I trained in the boxing classes at Brave MMA & Fitness and had a great experience. The coaches were…read moresupportive, motivating, and very knowledgeable, making it easy to learn and improve. Everyone was welcoming, and the environment was positive and encouraging. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in boxing.

A Haven of Mastery and Mentorship at Bravé MMA…read more.. I'm a 46 year old blue belt with at desk job. BJJ has been the best thing that i have done in my life. Nothing worth doing is easy and this goes for BJJ. The rewards are the people you meet and the knowledge you gain and share. It is very fullfilling. Additonally, for several hours a day, focusing on BJJ takes my mind off of any other problems that I have whether its a stressful job or a bad day in general. They say meditaton is good, well....bjj is great and gets you in shape too). At Bravé MMA, my training experience has been transformed under the expert guidance of Coach Kenny and his older brother, Coach KB, an MMA champion. Coach Kenny's deep knowledge and approachable style in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combined with Coach KB's exceptional skill in boxing, BJJ and Muay Thai, create an unparalleled learning environment. Their commitment to each student's growth, whether in competitive spirit or skill development, is evident in every class. The gym's focus on safety, personalized training, and fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere sets it apart, in my opinion. Unlike my previous gym experience, Brave MMA emphasizes skill and personal development over a transactional, attendance-based approach. This nurturing environment, where challenges are met with encouragement and individual strengths are honed, makes Bravé MMA a unique and rewarding place for anyone passionate about martial arts. Justin

There are so many 'experts' willing to provide you with belts and stripes to feed your ego. At…read moreEdmonton Gracie Jiu jitsu you leave your ego at the door and come to learn. What you learn and earn is life changing. Those who criticize this honest hardworking approach are justifying why their past is better than what they might be. Why would you limit yourself this way? Fear. Fear that you may have wasted your time. Rather face the fear and make your own decision. Be your own person. Don't follow some 'guru' blindly. If you embrace this and it's not for you, what have you lost? Some time and a little money. If you sit back and criticize, you show small mindedness and fear, and worst of all an inability to learn. I have trained Gracie Combatives for 17 mos and worked with Jeff Greekas twice, recently. I am almost 50. 30 years ago I was training with the Canadian Olympic wrestling team. I feel qualified to say that this is the real deal. You won't regret the time you spend here.

Our son has been in this Bullyproof program for over 2 years now, and we love the changes we've…read moreseen in him since the beginning. Jeff has a way to pull the best out of each child while building on their weaknesses. As one of the other parents pointed out in their review, the circle time the kids have is such a great opportunity for the children to share their experiences with bullying and it really let's kids know they are not alone. Every few months, the kids have "Gracie Game Day", and must earn points at home if they want to attend. Points are based on chapter topics such as respect, citizenship, manners, responsibility & others, which the children are eager to score big points (huge for character building). I can't say good enough things about this club. 5 stars for sure!

While on a family vacation to Calgary, I was able to kickbox 5 out of the 8 days I was there! I…read morelove how no matter which city I'm in outside of my home location (due to work meetings or personal travels within MV, FVRD, or AB), there's a TMH nearby. DZ was my trainer each day I was there, & I found her to be very personable & friendly. I'm definitely returning here upon my next visit!

According to ATA 'If you are looking for martial arts training in West Edmonton or Riverbend, then…read moreyou are in the right place! Taekwondo! Krav Maga! Brazilian Jiujitsu!' I concur ! A great club, family & community environment. Master, Mr & Mrs Ford, Master V & the extended team of leadership are more than instructors. Offering, support in discipline, integrity and life long skills. Jedi events, movie nights, self defence & everything in between. We are continually inspired with this locations event planning and attention to excellence within the art. Specifically their involvement w/ https://bravegirlsclub.com. Inspiring to empower our Daughters, Mothers & all the women in our lives !!! I cannot give ATA MEADOWLARK / RIVERBEND ENOUGH STARS! Verdict: CHECK THEM OUT !

Careful with this place. They have a way of wheeling people in and then they won't let you cancel…read moreand the pricing is very tricky to understand. Even though they did not tell me the price of the program until after we started and paid for the bag, they will not give a refund!. Not to mention the head master kevin ford was charged with sexual assault and has popped up in my garage at 930 at night when we were relaxing with the door open. Creeps me out. Just watch out for this one. Been there OVER 2 years and I told them I wanted to cancel when the cobtract was up, so then they told my son while he was there with his dad without me, all about weapons training and how cool it would be if he stayed. So not cool... i felf for my son so they made me buy all this new stuff he needed $500 and then tell me AFTER that they will not give a refund and that the course actually costs 2000 not 1300. Yes, i should have paid more attention, but they have a responsibility to be clear on what they will be taking off your credit card! I even asked them before we committed to anything what the TOTAL charge would be on december 7, and they did not answer me, they just avoided the question. Then when I sent my husband to grab the bag, they got him to sign a prefilled contract while he was busy helping the boy try stuff on! He didn't know a thing about what was going on. very sneaky. High pressure sales tactics

This is my goto spot when I am up in Edmonton. Mike is a top notched teacher and is competition…read morecertified. He is a true BJJ black belt. This school has a lot of classes so you can stop by and get a roll on about any time of day. Good programs in Muay Thai and the kettle bell training class is a work out!!! Good stuff! Ill be back for sure!

