Alavanca — Martial Arts

My son recently started attending the Alavanca Martial Arts program in Calgary, and overall, we've had a solid experience. He’s in the age 8-10 group and has been learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. The instructor, Lucas, is great at keeping the kids engaged and really knows how to make each class fun while teaching self-discipline. I appreciate that the group sizes are small, which allows for more one-on-one attention. However, I did notice that during peak times, the facility can get a bit crowded, which can lead to some chaos at pickup time. It would help if they had a better system for managing this. Still, my son is eager to attend every week, and I believe the program is helping him build confidence and physical fitness. I would recommend Alavanca with the caveat that parents should prepare for possibly busy pickup times.

We enrolled our 6-year-old at Alavanca in Calgary, and overall, it's been a solid experience. The classes focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, which have kept our active child engaged. The instructor, Lucas, is great with the kids, and we appreciate how he encourages them while maintaining discipline. Our child has learned some basic techniques and seems more confident since starting. The small group sizes really help in giving personalized attention. One mild annoyance is the drop-off process; it can get a bit chaotic with parents and kids all arriving at once. But once inside, the environment feels structured and inclusive. The price is reasonable for what they offer. We plan to continue and would recommend it to other parents looking for a fun way to help their kids stay active and learn valuable skills.