We had an unfortunate billing issue stemming from the old ownership when we went to a closer gym…read more As soon as we uncovered it, the new ownership dealt with it immediately and professionally. They turned a problem that was not their fault into a huge win. Thank you!

Neuro-Divergent kids need not apply…read more If I were rating Element on the Karate program alone they would get five stars: the instructors are fantastic. They are able to run diverse classes where participants are different ages and abilities, and somehow still make themselves available before or after class if anyone needs to talk to them. The other instructors could learn a lot from the Karate instructors. My 9 year old child has ADHD and she normally brings a ton of energy and enthusiasm to class. She also bring defiance and outbursts if she doesn't understand something or is frustrated. Apparently these outbursts were happening frequently in classes other than Karate, but I had no idea until one by one the other instructors kicked her out of their classes. When 5 Elements became Element the new ownership heavily discouraged parents from remaining on the premises so I was not in the habit of staying during class. There was no way for me to know my daughter's behaviour was becoming a bigger and bigger problem until I was told she was not welcome in first Jujitsu, then Boxing and finally Muay Thai. After the first ban we did a round of occupational therapy to help my daughter control her outbursts and have been practising the techniques ever since. I thought all was well until the second two bans were issued. Again, I did not know her behaviour was still a problem because nobody told me. By the time the instructors bothered to talk to me they were so upset that they were unwilling to work together and find a solution; they instead chose to ban my daughter. Since most of the classes were no longer available to my daughter we decided to end her membership. Technically they should have charged me, since we had committed to a year, but they waived the fees without a fight. This all went down right around billing time, but they also refunded the money for the upcoming month even though it should have been too late. This could be interpreted either as excellent customer service or the desire to get my daughter out of the dojo before I had the chance to tell the other parents how we were treated. If you are an adult, or if your child is only interested in Karate, you will do fine here. If you have an ND child interested in a variety of disciplines I would recommend you keep looking.

I joined around a month or more ago, though I've only done a few classes so far I've met some…read morelovely people there, learned quite a bit so far and my self confidence has improved quite a lot

THE BEST CLUB IN AIRDRIE!!!…read more We've been with Horizon Taekwondo for 6+ Yrs. After joining 2 other clubs and looking at others, we decided to try Horizon and it was the best decision we made back in 2017 to join. From day 1, the kids felt like they belong and were part of the Horizon Taekwondo Family and us parents too. My daughter is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and My son is going for his 1st Degree Black Belt in February 2023. I couldn't be more proud of them and all they have been able to accomplish with the help of the instructors. You won't find taekwondo instructors like the instructors at Horizon in too many places. They really CARE for the kids and they always ALWAYS take the extra time to answer questions, help with perfecting their techniques, making sure the kids are ready to face any challenges, that they are always ready before belt testing or that they are ready to compete in tournaments, if they choose to go! I can guarantee you 100% that your child will never be made to feel like he/she can't succeed. Everyone at the club, instructors and all the students alike will always be there to help, teach and encourage! Join Horizon Taekwondo today, you won't regret it!

My family has been involved since September 2016. During this time, we have really enjoyed being…read morepart of the Summit family. Summit teaches students the value of hard work, practice and dedication. Students quickly learn that being invited to test for a new belt is an honour and privilege, that has to be earned. The Summit team has high standards and runs a good quality martial arts program. I am genuinely impressed with the way that Master Morris, and all of the instructors, take the time to explain concepts to students at an age appropriate level. Instructors encourage, coach and mentor students inside the gym; but also teach them how to apply the 5 tenets of tae kwon do (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, set control and indomitable spirit) to their everyday lives. Students are all treated equally, fairly and with respect. The cost of classes is quite reasonable, when compared to other activities. I have taken into consideration that tae kwon do is twice a week, and students are learning so much more than just a sport. In addition, the class schedule is flexible, allowing students to attend the most convenient classes. I would happily recommend Summit Martial Arts to anyone looking to learn tae kwon do.

My husband and my son train at Summit Martial Arts and both are extremelly happy and satisfied…read more Master Morris is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. My son is 5 years-old and absolutely LOVES attending the classes! Our family HIGHLY recommends Summit Martial Arts!!

