A great school and a great teacher. I can't say enough about how well Bryan and Lara work with…read moreeveryone. I've learned so much and I look forward to having my son start this fall! Thank you Bryan!

From the owner: At Durham Modern Martial Arts we provide expert training in martial arts, personal protection and…read morefitness. Our professional instructors take the time to create a tailored environment to give you the right experiences in the martial arts, regardless of your age or experience. We take the time to ensure that each student reaches their own unique goals. It’s about a vision of building a community by helping people get in shape, be safe and at the same time instill the life skills and character of a true martial artist while upholding important values like courtesy, patience, respect, self control and integrity.

My daughter has been enrolled in this dojo for over a year and a half. Her Sensei teaches…read moreauthentic martial arts and self defence. He is amazingly patient with all of the kids and I have watched as my daughter has grown in confidence and skill under his teaching. We look forward to seeing her earn all of her belts and feel better knowing that she will be able to protect herself against attackers. The classes are structured and balanced so well that the kids actually enjoy developing discipline and skills!

From the owner: Aikido Ryugikan is a non-aggressive & non-competitive peaceful Martial Art & Self Defense School…read morepromoting harmony, balance, focus & center. Classes for kids, youth, teens & adults. Offering Free Trial Classes & Family Discounts.

Amazing place. I've never been to a martial arts gym that immediately makes you feel welcome and…read morepart of a community. They treat you like family and bring our your best. The Sifu is knowledgeable and extremely skilled. Highly recommended.

From the owner: We offer a welcoming environment intended to motivate and encourage your highest potential. Once…read moreyou step on our mats, get ready...we want you to be your best! We offer, Wing Chun King Fu, Kickboxing, K1 / Muay Thai / Sanda, Womens Fitness Kickboxing, Kettle Bell work, HIIT circut training, Self Defense, Sparring, Wushu Kids Kung Fu, Team Training, Private Lessons, Security Training. We also offer Nutritional/Meal Plan options, ayurveda treatments (ear candling, reiki etc.) Come by for a visit!

Kru Chris is not only an exceptional coach but also one of the most genuine and inspiring people…read moreyou could ever meet. He has built much more than a gym; he has created a true community at DMTK. He genuinely cares about every individual who walks through the doors, both professionally and personally. His respect, kindness, and dedication are reflected in the way he coaches and supports everyone. Through his leadership and character, he inspires us all to become the best versions of ourselves. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of DMTK and cannot recommend this place highly enough.

From the minute we stepped into Durham Muay Thai and Kickboxing, we felt welcomed. The gym has such…read morean amazing family and community atmosphere. Kru Chris is incredibly supportive and makes everyone feel comfortable and motivated. The gym is also always very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to train!

This place is amazing, amazing staff and great at teaching taekwondo I went here for 5 years and it…read moreis a highlight of my life

From the owner: Traditional Korean martial art, Taekwondo, training for age 4 & up. Free trial class is offered by…read moreappointment.

I don't usually write reviews for anything but Leo Wongs Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga is honestly the…read morebest martial arts/real-life self-defence school in Canada. I come from an immigration/security/law enforcement background and have lots of training in use of force as well as some martial arts. Before joining this gym I thought I had nothing to learn. Raymond showed me I know nothing. He has a no-nonsense way of training using real-life scenarios as well as demonstrates amazing skill and teaching ability. Even though it is a group class Raymond makes sure he spends time with each student working on his or her skillset. From day one they made us feel safe after we saw all the safety precautions in place for the safety of students. All equipment is clean and ready to use. The training facility is very clean and organized. There is lots of new equipment available for each student at no cost. I would recommend them to all my friends, male, female or even children. Each class is created for its intended, student. Last but on least I have lost 15 pounds in 2 months of training twice a week. Raymond motivates and inspires you to push yourself. Thank you for allowing me to take part in this amazing program

I have been taking the Krav Maga program for about a few years now and absolutely love it. Raymond…read moreis an excellent instructor who loves what he does. I love the camaraderie of the class very much as well. The level 1 classes are challenging and consist of a lot of cardio and self defense fundamentals. Level 2 and up is a whole new ballgame with intense drills, cardio and sparring. Raymonds classes offer a very positive and encouraging environment which keeps you coming back.

We are a relatively new family at Mamute Martial Arts Oshawa but we knew very quickly that we…read morebelonged. Everyone is so welcoming and inclusive. My son is enjoying Muay Thai, BJJ and strength and conditioning training. Professor Igor is knowledgeable and good with children of all ages. Julie is great with kids and has even taken one on one time with my son when he was first introduced to Muay Thai. We are looking forward to our sons development and future with Mamute Martial arts academy.

From the owner: Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self-Defence classes in Ajax and Oshawa. Free trials offered.read more

Since this was an extreme fitness location, it's one of the better goodlife locations. It's in the…read more'whitby date night' plaza so very busy plaza with people that don't care for the pedestrian crosswalk. Seriously, not one car stopped while I was trying to cross. Even an emergency service vehicle didn't give one fuck about the pedestrian sidewalk. C'mon. The gym is very nice when you step in, the front desk associate was nice and it generally looked like a very well maintained goodlife. They had a huge empty floor full of every machine, a turf, squat racks etc. On the same level, they had a salt water pool with a whirpool AND a outdoor basketball court. Amazing. If you go upstairs, there are more machines, cardio and more power racks! Ugh, a powerlifter's dream. There's also separate rooms for stretching etc. Changeroom is also beautiful and clean. Very well kept etc. For the record, nobody has ever tried to sell me personal training at any goodlife so I never had that problem everyone's complaining about.

After all the closures and reopening of the clubs due to Covid, its hard to keep track of when your…read moremembership ended. So I was finally ready to go back. I called the Whitby Centrum location, dude who answered the phone confirmed in 2021 I had logged in ONCE. I had paid for my membership for the full 12 mths, and he said it was ending at the end of May 2022 but "to call head office and they will extend, since they are doing it all the time bc of Covid" So I called. YA RIGHT. They dont care! They wouldnt do anything to extend my membership, and even acknowledged I only signed in once in 2021 and had paid in full but it was 'my responsibility' to know when my membership was ending. Ok ya, on a regular year I would accept that. But closing opening closing opening over and over over two years, sorry, I - much like others Im sure - lost track! But instead of pressing a few buttons in the system to extend my already paid for membership, head office said no. Ok, so this review does not speak to the people at the actual location. First, my trainer, Sarah G - amazing. I loved going to her. She made my workout fun. She was always sending me emails with nutrition and workout from home tips during Covid. She even went to bat for me and spoke to her manager about the above. Unfortunately, as in most cases, if head office says no, then... I never really dealt with any other staff, there were a few other trainers that Sarah and I would talk to during workouts and they were all friendly and funny. Everyone was really nice. So the location and staff itself - 5 stars. But Goodlife as a whole - not so much.