Griffins Boxing and Fitness

I booked a class here and the instructions said to be 15 minutes early but mentioned nothing about the crazy lack of parking or that you have to enter the facility from the back door so after scrambling and making it at 9:32 I was told that I couldn’t join the class. I explained the situation and she didn’t seem to care. So disappointed! Obviously I should have been there earlier but shit happens and I made other arrangements so that I could be at the class, would have been nice for a one time exception as when I read the email it mentioned nothing about the entrance, parking or how strict they are.

First time checking out the Boxfit class! Honestly, I'm a glutton for cardio punishment with a good community, and I got my ass handed to me! If you're intimidated, don't be. Amazing folks with supportive coaches. One of the best hour workouts I've done. All the variety with great energy. Definitely coming back!

This place is great. I need to find a space to channel life frustrations and being a parent. I joined them to see if I can enter the ring and fight for a good cause. The timing couldn’t have been better and they have a knock out for a cause event which accelerates your learning. This is probably one of the hardest sports I’ve ever participated in at the ripe age of 42. These guys are pros and are super patient. It feels like a big family in there. There is zero attitude and incredible humility which is excellent. Fitness motivation is fragile and these guys do a good job of keeping you motivated and engaged. The box fit classes will kick your butt in terms of cardio and strength. The boxtech classes are very well geared to teaching you the fundamentals of boxing. My only regret is not trying boxing out during my youth. I would go everyday if I could.

Amazing experience and a great fun and exciting first win for my boy Tristan lowe 💪💪

We took our 6 year old here for a session. Great experience. Nick the coach was brilliant. Very impressive set up, welcoming and a positive vibe to the the workout. Not just "boxing" - this was a fitness & focus program. Highly recommended.

Griffins is by far the best gym I’ve been to. It’s the perfect place to reach your fitness goals and the staff does an awesome job motivating you & making you feel welcome. So glad I got to experience being part of the griffins community for the summer!

Had an amazing experience at my first class at Griffins. The location and the view are stunning. The gym has lots of space and lots of bags so you can always get your own. Class was structured with great variety so you don't run out of energy. I loved this group of people of all ages and genders. Makes it easier for partner exercises. All in all - fantastic experience! Can't wait to be back.

All through daycare, kindergarten and grade 1 our son was having issues with his peers. He was always in trouble. If somebody was playing with a toy that he wanted he would take it. He would push, punch, kick. Whatever it was he would always lash out physically. To be fair, a lot of this was brought on by anxiety. During this time his mother and I had separated which I’m sure caused him even more stress. Trust me we tried and did so many different things for him. From counselling to changes in his diet, we just wanted him to feel better In May of 2021 we decided to sign him up for boxing. That summer he went twice a week. In September we put him in for 3 days a week. One day he had a really good class and I showed him a video of him training. He became sad so we asked him why he was crying. It turned out that he was upset that he saw how hard he hit the heavy bag and was upset that he had hurt some of his friends. Since September 2021, grade 2 now, he hasn’t gotten in trouble at school for any of the things mentioned above. It has taught him control and discipline, both mentally and physically. He loves going to boxing each and every class. The coaches here are amazing. Coach Nick, who teaches his class is so good with them. I watch the owner of the gym, Coach Dave, train the amateur fighters. He is so in tune with them while working out. To be honest, all of the staff are really great there. The front desk staff are great and always make you feel welcome. If you are thinking about putting your kids into some kind of a sport I would say do it. It’s made a world of difference for our son in such a short time.

Griffins is so much more than just a gym and it has provided so much more than just improved physical fitness for me. The staff and the members operate as a true community and as an outsider coming in this meant they took time to get to know me, greet me by name and make sure I was connected with others to help me get started. The coaches have a unique ability to meet everyone where they are at and yet still push you just outside of your comfort zone which fuels an ever growing desire to learn more, get stronger and be better. There are programs for all ages, all levels and the drop in model is practical for the changing demands of life. This also contributes to an incredibly motivating environment as there are always others to look to for inspiration and it creates great energy throughout the gym. I have completed my first year through which I've conquered three levels of the technical program, completely changed my level of physical fitness, gained friends and the confidence to set goals much bigger than I could ever have imagined a year ago. If you are thinking about checking out this place, don't hesitate. I can't wait to see you there! :-)