The best authentic Muay Thai gym in Toronto with amazing instructors. Everyone is so friendly,…read morehelpful, and non-judgemental here. The classes are perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced and there's so much variety in each class that you'll never be bored. Once you take one class, you will be coming back for more!

I went for a 2 weeks trial, stayed for more than 2 years and counting. A fascinating martial art,…read moreand an extraordinary experience. So many great things about OSMT: the physical conditioning, the friendly and fun environment, the dedication and passion from instructors, the motivation of students to push themselves to their best. OSMT is an amazing place for a life changing and meaningful training.

I don't usually write fight gym reviews. The gym is clean,…read morenice people. You must be 100 percent first time beginner to be at all satisfied at Lotus. The instructors don't pay attention and never correct the students doing the techniques wrong. The instructors have a good resume. They just don't care. Lazy pylons. Hard group fitness conditioning. Good group fitness classes. But not a place for someone who wants to learn how to fight. This gym plays it safe. Body weight squats lunges and push ups will keep people injury free. But more is needed if it is a fight gym.

Honestly I can say that this is the best and most authentic Muay Thai gym I've been too in all of…read moremy years of training. I've been training Muay Thai for the past 8 years and have only started training here atLotus Fitness Muay Thai for 6 months and I have already seen my skills grow as a fighter and as a true martial artist more here than at any other gym I've trained at, I promise the trainers may seem like they aren't paying so much attention at times but it's not that, it's the fact that they are observing you so deeply and letting you express fully as well as give you the small tips that will give you the biggest changes in the long run even if you don't continue with Muay Thai or even continue training in their gym, I can feel they just deeply want the best for everyone as they continue to do the best for themselves by training their own ass off every day and not making excuses to not show up for themselves and others. If I could recommend any gym In the GTA area I would recommend Lotus Muay Thai, it's

Signed up for cardio kickboxing (heavy bag workout) through Class Pass. This was my first muay thai…read morestyle class and I have never done a kickboxing class in my life. Located on the third floor of a building on Bathurst and Queen, it's a short jaunt from the streetcar and bus stop. For warm up, we jump roped for 15 minutes before I learned some fundamental muay thai punches and kicks. The instructor was highly encouraging and offered great direction. The class was a lot of conditioning mixed in with cardio. I was legit, sweating and had a fantastic time. As it was my first time, I have never invested in boxing gloves. There are community boxing gloves available, but I would encourage you to bring your own if you have one, as I had to wash my hands with copious amounts of soap before I was able to get the smell of sweat off my hands. The fees I find are very reasonable. The first trial class being $10, and drop-ins are $25. The gym offers a variety of packages suited for each individual's needs.

Been doing private trainings with Candice! She's awesome! She knows what she's doing. She pushes…read moreyou hard to reach your goals. The best workout ever! I didn't know I was capable of the level of fitness she has gotten me to. Wish I lived in Toronto to keep training here!! Great facility. Highly recommend!!

The Instructors at Siam No.1 are very kind and welcoming. I have learned great techniques and…read morecombos from them, And they give great feedback and instruction and how to preform the techniques. The instructors are very motivational. Siam no1 is a great gym to learn Muay Thai and to improve on your striking techniques.

incredible! doesn't look like much, but the workouts are insane!!! rocky balboa meets bruce lee.read more

Stayed in Toronto for a few days, and walked by this gym on Younge street…read more Stopped in, curious as to what they had to offer. I signed up for a class (first one is free), and took the wrestling class last night. The coach definitely knows his stuff. The class was decent size, and mixed men's and women's. He put us through proper warm ups, reviewed techniques previously taught, and introduced some new moves (with variations). Lots of drills and some live scenarios and matches at the end. I didn't have time afterwards to try the jujitsu classes, but now I know where I'll be training the next time I visit.

I trained at OpenMat for about 4 years and was an amazing experience. The people, coaches and the…read moreclasses are great. You learn so much, have fun and progress in the martial art and sport. Professor Elliott creates a positive learning environment and strong community with the gym. I'm purple belt now and just moved to Montreal, but I will come back to OpenMat whenever I am back in Toronto. I highly recommend coming out and trying a few classes. I am confident you will love the workout and atmosphere!

