The best authentic Muay Thai gym in Toronto with amazing instructors. Everyone is so friendly,…read morehelpful, and non-judgemental here. The classes are perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced and there's so much variety in each class that you'll never be bored. Once you take one class, you will be coming back for more!

I went for a 2 weeks trial, stayed for more than 2 years and counting. A fascinating martial art,…read moreand an extraordinary experience. So many great things about OSMT: the physical conditioning, the friendly and fun environment, the dedication and passion from instructors, the motivation of students to push themselves to their best. OSMT is an amazing place for a life changing and meaningful training.

I've been doing Krav Maga and fitness training at TFF for about a year and a half now, and I…read moreabsolutely love it!! I initially went to TFF because I was SO bored of the gym, and I am beyond happy that I made the switch. My favourite thing about TFF is the community. Rob, the owner, is so passionate about Krav Maga that it's impossible not to get excited about it, too! The other instructors are all fantastic as well - they know what they're doing, they care about their students, and they all have their own *special* ways to motivate you to push yourself to improve your techniques as well as your fitness level. My fellow students are also great - encouraging, patient, and hard-working. All in all, it's a very inspiring group of people :) Krav Maga is essentially a self-defense system that everyone can learn. And while you're learning it, you'll get into great shape. The classes are different each time, so it's easy for your mind and body to stay engaged. I'm not gonna lie, the classes can be very intense, but the stress training helps prepare you mentally and physically should you actually have to use Krav in a real life self-defense situation. The other bonus of Krav Maga at TFF is that you jump right in - during my very first class I learned how to defend against a choke from the front while being pushed up against a wall. Awesome. In addition to the regular classes (Krav Maga, Fitness, Yoga...), TFF offers intensive seminars focused on things like knife/stick defenses, gun defenses, and women's self-defense. I've attended both the knife/stick and gun seminars, and they were really interesting and a lot of fun! I could go on an on about how great TFF is, but it'd definitely be way more exciting to just take advantage of the free day pass and find out for yourself! Stay safe :)

This is the real thing…read more I've been to different martial arts studios/dojos of different styles and qualities, but this Krav Maga studio is *the best*. I've done Aiki Jiujitsu, Hapkido and some other stuff, but I was looking for something more practical and that would really get me in shape. I got more than what I expected! Going in, you get greeted by their great and extremely attentive staff. Seriously, the instructors are the best part. They're really welcoming, but know how to push you and are keen. They are quick to notice when your technique is off and will correct you. Obviously, you'd expect this to some degree at any school, but they are more on the ball about it than other schools, and it helps that they have multiple instructors on hand per class. The facility is very clean and is well equipped. They have weights, heavy bags, focus bags and other protective gear. All the gear is in great condition despite the punishment they get on a daily basis. Their classes are a great workout and are very practical. There are no fancy kicks or punches or anything like that, they're just simple moves devised to be effective. Their situational attacks and counterattacks are realistic and useful. The classes go at a great pace, and they have specialized classes to develop certain skills (fitness, combative striking, etc.). Let me tell you: Nothing could have prepared me for their Fitness class. That was the most intense fitness class I've ever taken in my life. It was gruelling, effective, and fun. Despite aching all over for the next few days, I still can't wait to go back :D They also have seminars, like women's self-defense (which was awesome), knife and gun seminars, etc. Be warned that it's not some laid-back place where you can get away doing half the work. You should be there because you want to train. That's the environment, and all other class members are diligent and work with you to improve. tl;dr: I've been to few schools before, and this has the best instructors, facility, environment and classes.

Amazing academy with great staff I may be bias because of my eight years spent but I 100% recommend…read moreit to anyone who's up to try. When I started it was quite small with minimal staff but they still worked it amazingly, never missing a class they said they would do. The staff is all kind and push you to be the best you can not only in jiu-jitsu but also in your life. Altogether it is a great environment with approachable students and teachers that will accept anyone of any age.

I was doing Tae Kwon Do for 8 years and achieved my 3rd Degree black belt before I made the switch…read moreto Bravado, and it was the best descision of my life.The instruction is great and non-military style, and adults teach the class. In the club I was in there would be teenagers teaching and the only reason they were teaching was they had a higher degree. One they were not mature enough to teach and two they would teach incorrect form.fitness levels: I am in the best shape of my life. Doing Tae Kwon Do I had issues dropping access fat. In one year at Bravado I lost 40 lbs and I am in the best shape I've seen in 20 years.Point sparring gets you nowhere: TKD focuses on patterns and point sparring, in the real world it is useless to defend yourself. What Bravado teaches is practicle and fun.You will get hooked.

