201 A Industrial Road F, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6N4, Canada
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Been training well over 15yrs, love popping into local gyms wherever I find myself. This facility is pristine, the culture in the room was great, and the instructors were very welcoming. Have visited 3-4 times now and will continue to every time I come to the Kootenays!
I recently started training at Acclimate and it has been an incredible experience. Sheldon and Gord are exceptional coaches with a wealth of knowledge and are genuinely passionate about helping everyone learn, improve and succeed. The team environment at Acclimate is just as impressive with everyone being welcoming, supportive and willing to help each other get better. Being part of the team at Acclimate has been extremely positive. If you live in Cranbrook or are just passing through I highly recommend stopping by and experiencing Acclimate for your self.
I met Sheldon & team back in March at the Creston Combat Fitness Kootenay Submission 9 tournament. Considering I was going up against one of their well trained fighters I thought I'd introduce myself and let them know I was going to be training for a First Aid course in June 2026. When I arrived in June the team was immediately welcoming in a clean, bright and engaging environment. We were taught drills for 45 minutes then we had about an hour of open mat/rolling to practice techniques in live sparing situations. All of Acclimates members were well trained and applied their techniques in a manner that made me feel safe from the start. We learned everything from De La Riva to North South escapes in a practical manner that included muscular and skeletal theory, which is huge in my books. If you're travelling to another community for a time I highly recommend stopping in at Acclimate for their Jiu Jitsu training. I will be returning! Plus the gym, Fitness Inc, is an amazing facility. When bundled with a great Jiu Jitsu environment it's a great place to spend some healthy time. My only regret is not getting a photo with the team! Next time!
I was visiting Cranbrook and stopped by for a class, Sheldon and all the guys there were extremely welcoming. It was a fun class with good rolls, I recommend this Acclimate to anyone in the area or anyone pathing through Cranbrook
I can’t say enough great things about the coaches and athletes at Acclimate. The coaches, Sheldon and Gord, are very knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. The other athletes are very supportive, help one another to succeed, and are always willing to help you learn. The facility is great and has awesome amenities and welcoming front desk staff. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to get into the sport or established athletes looking for a new gym.
I can’t say enough good things about the team at Acclimate. It’s rare to find a team that balances intense training with such a supportive, ego-free environment. Everyone looks out for one another on the mats, which makes it a safe and productive place to learn. And with my abnormal work schedule it still works out. Sheldon and Gordon are awesome, Proud to be part of this team!
Posted 9 months ago
Coming into the gym with little to no experience with grappling, it has been awesome to learn and work with the acclimate team. Sheldon and Gord are both excellent instructors with a wealth of knowledge to learn from. The rest of the team is also very friendly and skilled, great group of people!
Dropped in while visiting Cranbrook and had an awesome time. The place is clean, and everyone was friendly. I was nervous since I’m just a white belt and hadn’t trained in months, but the coaches and students made me feel welcome. The rolls were intense in a good way but always safe. Definitely a spot I’d come back to next time I’m in town.
I dropped in to a few classes while I was in the area on holidays, and was extremely impressed with the entire experience. I have been training a few years and have visited several gyms throughout my travels and this was one of the best. The instructors were very welcoming and friendly, and highly skilled. Even though I wasn't a regular member, they still took time to help me out and provide coaching. All of the regular members I rolled with were great as well, I was impressed with the overall skill level. No one had an ego, they were all good training partners. The mats were clean, and Fitness Inc, (the gym Acclimate is located within) was a nice facility too, the $20 drop-in fee also includes access to the weight room area and showers, great deal. I would definitely recommend Acclimate to anyone passing through Cranbrook or locals looking for a gym.
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