3 Best Martial Arts in Winnipeg

“Don't Survive Thrive Academy serves all members of the community, from children to elders and from competitors to hobbyists. They have programs for those with and without prior experience training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They tailor their programs to help you or your child achieve those. Whether it's confidence & focus or fitness & weight loss, they help you. They pride themselves on having a family-friendly, fun, positive and overall helpful environment to turbocharge their students' learning of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their community's longest-standing members have been training BJJ together since the mid-90s, and they are proud to say that they are still going strong to this day.”

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“Canadian Fighting Center is a locally owned and operated martial arts school that provides a clean and safe atmosphere for all those who wish to come and train with them. Canadian KickBoxing and Muay Thai Centre (CKMTC) was established in Winnipeg's West End in 2002 as a KickBoxing and Muay Thai Gym focused on building fighters and competition. With the growth of MMA and the launch of the Canadian Fighting Championship, they transformed into the Canadian Fighting Center (CFC) in 2009, also known as CFC Gym(Canadian Fighting Championship Gym). They only take new members by appointment, and the minimum age is eight.”

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“Kwest Muay Thai & Kickboxing offers training for every fitness level and every goal. Kelly Westerlund started Kwest in 2005 to share his love of Muay Thai and fitness with others. Their focus has been on a welcoming environment, an inclusive attitude, and a gym that feels like a family. They are proud to have a dedicated team of professional, genuine, and enthusiastic staff welcoming everyone who walks through their door. In Boot Camp, you will participate in various cardio exercises, toning and anaerobic exercises, weight training, and almost everything else. Their gym features amenities like men’s and women’s change rooms, showers, air conditioning, heavy bags, a floor boxing ring, etc. Your first class is free here.”

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