REVIEWS

I took a fitness kickboxing class here and from the sign-up through to the actual class, I had a great experience. The team is great with communication and set very clear expectations on what to expect at the studio. The facility is clean and I feel that there is a good emphasis on respect, community and challenging yourself. There's a lot of encouragement. The studio runs some classes for kids at the same time (but a separate section) as adult classes which is pretty convenient. There is street parking in front of the studio and other parking lots close by. The studio is on an upper level so there are stairs involved.

My son has been attending Evoke for approximately 2 months. Evoke is awesome! I would recommend sending your child to Evoke. The instructors are caring and provide an environment for learning, discipline and respect.

I am new to Kickboxing and the classes are beginner friendly and a lot of FUN. I have been very impressed with the professionalism, family vibe, and positive energy! I highly recommend Evoke Martial Arts & Kickboxing. You will love it!

I’ve been attending the fitness kickboxing classes here and it’s been a blast. I was looking for something challenging and these classes are exactly what I needed. They combine resistance training with cardio and plyometrics. Overall, the classes are super well rounded and I leave every class feeling worked. I highly recommend trying these classes out.

I train in Krav Maga self-defence and was looking for the proper environment to learn Muay Thai. Firstly, everyone is very respectful and friendly. This makes the training environment fun and easy to learn (for beginners and/or those with experience). Secondly, Master Dayo has a very clear and engaging teaching style. He provides very helpful feedback to every single student. Lastly, both your technique and cardio will benefit dramatically. Overall, a very positive experience!

I joined the fitness class online few months ago, and it was a great experience for me, it helped me to increase my energy levels during that time. Tess is a great coach, she has a lot of experience, very professional and has a nice attitude each class. she pushed me to do better, and inspired us to keep working hard. I highly recommend her and the classes

The Toronto Hapkido Academy has been a truly wonderful experience. As an adult engaging in martial arts for the first time, the environment has been ideal. All of the instructors have been motivating, knowledgeable, and supportive. The classes offer a great workout and a chance to feel a little bit badass. I look forward to continuing the journey!

I’m loving the kickboxing class at Evoke. The class is intense and fun. I can get my workout done and spend some time with great people 🥰😊

It was a great experience with Evoke, they have friendly staffs and they work with you in their best. Thank you

As parents we have appreciated the rigour and structure of the karate classes for our son. He is learning karate but more than that he is learning how to focus, be polite and follow instructions. I would highly recommend Evoke.

I'm glad I decided to try kickboxing here at Evoke Martial Arts. Not only is Tess attentive, she is also enthusiastic and truly passionate about what she does. Every class is a challenge, but in the best way possible. You truly get what you put into it.

My family’s experience with Toronto Hapkido Academy has been nothing short of fantastic from my very first phone call to ask for information to my daughter’s most recent class. The organization, staff, and classes are top-notch. Everything you could hope for in a martial arts school!

I've been attending classes at this school for several years now, and while my fitness level, strength, and overall physique have improved considerably, what really keeps me going is the supportive and friendly atmosphere. This school embodies a sense of community that makes learning martial skills fun. Most of the classes are about half female, and you will find all kinds of people there, from beginners who have never worked out before to highly skilled black belts who are always happy to share their knowledge with everyone. I love how it trains my body as well as my mind, and Master Dayo (the head instructor) teaches the thinking behind martial arts in addition to the skills themselves. If you're looking for an easy, light exercise where you don't need to sweat or work very hard, then this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking to really make a difference in your body and learn skills that apply to multiple areas of your life, then I would highly recommend Toronto Hapkido Academy.

My daughter has had a great experience with Evoke Martial Arts. Good teaching techniques and friendly and flexible staff.

My kid loved going to this camp! There were a lot of different things to do over the days, and every day they did something different. Some days it was the park, others the water park. Excellent!!! Highly recommend it!!!

Best dojo in the City...Hands Down. No egos' and very encouraging no matter were you are at. Try out the free into. class they offer. You will not be disappointed. Great for all ages.

My 7 year old son loves his martial arts classes at Evoke and looks forward to it every week. I appreciate the high number of instructors to students ratio, the adaptable approach instructors take for the younger students vs older students.

I signed up my son for a trial this past summer after trying several other martial arts programs around the city. After one trial class my son was committed to return - a naturally shy boy, my son really took a liking to the large bright space and reasonable sized classes. Evoke is truly a community that pushes growth in their discipline, respect for others and overall fun and learning.

My husband and I have been attending the kickboxing fitness class for 5 months now and we absolutely love it! Not only I can see that my body has been changed, but also it became a fun hobby my husband and I can enjoy together. We had so much fun at kickboxing class, we started Muay Thai trial just 2 weeks ago too 🙂 I highly recommend T.H.A Martial Arts&Kickboxing if you are looking for something fun and exciting to do with your family member!

Evoke is amazing. The personnel is always very friendly and helpful! I would totally recommend it for anyone who would like to try martial arts classes!

T.H.A provides kids and adults martial arts classes. My review below is exclusively regarding the adult Muay Thai classes, an extremely positive experience. Community: -The students of Muay Thai are typically career professionals and the health and safety aspect concern them. Most students attend regularly, and they know they will face each other again. Therefore, the system is not egocentric and there is an atmosphere of friendship and support. I am yet to see a serious injury caused by one member upon the other. -When doing the drills, the senior students are usually paired against the beginners, so the rookies can watch and improve their techniques. Instructors: -During the training, the main instructors observe us and give live feedback. -There is a strong emphasis on building cardio capacity and proper breathing to remain relaxed when fighting. -Proper technique execution is valued more highly than inefficient use of power. -Prior to every drill, the correct way is shown and repeated a few times to explain the thinking behind it. -There are generous junior instructors who can help you even outside the official training hours. -The key instructor -Master Dayo- is very knowledgeable about quality warm up, cool down, stretching and etc needed to minimize the risk of injuries. He assures that the students have the proper technical and cardio base, before jumping to the more advanced classes. Logistics: -Free parking is available on the backstreets. -Business day adult classes start after 7:00 P.M. -The mirrors across the training room allow you to check your form. Despite its violent exterior, Muay Thai is a beautiful sport and requires alot more than brute force. You will learn how to work around your advantages and disadvantages, while keeping calm and conscious. It is a complex combination of useful physical and mental attributes. I strongly suggest interested people to try Muay Thai at least for a few sessions at Toronto Hapkido Academy.

I know the place for about nine years. Somehow I missed to leave a review earlier! My kids going there learned patience, respect, social skills in addition to their martial art techniques. They gained self confidence and experienced deep friendships. Our lives were much easier when it came to teenage emotions!

I joined Evoke in August as I was starting my journey to become healthier (both mental and physical). I have been going regularly to the kickboxing classes since then and I really enjoy it. The classes are very good workouts and I feel that I am getting stronger. Everybody is very welcoming and nice. The app make it easy to sign up for classes and they provide both gloves and hand wraps with a membership. Overall I am very happy that I joined evoke and can't wait for my next kickboxing class!

This is an awesome class! Really enjoy the cardio burn as well as the instructor who keeps the workout exciting and interesting. So glad I joined.

I highly recommend Evoke MA place I started Muay thai 2 months ago and I love learning the techniques and movements. The staff and students are great and supportive helping me be better every day!!