Inside Canada's Alarming Rise of Fascist Fight Clubs

A network of far-right 'active clubs'—groups that blend martial arts training with white nationalist and fascist ideologies—is rapidly expanding across Canada.

These clubs recruit young men, often under the guise of fitness and community, but their activities include training for violence and promoting hate. Investigations have traced their presence to public spaces like parks and gyms, sometimes where children are present. Authorities and local leaders, including the mayor of Hamilton, are urging residents to report any signs of hate or extremist activity.

The spread of these groups mirrors a troubling international trend originating from similar organizations in the US and Europe.