This is the best place to learn boxing, wrestling and self defence. Been coming here for a few…read moremonths and it's by far the best place I've ever been too. The instructors are top notch, zero attitude and very welcoming. Ron Beer is a legend in Martial Art circles in Canada. Those in the know will tell you about him.

From the owner: We are an MMA school. Music Martial Arts and Animation. Personal Quality Instruction since 1978…read more We are the home of Shoot Wrestling Canada ,created here in Markham. Classes for the whole family.

I will update my review after I've trained here longer, as I'm still a newbie, but I am so…read moreimpressed with Spar I had to jump right in on a review. (This review is only for the Brazilian JiuJitsu program.) I haven't trained in a few years, but between BJJ and karate I've trained in martial arts for at least a decade. Have trained at a few different area schools and done seminars all over the state. Professor Eduardo Barboza is the real deal. Not only is he an accomplished competitor and IBJJF ranked athlete, he's also genuine, kind, encouraging, humble and professional. He's also very thorough. I love that there are multiple classes offered each day, and several different types: basics, beginner and all levels. It's a great variety, and they are adding additional classes in no gi next month (July 2021.) The facility is always super clean, students and staff are friendly. Rates are very comparable to other schools, no contracts. I'm excited to be training here and honored to be able to train with Professor Barboza.

PROS: The Women's Self Defense Class... WOW!!! What a fun & empowering experience!! The…read moreinstructors, Jen & Robyn, are so knowledgeable! At first I was really intimidated, bc I could only see mostly just men grappling on the floor, but once I went upstairs to the private space where we trained, I totally relaxed. It truly is a women only class, which is so important when you're just getting involved in self-defense for the first time. Now I wish I could take the class more than just 2x a week- I love it so much!! Every time I walk out, I feel like a total badass, ready to right the world's injustices, one hammerfist at a time!! THANK YOU, JEN & ROBYN!!! CONS: The only thing I would change is for the class to be at an earlier time. It SUCKS to work all day & only be home for an hour and a half (just long enough to get cozy with the cat), before having to leave again for another couple hours... As much as I love this class, it is seriously hard to drag myself back out of the house once I finally get home. Even a 6:30pm class would be better than 7:30pm! UGH!

Just took the Full Spectrum Defence Women's Self Defence Class on Saturday Feb 2, 2019. It was…read moreamazing. It was worth every penny and exceeded my expectations. Through the summary of the class, I knew there would be practice sessions. But you were never pressured to participate in them if you were not comfortable. There is something that raises the bar when you are practicing what you are being taught. The shock, your reaction; they can not be predicted. So going full out on the movements elevated the learning. It takes the mystery out of the "what if's" The instructors were fully knowledgeable, and did not "fake" any of the moves. You truly received actual training. I highly recommend this training to EVERYONE. It should be mandatory training in the school curriculum.

From the owner: Full Spectrum Defense offers courses for women and men to learn how to defend themselves or family…read morea member(s). All courses are designed to keep you safe from potential dangers through awareness and hands-on skill sets. All courses can be customized for groups or individuals and are great for people who travel for personal or business.

I've been doing Krav Maga and fitness training at TFF for about a year and a half now, and I…read moreabsolutely love it!! I initially went to TFF because I was SO bored of the gym, and I am beyond happy that I made the switch. My favourite thing about TFF is the community. Rob, the owner, is so passionate about Krav Maga that it's impossible not to get excited about it, too! The other instructors are all fantastic as well - they know what they're doing, they care about their students, and they all have their own *special* ways to motivate you to push yourself to improve your techniques as well as your fitness level. My fellow students are also great - encouraging, patient, and hard-working. All in all, it's a very inspiring group of people :) Krav Maga is essentially a self-defense system that everyone can learn. And while you're learning it, you'll get into great shape. The classes are different each time, so it's easy for your mind and body to stay engaged. I'm not gonna lie, the classes can be very intense, but the stress training helps prepare you mentally and physically should you actually have to use Krav in a real life self-defense situation. The other bonus of Krav Maga at TFF is that you jump right in - during my very first class I learned how to defend against a choke from the front while being pushed up against a wall. Awesome. In addition to the regular classes (Krav Maga, Fitness, Yoga...), TFF offers intensive seminars focused on things like knife/stick defenses, gun defenses, and women's self-defense. I've attended both the knife/stick and gun seminars, and they were really interesting and a lot of fun! I could go on an on about how great TFF is, but it'd definitely be way more exciting to just take advantage of the free day pass and find out for yourself! Stay safe :)

This is the real thing…read more I've been to different martial arts studios/dojos of different styles and qualities, but this Krav Maga studio is *the best*. I've done Aiki Jiujitsu, Hapkido and some other stuff, but I was looking for something more practical and that would really get me in shape. I got more than what I expected! Going in, you get greeted by their great and extremely attentive staff. Seriously, the instructors are the best part. They're really welcoming, but know how to push you and are keen. They are quick to notice when your technique is off and will correct you. Obviously, you'd expect this to some degree at any school, but they are more on the ball about it than other schools, and it helps that they have multiple instructors on hand per class. The facility is very clean and is well equipped. They have weights, heavy bags, focus bags and other protective gear. All the gear is in great condition despite the punishment they get on a daily basis. Their classes are a great workout and are very practical. There are no fancy kicks or punches or anything like that, they're just simple moves devised to be effective. Their situational attacks and counterattacks are realistic and useful. The classes go at a great pace, and they have specialized classes to develop certain skills (fitness, combative striking, etc.). Let me tell you: Nothing could have prepared me for their Fitness class. That was the most intense fitness class I've ever taken in my life. It was gruelling, effective, and fun. Despite aching all over for the next few days, I still can't wait to go back :D They also have seminars, like women's self-defense (which was awesome), knife and gun seminars, etc. Be warned that it's not some laid-back place where you can get away doing half the work. You should be there because you want to train. That's the environment, and all other class members are diligent and work with you to improve. tl;dr: I've been to few schools before, and this has the best instructors, facility, environment and classes.

