Wing Chun Academy is just awesome! I always wanted to practice Kong Fu but never got to it. At the…read moreage of 31 I decided to finally go for it. Obviously I was nervous as I had no prior experience. I was invited to participate in a free class - and ever since I'm hooked. I try to practice at least 5 hours a week - and the results are amazing. I could barely touch my toes when I started, and now I can do almost a full split! Bare in mind that don't have an 8 year old flexibility. The team is really friendly and informal. Instructors are very skillful, knowledgeable and patient. Operating hours are really good (morning, lunch, afternoon and evenings) so you can always find the best time to practice. All levels work together so you always practice with someone that is more experience then you - but you work only on your skill level. If you are looking to get into shape, learn self-defense, and get a huge boost in confidence you should try Wing Chun Academy. There's lots of parents that bring their kids with them and there's kids classes as well (ages 4-5). One more important thing, in Wing Chun Academy you practice in a non-full-contact method. What it means is that you are not getting punched or kicked for real. First thing you learn is how to stop your punch or kick an inch from your opponent face or body. The idea is to use your opponent force against them (and stay safe during practice). There are punching begs and other methods to simulate full contact. I think that this method is more advantageous as it teaches you to control your strength, speed and accuracy. And a real combat situation, all you need to do is take an extra inch forward to get your opponent. To conclude, I've been practicing Wing Chun for about 8 months now and I love it. I feel stronger, faster and in control, and I am much more flexible. I also feel very confidant and IF I will even be in trouble I could protect myself bare hands. Last word, how cool it is to practice Bruce Lee's martial art???

From the owner: This year the Canadian Wing Chun Kung Fu Association celebrates its 40th Anniversary. In…read morecelebration of our 40 years, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your interest in our school. It is through the hard work, energy, enthusiasm of our Instructors and students alike that we have achieved this landmark in success and longevity. At the Academy, we have endeavoured to create a family friendly environment where students can have fun learning new skills, elevating their level of physical fitness and experiencing health improvements. Classes are offered daytime and evenings, Monday to Friday, as well as Saturday mornings, in order to accommodate the various lifestyles and schedules of our students. Our classes are designed to challenge individuals to reach new levels in skill, strength, fitness and flexibility, regardless of age or physical capability.

I have been a student here for a number of years and im glade i found this place, the Sensei is…read moreknowledgeable , trained in and certified in japan along with the instructors, I have become fitter faster and stronger studying Ninjutsu, Other classes offered there that i am part of are Kenjutsu ( The art of the sword) and C.Q.C Close Quarter Combat, Great class mates and great atmosphere. If anyone is looking to study Ninjutsu be sure to come and watch a class or two and talk to the Sensei.

*** Please note, this is a review of the International Tactical Training Academy (ITTA) - a…read moredivision of Ninpo Martial Arts School & Equipment. I could not locate ITTA in the business directory *** I signed up for a one-on-one Restricted and Non-Restricted PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) course offered by ITTA. My one-on-one training was delivered by Orlando Mancina, the Founder and Training Director at ITTA. Without question, ITTA (and Orlando himself) went above and beyond and far exceeded my expectations. Being a female and a novice with firearms, PAL certification and hands-on training can be intimidating. I found Orlando to be very personable, respectful, relaxed and ethical. Despite decades of international experience and being a respected expert, Orlando did a phenomenal job of making me feel relaxed and comfortable in handling various types of firearms, "demystifying" them and making them approachable, while emphasizing safety and teaching me an appreciation for the dangers associated with firearms - in essence, very balanced instruction. The ITTA facility itself is welcoming, professional and orderly (though rumour has it, ITTA/Ninpo will be building a brand new, larger facility in the next year or so). Kindly ask to see the office - a beautiful collection of Ninjutsu and Kenjutsu regalia. If you have not viewed it yet, I would encourage you to visit the ITTA website (http://www.ittacanada.com/); it is informative, well designed, easy to navigate, and has some great photos! Be sure to check out the instructors' credentials - it is an impressive team. THE BOTTOM LINE: I would highly recommend ITTA to anyone, but particularly to women. While ITTA offers advanced instruction (such as Close Quarter Combat) in addition to the PAL, Orlando (and I suspect the rest of the team as well) is very respectful, humble and relaxed. If anything, women (and men alike!) will feel empowered and be equipped with the right theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to be a responsible firearm user. I am now a lifetime client, and will definitely return for additional classes.

Wow. A really interesting martial arts club. I don't know why it's so small…read more They practice Aikido and it's older martial art Daito Ryu. They also practice kenjutsu (sword) and iaido. It's all practiced together and self reinforcing. So they teach the sword principles in their empty hand martial arts and the other way around. When people say that Aikido is based on sword, here that is clearly true and demonstrated. The skill and knowledge of the instructor and senior students is very high.

