Free Classes

Boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu gym in Dorval, with kids and parents classes for ages 6 to 12. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Request your trial with the online form; it is confirmed once the team calls or texts you back.

A free open art studio (ruche d'art) at the Joséphine-Marchand library in Chomedey, with collage, watercolour, pastels, drawing, painting, knitting, embroidery, sewing and printmaking. Every Wednesday 1:30 to 4 pm from September to June, with a facilitator on site. No experience needed, for ages 12 and up; just show up and sign in on site.

Aikido and tai chi school in Longueuil with classes for adults and children. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. You can drop in for a free trial at any time, except tai chi which is by appointment. Arrive 15 minutes early in sports pants and a t shirt, bring water and remove jewellery.

The Downtown YMCA is a community sports centre open to everyone, with fitness equipment, sports and activities for adults and families. Your first visit is free. The YMCA hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. The free one day pass is valid only once per person and must be picked up in person at the centre.

Abattoir CrossFit Plateau runs a free beginner session called Initiation à l'entraînement every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. It is a first session with no commitment for adults new to CrossFit and HYROX style training. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Book the free class through the gym's website.

Atelier Afrobraz teaches capoeira and Brazilian jiu jitsu in French, English and Portuguese near Parc metro. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Book your free session on the website, and say if you need to borrow a gi for jiu jitsu; free parking is available, with the entrance at the back of the building.

Taekwondo, kickboxing and the Taekidz program for children, for all ages and skill levels. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Book by text or call at 438 898 4853 and an instructor will set a date. Wear sports clothes and bring water; parents may stay to watch.

This capoeira angola group trains in Studio 310 of the Édifice Belgo, mixing movement, music and Afro Brazilian tradition. Training runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a music class Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation.

Judo classes for children and adults at the 4Masters martial arts centre in Duvernay. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Pick a class on the schedule and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. A judogi is loaned; bring a towel, water and training pants.

Judo classes for children at the Raymond-Fortin community centre in Chomedey. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Pick a class on the schedule and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. A judogi is loaned; bring a towel, water and training pants.

Studio Art Académie Rosemère teaches drawing and painting to adults, teens and children, with parent and child classes and creative workshops for ages 5 and up. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. The free trial lasts one hour, materials are provided, and you can do the exercise or simply talk about your goals; book on the Essai gratuit page.

Alliance Brazilian jiu jitsu school in Saint-Eustache with classes for children aged 4 to 13 and adults, plus capoeira. Your first class is free for new students. The studio hopes you will sign up afterwards, but there is no obligation. Book your free trial class online; a capoeira trial is also offered here. Bring sports clothes, sandals and a water bottle; the school lends everything else.