came here for a wrestling event and was not disappointed in the slightest. great place to watch…read moresome wrestling go down, perfect size and the atmosphere is extremely intimate. was fortunate to be sitting in the second row for the event that I went to, the only negative was that by the time I got to the section I was sitting in a standard folding chair and I thought I was going to be on the floor...lol lots of parking at this location even though its shared parking with the other 5 plazas included. not sure about transit options, but this academy is super close to the highway which makes it really accessible and easy to get to. cant wait to come back #TWOSCOOPS!

I went to check out this place with a girl friend as we both already do taekwondo (both of us are…read moreblack belts), so we wanted to add something new to our training. We went in and were greeted by a female (forgot her name), and she took us on a tour of the facilities, as well explained the programs offered. Needless to say we were both very disappointed, with the facility and overall focus. The facility for the female side was disappointing. The changeroom was dirty and not well ventilated, so it had a moldy smell. Huge turn off from coming here for long workouts. (Keeping in mind, our dojo is 1/3 the size and never smells that bad). From looking around they seem to put a lot more into the male side of the facility then females. Not sure why but personally it turned me off from wanting to workout here. As for the programs yes they offer a lot but course is a little bit of everything. There is no class with direct focus on one thing. If I wanted to focus on self defence aspect I would have to wait for that part to rotate through again in the program to learn more. Example given was a 1 hour class will consist of cardio, strength training and than 1 form martial arts. For in a 3 day a week program the area you would want to focus on would happen once a week, not ever class. When learning taekwondo the focus on that form helped me to train better. If I were to learn it once a week while learning 2 other forms of martial arts my form and focus wouldn't be as strong. Keep that in mind if your looking to gear your mind and body in a specific direction. If you really don't care and just want to sweat with no real goal in mind than yes this is the place for you.

We canceled our gym membership during Covid. After moving down to Port Credit we found Kim Gym and…read moreit was highly recommended by friends. They only do personal training and trainer/client numbers are very limited at any given time, allowing for all Covid protocols to be maintained. Hubby started training with Steph a few weeks ago and I recently joined him for a couple of sessions. I love that the space is clean and open. All equipment is in good condition and working well. Steph is motivating and pushes you to go beyond your mental limits. I love how he explains what he has us doing, the benefits and the rationale. He appreciates that we have knowledge and his explanations motivate us more. We have seen one or two other trainers with their clients when we are there and they all seem knowledgeable and professional.

While I have a gym in my own condo and I'm getting results for weight loss, I'm not sure I use the…read moreproper technique for building muscles and endurance. One of my biggest fears about doing personal training is that they'll yell at you and make your confidence go down. I went for a free session/consultation and Erik was very friendly. I'm not sure if he'll be as friendly for my next session lol. I was honest with him and told him that I wanted to learn the proper technique since I have my own gym at home. Okay, this review was written over a few days and I've just finished my first paid workout. It was completely different than my first session and while the weights were light, I am definitely feeling the burn now. Overall, it was a great workout and while personal training is expensive, if you tell them what you are looking for, they'd be happy to work with you to achieve your goals. I think you should try it out as the first session is free.

My daughter heard about a free class being offered here for Women's Day and we went down to check…read moreit out. It was awesome! This organization has been offering medieval sword instruction for 27 years. They have been at this location for about 6 months. Once you find the building tucked away on windy Symes Rd, you'll need to head upstairs to their studio, which holds about 16 people per class. It's super cool, with lots of windows, and equipment and decor. The coats of arms are created by students who have passed first rank. The average time to achieve this level is about 18 months to 2 years. When you've achieved that, you can design your personal coat of arms which you then paint on a wooden shield to be displayed. One of the instructors is well versed in heraldry and checks the designs to make sure no rules are broken before the design is painted onto your shield. For example, red and blue can't be touching each other directly. Who knew? There are also medieval banners and paintings with medieval Italian script. The atmosphere is super conducive to the lessons. The 2 hour intake class started with the wooden daggers, and then progressed to full sized light metal swords. All the many swords are true to life imitations of the real predecessors. If you're left handed, you will still have to learn right handed combat. Given that people were forced to use the right hand in medieval times, it didn't seem right to argue. (Besides, they're the ones who know how to use those swords.) Because this was an introductory class with no wrestling or intense contact, the helmets, greaves, and gloves weren't used. There is a private washroom in the unit, and a kitchenette stocked with various beverages. The mood is also set with medieval music. You can try an introductory intake class for $20. If you decide you want to sign up, the intake class counts towards your experience. It's $120 for a month of as many classes as you want. Thank you Carol and Leanders for a great experience. Not to be dramatic but the positive energy made my day. It was wonderful to see people sharing what they love to do. It's a unique and uplifting activity. Highly recommend a try.

