We have a robust martial arts program that includes muay thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) and strength and conditioning. Our classes suit everyone from beginners of all ages to advanced martial artists and our separate classes for women and children ensure that everyone develops their skills in a comfortable environment.
We have a positive attitude, foster a team spirit and we train as a team and support each other. Our emphasis is on developing skills while instilling confidence, respect and comaradarie. We feel that our martial arts classes are the best in Kitchener and we encourage you to visit our modern facility to try a class or watch a class in progress.
We have a positive attitude, foster a team spirit and we train as a team and support each other. Our emphasis is on developing skills while instilling confidence, respect and comaradarie. We feel that our martial arts classes are the best in Kitchener and we encourage you to visit our modern facility to try a class or watch a class in progress.
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We have a 5000 square foot, bright, clean and spacious facility housing a full size competition boxing ring, MMA cage training area, heavy bags, change rooms and bathrooms. Over 2500 square feet of matted area, to accommodate large class sizes, as well as adequate training gear to protect members during class training drills.
Like most competitive full contact fighting sports, Muay Thai has a heavy focus on body conditioning. Muay thai is specifically designed to promote the level of fitness and toughness required for ring competition. Although only a few practitioners will venture into ring competition, all members train and learn the same techniques.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ in Kitchener and Waterloo - Proudly Affiliated with Team Renzo Gracie Ottawa. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is also known as BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, taking the fight to the ground - most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.
Mixed martial arts (MMA), is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, from a variety of other combat sports. Mixed martial arts (MMA) first became popular in North America with the 1993 starting of the UFC. It has since seen a great increase in popularity that has resulted in rule changes, more regulation and other leagues forming all over the world.
Reviews (18)
Mary Sd
Aug 31, 2021
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It's really intimidating walking into a new gym (especially when you have never done martial arts before), but everyone at Darkside is so welcoming. All the trainers are super nice and take an interest in you -- no matter what stage you’re at.
I like how they give me tips so, that I get the most out of every class. I've learned a lot the past couple of months and not to mention, I'm having fun while doing so! Glad I made it out and joined the club. Would highly recommend 😁
I like how they give me tips so, that I get the most out of every class. I've learned a lot the past couple of months and not to mention, I'm having fun while doing so! Glad I made it out and joined the club. Would highly recommend 😁
Jimmy Sidhu
Aug 12, 2021
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Sukh Saran
Jul 30, 2021
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Jon Szucs
Jun 01, 2021
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Tran Le
May 22, 2021
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I have been training here since July 2020 and it has been a great experience. All the coaches/trainers at this gym are very welcoming and knowledgeable. Like any other gym, the harder you work the more you will get out of your experience but Darkside is still a great place to train recreationally as well! I would recommend anybody interested in martial arts to come train.
Sam Lan
May 21, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Been training here for about a year and a half now. All the coaches here really know how to teach and are very approachable. Everyone here helps you train hard and makes me feel like I’m part of the team. I really enjoyed every second of my time here.
Been training here for about a year and a half now. All the coaches here really know how to teach and are very approachable. Everyone here helps you train hard and makes me feel like I’m part of the team. I really enjoyed every second of my time here.
Tawas Guy
Mar 31, 2021
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This place was awful.. the coaches are either nosy and in your business or they ignore you. They took my money and left me alone in a every class. Super expensive for what u end up getting (nothing). People were goofing around and there was little order. The coach wouldn't hold pads except for 1 guy.. the other students were all ignored.
Children were in the BJJ adult class and the head BJJ instructor was a retired Blue belt. He does not even compete. The muay thai coach was KO'd in Thailand yet now tries to brag about fighting there..
These guys are goofballs with very little experience and
Children were in the BJJ adult class and the head BJJ instructor was a retired Blue belt. He does not even compete. The muay thai coach was KO'd in Thailand yet now tries to brag about fighting there..
These guys are goofballs with very little experience and
Kaaje Kaaje
Jan 26, 2021
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Scott Hay
Dec 29, 2020
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Awesome gym. Been a part of the Darkside family since the beginning, and consider it my second home. Great coaches, great training partners, great knowledge. Always thankful for the training, and guidance from the darkside family.
Also want to note that their COVID19 rules and precautionary measures are right on point. They work hard to ensure everything is clean and safe for everyone. Super impressed and happy to be back training.
Also want to note that their COVID19 rules and precautionary measures are right on point. They work hard to ensure everything is clean and safe for everyone. Super impressed and happy to be back training.
Justin Breault
Aug 27, 2020
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My wife and I have now been attending Darkside Muay Thai and Fitness for about a year and a half. It has become like a family there. Training has been top notch. What you put into training is what you get out of training. There's a good range of techniques taught in both Muay Thai and BJJ because each coach has a different style, but all have a similar mindset. No egos here and I would encourage both families and individuals debating on trying Muay Thai or BJJ to stop by, talk to the staff and try it out. Positive attitudes only. Love this place!
Al Green
Jul 17, 2020
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Laura Barrieau
Jul 04, 2020
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Such a great group to train with! The coaches are so knowledgeable from their ring experience as well as their experience coaching their fighters! Having come from another gym, they did everything to give me a sense of community and hope to compete again. Darkside has not only created some extremely talented fighters but they also have a special… gift for giving fighters that have fallen off their path or that need a change another chance for success. Some gyms are in it for the money, these guys are different. Not every coach is willing to drive their fighters 15 hours across the states
Stephanie Goode
Jul 04, 2020
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Beatriz Antunes Bedin
Jul 03, 2020
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Slava Kostin
Jul 03, 2020
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Amanda Gans
Jul 02, 2020
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Johnathan Gatewood
Feb 21, 2020
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Kevin Drummond
Dec 01, 2017
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Great place! I'm fortunate to have my family be part of the darkside family.
Offering mauy thai, bjj, Boxing, mma, and hopefully yoga and wrestling. Darkside is a great place with an enthusiastic set of instructors that seem to really excell with the children classes.
I recommend the mma membership.
Offering mauy thai, bjj, Boxing, mma, and hopefully yoga and wrestling. Darkside is a great place with an enthusiastic set of instructors that seem to really excell with the children classes.
I recommend the mma membership.