Amazing instructors and students. Great selections of programs, excellent location. I only wish the…read morefloorplan/layout was a little better but for the price it's hard to beat. Love this place!

I went to Neil Dunnigan's School of Karate back in 2000, when my girlfriend and I were thinking of…read moreenrolling her little 9 year-old son Josh in karate classes. At the time, the boy was a hyperactive, rambunctious little kid, temperamental and emotionally charged, and for his age and small size, pretty strong. He got into a lot of fights at school with other children. His mom and I thought it was a good idea to put him into something like karate, something that would give the child some discipline and instil within him some "focus" and stability. In addition to being a very naughty boy, Josh lacked a sense of confidence. He was a shy, nervous little kid, but full of energy and pent-up aggression. My girlfriend heard about Neil Dunnigan's School of Karate and asked me to call for more information. I was pleasantly surprised that Neil Dunnigan himself answered the call, and invited me to bring the boy to the school for a "meet and greet" the following evening. I have to say Mr. Dunnigan was very mannerful and friendly on the phone. Because of this, I didn't hesitate to accept his invitation and bring little Josh the next evening. Yelp readers will appreciate what I have to say next about our meet-and-greet, not only because of what happened to me right before the meeting, but how well Mr. Dunnigan was able to handle a very awkward and uncomfortable situation. About 20 minutes before arriving at the school, my girlfriend's little son viciously kicked me in the groin as I was trying to restrain and discipline him. Fortunately, I didn't live far from the school at the time (a short 5-10 minute drive), and I was still able to make it to the meeting with Mr. Dunnigan. I was in a lot of pain and almost decided to cancel the meeting, but I still went (the boy didn't go). Can you imagine? It was really awkward! Me, a fully grown adult man getting kicked in the "you-know-whats" by my girlfriend's naughty little child, and I was still going to meet the guy at his karate studio! I was in no shape to talk or sit still (my um, balls (testicles) were aching like hell), and I felt uncomfortable and very awkward. Despite the situation, Mr. Dunnigan made me feel at ease with his sense of humor and friendliness. I remember sitting in the chair moaning and thinking "Oh my balls! My balls! My aching balls!!" I couldn't sit still, not even for a minute. When I told Mr. Dunnigan that getting kicked in the groin was "horribly paralyzing" which made me drop to my knees "in an instant", he said to me with a chuckle, "Yep, that's what a kick in the groin does." I chuckled in kind, though I have to admit, it was half-hearted because I was still in excruciating pain. No wonder they teach "the kick in the groin" in self-defense/anti-rape classes! The boy applied the tactic on me very well. Agh! On the serious side, Mr. Dunnigan was able to answer all my questions calmly and clearly. He told me all I needed to know about their children's classes and scheduling, and how karate could instill self-confidence and self-dignity in the boy while teaching him self-defense at the same time. I came away very impressed with the meeting, but even more so with Mr. Dunnigan's calm, friendly, and respectful demeanour. No wonder his school has been around for more than 30 years. I sense a great dedication from the guy and his ability to serve Edmontonians in the true karate tradition of commitment and honour. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is seriously thinking of enrolling their child in martial arts. I did, and my girlfriend's young child (um, the little ballbreaker) really benefitted from it.

Staff are very friendly and experienced. The teen/adult class is often quite full, but it's a good…read moreworkout and overall a great dojang. Sparring is this dojang's specialty, so if that's what you're looking for - this is the place for you. I'd encourage you to give this place a shot if you're looking to get into taekwondo.

Great family oriented business and my kids enjoy participating in as many sessions as they possibly…read morecan.

What's that? You're a super-foodie-yelp-loving-rockstar! Nice, but all that eating-out and…read morereviewing has left you a little soft around the middle. So follow my lead and head to Body By Bennett! Amazing, well-trained and super motivating personal trainers run the whole place. Unlike a gym, you only go in when you have a session with your trainer or for a group workout such as spin or yoga. But here is the kicker: I find that in just one or two sessions a week (with a highly trained professional, not some Club Fit rookie) I can stay in WAY better shape by doing 3 or 4 gym workouts a week. The other amazing part of being with these trainers is that they are experts in the human body and how to fix it when it has been broken! Like most Albertans that brave the crazy snowy roads of winter, I have been rear ended more then my fair share of times! So, my trainer really works on re-building strength in weakened areas as well as keeping me fit. This location has another really cool feature: It is designed to train armature and professional hockey players! It has a gigantic treadmill made out of steel that you run on in your hockey skates! They have camps for the kids as well as many of the Oilers that train here. If you live central, I suggest going to the Glenora location that is right beside Original Joe's. But for those living or working on the west end, or even St Albert, check out this B3, you'll love it!

I have been going to the group class (AKA Time Zone) at BBB and I have been LOVING it. The class…read moresizes are small and they are run by a personal trainer so the quality of these classes are top notch. And they are TOUGH. Every class is different and super challenging which I love. I look forward to these classes each week and can't wait to see my fitness improving as I continue to train here