Well organized great atmosphere. Nice people. It's a great school. Some things are not very…read moretraditional though.

I started attending classes here 9 weeks ago on the recommendation of friends that have achieved…read moretheir black belt through this school. It was founded and is actively run by Grandmaster Jong Soo Park who was on the original Taekwondo demonstration team in the 60's and has a long career filled with many achievements and has many accomplished students. The school is very organized and there's always another black belt but sometimes many (I've been in classes with 6+) to help out. Classes start with a group warm up and line drills. The busiest classes of 20-30 are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 11. The kids classes are at 5 and classes at 7 seem to be smaller but still taught by one of Grandmaster Park's blackbelts. The classes are physically and mentally challenging and I'm getting in better shape. The students have been friendly. I've definitely met very cool people. The space itself is very big, well equipped and maintained. The most you will pay for unlimited classes is 100/month on a monthly plan but yearly students that can pay upfront receive a heavy discount that works out to just over 60/month. Of course these prices might change so don't hold me to it! So far so very good!

I took lessons under Jack for nearly two years when I still lived in Toronto, and he's one of the…read morebest instructors I ever had. He's an expert on martial arts and knows many different forms and techniques for everyone to learn from. Whether you want to take martial arts to be in tournaments or as a way to lose weight, he'll get you to accomplish those goals with maximum results, and isn't afraid to make you push yourself harder to go beyond them. And even if you don't know a thing about karate or kick-boxing (like how I was when I met him), Jack will be sure to get you up to speed and you'll be throwing punches and kicks like a champ. Seriously, give him a try! I can't express enough how much of a great instructor he is, so it's good to see him out of retirement and teaching again.

I sign up my son with Jack for private self defence classes and I have really been impressed! Jack,…read moreexcept for being an excellent martial arts instructor, he has a unique way of communicating with teenagers and make the class educational and fun at the same time. My son has been bullied for years and his self confidence was badly shattered. Jack was able to start building his self esteem from the first lesson. His teaching is a combination of different martial arts blended with a non violence mentality, which really builds up character. He can teach you to defeat your perpetrator with a few moves. I strongly recommend him!

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.

Exciting new chapter for the taekwondo academy. Lots of positive vibes to spread to the community…read more Tony is a fantastic leader, trainer and coach that will bring a wealth of experience to the academy.

From the owner: Specializing in WTF & Olympic style Taekwondo For children…read moreand adults We are also offering personal training 1:1 sessions!

Had my son here awhile back the club is good and would recommend it for kids and adults. However…read morethe instructors need to work on there personality or lack of. The main instructor has the personality of a loaf of bread and the older ladie that instructs is as charming as hemroids. Other then that 3 stars.

From the owner: Danforth Karate Academy has been serving the community since 1991. At Danforth Karate Academy our…read moregoal is to provide top quality Karate & Kobudo instruction in a positive, non-competitive environment where individuals from all walks of life can come together to further enhance their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Our system is designed to instill self-esteem, self-confidence and self-respect in each student - to be goal oriented, face life's challenges with faith and conviction and to pursue personal best in life

Diamond Muay thai is an amazing club for all levels. My partner and I are are both beginners with…read moreno background in Muay Thai, and had a great time learning from the very knowledgable and extremely friendly owners/trainers. You can tell they truly care about what they are doing. Muay Thai is a great way to exercise your body and mind!

I lost 25 pounds just by kickboxing regularly here 3-5 times per week, over a few months. Tony,…read moreThomas, and Ashli keep it fun with lots of laughs. There are a few different groups of people that train here, with the majority being ones that are looking to get into shape or lean down, and aren't looking to compete. The ones that do want to compete are some of the friendliest, most humble people to train with as they take the time out to spar or show you the ropes. This gym is for anyone looking to try something new, lose some weight, tighten up, and/or challenge themselves. Or if you have kids with too much energy. Best of all is there is zero ego here, from both trainers and clients. It's an incredible atmosphere to come blow some steam off from a long day, or get out of your headspace for an hour or so. I'm looking forward to seeing what they grow the brand into over the next few years.

Not safe for women. The guys ignore the tap. Blue belts and older white belts apply moves with full…read morepower, even if you tap right away. I've seen arms bent too far and ankles wrenched beyond a safe limit. It feels like they enjoy causing harm. Newer folks get no mercy--once they go for a move, they won't let go, no matter how much it hurts. The coaches look the other way. This place is awful.

