I was excited about trying out Martial Arts Unlimited and made appointment online to come in (for…read morefree, unbelievably). Right when I walked in the door there was definitely a sense of confidence, respect and happiness in the warm air. I had my lesson with my instructor Bobby, it was an incredible learning experience with a focus on form and physics of MA. I signed up for the next phase of learning that night! My next lesson was with Greg and once again I was amazed with his knowledge, technique and professionalism. The opportunity to learn from such highly skilled instructors is truly a gift. I'm looking forward to my journey with MAU and want to thank all the staff and instructors for their kindness and positivity.

From the owner: We are a little in that we provide private instruction at very competitive rates. The attention to…read moredetail we provide is what sets us apart.

Amazing training facilities and great people…read more Note that it's not one of those cardio gyms where you zone out on the treadmill. The classes are super awesome and the trainers are of a very high quality.

Pretty impressive amount of dope equipment along side strong and talented people. Jealous of the…read moreenvironment quite frankly; wish I could do more than just drop in

My family and I were in town for Spring Break and my husband reached out to see if we could bring…read moremy son to do a bit of training while in town. They were more than happy to accommodate us. The outside of the space is deceiving, but inside they had an absolute gorgeous facility! Very clean, modern and well kept. My son had such a great time rolling with the kids we went back another time during our stay that week. Great atmosphere, and the coaches were all super nice! Definitely will check out again next time we're in Victoria!

Float up from San Diego CA. Dropped in for a roll and loved every bit. The hospitality and culture…read moreof the gym is magnificent. There possibility be better ways to enjoy your visit but if you crave the mat then there just any other way. These guys rock and enjoyed my session.

I've watched many performances by the Wong Sheung Club over the years and am glad that they have…read moresuch a good presence in Victoria, doing business blessings and everything. Compared to other big cities, there just aren't as many lion dance clubs around, but regardless, these guys are the best of the best. Amazing performances from their talented athletes and sharing rich cultural histories too.

Amazing teacher and amazing people to train with. Being an older person and a women to boot, this…read moreschool made me feel welcome and comfortable the minute I walked in. True Jiu Jitsu in Victoria!!! The Machado lineage is as close as we can get to real Jiu Jitsu (unless we use time travel and trained with Helio!). Highly recommend this school!!

From the owner: Victoria, BC is now home to Western Canada's only affiliate school of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend,…read moreJean Jacques Machado at our Jiu-Jitsu is Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Victoria school. We are dedicated to not only bringing the very best BJJ to Victoria, BC but to make Jiu-Jitsu affordable for everyone. New students can start with our 3 month intro to Jiu-Jitsu for only $30, after that, classes are as low as $60 per month. Join us now and see the difference Jiu-Jitsu can make in our life with Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Victoria.

There are lots of other martial arts schools in this city that have a much healthier learning…read moreenvironment. The instructor is manipulative and untrustworthy, and I would not feel comfortable recommending his school to anyone, especially women. He doesn't seem to know the difference between what is appropriate behaviour to women and what crosses the line, and in the past, has blatantly gone past that line in the guise of "coaching". This is very troubling, and when you couple it with the student teacher power dynamic, it is downright dangerous. In February 2019, the majority of students left because of the instructors conduct towards some of the women that trained, and a lack of integrity as an instructor. The school recently also lost their Machado association membership because of his behaviour. Here are just some of the things I observed when I trained there: - instructor would only roll with the female students - Wouldn't help some of the guys when they were preparing for competition - Students weren't allowed to cross-train at other schools - Instructor would badmouth absent students during class - Was constantly on his phone instead of focusing on the class - Would initiate unwanted and/or inappropriate physical contact with the female students - Wouldn't let go of a choke submission during sparring when one of the women was tapping Teachers like him all claim that what they are offering is unique and special, but the reality is that you can get the exact same thing down the road. It's not special, it's just mediocre. There are MUCH better places to train.

When I first came to train at the Eke Academy, I thought I had found something special--a place…read morewith integrity and heart. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this school to anyone. A year ago, the majority of students left the Academy due to the instructor's poor conduct, coupled with the realization that the training itself was of low quality. When I trained there, the instructor would regularly spend over 20 minutes of an hour-long class making the students sit down in front of him while he shared his political/ personal views and berated certain students for not training enough, creating a toxic atmosphere. He would tell his students not to bad mouth other schools, and then would proceed to explain why the Eke Academy was a superior school that was somehow more enlightened than other places that only trained "thugs." Meanwhile, the instructor only has a purple belt in jiu jitsu, yet boasted that the school has the best jiu jitsu in the city (not true, I assure you). A year after most students left the Academy, the Machado Association revoked their affiliation with this school. The instructor promoted the Academy as an empowering place for women to train, yet would blatantly hit on the female students, at times refusing to let women train with any male except him. Due to a recurring pattern of inappropriate and harmful behaviour, many women left the school because they felt uncomfortable training there. I wasn't going to write a review, but I don't want anyone to walk blindly into this school without a healthy dose of caution and background knowledge. Pursuing the martial arts is truly a rewarding path, and I assure you there are healthier places to train in Victoria where the teaching is of a significantly higher caliber.

One of the finest gyms I've trained at. Stan is a master of disguised repetition and his positive…read moreenergy flows from the top down. Highest recommendation

Went yesterday to one of the conditioning classes with a co-worker and we both were happy with the…read moreintensity and effectiveness of the workout -- buckets of sweat for sure. Liz taught the class right before ours, but designed the one that we took, so we knew it was good :] The instructors/staff are all very friendly and you will definitely feel comfortable from the get go in the sessions. You'll just need to wear workout clothes. There is no need for any other gear for the conditioning classes. For beginner MMA classes, a cup and mouthguard are required even though there is no contact (after-class sparring is an option apparently). They have a schedule posted online (islandmma.com) of all classes from kickboxing to MMA and general conditioning classes. Membership can be month-to-month for unlimited classes, and gets progressively cheaper for the longer length memberships. The first class for anyone is free, so there really isn't much in the way of checking out one of these motivating, educational, and effective classes! Will definitely be back soon.

i whent there for 2 years and it was amazing i only left because i wanted to do judo just with my…read morefriends its also hard and a challenge but still very fun

As an individual that has trained to dan level in a number of martial arts, I found that Victoria…read moreHapkido offered the best all around practical self defense techniques that are adaptable to all age groups and capabilities in an enjoyable and respectful environment. The dojang is directly supported by the internationally recognized 10th Dan Grand Master Ki C Yoon and locally overseen by 8th Dan Head Master Jason Gavin. I highly recommend you to consider this style of Hapkido if you are looking for a self defense and fitness at any age. https://www.victoriahapkido.com/jason

It has been my good fortune to have been studying with Gord for over four years now. He is a…read morepatient and gifted teacher. The health benefits were immediate--I am stronger and far more flexible--and after the disappointment of having attended the classes of others who taught this art as little more than sophisticated hand waving, it is a pleasure to be learning from someone who possesses real martial abilities. Gord is willing to share all that he knows, and I would recommend studying with him to anyone. Sincerely, Craig Murphy

From the owner: We specialize in teaching Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qi Gong…read more Our Head Instructor, Gordon Muir, began his studies in 1981 and has continuously upgraded his knowledge and skills with such prominent masters as Zhang Xue-Xin, T. T. Liang and Liu ChengDe. Gordon has been called one of the most highly skilled teachers in Canada.