I was excited about trying out Martial Arts Unlimited and made appointment online to come in (for…read morefree, unbelievably). Right when I walked in the door there was definitely a sense of confidence, respect and happiness in the warm air. I had my lesson with my instructor Bobby, it was an incredible learning experience with a focus on form and physics of MA. I signed up for the next phase of learning that night! My next lesson was with Greg and once again I was amazed with his knowledge, technique and professionalism. The opportunity to learn from such highly skilled instructors is truly a gift. I'm looking forward to my journey with MAU and want to thank all the staff and instructors for their kindness and positivity.

From the owner: We are a little in that we provide private instruction at very competitive rates. The attention to…read moredetail we provide is what sets us apart.

Amazing training facilities and great people…read more Note that it's not one of those cardio gyms where you zone out on the treadmill. The classes are super awesome and the trainers are of a very high quality.

Pretty impressive amount of dope equipment along side strong and talented people. Jealous of the…read moreenvironment quite frankly; wish I could do more than just drop in

I was a bit nervous about starting BJJ as an adult female having little prior experience or…read moreknowledge of it. I joined at the beginning of the year and have been loving it so far! The de Groot brothers are professional, welcoming, accomplished and kind. So far I have been attending their fundamental classes which cover all the basics. They are very clear in their instructions and demonstrations. I always leave feeling stronger, happier and more inspired than before I arrived. From the first time I walked in the doors I felt that there was a strong sense of community and camaraderie at this gym. I look forward to each class I am able to attend!

My family and I were in town for Spring Break and my husband reached out to see if we could bring…read moremy son to do a bit of training while in town. They were more than happy to accommodate us. The outside of the space is deceiving, but inside they had an absolute gorgeous facility! Very clean, modern and well kept. My son had such a great time rolling with the kids we went back another time during our stay that week. Great atmosphere, and the coaches were all super nice! Definitely will check out again next time we're in Victoria!

I've watched many performances by the Wong Sheung Club over the years and am glad that they have…read moresuch a good presence in Victoria, doing business blessings and everything. Compared to other big cities, there just aren't as many lion dance clubs around, but regardless, these guys are the best of the best. Amazing performances from their talented athletes and sharing rich cultural histories too.

Amazing teacher and amazing people to train with. Being an older person and a women to boot, this…read moreschool made me feel welcome and comfortable the minute I walked in. True Jiu Jitsu in Victoria!!! The Machado lineage is as close as we can get to real Jiu Jitsu (unless we use time travel and trained with Helio!). Highly recommend this school!!

From the owner: Victoria, BC is now home to Western Canada's only affiliate school of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend,…read moreJean Jacques Machado at our Jiu-Jitsu is Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Victoria school. We are dedicated to not only bringing the very best BJJ to Victoria, BC but to make Jiu-Jitsu affordable for everyone. New students can start with our 3 month intro to Jiu-Jitsu for only $30, after that, classes are as low as $60 per month. Join us now and see the difference Jiu-Jitsu can make in our life with Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Victoria.

There are lots of other martial arts schools in this city that have a much healthier learning…read moreenvironment. The instructor is manipulative and untrustworthy, and I would not feel comfortable recommending his school to anyone, especially women. He doesn't seem to know the difference between what is appropriate behaviour to women and what crosses the line, and in the past, has blatantly gone past that line in the guise of "coaching". This is very troubling, and when you couple it with the student teacher power dynamic, it is downright dangerous. In February 2019, the majority of students left because of the instructors conduct towards some of the women that trained, and a lack of integrity as an instructor. The school recently also lost their Machado association membership because of his behaviour. Here are just some of the things I observed when I trained there: - instructor would only roll with the female students - Wouldn't help some of the guys when they were preparing for competition - Students weren't allowed to cross-train at other schools - Instructor would badmouth absent students during class - Was constantly on his phone instead of focusing on the class - Would initiate unwanted and/or inappropriate physical contact with the female students - Wouldn't let go of a choke submission during sparring when one of the women was tapping Teachers like him all claim that what they are offering is unique and special, but the reality is that you can get the exact same thing down the road. It's not special, it's just mediocre. There are MUCH better places to train.

