training with Sifu David Moylan and his team very skilled and talented black sash instructors. In 2017, earned his black sash and joined their ranks, continuing to train and teach consistently.
On November 7, 2025, Sifu Adam earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt through the Canadian Karate Kung Fu Association (CKKA), reflecting his ongoing commitment to technical excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning in the martial arts.
His goal in opening Volpe Martial Arts is to continue to spread the positive benefits that he and many others have received from the martial arts. By combining the balance, grace and endurance of Shaolin 5 Animal Kung Fu, with the circular movements, redirection of force and practical self-defence of Hapkido, he brings the community a unique perspective and skill set not found elsewhere.
our academy
4,000 sq. ft.


Family Viewing Area


Free Parking


Located at 335 Gage Ave - Unit 3, Kitchener, Ontario,
our 4,000 sq. ft. facility features:
2,000 square feet of matted training area
FREE parking
Spacious lobby and family viewing area
Large change rooms
Play area for younger siblings
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