Darkside Muay Thai & Fitness
130 Birch Ave Unit #2 N2H 4W6 Kitchener, ON, Canada

This weeks schedule!!! Fantastic attendance and energy last week!!! Let's keep it going, until we can do it in person again!!! The weekly passcode will be sent out to all members. Non-members message for access options!!!

Today's Advent fight calender, opens to one of our new additions, Ikenna Osuji. In his second official fight, Ikenna battles it out in Upstate NY earlier this year. https://www.facebook.com/GladiusFights/videos/805204033299129/

Next Week's Schedule!! MEMBERS ONLY! Information will be sent out through our gym scheduling app. Not a member? Weekly access for just $19.99!!!

Another one of our original 7... Scott Hay, a long time competitor and now one of our active trainers, showcases his skills in this tough matchup. Scott has been in some epic battles, and also incited a bitter gym rivalry. https://youtu.be/kswYnBR9ZD0

With the government forced closure of all non essential businesses and services, we are mandated to take a bit longer of a holiday break this year. With this being a difficult time of year, I wanted to pass along some membership information to our members.... 1. All prepaid memberships will be frozen effective Dec 25th. When we return from lockdown, we will resume the remainder of your membership time. 2. Ongoing, or month to month membership payments, we will provide you with a few options. If you wish to continue to pay for the month of January: - we will add an additional month onto your membership term when your term expires. (Similar to the last lockdown) Or - You can use the paid month towards personal training, or any gear in our pro shop. Or - We can pause your membership so no payments will be taken out for the month of January. Please feel free to message here, or contact @darksidedarryl with your membership options. Please stay safe, enjoy your holidays, and lets get ready to crush the new year #darksidemuaythai #thetraindontstop #kwmartialarts #kwawesome #kitchenermuaythai #kwmuaythai

Opening a special advent calender door, and one of Kru's favorite fights. Taking place on a Native reservation in Northern Ontario, Evan Grice takes on a super tough local from Sault Ste. Marie. This fight has everything! Striking, wrestling, crazy submission attempts and defenses!! Enjoy!!... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1341067626026539&id=442448995888411

A fighter on the rise, Damin has been tearing it up since he joined our club 3 years ago. Today's advent calender door opens the main event of one of our Tri-City Fighting Series shows! https://youtu.be/g4W7k6xWTB8

Today's advent calender opens to our resident cowboy; Jeff Witzel. One of the friendliest and down to help team mates you could ask for. Jeff joined us a few years back after journeying multiple gyms before finding his home with us. A hard worker, it was easy for Jeff to buy into the system at the club, and reap the results. ... Here is fight we took on a few days notice, but came out with a decisive W. Train hard, be ready!! https://youtu.be/usjC_Tyv4pc

An old throw back to one of our first Darkside TBA trips.. John Gibson, a game up and comer was with us while attending Conestoga College for 2 years. Always one of the hardest workers on the floor, John progressed extremely fast through consistency and determination.

Red "CONTROL" Tier Restrictions 1. Only 10 people in the building including the instructor. 2. We are asking parents to practice a "drop off only" for our Junior Strikers and Family classes. We may potentially restart our zoom channel for class viewing. ... 3. We have changed our Family Muay Thai time, and added another Family Muay Thai class. FM1 - 6-6:30pm, FM2 6:30-7pm 4. Added an afternoon Adult Muay Thai class Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm. 5. Added a Noon Muay Thai class on Saturday. 6. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE BOOK CLASSES DURING THE WEEK. FOLLOW THE 3X PER WEEK BOOKING. We want to be sure everyone has an equal opportunity to train. 7. I will be implementing a new member freeze until restrictions are lifted. I want to be sure all of our current students have an opportunity to train before I bring on new members. We will continue to adapt our schedule as much as necessary. Please DM me direct with any questions.

Opening another door on our advent fight calender... A way back fight from our early days of terrorizing the northeastern United States. One of our first competitive athletes we developed under the system at the club, Jack Marcisz! Jack went on to compete at the highest level in Noth America, as well as competing international with the WKF in Iran. He is now working towards his return to the ring, while also coaching and helping develop the next generation of athletes at the club. https://youtu.be/2gCPMo84P3o

The next athlete on our advent fight calender, is the towering Chris Coates. With a huge height advantage over just about everyone in his weight class, Chris accumulated some big wins using his reach and unique skill set. https://youtu.be/KdFPeJli794

With the US Election being a hot topic, I'd like to remind everyone of our code of conduct policy at the club. (The section on your initial gym waiver you all agreed to adhere too.) ****Discussions of Race, Religion, Politics and Sex (In any context) are strictly prohibited in our facility. **** Please remember that this is a private professional martial arts training center, not a public setting or forum. You CHOOSE to become a member of our club, the same way WE CHOOSE to ...allow you to become a member. Please keep your opinions and beliefs to yourself. Social media, or a local cafe is a better platform. Let's respect the art, the culture and traditions of our training, and keep everything else out. - Happy training!!!

Another ghost of the past, Cole Kappeler an undefeated Muay Thai student, as well as a BJJ Blue Belt, was one of our up and coming killers at the time. Cole went on to a great career outside of the club, and we wish him all the success, but miss him on the mats!! https://youtu.be/qPW-dI2TIfo

Darkside Gym bags back in stock. Only 17 left.

Back to Training and Back to School!!! Darkside Expandable Gym Bags are back!!! Only 20 available!! Get them before they are gone again!!!

Day 2 of our advent calender... A past member in a banger!!! Omar had an active competitive career during his stay with us. https://youtu.be/cW9zVj6xHEc

It's a been terrible year for our competitive team in 2020. With the last event happening in March, and our own show, the Tri-City Fighting Series being cancelled in May, our athletes haven't had much to celebrate. In response to this years inactivity, we have decided to create our own ADVENT CALENDAR, highlighting accomplishments, hard fought wars, and tough lessons learned from bouts in the past. Lets take a look at the ghosts of past, present and the future!! First up, one of our former junior champions, as well as a bonafide world class competitor, Kurtis Herteis. Kurtis traveled to Italy in 2016 to compete at the prestigious WKF World Tournament. An event that he had to qualify for, and fight some of the best juniors in the world. Here is a look back at a classic war. https://youtu.be/bt4UuHrCTIw

Eight years ago today we opened our doors at Darkside. A huge thanks to everyone who helped us get it going and those who have been part of the ride!

Gloves and Shirt included with all Junior Strikers memberships in September. Only 10 Spots Available! Your children can exercise and learn a valuable skill in our clean and safe facility.

We are back at it!!! Get those PPV subscriptions!! One of the region's top female athletes, Stephanie Goode, takes a 4 fight win streak to Montreal, looking for #5!!!

2010 TBA Tournament in Des Moines Iowa. The team training in the hotel parking lot staying sharp before the fights the next day. Covid forced us to miss it this year but we are coming strong in 2021. #thetraindontstop

Props to our boy Geta!!! @algeta75 has been one of our most dedicated members over the last 5 years. He won our most improved award last year after cleaning up in medals at BJJ tournaments and showing much improved striking! Thanks for being part of the team Al!

Here is a look at what form needs to be completed between you and your DEDICATED training partner in this return to play stage.. Also, some tips at finding the right partner: - Are they consistent? We all know who the flakey training partners are. ... - We've all seen the "champions" who train once a week, but post non stop on their Instagram. Perception and reality are two different views. - Avoid the notorious class cancellers. - Similar skill/experience levels - Do you work rotating shift work? Schedules should align somewhat. - Do you hang out outside of the gym?? Not mandatory, but someone in your current circle limits covid contact.