I was looking to find a bjj gym to call home after a 5 year absence from the sport. I visited and…read moretried classes at primal mma where Igor teaches (he's also the owner of redstar kimonos) and that was great but it wasn't very convenient for me location wise; I also tried out action reaction, which is ran by Fernando, who is a good instructor and a very nice guy, but I found the classes to be too large and the majority of students that I rolled with, too spazzy without being technical (this was my experience only and of course you should try it out for yourself). Finally I tried Greenwood BJJ as it was fairly close to me but I really hadn't heard as much about it as the aforementioned gyms. The facility is what I would call pedestrian at best, there's nothing fancy here as far as change rooms or shiny equipment is concerned, but the instruction is something truly special. The bjj instructor Chris Greenwood has a way of explaining positions and techniques that for me makes it so clear and crisp, something that I feel is exceptional

Great martial arts community for adults that allows all levels to meet and improve. Head coach…read moreBobby Currie is a Judo, JiuJitsu champion and a kickboxing, Muay Thai expert. His knowledge and experience really make a difference and one's level increases weekly. kids program is exceptional, with my boys going to competitions and doing extremely well. I strongly recommend this gym.

I started working out here after bidding on a three month membership at a local school fundraising…read moreevent. Although I wasn't interested in the judo and jujitsu they are primarily known for, Bobby, the owner, accommodated my interest in getting fit and I ended up taking Dana's Strength and Conditioning classes and got hooked. I renewed my membership and then continued with private training sessions. I am the strongest I have ever been and feel and look pretty great (never thought I'd feel like this as a woman in my 40s with three kids). Dana is motivating and a fantastic teacher and trainer - she fine tunes and gives great prompts to assist with form and make sure the exercises are done properly and safely. In addition, my kids have trialed the jujitsu and gymnastics classes and loved them but couldn't continue due to their other activities, but from what I observed, Bobby is a knowledgeable, patient, and fun teacher. I highly recommend you or your kids try this dojo out for three months. Would be surprised if you or they aren't hooked like I was. elenaele

I started taking the Body Blast and Boxfit classes at this studio back in September and I'm super…read morehappy with the experience. I've even signed up for their 6 Week Fitness Challenge that starts tomorrow. I'm pretty active on my own, but find it's easy as we head into winter to opt for the couch over the run outside. So, signing up for classes provides a little extra incentive for me to keep active. From my first visit at Cornerstone I felt comfortable, a key feeling for me when I'm working out. The owner, Lauren Cook, took time to explain pricing, the best deals, and introductory offers. Although I don't have kids, I noticed that the schedule's built to accommodate kids classes at the same time adults are working out. Supporting local community businesses is important to me and Lauren took the time to explain why she opened and what impact she hopes it has on the community. All a positive for me. I take body blast with Nick Robinson on Thursdays. It's a mix of functional exercises to build cardio and some strength training. The classes are small, so it's more like a personalized workout with a trainer rather than a class at say Goodlife. The max we've had so far in class is 4 people, so there's no hiding. The upside, is that after I injured myself running, he was able to give me modified exercises during the class at no additional cost and it didn't prevent me from going. This was awesome! The Boxfit class on Sundays is the best workout I've ever had. If you're looking for a cardio workout this is it. It's an hour and divided amongst skipping, jogging, aerobics, box jumping, and punching the bag so you never get bored. You work on 3 minute rounds with 30 second breaks the whole time. Jared is funny and makes sure everyone is working hard throughout the class. As for costs, I pay per session and find it reasonably priced. It's more expensive than Goodlife, but I feel more accountable given the smaller class sizes. And you can't beat the individual attention you're getting from a certified instructors/trainers without paying for one-on-one sessions. I've not taken any of the adult dance classes they offer, but I've ventured into both Yoga and Pilates now and continue to be impressed by the staff they have.

My kids have been taking dance classes at Cornerstone since shortly after it opened and I always…read morerecommend it to anyone looking for breakdancing, hip hop and contemporary/modern dance style classes, and it's also a great place for really little kids to get into dance for the first time. My daughter in particular has learned so much and been able to really explore her creativity, plus has boosted her self esteem. Wonderful staff, very caring and thoughtful, and overall a great vibe in the studio. Delighted to see how the studio has evolved and grown over the years.