I have been training with Pablo Santos at Nova Uniao for two years now and it has been one of the…read morebest things that I have ever done. The gym has a welcoming atmosphere and is woman-friendly. The lesson plan is carefully thought out and an experienced black belt teaches the class. This is an authentic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym. There is a strongly team-focused environment, and the gym has a strong sense of community both on and off the mats. Everyone helps each other improve and do well. BJJ is a very challenging sport to learn and it is extremely satisfying to see clear progress in both yourself and in your teammates over time. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone that is interested in BJJ. All levels are welcome.

The training I get at Fang Shen Do is outstanding. Their instructors are extremely knowledgeable…read moreand know how to convey that knowledge to their students. My martial arts training with Fang Shen Do has allowed me to gain tremendous confidence in myself and become super fit both physically and mentally. There's no other training like it ! ..I would definitely recommend this kind of training to my friends and family. Keith.L.

Coalition is an excellent club to train BJJ, Kickboxing or MMA at. The instructors are kind,…read morethorough and passionate about their craft. As a result, the atmosphere is one where students feel safe in the exercises they are learning and with their partners. I am as comfortable with the idea of my child training at Coalition as I am myself. I would strongly recommend this club to everyone of various skills and ages. Having trained at several clubs I am struck by the cleanliness, the camaraderie and the excellent teaching.

Coalition is a perfect place! If you want to work ward and go far on your life, with jui-jitsu or…read morekickboxing, I would hardly recomend you coalition martial arts! Come and join us! They always have a pllce for one more!

cela fait plus de 10 ans depuis que je m'entraîne avec maître Roody, c'est toujours un plaisir pour…read moremoi d'apprendre de lui. en plus d'être un ancien athlète de haut niveau sa technique d'entraîment est aussi efficace.

It may seem odd that a college has one of the most amazing gyms in the city, but I promise you if…read moreyou check out Algonquin's Fitness Zone, you will not be disappointed. I came here as a student, then as a staff member and still work out there as an alumnus. The front desk staff are always helpful, attentive and friendly and the change rooms are super clean and really spacious. And they have steam showers...NICE. The equipment and atmosphere is awesome. All of the cardio machines were changed out about 8 months ago so they're all in great shape and top of the line. For those of you who need to catch your shows but still want to work out - GOOD NEWS: each cardio machine has its own screen. Amazing.The strength training equipment is also quite good, and they have some cool machines like the rope pull and some super cool zero gravity thing (note my intense knowledge of the fitness industry...) and the staff are all super helpful and friendly. There are trainers on staff as well as group fitness classes that you can attend. Algonquin also has an add-on called the Impact Zone. The Impact Zone is right across the hall from the Fitness Zone and is a state of the art martial arts training facility. They specialize in Thai boxing, boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Krav Maga, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and every time I walk by it's always being used. In order to get access to the Impact Zone you have to add $50 to your membership...which is a bit pricey for my taste. The only reason I'm not giving this fantastic gym five stars is because of the aforementioned price. For a community member (yes, anyone can join - it's not just for college peeps) it's $65 a month or $10/visit. If you're an Algonquin student, alumni or staff you can only get a four month membership or a one year membership, which can be an issue for people that want to join a month-to-month gym. Students are looking at $130/4 months or $260 for the year. Alumni prices are $160/4 months or $350/year. Staff are charged $180/4 months or $380 for the year. Despite the seemingly expensive prices, the one awesome deal that I come back to every year is their $35/month during the summer. Remember, the summer goes from May-August in the post-secondary world so this can save you a ton.

This gym is for weight lifting, with a few cardio machines. they don't have any cross fit equipment…read moreand room for interval training. The staff are protein shake pushers and have no knowledge of fight training or diet. The staff has poor cardio and the actual MMA or boxing classes are not enough to get fit and not recommended for intermediate fighters. I do recommend this gym for beginner body lifters but nothing more.

I keep finding myself back at N1 throughout the years, The staff has always been great, the…read moreinstructors will go over the drills in detail and will go around the class to point out and go over the specifics of the drill with you. I love the set up there, they have heavy bags through out the gym, there's a section of the gym where you can lift weights and a BJJ room. Been going there for years and there's a reason. The staff is fantastic and I have learned a lot there, the staff has been supportive in helping me reach my goals.