From the owner: New Kids Akido class - Launching Nov 5 in NW Calgary Learn…read morefocus, balance, and confidence through traditional Japanese martial arts. Our new kids’ Aikidō offering combines movement, discipline, and fun — no competition, no violence — just steady, mindful training that builds coordination and respect. Details: Start Date: Wednesday, November 5 Time: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:15 PM (and soon to be Mondays) Location: Mount Pleasant Community Hall (NW Calgary) Ages: 7 and up No experience needed — all beginners welcome What they’ll learn: Balance, posture, and body awareness Safe rolling and falling skills Cooperation and focus through traditional martial arts practice Japanese cultural elements like respect and etiquette About Us: Calgary Rakushinkan offers traditional Aikidō and classical sword arts (Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu) in a friendly, small-group environment. Classes are led by Josh MacDonald, a senior student of Rakushinkan Japan, with over 15 years of teaching experience.

I joined around a month or more ago, though I've only done a few classes so far I've met some…read morelovely people there, learned quite a bit so far and my self confidence has improved quite a lot

From the owner: Upper Academy is part of Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team…read more We are focusing in New Beginners to have the greatest experience as possible! If you have no knowledge and zero experience but would like to try out Jiu Jitsu we can help you! Book your free trial today!

We have been with Mike Mike's for 4 months and have had nothing but a brilliant friendly…read moreexperience, my daughter is so happy attending every lesson she can.

Myself and a few girlfriends found a deal for 20 classes for $20 online. I went to my first class…read moreand thought it was pretty awesome! With Mike Miles classes, you can do a variety of training, but the one I am going to comment on is specifically the cardio kickbox class. At first, I assumed it would be Tae-Bo like. I was COMPLETELY wrong. This class is run by Irene Miles from 1030 - 1130 am on Sundays. The class began with us jogging around the (small) fitness room. We then did a few series of lunges, squats and direction changes, as well as shadow boxing, pushups and planks. Then we chose a partner (not someone you know), and go to a boxing bag. One partner runs circles around the gym, or does jump squats, and counts to 20 while the other does another move on the bag, as per Irene's instructions. Repeat x5. Holy crap was it tough. We did so many squats, punches and pushups, my legs were shaky. I would not reccomend this class to people who are not decently fit, because it would extremely hard to keep up with the class, and your partner. The only bad thing is, we used gloves in the class on the bag (needed), and I didn't really want to buy any, but for those who don't you can use the ones in the lost anfdfound - which reek btw, but still you don't notice until after the class, in which I'd hope you wash your hands. The locker rooms is tiny, but hey, that's not a big deal. The staff are very, very friendly, and Irene is tough but a great teacher. The class was 75% females, and everyone was super nice and encouraging. This is something that I would consider continuing after my passes are up, as it's an amazing workout, and the place has a good vibe.

THE BEST CLUB IN AIRDRIE!!!…read more We've been with Horizon Taekwondo for 6+ Yrs. After joining 2 other clubs and looking at others, we decided to try Horizon and it was the best decision we made back in 2017 to join. From day 1, the kids felt like they belong and were part of the Horizon Taekwondo Family and us parents too. My daughter is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and My son is going for his 1st Degree Black Belt in February 2023. I couldn't be more proud of them and all they have been able to accomplish with the help of the instructors. You won't find taekwondo instructors like the instructors at Horizon in too many places. They really CARE for the kids and they always ALWAYS take the extra time to answer questions, help with perfecting their techniques, making sure the kids are ready to face any challenges, that they are always ready before belt testing or that they are ready to compete in tournaments, if they choose to go! I can guarantee you 100% that your child will never be made to feel like he/she can't succeed. Everyone at the club, instructors and all the students alike will always be there to help, teach and encourage! Join Horizon Taekwondo today, you won't regret it!

From the owner: Horizon Taekwon-Do was established in 2001 to fill a need for a fun and family oriented martial…read morearts club in Airdrie, Alberta. Today we continue to offer classes to Airdrie and surrounding areas.

Went here for the first time after not working out for a month after moving from the east coast…read more This gym is amazing, friendly staff, lots of equipment and not too busy even during supper time.

Suprisingly not a bad gym. The location was close to where i was . It wasnt busy at the times i…read morewent and it was actually a good temp inside. Maybe a little too warm for me The layout was good and the equipment was also good. No complaints here...except when i was visiting the last day . Some one had broken into the lockers in the ladies room. So be warned ..bring a good lock or put your things in a place with more foot traffic. The front desk wasnt staffed at all times . And when it was they werent the friendliest. But then again ..im only here for the gym!