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!

OSMT is a great place to learn high quality Muay Thai technique & get in shape. James & all of the…read moreteachers are thorough, caring and attentive. Everyone who trains at the gym is friendly and welcoming, if you've been curious about trying a new way to get in shape... try Old School!

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!

An amazing place with phenomenal coaching you can't find such a large variety of martial arts…read moreoffered in buffalo

Everything in my previous review stands. What I would like to add here is a bit about the kids…read moreprogram at WNY MMA. For a long time I saw the kids program from a distance even though I train with the two people who coach the kids (and love training with them). When I had my best friend's 5yo stay with me for two weeks though, I got a very good look at how the kids program runs and really want to share that experience to help others looking for a good, safe, supportive environment for their kids to blow of steam and gain self-confidence. There are five class options per week: 2 days of jiu jitsu, 1 day of wrestling, and 2 days of kick boxing. Coach Matt and Coach Cavemen start the kids with warmups and stretches, then do games and some time focused on technique. The kids have an absolute blast, are encouraged to engage each other respectfully, and are rewarded with high fives and the chance to earn class champion. D was a little uncertain at first. He was visiting so he didn't know the other kids except for one he met right before his first class. Over the course of the next two weeks both coaches were able to draw him out of his shell until he was just as enthusiastic as the other kids. They were aware of his body language and often realized that when he just stood there not participating it was because he was unsure how to do whatever they were doing, so one of them would come over and walk him through whatever it was. Both coaches are great with the kids and have a ton of patience (on top of both being excellent at the techniques they are teaching). There are two age group options and both groups are full of kids who clearly love being there. I've been training here for over a year and am really glad that I got a chance to experience another aspect of the gym that I hadn't paid close attention before. I would definitely recommend this as a great experience for kids.

My first time participating in group exercise and my first time even joining as a member to this…read morekind of gym. It's very warm and welcoming type of gym . Not intimidating at all. As for the class, the beginner classes are fun and actually makes it enjoyable way to workout! As for the instructor, he knows his stuff and helps he pushes you to your limit and gives great tips. 5 stars and more to this gym!

Great gym to learn authentic Muay Thai. All the instructors are great at pushing you, very…read moreknowledgable and are more than happy to answer any questions that you have regarding the sport. Facility is clean, very well organized and have great equipment.

YMT isn't exactly where I started Muay Thai, but I learned most of the art from PC Ilir at York…read moreUniversity Muay Thai (YUMT), who is also one of the main instructors at YMT. The reality is that the YMT/YUMT/ Kru Yai Jen's firm approach to getting the foundations right will make you a far better fighter than people from other gyms who started around the same time as you. After two to three years of regular training at YMT, your skill level and the finesse of your movement will far surpass those of fighters from other gyms with similar experience. I spar at different gyms from time to time, and the difference in fundamentals is obvious, from footwork and handwork to kicks (especially the kicks). Krus and fighters at other gyms have often mistaken me for someone with experience in the ring, which couldn't be further from the truth The one thing I wish YMT did more is share knowledge with members who aren't on the fight team. Sure, many people are there for general wellness and conditioning, but to me, understanding flow and fight rhythm is just as important to the art as foundational movements. Some gyms let people who aren't fighters to join fight camp level classes, and they tend to produce fighters with more experience reading reactions and playing the game. Too many folks can throw a one-punch combo but can't react once they get barraged. That said, what I got from YMT and YUMT was invaluable. Even after a year and half away from training due to constant moving and many injuries, I've had no trouble shadowboxing, sparring, and training again. With the strong foundations YMT gave me, Muay Thai really is like riding a bike: the skills and the love stay with you, forever. Beyond the amazing PC Ilir, YMT has an amazing team of krus and PCs, and it produces elite competitors in MT competition. It also offers a wide range of programs, including women-only and family classes, which is always a green flag. If you're looking for a great workout and want to learn the real foundations of Muay Thai, YMT is definitely the place to go. You'll fall in love with Muay Thai, and before you know it, you'll be booking a flight to Thailand to train.

My second home! Its a great environment; communal and…read moreinviting. Anyone, any age looking to get in shape, meet great people, or even fight competitively should come to this gym. The discipline, motivation and self confidence I gained are priceless. The technical instruction in amazing, and all the instructors do it for the love of Muay Thai and it shows! I highly recommend trying out a class :D

I had the best experience at Southtowns MMA. I am a beginner boxer (only doing it for a new type of…read moreworkout) the owners were so welcoming and accommodating. They helped me every step of the way from signing in to helping me perfect and explain every punch and move. 10/10 recommend for every level. The energy and the atmosphere was perfect. I can't wait to go back and take more classes!

From the owner: We offer a variety of classes including Mixed Martial Arts for Kids and Adults, Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu, Cardio Kick-Boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Submissions, and a Womens Self Defense seminars (periodically)

Started my Muay Thai journey here many years ago. The love and passion that Kru Mikey taught with…read moresparked a lifelong love of Muay Thai for me. Great team environment, expert level instruction (the man is multi time champ) and a really positive space for kids as well. They are also big on teaching chess and used to run tournaments on the side for the kids when I was there. Couldn't recommend this place any higher, a great place to start your martial arts journey! Convenient and easily accessible location as well!

Southside Muay Thai Academy was everything I was looking for, and then some. Their second location…read morelocated downtown Toronto was convenient and welcoming, with their first class free. The instructor Evan was incredible, coaching and inspiring people of different ages and levels of skill, and catered to my needs while being tough, instructive and encouraging at the same time. Most importantly, it was fun, and the awesome playlist was a bonus. I'll definitely be going back.

This is a legit BJJ academy. High level competitors train and teach there. For real, the victory…read morewall is covered with medals. The coaches are very high level and will push their students to excel. My 9 year old daughter and myself are members. We both love it. There are a lot of parent and children members; that speaks to the quality of the place. I've been there for a year and the membership has continued to grow steadily. Try it out, you'll see.

From the owner: Brazilian jiujitsu, sport jiujitsu, self defense, fitness, martial arts and Competition training.read more