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.

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!

Hi, I am pleased to offer a review of Britannia Karate, I cannot say enough good about this…read moreprogram! My son started out in the program at age 6 and has been working his way through the belts with expert guidance and care. He has increased is self confidence through repeated success in attaining various belts through the course of time culminating with the biggest effort yet, a full year of training geared to obtaining his first level of black belt. The best things one can do to foster a strong base for a child's future in sports is to teach them spatial awareness. There is nothing better than fine details of the routines which are the basis of Tang Soo Do to make your child aware of their what their body is doing. Students who have the competitive spirit have the opportunity to compete in tournaments against opponents from other clubs. For the most committed students there are opportunities to compete at the international level. Training from this club prepares students to complete at the international level and to WIN!!! The environment in this class is one of respect, training, education, and support. My son feels like he is part of the Tang Soo Do family. In the last year, my son has joined a competitive basketball league, his level of fitness, flexibility, respect and discipline (which were all well developed in Tang Soo Do) have prepared him to leap into the environment of Competitive Club Basketball and to thrive in it! My son recently entered a competition for spots to attend an entrepreneur camp. He was able to showcase the long term commitment and tangible results he has achieved in the Tang Soo Do Program on his first resume. In summary, Britannia Tang Soo Do under the leadership of Master Wood is the best thing I can imagine that I could have done for my young son. Master Wood and her team of professionals have my full recommendation as a fantastic Karate class for anyone at any age to join, grow, and thrive with! Dave Dalen (Karate Father)

I had purchased a coupon online to check out Arashi Do martial arts, and boy, what a great buy!…read more I decided to try out their Cardio Kickboxing class yesterday for the first time. The Acadia location is on my way home from work, so it was perfect. The lady who signed me up at the desk, Laurie, was friendly and inviting and introduced me to everyone in the room. The guy who was leading the class, Chris, was a goofball and was joking with everyone. The class itself: AWESOME. I have done some kickboxing in the past in Montreal, and it quickly became my workout 'love'. I have checked out 3-4 other similar classes in Calgary to simulate the same experience in hopes of finding my favourite, and I think I finally have. Arashi-Do's Cardio Kickboxing class was a circuit-type, kickboxing-style training with the right combination of intense cardio, strength, kickboxing moves, and fun. I know quite a bit about fitness and am acquainted with a lot of different types of exercises, and yet they still managed to throw in a few exercises that I have never done/seen. This was a pleasant, and AWESOME surprise. At the end of the 45 minutes, my butt was thoroughly kicked, and I LOVED every minute of it. The only thing I regretted was not coming to check this class out earlier! The monthly prices they quoted me seemed a bit high, but I will worry about that once my coupon classes are over! I'm coming back Monday evening. And hope to continue Wednesday evenings. HIGHLY recommended if you like an intense kickass workout! Review #11 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

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.

I've only taken one course through these guys, but I had a less than great time. Too much emphasis…read morewas placed on perfectionism, and as beginners: we were just there for fun and relaxation. The coarse moved much too fast and if you happened to miss a class: you were lost. We also had two different instructors who had completely different teaching styles. It was a confusing experience for everyone concerned, but the movements were not that terrible.

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.

DO NOT SIGN UP. Tim is really nice when you're signing up but when you can not continue to train…read morethere and request to cancel your membership, he continues to charge you. I went in person and emailed, and messaged him for months and still nothing. He owes me over $800 for months I did not step foot in any of his facilities and had requested them to stop charging my card. I'll be taking Alavanca to small claims court. Save yourself your time, money, and a hassle and a half. Tim has lied to me for months. Did not expect this from a locally owned gym.

I dropped in to Alavanca twice as a visitor. I was immediately welcomed by Professor Tim, and…read morejumped on the mats. The facilities are clean and well-stocked with supplies. The mats are soft and comfortable for the joints. I went to the fundamentals Jiu Jitsu class, and learned some details that helped my game. The class is strictly one hour long - 5 mins warm-up, 5 mins situational drilling, 30 min technique instruction, 17 min situational rolling, 3 min bowing out. The folks there are like most other BJJ academies, warm, welcoming, friendly, and happy to share techniques and exchange ideas. I went back home knowing that I made a few more friends in Calgary. I highly recommend others to check it out.

If your looking for a open door, welcome all , no judgment family culture THIS IS THE PLACE. Both…read moreof my girls were looking to join kickboxing so I called and they welcomed both the girls for a free class to see if they liked it. They offer a bunch of different classes if your not sure what you like . Their prices are suitable for everyone as well!! Its awesome to watch my girls go into the class new and be treated as if they were part of the team from the very beginning . It's such A great feeling to have them come home and be so excited and share about their new experience at Dunamis ! Thank you for making my girls feel so welcomed and feel so proud of themselves . HIGHLY Recommend Dunamis to anyone from any age,-any experience level !!!!!! Jake is extremely experience, professional and makes class fun while still being serious ! So glad we joined !