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LEGACY FIGHT CLUB

(4.9 Score)
351 King Street, Unit 7,
Barrie, ON L4N 6B5 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ✓ Muay Thai Class ✓ Striking ✓ Wrestling ✓ and Submission Grappling.Wrestling ✓ Kids Muay Thai ✓ All Women's Muay Thai ✓ Personal Training

“2025 Update: Legacy Fight Club's goal is to guide you toward achieving your best through expert coaching, professional support, and unwavering dedication to your success. They offer top-tier programs catering to students at all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. Their martial arts disciplines provide not only physical fitness but also mental resilience, discipline, and a strong sense of community. They also provide a fully equipped weightlifting area stocked with a variety of weights and kettlebells, ideal for students aiming to build strength and enhance their conditioning. They are a judgment-free community that inspires growth and self-development through the practice of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Legacy Fight Club provides flexible membership options with classes tailored for kids, teens, adults, men, and women of all skill levels. They offer classes 7 days a week, including morning, noon, and evening sessions. Your first personal training session with a level 1 and 2 coach is free.”

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Price:

Starts from $55

Contact:

(647) 905-7886

Mon-Thu: 5:30am - 8:30pm
Fri: 5:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: 10am - 12pm
Sun: 11am - 12pm

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Barrie martial art Champs Academy HQ
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CHAMPS ACADEMY HQ

(4.9 Score)
131 Commerce Park Drive,
Barrie, ON L4N 8X1 Directions

Since 2004

Specialty:

✓ Kids Martial Arts ✓ Adult Martial Arts ✓ After School ✓ Camps ✓ Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu ✓ Taekwondo

“Champs Academy HQ is a family-oriented and fundamentals-focused Martial Arts school that enables strength, focus, discipline, and a sense of community in the students through Martial Arts. Their programs are tailored to each student so that they can progress at their own pace. Master Jim Morrison, an esteemed practitioner with an illustrious martial arts career exceeding four decades, proudly holds the prestigious rank of 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, alongside a black belt proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His exceptional accomplishments include multiple national championship titles in Taekwondo and being crowned a Pan Am Games champion in the discipline. Master Morrison has also achieved national recognition as a champion in BJJ. Champs Academy HQ offers programs for all ages.

2025 Update: Master Morrison is the founder of Champs Academy HQ. Champs Academy HQ provides your child with the tools they need to become the best version of themselves. They provide a child's complimentary trial pass. Champs Academy HQ provides a free trial class.”

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Price:

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Core: $150
Plus: $275
TAEKWONDO
Core (Bi-Weekly): $99
Plus (Bi-Weekly): $114.5
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
After School Program Accelerated (Bi-Weekly): $300
After School Lite
Bi-Weekly (3 Days): $137.5
Bi-Weekly (5 Days): $175

Contact:

(249) 733-6041 (705) 710-2780

Mon & Tue: 10am -10pm
Wed: 12 - 9:30pm
Thu: 6am - 10pm
Fri: 5:30 - 9:30pm
Sat: 8 - 11am
Sun: 1 - 3pm

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Barrie martial art Empire Martial Arts & Fitness
Barrie martial art Empire Martial Arts & Fitness
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EMPIRE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS

(4.8 Score)
100 Caplan Avenue, Unit 8,
Barrie, ON L4N 9J2 Directions

Since 2011

Specialty:

✓ Kids ✓ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ✓ Muay Thai ✓ Boxing ✓ Wrestling ✓ Competition

“Empire Martial Arts & Fitness prides itself on being a martial arts gym that is welcoming, non-intimidating, and accommodating to everyone, regardless of skill level. They specialize in improving all levels of fitness and martial arts training for men, women, and children with professional and exciting classes that the whole family can enjoy. They teach a diversified array of martial arts and fitness programs for beginners to advanced levels from instructors with over 10+ years of teaching experience in multiple disciplines. They focus on providing the students with a close-knit martial arts family that lasts beyond gym hours, as they train, compete, and hang out together. Their goal at Empire Martial Arts is to reshape and sharpen your mind and body. Their facilities meet all your fitness and martial arts needs, featuring over 8,000 sq. ft. of space, including a 3,500 sq. ft. Zebra matted area, 20 heavy bags, showers, and saunas.

2025 Update: Kru Achilles Meridis is the founder of Empire Martial Arts & Fitness. He created an inclusive environment for everyone and instilled hard work, respect, and dedication. Jason Blackwood, Serge Rochon, and Adam Halkewyez are the instructors of Empire Martial Arts & Fitness. They have a unique program called Fit Factory, which revolutionizes the way you work out by hybridizing both martial arts and fitness to make you stronger, faster, and fitter than ever before.”

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License #2254103

Contact:

(705) 728-8885

Mon-Thu: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friy: 6pm - 9pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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LEGACY FIGHT CLUB REVIEWS

We've tried training classes at several facilities in Barrie, but Legacy stands out as the best place for children to truly learn offensive and defensive skills. Unlike other programs that prioritize running around and unstructured play, Legacy focuses on teaching the skills they're paid to deliver. Based on our experience with their early training classes, I’m giving them 5 stars. I may update this review in the coming months as we continue.

My wife and I attended a Muay Thai event in Toronto and Legacy brought the heat to the opposition, showing incredible heart and skill. For my son's trial class, the kids' coaches showed tremendous patience and experience in fighter development. I signed him up for classes the next day. He is learning that being a fighter is not just about physical strength but strength in character as well. Thank you Legacy.

I attended the free class on Wednesday night and absolutely loved it! Everyone was incredibly kind and supportive. The instructors guided us every step of the way, and even though I came in with no prior experience, I truly felt like I belonged. I’ll definitely be signing up!

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CHAMPS ACADEMY HQ REVIEWS

I brought my son to Champs Academy for their free trial class in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My son instantly knew that he wanted to join. We felt welcome and comfortable from the start, and have ever since. The coaches are amazing (Alvaro, Shiv, Sam, Ben); attentive, kind and supportive to all the kids. My son has taken different class options but wanted to start competing. We entered him into the in-house competition just months after joining and to our surprise, he won his division. He felt so proud of himself. We highly recommend the gym and glad we joined.

We have had a great experience since joining Champs 6 months ago. The coaches are all fantastic, extremely kind, and seem to have never-ending patience! The parents and other kids have been welcoming as well. It's a comfortable atmosphere and my kids enjoy it very much. Respect and attention are encouraged in a firm but caring way. My kids have learned a great deal and we look forward to continuing our journey with Champs.

Our son has been with Champs for 6 months and loves it!! The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, patient and take the time to make sure the kids understand the lessons. The facility is also very clean and well kept.

EMPIRE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS REVIEWS

I’ve always been a gym rat and weight lifter, but switched things up with MMA. I’m so glad I chose Empire! Coach is amazing at making any level of striker or grappler feel comfortable and I’ve progressed so quickly because of it. It’s an amazing group of people! Love training at Empire!

Boxing, muai thai and jujitsu classes are great quality instructors and training partners for each class! Best camaraderie in Barrie.

I love boxing here. Very inclusive, coaches are knowledgeable, I’ve learnt a lot in a short period of time.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LEGACY FIGHT CLUB Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHAMPS ACADEMY HQ Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

EMPIRE MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10

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