TL;DR: This place is awesome if you get the right instructors, pretty average if you don't…read more I tried out FitRepublic because (a) a friend had been there and said it was a cool spot, (b) my husband works in Bridgeland and I drive past it an awful lot, and (c) they had an introductory special. The special was $39 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes - this includes an intro to AntiGravity, but not to the regular AntiGravity classes. In those two weeks I'm pretty sure must have I set a record for most classes attended. I really did want to try this place out, so I went to 15 different classes (which amounts to just under $3 per class at that intro rate. Go me!) I don't live or work near FitRepublic at all, so my end goal was to see which classes I liked the best, so that I could go to one or two per week after the trial period. It's easy to sign up for classes online, you just purchase your pass and sign up. Then when you get there you sign in and that's that. It's much like other class-based fitness places in that sense. I ended up taking Booty Barre, Rowing, Biker Barre, Hard Knocks (kickboxing), TRX, TRX Strength Circuit, Rhythm Ride, and SPIN Express. I took many of these twice with different instructors, when possible, to try and get the full effect. The classes are mostly awesome and motivating. I am an active person, but I'm also not a small person, and can easily be intimidated by places where everyone looks like they could be on the cover of Shape. And believe me, I was frequently the chubbiest girl in the class at FitRepublic. But the motivating, welcoming nature of the gym made me feel comfortable almost all of the time. There was one class where I clearly could not keep up, and felt more intimidation than motivation (I won't say which class or which instructor, but I cried after, which was a bummer), but this was one time out of fifteen. And when I went to that same class taught by a different instructor I had a really awesome experience, so I wouldn't begrudge FitRepublic a good review for that isolated incident. My two-week trial is almost up, and after it's done I think I'll keep going to one or two classes per week, as I had intended to. Trial=success! If you're interested, I would highly recommend getting the two-week trial and trying out as many of the classes as you can. Get a feel for which classes and which instructors you like, and judge for yourself.

I find classes where the instructors don't work out with the team minimally motivating. The class I…read moreattended here was one such class. It felt repetitive and boring, with an instructor walking around and announcing how much time we had left. Also, since she was observing us, I would expect her to correct my form. Instead, I've woken up with bruises on my forearms from the very technical kettlebell exercises that weren't properly explained. The studio in itself was cute and cozy, and the facilities were well-stocked and inviting. The class, however, could have been better.

I've been attending their Saturday morning bootcamps for a few months now. I originally signed up…read moreas part of a "online deal of the day" package and I have to say it was money well spent. I find the classes to be both challenging and fun-often a difficult mix to find. The instructors are knowledgeable and are great at successfully running classes with a range of fitness levels. They are careful to make sure they are aware of any health concerns and are able to offer suitable modifications to just about every exercise. They keep the workouts different enough that you dont get bored but there is enough routine you can feel where you've made improvements. I like that they create an environment that is more encouraging than competitive-I've been to other bootcamps where you are made to feel bad if your fitness level isn't yet what some of the others in the class are at. I recently decided to become a full fledged customer and I am impressed with how quickly they responded to my questions about schedule and price. I don't live overly close to where they hold classes but to me they are totally worth the drive. Oh and you'll see the results too! I think they offer some other classes to like Bridal bootcamp and mom & baby related classes.

Pegasus Gymnastics is wonderful. My daughter has been with their developmental team for 2 years…read more They must be doing something right because she wants "to be a gymnast when she grows up" and 3 hour training sessions twice a week are fun and challenging at the same time. Yes, there is high coach turnover (which I'm sure is common everywhere), some have been better than others, but she has learned from all of them and they all helped her grow in different ways. The leadership team has been very accommodating to all our needs and suggestions. Would highly recommend!

There are some fabulous coaches and there are some inexperienced coaches. I enrolled my daughter in…read morean advanced class that had a beginner coach with beginner coaching skills which resulted in her getting injured. In other advanced classes she was in, she received excellent coaching. Very inconsistent in the type of coaching you will receive.

Amazing studio. Great atmosphere and dedicated staff. You will be fit if you join their classes…read more Variety of cardio and weight training, performance endurance and interval training. High recommend for people with different athletic background. Natasha

When I left Orangetheory fitness I was the fastest, strongest, and leanest I'd been in years. Due…read moreto an unforeseen injury (stress fracture on my foot), I moved away from Orangetheory and tried CrossFit, working out on my own at the YMCA, and other boutique studios in the city. During Covid I started homeschooling my kids. I quickly stopped making fitness a priority. I had been wresting with getting back to a gym when management reached out about coming back to try a class. All it took was one class - I forgot how much I loved it! A gal recently asked me why I returned, and I told her that I was now the slowest, weakest, and fattest I've been in years, so I decided to return to the place that I know gets the job done! With hard work, perseverance, and stellar coaching staff, I'm starting to see my body transform. This place brings out my inner athlete and my competitive side, but it's not about comparing myself to others - every time I look in the mirror it's me against me. I've promised myself that I'm going to keep coming until I see the person in the mirror who reflects the person I want to be. I want to give a shout out to Matt and Khrista (the studio owners). You not only fill your studios with motivating, caring trainers, you genuinely care about people's health and wellness. You have created a community that people are excited to be part of and a place they enjoy working out it. Michelle Parks