This martial arts academy is super friendly from the front staff to the instructors…read more Pricing is excellent and great activity for kids to be introduced to Muay Thai. Been taking kids to this location for 2 years and highly recommend for parents and even for adults to take lessons.

Elite is filled with everything needed for a proper martial arts environment. People of all skill…read morelevels to learn along side and push you further, a variety of class types for fitness and skill levels, be it competitive, self-defense driven, or just cardio and some hard work. Everyone is treated with respect and greeted with smiles. Excellent tutelage along with guest coach appearances on occasion by high level athletes in various fields, I've been going to Elite for almost 2 years whenever possible, and always miss everyone I've gotten to know when I can't make it down. Do yourselves a favor and swing down to check it out!

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.

If this gym were not so inconveniently located for those coming from downtown after work, I'd…read moreprobably still be going. I've only tried the CrossFit classes here, but they also offer various martial arts such as Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu. The facility is divided between a very large floor mat sparring area, a full sized fighting octagon, and a functional fitness area for CrossFit (pull up bars, barbell racks, jumping boxes, etc.). The men's "change room" consists of a small semi-closed off cluster of lockers in the main gym area. The women have an actual room. Being located in an industrial park, there is plenty for parking. The CrossFit classes at this location differ from the others I have tried insofar as they tend to be consistently focused on constant high rep, high intensity intuitive exercises (e.g. box jumps, kipping pull ups, push up pyramids, crunches) and a few barbell moves. This is in contrast to some other CrossFits where you can spend a significant portion of a class working on developing a particular "functional" movement like a headstand, barbell combos, or some kettle bell manoeuvre. If you're looking for an efficient calorie burning, stamina building workout class you can dive into without much of a learning curve, try this place.

My teenage son just joined this gym. He took full advantage of the 7 day free trial. Which really…read morehelped him decide this was the place for him. From the first time he walked in the owner, Tim was so friendly and welcoming. I expected a bunch of crazy juice monkeys. Boy was I wrong. A big mix of people train here. Kids to grandmas and top athletes in between. Everyone has completely welcomed my son and encouraged him to stick with it. I'm excited to see my son progress and gain strength and stamina for his future in criminology. My son has taken advantage of their cross/cage fit classes in the morning. And his membership includes Jujitsu (or Muay Thai) which he'll start soon. We highly recommend this gym.

Master Piercey is an excellent teacher, I got some private tuition to fit around my schedule…read more Master Piercey came to me which was perfect because I was on holiday from the U.K. so I didn't know the area well. The classes are amazing, fun and give you a good workout. I am very happy with Kung Fu For Life. They are a great school.

'They' will accept you if you're a beginner - or on the condition to renounce all prior training…read moreif you have martial arts / kung Fu experience. You're not allowed to train with anyone else while going to this place. Upon watching some videos of their school, I've concluded that it's not worth renouncing anything. On top of that, I received attitude from the owner. I wouldn't train at any school that held a philosophy as narrow minded as this. There are more open-minded & great schools & teachers out there. Keep looking.

I visited the Team Smandych gym while on a business trip because I thought why not get some…read moretraining in while visiting Calgary. First impressions of the gym was that it is pretty small but clean. There are gloves for visitors to use. The class before the one I attended probably had around 20 students and it looked very cramped. The class I attended had about 10 and it was definitely more manageable with space. The instructor, Gabe, was nice and clearly had great technique. I wish there was more feedback during the class but I understand that there was ~10 students so it's impossible to give a lot of personal feedback but I wish there was just a bit more. I would like to visit one more time to check out the advanced class to see if there is more focus on technique.

Stopped in here on a business trip for a drop in. Beautiful clean facility. Gym owner was nice…read morepersonable guy and his technique looked very sharp. My goto gym in Calgary

Chan lee instructors are amazing help to the students and the masters and instructors encourage you…read moreand pushes you to be the best. They are strict but they are also really nice I would definitely recommend you coming to this Taekwondo.

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.

As an adult who has recently embarked on the journey of Taekwondo training, I cannot speak highly…read moreenough of my experience at MHK Taekwondo Academy. From the moment I stepped into the dojang, I was warmly welcomed into a community that values the development of the mind, physical body and spirit. MHK Taekwondo Academy offers more than just physical fitness - it's a holistic martial arts experience. Beyond mastering techniques, MHK instills discipline, honor, and self-control, fostering a strong sense of community. The academy specializes in both physical and mental training, focusing on improving self-confidence and resilience. Through rigorous yet enjoyable sessions, students develop the skills to overcome challenges in all aspects of life. MHK Taekwondo Academy (Master Kim, Danny and Adrian) provides a transformative journey for individuals seeking growth and self-improvement. Highly recommended for anyone looking to strengthen both body and mind and to have some fun! :) I encourage you to invite your friends or neighbors to join with you!

This taekwondo studio is fairly new. I heard about it through a friend that had recently gotten…read moreinterested in martial arts. I thought I would give it a try as part of my pre-wedding prep. Since they had just recently opened, they had a one week free trial going on when I went. I think that offer is over now, but I think there's occasional specials that occur though out the year. Totally worth it to ask if you decide to go there. The instructors are super nice! Master Kim, Adrian and Danny were super accommodating to a newbie like me. Master Kim made sure to check how each person was doing throughout the class, making sure that each of us were able to keep up. His instructions were clear and easy to understand throughout the class and he was super patient in making sure we were doing the moves properly. As there were several different levels attending the class, the instructors would teach us individually as well to help us focus on certain moved based on our "belt" level. I only went for two classes during the week, but would gladly go again. I was so tired after both classes! Would highly recommend them if you're looking for something new to try out :)

I have just started Tai Chi here and I am taking the beginner class. This is an international…read moreorganization and non-profit, so the price is reasonable. They have a seniors rate as well. Everyone is a volunteer here, including the instructors. Volunteers look after running and maintenance of the centre. In the beginning it progresses a bit slowly, but I think it will be beneficial. I am starting to feel a shift in energy. One needs to attend all the classes in the beginning, in order to learn each position. New moves are added to the sequence each time, and with repetition things begin to flow. Beginners can attend a practise session on the weekends, and they appear to offer various workshops, and social functions as well. There is a temple in the building. An interesting space. Eventually all moves are combined and become one large sequence, which I suppose could be done anywhere. I can hardly wait to try it on a beach! It is not strenuous, and is good for people regaining their health and is considered to be a weight bearing exercise.

It's a wonderful place to be. The instructors are fabulous and certainly know their stuff. I've…read morecompleted the beginner's class and am on to continuing class, where we learn more balance and shows you a more in debt practice of the moves. Thank you everyone there.