I have signed up my ( just turned) two-year-old for the mini dragon's class. I feel she is a bit…read moretoo young for the class. The class should be for three years and above not two. Things such as stretching and and following directions are a bit too advanced for a age 24 month old. At the end of class when they play with balloons etc she does enjoy it but I wish I would've waited another six months or year. They also change the class from 915 to 9 and we did not get the message so we miss part of the first class. But those two things aren't a big deal and so far we are having a fun time. The staff seem friendly enough and the class is pretty well structured. I like how they let both parents come in or there is a waiting room with a window where grandparents or the other parent can just sit and relax and watch your children. ( this class there must always be one parent present in the class) We are halfway done our eight week class and I would say so far so good. It's a nice way to get your children active.

For other reviewers saying that they tell you you'll get your black belt in two years and then they…read morefelt conned... it all depends on how much work you put in to your training. Having been involved with this tae kwon-do school for over half my life, I can say that it's one of the best out there. Unfortunately, I've had to use what I've learned in real life, and I can tell you that it works. Things have changed a great deal since I started when I was... 12? But that's what happens when businesses expand. The instruction I received personally has always been the best. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. The best teachers, the best facilities, and the best programs. I've met people here that I'm going to know for the rest of my life. The people who have been unhappy obviously don't understand the word "contract", or are the type prone to signing things without reading them, and I find that really unfortunate.

After taking both kidlets here for Open House day last month, we unexpectedly signed up both of…read morethem for a two month trial. I talked with some of the other parents and one who had been going here for two years with his daughter. He mentioned that they had tried 2 other Jiu-Jitsu locations before his young daughter felt at home here. From the moment you meet Sensei Stephane Dore, you know you've come to the right place for little kids. He's warm and inviting and my kids (4 & 7) were immediately at ease with him. I was surprised that he jumped right into teaching flips and falls for the introductory class at the open house - impressive! Parking is limited (Riel Industrial) but not impossible - be sure to park in the allowed areas. I like how the big roll up industrial doors allow for lots of fresh air and light in the dojo - and the mesh netting to keep out bugs is a nice touch. I had initially only thought about signing up our older child but with a 50% discount on additional family members, I quickly hopped on board and gave in to my pleading 4 year old for the Little Kids Ninja Class as well :-) I'll be sure to write an update in a few months time...

The Trophy Wife and I saw that St. Albert Jiu-Jitsu was offering a free class for kids. Since our…read morechildren have mentioned an interest in the martial arts for a while now, we quickly took advantage of the offer and enrolled our seven-year old daughter and four-year old son in the session. Stephane, their instructor was absolutely fantastic with the kids! He showed them breathing techniques and got their blood pumping by showing them how to fall properly ,holds and grappling maneuvers. They even had a little grappling session at the end of the class! Even though there was only eight kids in this particular session, Stephane had another instructor there as well, to help out with not only the demonstrations, but also so all the kids got some nice individual attention. Both Stephane and his colleague (I am so sorry that I didn't catch his name) had a wonderful demeanour to them and they treated all the kids with respect and in turn, they seemed to treat their instructors the same way back. We liked the atmosphere so much that we signed up both of our rugrats for two months and they were both ecstatic! We'll see if they keep up the interest in their lessons come November. Regardless of how our own kids' martial arts interest turns out, if you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, you can't go wrong with Stephane at St. Albert Jiu-Jitsu.

In 1990, I started taking kung fu lessons while in university. While the punching and kicking has…read morebeen fun, I've always liked the idea of taking a grappling art, but I was a bit worried I might be too old to start a new martial art. Earlier this summer, I enrolled my 10 year old and 4 year old daughters in Professor Andrew's Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at Arashi Do Whyte. I thought if I wasn't going to take any classes, at least my daughters could try it. After a month of watching my daughters grapple, I had to try it and I'm happy I did! Professor Andrew and his students made me feel welcome from the moment I stepped through the door. There were no "tough guys" with attitudes looking for a fight, just a bunch of people wanting to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Professor Andrew teaches the Behring Progressive System and is extremely knowledgeable and is also a very effective teacher. He's excellent with the kids and uses humour as a teaching tool. He also uses humour in the adult classes...but it's a bit different! If you're looking for a quality jiu-jitsu instructor, you couldn't go wrong with Professor Andrew. Highly recommended!

