This martial arts academy is super friendly from the front staff to the instructors…read more Pricing is excellent and great activity for kids to be introduced to Muay Thai. Been taking kids to this location for 2 years and highly recommend for parents and even for adults to take lessons.

Elite is filled with everything needed for a proper martial arts environment. People of all skill…read morelevels to learn along side and push you further, a variety of class types for fitness and skill levels, be it competitive, self-defense driven, or just cardio and some hard work. Everyone is treated with respect and greeted with smiles. Excellent tutelage along with guest coach appearances on occasion by high level athletes in various fields, I've been going to Elite for almost 2 years whenever possible, and always miss everyone I've gotten to know when I can't make it down. Do yourselves a favor and swing down to check it out!

I had purchased a coupon online to check out Arashi Do martial arts, and boy, what a great buy!…read more I decided to try out their Cardio Kickboxing class yesterday for the first time. The Acadia location is on my way home from work, so it was perfect. The lady who signed me up at the desk, Laurie, was friendly and inviting and introduced me to everyone in the room. The guy who was leading the class, Chris, was a goofball and was joking with everyone. The class itself: AWESOME. I have done some kickboxing in the past in Montreal, and it quickly became my workout 'love'. I have checked out 3-4 other similar classes in Calgary to simulate the same experience in hopes of finding my favourite, and I think I finally have. Arashi-Do's Cardio Kickboxing class was a circuit-type, kickboxing-style training with the right combination of intense cardio, strength, kickboxing moves, and fun. I know quite a bit about fitness and am acquainted with a lot of different types of exercises, and yet they still managed to throw in a few exercises that I have never done/seen. This was a pleasant, and AWESOME surprise. At the end of the 45 minutes, my butt was thoroughly kicked, and I LOVED every minute of it. The only thing I regretted was not coming to check this class out earlier! The monthly prices they quoted me seemed a bit high, but I will worry about that once my coupon classes are over! I'm coming back Monday evening. And hope to continue Wednesday evenings. HIGHLY recommended if you like an intense kickass workout! Review #11 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

From the owner: Our Little Dragons Karate curriculum is internationally recognized and offers 4 to 7 year old…read morestudents the chance to begin learning the basics of Karate as they are developing confidence, character, fitness, and skills. Our Tiny Thaigers Muay Thai and Mini Monkey BJJ follow in the same footprints. For Youth, Teens, and adult, beginner to advanced, we offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for all ages and levels, Karate for all ages and levels, Muay Thai/Kickboxing for all ages and levels, and Cardio Conditioning classes. Our instructors are not just experts, but are trained and certified as skilled educators and practitioners. Arashi-Do's philosophy is simple: we have a place for you to succeed. We hold weekday classes and private lessons for individuals and groups of up to 4. Ask about our group rates for corporate partners! We are a Black Belt school; each new student is a potential Black Belt in the program(s) they choose. Many of our instructors spend years developing the skill set to become an expert in a chosen discipline, then take on the challenge of learning a whole new discipline to compliment it. They are offered the opportunity to train as instructors and become certified to teach. We "specialize" in helping every member reach their goals, to recognize their inherent potential, and to go for it!

Master Piercey is an excellent teacher, I got some private tuition to fit around my schedule…read more Master Piercey came to me which was perfect because I was on holiday from the U.K. so I didn't know the area well. The classes are amazing, fun and give you a good workout. I am very happy with Kung Fu For Life. They are a great school.

'They' will accept you if you're a beginner - or on the condition to renounce all prior training…read moreif you have martial arts / kung Fu experience. You're not allowed to train with anyone else while going to this place. Upon watching some videos of their school, I've concluded that it's not worth renouncing anything. On top of that, I received attitude from the owner. I wouldn't train at any school that held a philosophy as narrow minded as this. There are more open-minded & great schools & teachers out there. Keep looking.

Wing Chun Academy is just awesome! I always wanted to practice Kong Fu but never got to it. At the…read moreage of 31 I decided to finally go for it. Obviously I was nervous as I had no prior experience. I was invited to participate in a free class - and ever since I'm hooked. I try to practice at least 5 hours a week - and the results are amazing. I could barely touch my toes when I started, and now I can do almost a full split! Bare in mind that don't have an 8 year old flexibility. The team is really friendly and informal. Instructors are very skillful, knowledgeable and patient. Operating hours are really good (morning, lunch, afternoon and evenings) so you can always find the best time to practice. All levels work together so you always practice with someone that is more experience then you - but you work only on your skill level. If you are looking to get into shape, learn self-defense, and get a huge boost in confidence you should try Wing Chun Academy. There's lots of parents that bring their kids with them and there's kids classes as well (ages 4-5). One more important thing, in Wing Chun Academy you practice in a non-full-contact method. What it means is that you are not getting punched or kicked for real. First thing you learn is how to stop your punch or kick an inch from your opponent face or body. The idea is to use your opponent force against them (and stay safe during practice). There are punching begs and other methods to simulate full contact. I think that this method is more advantageous as it teaches you to control your strength, speed and accuracy. And a real combat situation, all you need to do is take an extra inch forward to get your opponent. To conclude, I've been practicing Wing Chun for about 8 months now and I love it. I feel stronger, faster and in control, and I am much more flexible. I also feel very confidant and IF I will even be in trouble I could protect myself bare hands. Last word, how cool it is to practice Bruce Lee's martial art???