Mu Mon Kai Iaido dojo is the best place to learn Iaido in Toronto. It has the most high ranking…read moreinstructors in the whole of Canada. Ohmi Sensei (7th Dan Renshi Iaido, 6th Dan Kendo) is the head of the dojo. He is very well known in Iaido and Kendo circles in Canada, and often travels to other schools in Canada and the USA to teach. Carole Sensei runs the dojo. She is 6th Dan, and has had the privilege to train under Haruna Sensei, Kim Taylor and Ohmi Sensei. The school is affiliated to the Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) and the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF.) Training follows guidelines from Japan, updated yearly by visits from top ranking Iaido officials from Japan. The style taught is Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu and Zen Ken Ren Iaido. Classes are held in the fantastic dojos provides by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre with the help of the Japanese Consulate. Highly recommended if you are interested in authentic, traditional Iaido.

It's hard to know where to begin with a place like this. It's so much more than the sum of its…read moreparts. The training space is alive with over 50 years of history. You can feel it when you practice. Everyone involved has their own unique approach to the source material, which is very authentic and old fashioned. The Kung Fu styles taught are Choi Lee Fut and Do Pi, both southern styles brought directly from China by the late founder. There are also classes to learn san shou if you're more interested in a modern fighting style. But this isn't a place to learn the most modern techniques and become a prize fighter. It's a place to connect to a community of fantastic people, and to be a part of the preservation of a rich and interesting history. The school is also not-for-profit, so your low monthly fees only go to keeping the place running, no one is paid for their services to the school. All the instructors teach because it is important to them, and you can tell when you're there. As someone with a background in another kind of martial art that's much more business oriented and profit driven, I want to say that it makes a huge difference when something is driven by real human passion rather than money. Joining this school has been one of the most enjoyable decisions I've ever made, and I intend to be a part of it for as long as it's around and I'm able.

Legends MMA is a perfect training facility if you want a great work out and even better if you want…read moreto become a fighter. Judge free zone and and instructor's always go the extra mile to help. highly recommend.

This place is not just a Dojo it's a family! They will push you to your limit and past. They will…read morebe there when you reach the top and pick you up if you stumble or fall. Best instructors in the city. There is no better place to train!!!

Our son started when he was six or so, and he is still going now at age 17 (and a junior black…read morebelt). Shudokan is a great place to train your mind, spirit, and body and they make each newcomer feel welcome and appreciated.

We first found the dojo when my oldest child turned 5, and we decided that some karate classes were…read morein order to help him burn off all the extra energy. As a parent I sat and watched the class in the nice open dojo (not like some of the other dojos we visited where parents are kept behind glass, or worse - not allowed to watch at all!) and was really impressed with the varied, challenging, and fun exercises he was doing. The children's instructors at this dojo are really quite genius at getting the kids involved, keeping them engaged, and teaching respect and discipline. After a year we noticed a big difference in my son - he was more focused at home and at school (yes, even at only six years of age!) and he was always ready to go to karate. After watching on the sidelines for a couple years I finally decided it was time to join the dojo myself. I can tell you that this is not a McDojo. The head instructor, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, is the chief instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karatedo Federation (I.O.G.K.F.) and holds a seventh degree black belt. Other instructors are similarly highly ranked and they have truly earned their positions. This is a place where you work hard to move up the ranks... don't expect a black belt in one year! However, it is also a friendly and welcoming place where there is a real sense of community. I have been a student at Shudokan for six years now and have loved every minute of it!

Great gym! Most instructors are really good, friendly and really push you. Nice facilities. Smaller…read morethan the Davisville location. Good location right on the Danforth means I stuff my face with Greek food after an intense work out. Some days are super hard and others aren't. Depends on who's teaching. Usually an intense workout. A great Muay Thai gym! One of my favourites. I also love Krudar.

Today was my second class. The studio was open earlier than last time, so people could arrive early…read moreand just chill, or do their own warmup before class. The one thing that I LOVED today compared to last time was that their central air conditioning was on. Previously, the AC wasn't turned on and the space quickly turned into a sweat box, so today was much, much better. Again, Andrew led the warm up and conditioning section, and again, it wasn't an overly complicated work out. Seemed less intense than last time however. One thing that I noticed today compared to last time, was that they don't have a lot of dumbbells/kettlebells for the conditioning section. I feel like they should stock more 10, 12.5 and 15 lb weights since those seem to be the most popular. The ones left over always seem to be either 5 lb or 25 lb; as a result, I have to go to the 5 lb one (which is way too light for me) since 25 lb is too heavy. Levi wasn't here today, so Erin taught the beginners (3 of us today, a good sized group). Erin was friendly, and a great teacher (she also does a good Gollum impression watch out). As a studio, they also maintain a good standard of hygiene - immediately after someone cut their foot and blood got on the mats, Erin immediately helped him clean up and bandage his foot. Afterwards, she made sure the mats were properly disinfected before resuming teaching.