I've been going to Method BJJ (previously Arashi-do Whyte) for roughly three years. In all that…read moretime, I've had no complaints with the gym or professor Andrew, nor any with my fellow classmates. It is a welcoming and fun environment where everyone is encouraged to push themselves as far as they want to go. There is no drama, no "buy-in" or cult-like reverence to the gym and its ways. Simply put, there is no nonsense. Andrew is an incredible instructor. He not only understands his art and how to apply it, but he knows how to break it down into a science that applies for everyone. Regardless of your size, age, strengths or gender, you will be well coached in how to make the art your own. The facilities are decent. They aren't the biggest or newest in the city, but they don't detract from the product offered. All in all, I highly recommend you check out Method BJJ and take a class. You will not regret it.

I enrolled my kids in Taekwondo Oussoud and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. One day…read morethere was a simple misunderstanding between me and their coach regarding the class timing. Instead of communicating professionally or trying to resolve the issue, they decided to withdraw my kids from the program immediately. This reaction showed a lack of professionalism and poor management. A sports program working with children should value communication, patience, and respect -- unfortunately, that was not my experience with them. I hope they improve their approach in the future.

Three of my children attended Taekwondo Oussoud in Quebec City under Ahmed's guidance. The results…read morewere excellent. Ahmed is very trustworthy and is simply excellent.

So excited for my son Cruz & nephew Dresden, starting their journey into taekwondo. Taekwondo was a…read moreGIANT part of my life, I started as a young girl until my adulthood. Being a student, a helper, a junior instructor with the leadership team & my final journey as instructor with my dear friend Jessica. Even when I retired, it has always been in my heart - I can still recall my self-defense, some of my poomsae's, step defense, board/brick breaking, life lessons & the cherished relationships I've made. I must stress the importance of my training as I unfortunately in my life found myself in a very scary violent domestic violence relationship. I truly do feel that my taekwondo training possibly saved my life, I believe in multiple situations I found myself in - it detoured him from the volatile confrontation turning into a very real scary physical one from happening. It also gave me the confidence to stand up for myself & create a 'safe plan' to leave this toxic relationship... now that I have my son I cant stress the importance of self-defense. I brought my son & nephew for their first class & it was a very heart melting moment for me as I watched my beloved head master Derek Sadler tie my son's & my nephews white belt for their first class. As he did mine many years ago. There is no doubt in my mind my son & nephew are is great hands. I'm looking forward to watching their journey & watching many more belts being tied. Precision Martial Arts Academy

The Core-Kickboxing class offered here is absolutely amazing and guaranteed to deliver results both…read moreinside and out. Alternating activities in each class, instructor Derek Sadler keeps classes interesting by incorporating bag work with punching and kicking drills as well as core strengthening exercises and circuits. Expect to sweat during class and feel like you can take on the world when you leave. Cute sign above sink in change room says No Vomiting. :) Yeah, it's hardcore, but that's what you came for, right? Not to mention, the benefits of learning self-defense and meeting new people. The environment is friendly, welcoming and supportive. All levels of participation are accommodated in class without deterring anybody's ability to derive the absolute best experience. I wholeheartedly recommend!

My son decided he wanted to learn a martial art. Knowing nothing about the differences between…read moremartial arts, I decided to call a bunch of different gyms. Most of the gyms I called were very stand-offish and told me I should do some googling and then call them back if I had any questions. When I called Elite Taekwondo I ended up getting the Master on the phone. He was so patient and kind. Even though I asked a million "stupid" questions he answered every one of them. At the end of the call he invited us to come try out a class. My son was extremely awkward and shy. I had no idea what to expect. When we got to the gym we climbed the stairs with a lot of trepidation. What we encountered was a family. There were children and teens, moms and dads, young single adults and even grandparents. My son went into the class scared and came out so excited! The teacher was funny and made the warmups challenging but also doable for every level. When it came to learning taekwondo they gave the information in bite sized pieces that made my son beg to go back! My daughter who was very into sports and in really good shape had no intention of trying any martial art. But, after my son wouldn't stop talking about it, she decided to give it a try too. She could not believe how hard she was able to push herself. Next, some of the moms begged me to try it out with them. As someone who has been out of shape my whole adult life I did NOT want to even step foot on the mat. But when I did, I couldn't get enough. Before every class I would dread the hard work ahead, and by the end of class I couldn't believe how far I had come. Our entire family eventually ended up joining and we have never had as much fun, nor have we ever been as close as we were while training together. I never worry about my children out on their own now. I have seen my little girl throw a big burly man to the mats. I see the confidence they have and I know they can take care of themselves if they need to. If you ever wonder, the answer is yes, you should join a martial art. And yes, Elite Taekwondo is the best one to join.

