Tip: This gym offers muay thai classes for adults and kids at all experience levels. It also focuses on classes for women.
Clinch Culture is a family-run gym that specializes in muay thai training. This gym is located in a plaza on Nashdene Road. I used to frequent this area during the pandemic when Lonzo's was open for food orders.
I met Vanessa and her adorable godson. She collaborated with Grit Nutrition Hub to create a women-only wellness event this past Sunday. Vanessa, like me, used to get healthy shakes and teas from ZeeV's Nutrition Studio, which has rebranded as Grit Nutrition Hub.
There were two other vendors there. I got to try a Greek yogurt granola parfait from Aleta, who is a personal chef. It was fantastic! I could taste cinnamon in it, which was the best flavour kick that I didn't expect!
There were also protein balls by Lil Fit. Orietta is behind the business, and is a personal trainer and nutrition coach.
It was weird seeing a utility vehicle parked in the middle of the lot, with cars parked perpendicular from it. I couldn't drive any further into the lot. I parked further away by backing into a spot. I then walked over.
Not the best parking job by this person. It was rather selfish parking where this utility vehicle shouldn't have been. It was so inconsiderate of this person to block those who may want to leave the parking lot, too.
I walked in and was greeted by various members of this family-owned gym. It was nice.
Although many folks had taken their shoes off, I asked Vanessa if I had to take off my sandals. She was okay with my leaving them on.
Zenia from Grit Nutrition spotted me immediately and came over. She led me to her husband, Vamshi, who was working the healthy tea and donut stand with her.
I got a strawberry watermelon tea. It was refreshing and the perfect flavour combination, especially when it's warm outside.
I looked at the muay thai ring. It looked big and a bit intimidating!
The philosophy of this business is to fill the gym with coaches, experienced martial artists, and athletes to build community and culture. It was cool seeing parents and kids enjoying themselves when I was here at around 1 pm.
This gym offers adult and kid classes, and private and semi-private training for all levels of muay thai experience. It was nice having a women-focused wellness event, as muay thai is still a male-dominated sport.
The gym isn't huge, but it's a decent size to get a good workout.
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