When I first came to train at the Eke Academy, I thought I had found something special--a place…read morewith integrity and heart. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this school to anyone. A year ago, the majority of students left the Academy due to the instructor's poor conduct, coupled with the realization that the training itself was of low quality. When I trained there, the instructor would regularly spend over 20 minutes of an hour-long class making the students sit down in front of him while he shared his political/ personal views and berated certain students for not training enough, creating a toxic atmosphere. He would tell his students not to bad mouth other schools, and then would proceed to explain why the Eke Academy was a superior school that was somehow more enlightened than other places that only trained "thugs." Meanwhile, the instructor only has a purple belt in jiu jitsu, yet boasted that the school has the best jiu jitsu in the city (not true, I assure you). A year after most students left the Academy, the Machado Association revoked their affiliation with this school. The instructor promoted the Academy as an empowering place for women to train, yet would blatantly hit on the female students, at times refusing to let women train with any male except him. Due to a recurring pattern of inappropriate and harmful behaviour, many women left the school because they felt uncomfortable training there. I wasn't going to write a review, but I don't want anyone to walk blindly into this school without a healthy dose of caution and background knowledge. Pursuing the martial arts is truly a rewarding path, and I assure you there are healthier places to train in Victoria where the teaching is of a significantly higher caliber.

One of the finest gyms I've trained at. Stan is a master of disguised repetition and his positive…read moreenergy flows from the top down. Highest recommendation

Went yesterday to one of the conditioning classes with a co-worker and we both were happy with the…read moreintensity and effectiveness of the workout -- buckets of sweat for sure. Liz taught the class right before ours, but designed the one that we took, so we knew it was good :] The instructors/staff are all very friendly and you will definitely feel comfortable from the get go in the sessions. You'll just need to wear workout clothes. There is no need for any other gear for the conditioning classes. For beginner MMA classes, a cup and mouthguard are required even though there is no contact (after-class sparring is an option apparently). They have a schedule posted online (islandmma.com) of all classes from kickboxing to MMA and general conditioning classes. Membership can be month-to-month for unlimited classes, and gets progressively cheaper for the longer length memberships. The first class for anyone is free, so there really isn't much in the way of checking out one of these motivating, educational, and effective classes! Will definitely be back soon.

i whent there for 2 years and it was amazing i only left because i wanted to do judo just with my…read morefriends its also hard and a challenge but still very fun

Master Tek Siaw has been teaching traditional Yang style Tai Chi (108 form), Qi Gong (eight…read morebrocades), and Gong Fu (Tan Tui) for it's health benefits for many decades. The experience of Tai Chi cannot be explained in words - only through practice can one understand. Come try it!

He is not a Master and does not teach Traditional Yang Style. He learned what he knows from the…read morefraudulent "Taoist Tai Chi" group, and then got that wrong as well. Stay away if you want to work with anyone with a shred of integrity.

I tried a yoga class here because I had a coupon for free classes. I knew I would hate the heat &…read morepracticing with strangers, but at the end of my free week, I got a membership. The heat relaxes tight muscles and I can even tolerate summer heat better, now. I knew fitness classes were not my thing, but I took one to make the quota for a challenge. Now I go to a variety of fitness classes nearly every day + go to deep stretch classes. I've had my membership for 3 years, and it's very reasonable. The facility is clean, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Classes are very comfortable as the lighting is dim and we are always encouraged to work to our own level and not risk injury. I am thrilled with the results of my membership. Classes have improved my strength, mobility, energy and pain levels, skin and mood. It's a happy and comfortable place to go to. As to another review, letting surfaces air dry, rather than rubbing with a cloth is the standard procedure in hospitals for disinfection, as it permits the solution to sit on the surface longer.

I have been to only one class, so I can't say too much about their classes and instructors. The…read moreclass was fairly full so the facility seems popular enough, although I will not go to a class with that instructor again. I noticed that Oxygen has really streamlined the business and minimized costs. It's located in a shopping plaza. It might be different during the day, but for an evening class there were no staff, and the participants waited outdoors for the instructor, then checked themselves in on an iPad. There are no changerooms, just two bathrooms and a single shower (which appeared unused despite this location being 100% hot yoga). We were asked to leave our clothes and valuables by the (locked) front door... there was no other storage for clothes, and I think many people left their coats in their cars. At the end of the class, we were asked to spray our borrowed blocks but no need to wipe them (no paper or cloth towels available - again less overhead costs). I think the owner of this business has a good thing going, from their perspective at least.