From the owner: This year the Canadian Wing Chun Kung Fu Association celebrates its 40th Anniversary. In…read morecelebration of our 40 years, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your interest in our school. It is through the hard work, energy, enthusiasm of our Instructors and students alike that we have achieved this landmark in success and longevity. At the Academy, we have endeavoured to create a family friendly environment where students can have fun learning new skills, elevating their level of physical fitness and experiencing health improvements. Classes are offered daytime and evenings, Monday to Friday, as well as Saturday mornings, in order to accommodate the various lifestyles and schedules of our students. Our classes are designed to challenge individuals to reach new levels in skill, strength, fitness and flexibility, regardless of age or physical capability.

Awesome experience. Great way to exercise and learn something every time you step on the mat.read more

From the owner: We specialize in the instruction of Judo to people of all ages and ability levels.read more

My girlfriend wanted to take the women's only fundamentals class and I needed some mat time so we…read morecame in on Sunday morning when they had both available. Kim welcomed us in and Emily (women's head coach) ran the fundamentals class. The class was thorough and Emily really made sure everyone understood what they were learning. By the time open mat started there was a good group of mixed belts ready to roll. Everyone I got to train with was super chill. Really cool people at this gym! Definitely make your way here if you're looking for a gym to train at.

From the owner: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school lead by Professor Josh Russell, Black Belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. We…read morefocus solely on jiu jitsu instruction and take pride in building students with sharp minds and strong hearts.

Hi, I am pleased to offer a review of Britannia Karate, I cannot say enough good about this…read moreprogram! My son started out in the program at age 6 and has been working his way through the belts with expert guidance and care. He has increased is self confidence through repeated success in attaining various belts through the course of time culminating with the biggest effort yet, a full year of training geared to obtaining his first level of black belt. The best things one can do to foster a strong base for a child's future in sports is to teach them spatial awareness. There is nothing better than fine details of the routines which are the basis of Tang Soo Do to make your child aware of their what their body is doing. Students who have the competitive spirit have the opportunity to compete in tournaments against opponents from other clubs. For the most committed students there are opportunities to compete at the international level. Training from this club prepares students to complete at the international level and to WIN!!! The environment in this class is one of respect, training, education, and support. My son feels like he is part of the Tang Soo Do family. In the last year, my son has joined a competitive basketball league, his level of fitness, flexibility, respect and discipline (which were all well developed in Tang Soo Do) have prepared him to leap into the environment of Competitive Club Basketball and to thrive in it! My son recently entered a competition for spots to attend an entrepreneur camp. He was able to showcase the long term commitment and tangible results he has achieved in the Tang Soo Do Program on his first resume. In summary, Britannia Tang Soo Do under the leadership of Master Wood is the best thing I can imagine that I could have done for my young son. Master Wood and her team of professionals have my full recommendation as a fantastic Karate class for anyone at any age to join, grow, and thrive with! Dave Dalen (Karate Father)

From the owner: Britannia Karate offers the highest quality of martial arts instruction in a positive, family…read morefriendly atmosphere. Our curriculum and approach are designed to work with people of all levels of skill and fitness to bring out the best in every individual. We offer kids, family classes and advanced karate training. Established in 2005 - serving the community nearly 20 years! Britannia Karate is a member of Sport Calgary. We follow follow a Code of Conduct that promotes safe sport, prohibits maltreatment and applies the Rule of Two. A 20% discount applies for two classes per week and to families of 3 or more.

Great gym, with great people. Whether you're new or experienced this is the place to go! The…read morecoaches are amazing and the equipment is top of the line. Truly something for everyone!

From the owner: First week is absolutely free. Train for as little as 80.00$ per month Calgary premier fitness…read morecenter includes top coaches in Judo, MMA Stand-up with Russell Peel. Kickboxing & Muay Thai & kids classes with Dave Bastian. Fighters, Grappling,Striking Classes with Mark Maruzs. Conditioning, Team Dryland, Corporate training with Leora Maruzs

I visited the Team Smandych gym while on a business trip because I thought why not get some…read moretraining in while visiting Calgary. First impressions of the gym was that it is pretty small but clean. There are gloves for visitors to use. The class before the one I attended probably had around 20 students and it looked very cramped. The class I attended had about 10 and it was definitely more manageable with space. The instructor, Gabe, was nice and clearly had great technique. I wish there was more feedback during the class but I understand that there was ~10 students so it's impossible to give a lot of personal feedback but I wish there was just a bit more. I would like to visit one more time to check out the advanced class to see if there is more focus on technique.

Stopped in here on a business trip for a drop in. Beautiful clean facility. Gym owner was nice…read morepersonable guy and his technique looked very sharp. My goto gym in Calgary