My child has studied Goju-Ryu Karate for over seven years. We decided to leave our current school…read moreafter it turned into a McDojo. We searched for another high quality Goju-Ryu school and visited six other schools. They old seemed styled after the McDojo format. At Prodigy, the owner has legitimate competitive credibility, competing throughout the world. The owner, Sensei Ryan Shields, actually teaches the classes and demonstrates unlike our old dojo and some of the other schools where access to the head Sensei was exclusive and often expensive. Sensei Shields is hands-on and will pull students aside to perfect technique. There is an emphasis on translating traditional techniques into real self defence. My child is new at the school and so far I like what I see. I won't hesitate to change my review if things change. P.S. For those of you that are looking for karate schools for your kids, be careful of franchise type schools where they follow a set format on selling, merchandising and marketing. Check the credibility of the teacher. Where did they get their black belts? I found a few of the schools were black belt mills and the teachers were giving each other black belts. Most schools emphasize teaching life skills, but there are plenty of activities that teach life skills for less than $1200 -$1800 per year. We put our kids in karate to be able to defend themselves if they need to, and sometimes you can't always walk away.

We are very happy with Prodigy for both of our children. It is a very clean and well-run place…read more Instructors are well trained and great with the kids. Adult classes and instruction too, but we have kids there. Have been members of this dojo for over a year and have no plans to leave. They offer various levels of membership, depending on the types of classes wanted by the student (karate instruction, sparring, weapons) and also offer private instruction. Introductory offer gives 1 week of lessons and a gi (uniform) for only $20.

Great BJJ Gym, the culture, instructor Pablo, and students there are wonderful people. I personally…read morewould say BJJ United is the best BJJ academy in Toronto.

Matador Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Academy excels in the discipline of Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing…read moreand MMA. What sets this place apart is its friendly environment and students who respect each other and help each other get better, its administration Colleen such a caring individual and finally the owner Lisa who is an amazing enthusiast of the sport and a good judge but I think my review would be incomplete if I did not talk about what makes this place great, above all else, the greatness of a MMA academy is because of its students but also because of its instructors. Matador MMA is blessed to have an elite instructor cohort which has an active presence in competitive MMA spheres; starting with Professor Pavel who was the silver medalist for Ontario Open Jiu Jitsu championships in May 2026, followed by Coach Naz who won the Mayhem Fight Promotions Boxing Championship also in May 2026 followed up by Coach Anastasia who won her ONE championship fight in Thailand in July 2026. Prof. Dane, Coach Xavier and Coach Alex train the young Muay Thai fighters who go and win new competitions and belt levels, Coach Alex gives his all to little ones learning the techniques and giving them confidence to be better day in and day out... and finally the one and only Coach Ivan who trains the kids and adults of this club, a man of monumental stature and one whose leadership in the octagon and on the mats keeps churning out warriors. For those parents whose kids train at Matador MMA could not be more thankful to have a cohort of teachers who give their all to give life skills to our children, for that we are ever thankful to them. Matador is the place if you want yourself and/or your kids excelling in life as the discipline learnt here goes a long way in their daily lives and education. I am so thankful to the Matador community and wish them much more success in years to come God-willing.

Extremely friendly atmosphere and very welcoming to new students. You feel part of a family being…read moreat Matador. The schedule is very friendly for all different aspects of BJJ whether it's gi or no gi. The instructors here are top level. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else.

I've been in martial arts most of my life, very extensively in the past 15 years. I've tried all…read moretypes of martial arts and I've now transitioned from being a student to being an instructor/coach. I've met Rafi years ago while looking for a Krav Maga school. Rafi is by far the best instructor, I've met. Not only does he have the necessary experience and background coming from the IDF (Isrealy Defense Force) but he cares about teaching his customers. He also has a heart of gold. He is great with kids and adults alike. If you sometimes feel scared walking down the street at night, Krav Maga is the martial art for you, if Krav Maga is the art for you then Rafi is the instructor to teach you.

I bought a Groupon for 5 classes for $15. Apparently, if you do back-to-back classes, it only…read morecounts as 1 class, so that's a super deal. Basically 10 hours of group exercise for $15. This place mostly focuses on Krav Maga and conditioning and honestly doesn't look like much from the outside. I hesitated a few times before taking a class a few months ago just because of how it looked. Signage is pretty dim and it's in an industrial building. The inside is ok, but it is lacking a true change room (i.e. no lockers) but they have a washroom. I ended up taking the Adult Foundation class and it was more of a boot camp/cross fit type class with some random punching and kicking in between. It was a great workout however, I wasn't a fan that they asked us to start kicking and punching bags without any proper technique. They might have gone over this in the next class, but I was way too tired to do a class afterwards. Verdict: From the one class I took, it was amazing conditioning, and the instructors and students are friendly. My only recommendation would be to make the class schedule more clear and let people know whether it is a conditioning or technique. I might try it again next year but I definitely would have preferred more focus on technique.

I signed up for the beginner jiu-jitsu class on Class Pass, which was challenging and fun! The…read moreinstructor was patient and knowledgeable and went through moves step-by-step when I needed clarification. The first class is free and offers many promotions (e.g. families and couples). The gym does not charge for belt testing fees, and uniforms are not required. Overall, I had a great time and would consider doing a week-long trial. Accessibility: the studio is on the second floor, accessed by stairs.

Freestyle Dojo is a wonderful place to train No Gi BJJ. The instructor Mike is very welcoming and…read morethe students there are very friendly.

I love the sense of community that, Steve, the owner has built. Both my daughter and myself train…read morehere. Great sense of respect amongst all the students towards each other and our coaches.

Steve and Ethan are great instructors. The classes are fantastic with the right combination of…read moredrills and rolling/sparring. Best of all they always start safely and increase everything to your level

This is an amazing martial arts school. Both of my daughters, ages 5 and 7, attend here. Sensei…read moreSteve is an excellent and knowledgeable instructor. And the style of karate taught there, Kyokushin, is actually teaching the kids how to defend themselves. The prices are reasonable. The dojo is clean and the equipment is new. There is lots of parking available and there is WIFI for the parents to use during classes. I have shopped around the area considerably and I have to say that CKMA is the best choice for our family.

Excellent gym for great results. Instructors really get you into shape and are very knowledgeable…read morein the sport of Muay Thai. Owner of the gym is down to earth and easy to talk to. If you want to learn Muay Thai, have fun and get into the best shape of your life, this is the gym to join.