Great Taekwondo gym for kids and adults. The gym has definitive program for each class and they…read moreadd also new classes from time to time. Instructors are definitely knowledgeable and a master of their craft! They are all great in handling children and their students. The gym promotes good camaraderie, team work, discipline among their students (children and adults) and makes a new enrolee feels at home. I can say that everyone there knows how to have fun and knows when to be serious at their craft or work out. Prices - decent and fair

If you are looking for a work out facility and you don't have family members attending the various…read morejujitsu classes, then this is an unwise choice for cross fit or boot camp classes. First, the martial arts classes are their main focus hence there are a small number of cross fit offerings (4), and no Saturday classes. The space for cross fit has shrunk considerable, especially with the late 2017 renovations and is now crammed into a small area, bordered by tall partitions that restrict air flow-overly hot work out conditions are a constant in the summer months. The increase in juitsu classes has created over capacity issues in the women's changing room, and parking. Second, I ran into problems trying to cancel my membership. In spite of paying the higher fee for access to all workouts, a medically diagnosed bad knee restricted my attendance to cross fit, yet i encountered problems in my attempts to have my monthly fee reduced. When I did email in my cancellation, in 2016 to the registered company address, I requested confirmation and follow up. There was no follow up to my request. I assumed I was on a higher fee monthly contract and I was to learn I was wrong. When i sent in my cancellation, in November 2016, i ensured a hard copy of my letter was left at the front desk. I later learned that when you sign a contract, you have to request a copy, it isnt provided automatically. For current contract holders, be aware there were two sections to the cancellation policy in my contract. There header: Cancellation, stipulates that the request had to be in writing and not verbal. Fair enough. However, buried some distance from the Cancellation header is the stipulation that both parties are required to sign a release form, a registered letter won't due. A lawyer friend pointed out a problem with this policy, what if they refuse to sign it? When I approached Legends about having a look at this release form, I was informed I could review it on their Ipad, but otherwise they were unable to provide me with a copy of the release form ahead of time, I had to sign it first. To wrap up, Legends did offer me a reduced rate for the remaining 4 months, and I took advantage of the medical leave policy, which helped compensate for the two years of overpayments. Last week i attended the final week of classes for April, I'd been out of town for the previous 3 weeks. When I was heading into the class, I was challenged, in a public venue, for being there and accused of not paying any 2018 dues. My bank account shows that the 2018 fees were paid, up front, on the first and third week of January. In spite of my assurances that I had paid, I was ordered not to return. Not the most stellar customer service treatment for someone who has been a member of facility for 7 years. But more disconcerting is their contract management protocols, I would not have expected this from a facility that prides itself on its adherence to martial arts values.

I came here for a new level of bootcamp through @FitsetPass. The bootcamp was small (5 people…read moreincluding myself). The instructor was encouraging and firm, and didn't push you too far. He helped explain the exercises, provided alternatives to accommodate a sore back from work, talked to me about proper nutrition. Overall, great workout! I wore my heart rate monitor and did I ever work!

Attending Krav Maga classes with TIP OF SPEAR has changed my life in so many positive ways. This…read moredoes not only support fitness, but teaches practical self-defense, something I can actually use to protect myself. I feel like I am accomplishing something; building a skill I am proud of. The class environment is supportive and welcoming. David Suffern is amazing at what he does. He is positive, brings in humour, and fun into the class. David challenges his students, but is supportive. He is flexible, working with a variety of different body types and abilities. He clearly breaks down technique, supports, and adapts as necessary to ensure his students are grasping the material. He not only explains why we do something, but also demonstrates context to further understanding. On a personal level, I have seen improvements in all aspects of my life. My confidence, fitness, mental health, and quality of life have improved greatly. No matter how terrible my day is, I am determined to go to class, because when I get there, I am smiling, laughing, and ready to go. As someone with anxiety and PTSD, Krav Maga with David and the Krav Maga family has been a safe and incredible place to be. No matter how anxious I am before class, my anxiety disappears after walking in. It has taken some of my PTSD symptoms and redirected them into a skill, given them a focus, so much so, that my family has noticed a difference. I can't imagine my life without Krav Maga, and more importantly the people at Tip Of Spear who I have grown to respect and care for.

After looking around at several options online and in-class for the Alberta Basic Security Training…read moreCourse, I found tip of spear! Now, tip of spear was NOT the cheapest option, but it is THE BEST option! Conveniently located, this clean, and friendly facility offers everything you need to advance your security/law career, or make a start for one! They also offer Krav Maga classes which I did not try but I will be trying! The course was well spaced over 5 days with a review on the 5th day before the test which was a really great feature in my opinion. Not only was the course well detailed and well explained, but offered more than just BASIC knowledge to help you in the real world! With the great staff at Tip Of Spear I was able to achieve a 100% with NO prior knowledge of the security industry! That is a reflection on them in my opinion! Over all, GREAT training facility with great staff! I will be recommending them to any and all who are looking for training!