I visited the Team Smandych gym while on a business trip because I thought why not get some…read moretraining in while visiting Calgary. First impressions of the gym was that it is pretty small but clean. There are gloves for visitors to use. The class before the one I attended probably had around 20 students and it looked very cramped. The class I attended had about 10 and it was definitely more manageable with space. The instructor, Gabe, was nice and clearly had great technique. I wish there was more feedback during the class but I understand that there was ~10 students so it's impossible to give a lot of personal feedback but I wish there was just a bit more. I would like to visit one more time to check out the advanced class to see if there is more focus on technique.

Stopped in here on a business trip for a drop in. Beautiful clean facility. Gym owner was nice…read morepersonable guy and his technique looked very sharp. My goto gym in Calgary

This martial arts academy is super friendly from the front staff to the instructors…read more Pricing is excellent and great activity for kids to be introduced to Muay Thai. Been taking kids to this location for 2 years and highly recommend for parents and even for adults to take lessons.

Elite is filled with everything needed for a proper martial arts environment. People of all skill…read morelevels to learn along side and push you further, a variety of class types for fitness and skill levels, be it competitive, self-defense driven, or just cardio and some hard work. Everyone is treated with respect and greeted with smiles. Excellent tutelage along with guest coach appearances on occasion by high level athletes in various fields, I've been going to Elite for almost 2 years whenever possible, and always miss everyone I've gotten to know when I can't make it down. Do yourselves a favor and swing down to check it out!

I had purchased a coupon online to check out Arashi Do martial arts, and boy, what a great buy!…read more I decided to try out their Cardio Kickboxing class yesterday for the first time. The Acadia location is on my way home from work, so it was perfect. The lady who signed me up at the desk, Laurie, was friendly and inviting and introduced me to everyone in the room. The guy who was leading the class, Chris, was a goofball and was joking with everyone. The class itself: AWESOME. I have done some kickboxing in the past in Montreal, and it quickly became my workout 'love'. I have checked out 3-4 other similar classes in Calgary to simulate the same experience in hopes of finding my favourite, and I think I finally have. Arashi-Do's Cardio Kickboxing class was a circuit-type, kickboxing-style training with the right combination of intense cardio, strength, kickboxing moves, and fun. I know quite a bit about fitness and am acquainted with a lot of different types of exercises, and yet they still managed to throw in a few exercises that I have never done/seen. This was a pleasant, and AWESOME surprise. At the end of the 45 minutes, my butt was thoroughly kicked, and I LOVED every minute of it. The only thing I regretted was not coming to check this class out earlier! The monthly prices they quoted me seemed a bit high, but I will worry about that once my coupon classes are over! I'm coming back Monday evening. And hope to continue Wednesday evenings. HIGHLY recommended if you like an intense kickass workout! Review #11 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

From the owner: Our Little Dragons Karate curriculum is internationally recognized and offers 4 to 7 year old…read morestudents the chance to begin learning the basics of Karate as they are developing confidence, character, fitness, and skills. Our Tiny Thaigers Muay Thai and Mini Monkey BJJ follow in the same footprints. For Youth, Teens, and adult, beginner to advanced, we offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for all ages and levels, Karate for all ages and levels, Muay Thai/Kickboxing for all ages and levels, and Cardio Conditioning classes. Our instructors are not just experts, but are trained and certified as skilled educators and practitioners. Arashi-Do's philosophy is simple: we have a place for you to succeed. We hold weekday classes and private lessons for individuals and groups of up to 4. Ask about our group rates for corporate partners! We are a Black Belt school; each new student is a potential Black Belt in the program(s) they choose. Many of our instructors spend years developing the skill set to become an expert in a chosen discipline, then take on the challenge of learning a whole new discipline to compliment it. They are offered the opportunity to train as instructors and become certified to teach. We "specialize" in helping every member reach their goals, to recognize their inherent potential, and to go for it!

Great gym, with great people. Whether you're new or experienced this is the place to go! The…read morecoaches are amazing and the equipment is top of the line. Truly something for everyone!