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.

Mediocre at best. I be been training for 10 years, with the last 4 yrs training 3 days a week…read more(classes, 1 on 1 , and sparring ) and was in two for a day so i thought i would take there level 3 class. Definitely a great place for a beginner who is looking to shed some lbs and is bored of the traditional gym, but definitely not a fight gym. Or if it is a fight gym they need to re evaluate their levels for classes. Very little technique but more about warm up, and cheesey burn out at the end. If the 90 min class maybe 30 min was actual pad work and it was beginner stuff. 3 punch combo with push kick. Would have got a better work out on a heavy bag at a local YMCA.

I was here on Tuesday (Uptown location) for the 6:00 pm class…read more Pros: - Good place for starting off. -There are 3 locations, uptown being the largest. - Punching bags are off to the far side away from where classes take place which is nice. - Change room is clean and there were enough lockers for everyone. - Lot's of room. - At the Downtown location, I was immediately welcomed at the door. - The pace is good for those who are just starting to work out. Cons: - You really do need to buy gloves, even if it's a trial class because the equipment (spare gloves) smells really awful. And no, it's not the smell of sweat, it's a scent that's rather indescribable. - The claim for TKMT is that no one is judgemental however the instructor said I looked horrible. I don't think she meant it to be offensive, but I was embarrassed since the whole Level 1 class turned their heads to look at me. I think the word was just a negative connotation is all. I suggest you bring a friend for the first trial for a comfortable experience.

Classes are fine. There's usually only one instructor, which isn't enough for fuller classes…read more They'll get a more experienced student to help, but that's not really what you're paying for in these classes. You should think of it more as a fitness class (that's what roughly 40 min of each class is devoted to) that teaches some self-defense techniques rather than a martial arts class, especially since it's located in a gym. Super sketchy when it comes to money though. The instructors will use high pressure sales tactics to get you to buy all the equipment through Dan, the owner, even if you're only interested in classes that don't require/need boxing gloves, thigh guards, etc. Really long lead time to cancel recurring billing (over thirty days) and no flexibility from Dan either. For your money, if you're not in the downtown core (and even if you are and can afford a longer travel time) go somewhere else.

You should check Elite Martial Arts out. I went to their 1 York location for the women's self…read moredefense class - it was incredible. Dan, the owner, is a true passionate person for what he does. He offers his class for FREE and helps women to learn and save themselves in dangerous situations. He is attentive, he challenges me and I am impressed with his service. If you are looking to get fit and feel comfortable / strong in life - he's the guy. Thanks again Dan and I appreciate the free class, I will definitely check out the future classes.

All the staff here are super friendly and accommodating! My mother works out here regularly and…read morethey make sure to fit the work out to her specific skill level. The first time going you get a free trail, so my mother brought me along and boy did I sweat. You don't need any previous boxing experience to have a good work out here as the staff will walk you through each exercise. 9Round ends up being a solid 30 min workouts, great for a lunch break activity. I don't live in the city so I didn't get to join the gym, but would recommend!

This place is great! These workouts leave me with puddle of sweat, and I still have time and energy…read moreto carry out my day afterwards. I work full time, and manage to go here almost every other day. I can now do a lot of things physically that I could never do before (burpees, mountain climbers, etc!). I've lost about 5 pounds from going there frequently (in about 6 weeks) - which is crazy! I've also learned how to box and kickbox properly, and I've seen myself grow so much in the last few months. I'm really impressed by this place. The only downside is the price, it's expensive. However, if you have ever considered getting a personal trainer then this would work great for you. Personal trainers are double the cost of this place and the trainers here act like your personal trainer (teach you form, monitor your progress, and challenge you). So in a way, it's like personal training, but a reduced fee. If you're looking boxing gym (boxing and only boxing) I'd look elsewhere. This place is a full body kickboxing workout - so you do box 90% of the time, but you're also doing a lot more than just boxing. Overall, I highly recommend this place to everyone! Boxing *is* an expensive sport. But here, you get what you pay for and more. It's a great place to challenge yourself physically. Shout out to all the best trainers - Daisy, Jones and Monty!