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Fantastic, clean facility, great training partners, safe & fun to roll with. The coaching staff is professional and dedicated to progressing their skills. Owners are a wonderful family and do a great job of looking after everyone's needs. I always love my time here and can't recommend the place highly enough!
I think this might be one of the best Bjj schools in the city. You could argue that, but you’d be wrong.
The coaches and staff are professional, knowledgeable and most important: friendly and welcoming. There’s a real community vibe and everyone who goes here feels like family. We started with enrolling our kid, and now we are all members.
If you want to learn Bjj or kickboxing - and trust me, you do - this is the place. I expect to see you all signed up. Let’s go!
Get off the couch, c’mon!!
A+++++! The crew at affinity are amazing and very passionate about BJJ. They genuinely car about your training, your technique and ensuring the safety of your training partners. I was so nervous signing up and coming in (took me 3 years to build the courage). I did one class, was welcomed by Coach Zee, Coach Nathan and Coach Jack and immediately felt at home. I signed up that same day! Couple months later I even got to roll with black belt Professor Andell! Unreal experience! I highly recommend to anyone who is starting out or even experienced to join this community/family! Great job Affinity!! Thank you too all the members and coach's for helping me get a great exercise, build my confidence back and educate my self on self defense. All while making some new friends along the way!
I have been training in Jiu Jitsu at Affinity Academy for just over a year. I am so grateful to the coaches and staff for the exceptionally positive experience I have had here. I plan to continue my practice here well into the future.
Affinity Academy: Varsity has become a place my son and I both genuinely look forward to attending. The Tiny Ninjas program has been a wonderful experience for my son. The coaches have a remarkable ability to translate complex movements into lessons that kids of all ages can understand, imitate, and, most importantly, succeed at. They cultivate confidence as naturally as they teach technique.
The same spirit carries into the adult classes. There is a unique combination of learned instruction, genuine humility, and a community that celebrates one another's progress. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or have trained for years, you are met with encouragement, challenged to grow, and made to feel that your development matters. It's an exceptional place not only to learn martial arts, but to grow as an individual.
As someone who has never had a sense of belonging in almost anything I've done, I can't even begin to describe what a wonderful atmosphere everyone at Affinity creates. I decided to try a trial class, and it took all of ten minutes for me to decide I was coming back.
The women's only group is fantastic, the facility always feels clean, the people are amazing. They create an environment that is very welcoming and comfortable even for someone who was shaking from anxiety stepping in for the first time.
If you're questioning whether you should do it, send the email or call. Its worth it.
I cannot say enough good things about Affinity Academy. Picking up a new activity (especially at middle age) can be a bit daunting, but the instructors and members have made me feel like I truly belong here! The community has been incredibly welcoming and friendly. Coach Avery is very supportive of newcomers like me to the sport, and his instruction makes the classes enjoyable and informative.
There’s a lot that I look forward to for each session, but my favourite aspect is the empowering community; I feel safe with everyone that I roll with and always receive helpful insight from the members. My only regret is that I didn’t come here sooner!
If you’re an adult and a newcomer to the sport (like me) but you’re hesitant about starting, just do it—you will be welcomed here! We all have to start somewhere and everyone at this academy understands this and will support you throughout your journey!
I first had the pleasure of meeting and training with Andell years ago in Ontario at my home club. I am visiting Calgary for a short time for school. My coach suggested I visit Affinity while here. Andell has gone the extra mile to allow me to continue my training at both his locations. Absolutely wonderful training atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I feel at home right away and am looking forward to taking advantage of the coaches and teammates while here! Thank you Andell for your hospitality.
I went to Affinity while I was visiting Calgary. The instructors were wonderful, and the other students were welcoming, and great to train with. As a woman, it can be very intimidating going to a martial arts gym, but I would absolutely recommend Affinity to any woman that would like to give BJJ, or kickboxing, a try. I can't say enough good things about them.
This is the best bjj gym in Calgary hands down! The coaches and the staff were very helpful and the environment was very welcoming! I recommend Affinity to all my friends and family as it is truly the best! Thank you Affinity for being so hands on and welcoming!
Absolutely the best martial arts school I have ever attended. The coaches are personable and willing to go the extra mile. They are fantastic with both kids and adults. My entire family will be enrolling in their conveniently timed classes, which are perfectly located for us in the NW area. They truly go above and beyond in terms of cost fairness. Thank you, Affinity team, and please don't change.
Our 9 year old son has been attending Affinity for over 3 years and we could not be happier with the results! The coaches are completely invested in their students and strive to ensure each student reaches their full potential. The best part for me as a parent has been watching my shy, apprehensive son turn into a confident, self-assured and assertive child. His whole demeanour has changed for the better and I truly can't thank his coaches enough, especially Coach Jack!
If you are looking for a martial arts program for your child, look no further! You will be treated like family here and will watch your child grow in so many ways. I also took part in the women's self-defence class with Coach Z and ladies, she is AMAZING! They also have a women's only class which I absolutely love! Thank you to everyone at Affinity for working so hard - you guys are the best and your dedication to the sport is beyond admirable.
The dojo is only for beginners, and their classes are just stolen knowledge. You can pay for better classes online like Gordon Ryan and practice. The varsity coach has poor teaching skills and uses only strength in his jiu jitsu, which is annoying (no skills) you can tell he is more like wrestling match. The women teaching the class are unqualified and ignorant of Brazilian jiu jitsu traditions. The head of the dojo is also an incompetent athlete who doesn’t understand the tradition of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Avoid spending money with this group if you want authentic traditional jiu jitsu. Consider enrolling your children in a school with better values.
