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.

I would highly recommend to come and train here. With a very professional teacher, knowledgeable,…read morecaring and Kind. In a nice studio, great energy all around and love for Capoeira and the community, practicing the Brazilian martial art along with acrobatic, flexibility, coordination, making music , and enjoy the time together with the other students. This class is open for all ages and to everyone.

TL;DR: This place is awesome if you get the right instructors, pretty average if you don't…read more I tried out FitRepublic because (a) a friend had been there and said it was a cool spot, (b) my husband works in Bridgeland and I drive past it an awful lot, and (c) they had an introductory special. The special was $39 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes - this includes an intro to AntiGravity, but not to the regular AntiGravity classes. In those two weeks I'm pretty sure must have I set a record for most classes attended. I really did want to try this place out, so I went to 15 different classes (which amounts to just under $3 per class at that intro rate. Go me!) I don't live or work near FitRepublic at all, so my end goal was to see which classes I liked the best, so that I could go to one or two per week after the trial period. It's easy to sign up for classes online, you just purchase your pass and sign up. Then when you get there you sign in and that's that. It's much like other class-based fitness places in that sense. I ended up taking Booty Barre, Rowing, Biker Barre, Hard Knocks (kickboxing), TRX, TRX Strength Circuit, Rhythm Ride, and SPIN Express. I took many of these twice with different instructors, when possible, to try and get the full effect. The classes are mostly awesome and motivating. I am an active person, but I'm also not a small person, and can easily be intimidated by places where everyone looks like they could be on the cover of Shape. And believe me, I was frequently the chubbiest girl in the class at FitRepublic. But the motivating, welcoming nature of the gym made me feel comfortable almost all of the time. There was one class where I clearly could not keep up, and felt more intimidation than motivation (I won't say which class or which instructor, but I cried after, which was a bummer), but this was one time out of fifteen. And when I went to that same class taught by a different instructor I had a really awesome experience, so I wouldn't begrudge FitRepublic a good review for that isolated incident. My two-week trial is almost up, and after it's done I think I'll keep going to one or two classes per week, as I had intended to. Trial=success! If you're interested, I would highly recommend getting the two-week trial and trying out as many of the classes as you can. Get a feel for which classes and which instructors you like, and judge for yourself.

I find classes where the instructors don't work out with the team minimally motivating. The class I…read moreattended here was one such class. It felt repetitive and boring, with an instructor walking around and announcing how much time we had left. Also, since she was observing us, I would expect her to correct my form. Instead, I've woken up with bruises on my forearms from the very technical kettlebell exercises that weren't properly explained. The studio in itself was cute and cozy, and the facilities were well-stocked and inviting. The class, however, could have been better.

best gym in all of calgary!!!…read more has all the equipment and machines needed for a full body workout!!! fullsize classroom with over 30 different classes a week, included in membership personal training available mature clientel in a family friendly community. the gym never feels crowded or full. lots of free parking amazing staff and owners. cant say enough good things about uaf!!! check it out...you wont be disappointed!

Great gym on 14th Street near Kensington…read more I've been a member since the beginning and I've tried some classes and personal training sessions. The classes are good, especially pilates! I love my trainer Wendy... she's a machine! The equipment is great, and machines feel high end. Plus, from what I have seen so far, there is a minimal amount of douchy gym rats there! ;) Very nice change rooms and a couple of large showers. I guess the only down side is the size of the classroom, which limits the number of people who can take the classes. I see that as a good thing, because I prefer smaller classes, but it may get crowded.

Amazing boxing club helped my son learn self defence and gave him more confidence. Incredible and…read morepositive staff who are happy to teach you.

Yogadotcalm offers well thought out classes, experienced knowledgeable teachers in a welcoming…read moreinclusive environment. There are classes for all levels of experience, and within each class the option of levels within a posture are given with clear accurate instruction. The owner has truly created a wonderful community where all are welcome to practice yoga.

While in Calgary for a few weeks I have attended two classes ('Foundations') and enjoyed them very…read moremuch. The instructors were both very good - Andrea and Jan, though I enjoyed Jan's depth of knowledge and adjustments more and in fact got into the flow more with her than I have with any instructor before. She 'gets' it for me about yoga - union. The space is very nice, the room clean and bright, the reception and change rooms warm and welcoming. Not much else to say - I would recommend this space highly!

Ive been training at jungle for 3 years now and have never been disappointed in a session. I love…read moreit here because the trainers really know what they are talking about, they give you specialized exercises for injuries and focus deeply on the areas in your workouts you need to improve. I always leave jungle sweating and am always pushed to my limit while still avoiding injuries. Jungle focuses on strength training but also spends a lot of time on speed and agility. I am extremely satisfied with my experience at jungle and look forward to continuing my training here

This is a fantastic Boutique gym with incredibly friendly staff who make a point of getting to know…read moreyou personally where do you sign up for personal training or not the equipment is new and well-maintained. An incredibly clean facility, with possibly little bit smaller change rooms then people might be accustomed to this place never less delivers a top-notch fitness experience in Calgary.