I don't know if it would be fair for me to review this place since I didn't take a class. But I did…read morewant to write a note about it. I went to the location near Yonge & Eglinton, expecting to see a dojo like in the pictures on their website (bright, airy, clean). I was disappointed to see that it was in a basement, the walls were dirty & had holes in them. The mats on the floor were also worn looking & dirty. We talked to Chris about classes, etc & he was very knowledgable, nice & friendly. But I was put off by the condition of the practise room. It was one room and a small room for doing martial arts. Which is probably why there are holes in the walls. We watched a class for about 30 minutes with about 8 guys in it. They seemed kind of cramped. I'm giving them a middle rating since I didn't actually take a class. But for the location I would give them less. They might want to invest in new mats or at least take some time to thoroughly clean them & repair the holes in the wall & repaint the walls. Seeing this place didn't make me want to take a class there. Sorry to say that but just my opinion.

Everyone should take these classes -women and men. As practical as you can get for self defence…read more Chris really makes the classes, he's very friendly, and good-natured. He teaches in a way that's really accessible to beginners, while giving options to those more advanced. It's a pretty small and humble space, but the quality of instruction is definitely there. It's a really great way to learn practical self-defense techniques and I definitely recommend trying it out. The classes I've been to have skewed more male, but there's aways at least a few ladies and I feel like it's a very welcoming environment.

Hook Up Muay Thai Boxing literally changed my life. After years on the road with a rock band,…read moreeating bar food and drinking, and living an extremely unhealthy lifestyle in many ways, I reached a point where I realized that I could either continue to get less healthy, or do something positive and improve myself. So I joined a major gym chain. Although I liked the gym, after a year, I was not achieving the results I wanted. I had met one of the instructors at Hook Up through a casual fitness kickboxing class, and he invited me to try a class at Hook Up. From the moment I walked in I was hooked. Hook Up oozes credibility. It's hidden (like some back-alley boxing club straight out of the Rocky franchise) behind a tile shop in that industrial section of the city north of Orfus road. As I stepped through the door, I was struck by creak of the bags swinging on the chain, the sound of gloves hitting pads, and the whipping of jump ropes. It was a Sunday afternoon, and the place was busy with people of all walks of life, from couples with pre-toddlers in tow, training recreationally, to competitive athletes getting ready for provincial, national, and international competition. Far from being intimidating, I found the owner/head trainer Jim (National Co-ordinator of CASK: Thai Boxing) and his wife Theodora (a national champion) to be welcoming, and they immediately set me at ease. I quickly got to know everyone there, and I was hooked! The instructors are world class, there are several national champions training there, and the club takes a whole-life approach to health and fitness. After a nutritional consult with Jim, I completely revamped my diet and began a new phase in my life. Hook Up Muay Thai Boxing is a member of the Canadian Amateur Sport Kickboxing, the governing body for the sport in Canada. That brings with it a lot of bonuses not available to members of not accredited clubs (notably access to insurance while training or sparring). It also means that if you want and are able, you can train and compete at CASK sanctioned events and even try to make the National Team! I have been a member of Hook Up now for a year and a half, and in that time, I've reached fitness and health goals I never dreamed possible for myself. I'm 34 lbs lighter than I was when I got married 3 years ago, and my energy level has never been higher. I can run farther than I ever thought I'd be able to, and I'm more confident than I've ever been. In fact, in less than two weeks I'll be fighting in my first K1 rules kickboxing tournament. And that is a LONG way from where I was as a travelling musician, believe me......

Great place. Expert staff…read more Doesn't get any better.

Classes are fine. There's usually only one instructor, which isn't enough for fuller classes…read more They'll get a more experienced student to help, but that's not really what you're paying for in these classes. You should think of it more as a fitness class (that's what roughly 40 min of each class is devoted to) that teaches some self-defense techniques rather than a martial arts class, especially since it's located in a gym. Super sketchy when it comes to money though. The instructors will use high pressure sales tactics to get you to buy all the equipment through Dan, the owner, even if you're only interested in classes that don't require/need boxing gloves, thigh guards, etc. Really long lead time to cancel recurring billing (over thirty days) and no flexibility from Dan either. For your money, if you're not in the downtown core (and even if you are and can afford a longer travel time) go somewhere else.

You should check Elite Martial Arts out. I went to their 1 York location for the women's self…read moredefense class - it was incredible. Dan, the owner, is a true passionate person for what he does. He offers his class for FREE and helps women to learn and save themselves in dangerous situations. He is attentive, he challenges me and I am impressed with his service. If you are looking to get fit and feel comfortable / strong in life - he's the guy. Thanks again Dan and I appreciate the free class, I will definitely check out the future classes.

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

This is a legit BJJ academy. High level competitors train and teach there. For real, the victory…read morewall is covered with medals. The coaches are very high level and will push their students to excel. My 9 year old daughter and myself are members. We both love it. There are a lot of parent and children members; that speaks to the quality of the place. I've been there for a year and the membership has continued to grow steadily. Try it out, you'll see.