From the owner: First week is absolutely free. Train for as little as 80.00$ per month Calgary premier fitness…read morecenter includes top coaches in Judo, MMA Stand-up with Russell Peel. Kickboxing & Muay Thai & kids classes with Dave Bastian. Fighters, Grappling,Striking Classes with Mark Maruzs. Conditioning, Team Dryland, Corporate training with Leora Maruzs

Great Gym, hassle free memberships, unlimited classes with great selection between cardio and…read moretechnique. Ability to do both Boxing and Muay Thai training at no extra cost. Been going here for over a year now and can say this place has amazing trainers, and atmosphere. Not sure on why you would need anything in writing to go to a gym - pay your dues get access simple as pie.

I started bringing my son to the kids class and I decided I could try to lose a few pounds by doing…read morethe conditioning classes. My son really likes it and I am really enjoying it as well. The gym has nice equipment, experienced and friendly staff, great class schedules, and competitively priced memberships.

"Do you love your husband but also need a break from his constant 'helpful' advice? Send him off to…read morethe WTM Muay Thai Thailand trip, where he can train up to three times a day--because we all know he thinks he's training for a championship, but really, he's just trying to burn off that extra slice of pizza. While he's getting pummeled by professional trainers (don't worry, it's all in good fun), you can relax by the pool, read a book in peace, and maybe even nap for hours without hearing 'babe, where's my sunscreen?' When he's done with training, he'll either be too exhausted to talk or, if you're lucky, ready to take you out for dinner. If not, just order the best Thai food and enjoy it in peace while he sleeps off his 'hard work'. Sunday's training-free, so you can take a boat trip to James Bond Island or Phi Phi Island--anything to escape his endless 'suggestions' on how you should spend your time. This vacation's the perfect balance: you get all the me-time, and he gets to believe he's the next Muay Thai legend. Win-win!"

Top notch trainers, welcoming staff, and no egos tolerated! When you walk through the entrance,…read moreyou're welcomed in and treated like family, it's your Muay Thai family! It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or training for your next fight, WTM is filled with great people who will push you to be the best version of yourself! Nothing but good things to say about this place and the staff!

Went to a "beginner" Muay Thai class a while back. The class consisted of 30 mins of streching…read morethen a few drills and right into sparring. No warm up! While stretching is important, 30 mins is excessive for something I can do at home. It was overwhelming as I was a beginner and did not expect to go straight into sparring my first class. It would have been nice to have been eased into sparring after at least a few beginner sessions. It's not fun being a punching bag. If I go back it will probably be for the BJJ, and not Muay Thai. I hear the BJJ is great over there.

The nightmare begins when you try to cancel. Rumble's…read morecancellation process is a mess. They stop responding to messages, but continue charging your card with no consent and no accountability. This kind of practice is completely unacceptable. Be careful before signing up. It's easy to join -- but nearly impossible to leave.

Kicked off my cousins wedding weekend getting out of our comfort zone with a class at Rumble…read moreBoxing. We all enjoy the vibe of an upbeat spin class, and this was a similar atmosphere except you get to punch a heavy bag to the beat of the music. The first class was complimentary and we paid $15 each for wraps that we could take home and use another time. The nicest woman assisted us to wrap our hands (I am actually unsure if she's a frequent Rumble boxer or staff but either way am very grateful, ha!). We were also eligible to book a free 1:1 session to learn about the technique but given we don't live in Calgary, we didn't do that. The studio was clean, modern, and easy to find on 17th ave. Pro tip - maybe use the bathroom before wrapping your hands..... Our instructor was Olsen or "The Rock" and he really WENT for it with the combinations. The instructions were clear and simple to follow. You can tell he loves boxing and music and just instructing people in general. Shout out to the guy in the spot in front of me because I copied everything he was doing haha. What a great way to sweat and start the day! I would totally do another class and my hope is that this franchise opens in the Toronto/GTA area one day!