I trained at N1 for nearly a year before having to stop and it was a great experience. I walked…read moreinto the facility with no background in Muay Thai, or any other martial art experience except for a few karate lessons as a kid. By the time I left I'd learned a lot, met some great people, and found a new sport I love. The building is located in Little Italy and parking is limited to street parking or a large private lot that is right next door. The private lot charges $3 while street parking is free after 5:30. I found if I'd get there early I could get a spot on the street the majority of the time. The facility itself is very nice with two large rooms for classes, male and female locker rooms, showers, and a full size ring. For beginners they provide all equipment you need including gloves and pads but it might be worth buying a pair of wrist wraps when you sign up. The sign up procedure is very straight forward. Your first lesson is $20 and includes 20-30 minute one-on-one period with an instructor so you know the basics and can follow along with other level 1 students. After your first class, if you enjoyed it, you can pay month to month, or sign a six to twelve month contract. The longer contracts are cheaper on a per month basis and you get an additional discount if you prepay 6-12 months upfront. Plan on spending between $75 - $150 a month for unlimited Muay Thai, Boxing and BJJ classes depending on your contract length and any promotions they might have going on. All new students (that haven't studied Muay Thai elsewhere) start in level 1 and remain there for about 2-3 months until they have the fundamentals down and pass a proficiency check with the owner of the school. The classes themselves follow a basic pattern. You start off by skipping rope and doing situps for about 5-10 minutes followed by 5 minutes of shadow boxing. You shadow box in both a western and thai boxing stance and the Kru (instructor) will go around making corrections to your stance, punches, kicks, knees etc during this time. After the warm up is finish you'll pair up and do some various drills. Different instructors like to focus on different aspects which works great since you get to work on a variety of things on different days of the week. You general work in pairs doing various drills with thai and focus pads for 30 minutes. After that for the remaining 15 minutes you either do conditioning drills or maybe touch sparring. By the time class is over you'll be dripping with sweat and have a smile on your face. Class size varies widely and I couldn't figure out why. Some nights there might be 6 people others there might be 16. The instructors do a good job of keeping an eye on everyone regardless of size and they make sure to check in with you on just about every drill. When you're done level 1 classes you move on two level 2. Level 2 starts off the same way, skipping rope and occasionally shadow boxing but after that things start to change up. You are more likely to rotate partners throughout class and spar, or do complex drills. Everyone is expected to have a mouth guard, shin pads, and groin protector on for class as there is more contact between students than in the level 1 classes. While the level 1 classes were fun and did a great job of teaching the basic it was level 2 that i really loved. All of the instructors and fellow students are very helpful. There are no attitudes and everyone really wants everyone else to succeed and have fun. The instructors were all very approachable and willing to stay with students after class if you have any questions or need some help. They also offer private training, something I wish I'd taken advantage of when I was there. They also have Brazilian Ju Jiujitsu classes (gi and nogi) and western boxing. The BJJ classes were really fun but my enjoyment was hindered by my lack of flexibility. I'm sure it would have gotten easier had i gone to more than 10 classes but I was enjoying Muay Thai so much I always want to do that instead. The instructor, Pat, was really helpful in explaining the basics and since I was the only one in class with no previous grappling experience would often partner with me to help explain things better. Each class would include warm up, drills, and sparring and were always a good workout. They also have "competitive" muay thai classes specifically for people who want to enter amateur fights around Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto etc. I never attended any but from talking to people who did they focus much more on ring technique, and what to do in a bout. Most people who attend these classes also go to the level 2 or level 3 Muay Thai classes. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at N1, the instructors and fellow students were awesome and the quality of instruction was great. If I wasn't in and out of town so often these days I'd still be a member.

Burke's method is amazing. I've lost about 40lbs in 6 months, but most importantly, I've kept it…read moreoff. There has been no "yo-yo-ing" back and forth and my motivation has been high all the way through. He isn't the type of trainer who will yell at you and shame you into doing more. Burke's philosophy - and he'll tell you the first time you see him - is about sustainable weight loss. He's not about the 20lbs in 20-days garbage. If you're looking to make positive change, this is the guy you want to contact.

After years in school and not making my body a priority in my life, I decided to change. Looking…read morefor a personal trainer in Ottawa wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. There are many and most fitness centers have mixed reviews. I met with Burke and was quickly impressed by him... His approach was thoughtful, calm and collected. Looking back, I think it was how fast I felt comfortable around him that gave me that extra push to do this. It was a combination of weights, cardio and, most importantly, learning new ways to eat. I trained with Burke a few times per week. Once I started improving we reduced that to twice. It's been 2 years and I'm still feeling healthier than I can remember! My results speak for themselves: lost 40 pounds in 6 months. And yes, those were my old pants in the pic I added in my gallery! If you're considering Burke and have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm giving 4 stars for the sole reason that I don't want anyone to think there's a perfect solution. The change that I went through was extremely difficult. It's important that people know that a lot of it comes down to you.