Our daughter is almost 8 and we have been taking her to Woods Premier Martial Arts for nearly 3…read moreyears now. In that time our daughter has grown tremendously. Her self confidence has gone through the roof. The instructors are great and all the kids seem to adore them. Once a month a kids party is hosted at the gym and our daughter hasn't missed a single one. As a father of two small girls, it helps me sleep a little better at night knowing that when they finally leave home they will have acquired the necessary skills to properly defend themselves if the need were to arise. I highly recommend Woods Premier Martial Arts for both the children and their adult self-defense classes.

From the owner: Wood's Premier Martial Arts is a locally owned and operated martial arts school specializing in…read morepractical self protection skills development (for kids and adults), fitness and conditioning classes (adults only) and a unique Kids Martial Arts program that helps children to develop Focus, Confidence and Respect along with up to date, modern self protection techniques! With over 35 years in the martial arts industry, Wood's PMA is one of the longest standing members of the Ancaster, Hamilton and Dundas business community and we are looking forward to helping you start your journey to becoming the best version of yourself possible!!

Not safe for women. The guys ignore the tap. Blue belts and older white belts apply moves with full…read morepower, even if you tap right away. I've seen arms bent too far and ankles wrenched beyond a safe limit. It feels like they enjoy causing harm. Newer folks get no mercy--once they go for a move, they won't let go, no matter how much it hurts. The coaches look the other way. This place is awful.

Just joined Greenwood BJJ 10 months ago and what I've learned thanks to the amazing guys, gals who…read moreare high level belts in this academy and my sensei Chris has enabled me to get my first white belt stripe, master technique, learn to master this tough as nails martial art quicker than ever before. I'm actually able to hold myself on the ground now, even with some of the higher belts thanks to the amazing teaching style of Chris. He is an incredible teacher and BJJ practitioner and knows his stuff as he demos it all the time. The man truly walks his talk. He is also very humble, generous and a real people person. I'm a lifer here now and consider this my second home and second family thanks primarily to the heart, generosity, experience of Chris. Omar

The Space: Walking into Innercity MMA feels like getting…read moreinto a very special place: amazing fighting paintings from famous Toronto painters, interesting colours, and the amazing smiles of everybody in the dojo. Teaching level and atmosphere: If like me, you have been subjected to weird or crazy coaches (I have been training martial arts for 13 years), Professor Shah Franco is a total breath of fresh air: you can tell he knows his stuff inside out and yet, he does not take himself too seriously. In the last year, since I've joined, I got to learn and practice a variety of styles (different kinds of stand up, ground work, BJJ, wrestling, self-defence) while having a ton of fun. Training is intense, but the atmosphere is jovial and everyone works hard without any ego flaring. There is a wide range of people training there from professionals to recreational but levels remains fairly high. Instructor attention to class: I have been injured many times in the past because other people could not understand the principle of sparring, and would go full out. No such thing happens here because Prof. Shah monitors sparring sessions (and every class) at all times, and he even spars and rolls with us most of the time (which is pretty amazing, considering how coaches are usually too broken to do so). In one word, Innercity is a gem. If you want to train the real stuff, while having fun, it is the place for you.

InnerCity MMA is a fantastic place to learn and train in a variety of martial arts all at once but,…read moremore than that, it's an amazing place to grow - both as an athlete and as a person. Professor Shah Franco is an incredibly knowledgeable martial artist and he's simply one of the most patient, impassioned coaches I've ever had the pleasure to train under. He brings joy to his life's work and can effortlessly put a smile on our faces, regardless of how much sweat is happily pouring off of everyone (natural side note: the facility itself is kept super clean and is beautifully designed!). The gym has a great atmosphere to train in and all the students are wonderful at giving back. I learn a lot just by working through drills and techniques with my training partners, who double as role models and friends. They always take the time to slow things down and make helpful suggestions, which makes the culture at the gym one of giving...even when "giving" becomes "giving you the fight of your life", it's a ton of fun. With long hours at work, I always look forward to training to switch gears. The fact that the schedule is flexible allows me to do a quick weight workout myself when I can't stay for the next martial arts class. Overall, InnerCity MMA is a home away from home where I can stay fit with friends. My only complaint is that I can't fix the rest of my life to get more time at the gym! Knowledge. Fun. Challenges. This place is hard to beat.

Well organized great atmosphere. Nice people. It's a great school. Some things are not very…read moretraditional though.

I started attending classes here 9 weeks ago on the recommendation of friends that have achieved…read moretheir black belt through this school. It was founded and is actively run by Grandmaster Jong Soo Park who was on the original Taekwondo demonstration team in the 60's and has a long career filled with many achievements and has many accomplished students. The school is very organized and there's always another black belt but sometimes many (I've been in classes with 6+) to help out. Classes start with a group warm up and line drills. The busiest classes of 20-30 are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 11. The kids classes are at 5 and classes at 7 seem to be smaller but still taught by one of Grandmaster Park's blackbelts. The classes are physically and mentally challenging and I'm getting in better shape. The students have been friendly. I've definitely met very cool people. The space itself is very big, well equipped and maintained. The most you will pay for unlimited classes is 100/month on a monthly plan but yearly students that can pay upfront receive a heavy discount that works out to just over 60/month. Of course these prices might change so don't hold me to it! So far so very good!