Reviews of Belleville Patenaude Martial Arts (Gym)

Rene Fisher Photography

A fantastic way to keep in shape and learn and hone your skills. Mary is wonderful at breaking down techniques in an easy to understand way and making everyone feel very comfortable regardless of skill level. Highly recommended!

Jen McKinney

I've just started kickboxing here, but so far, it has been an excellent experience. Moves are broken down well so that I can understand what to do, while more advanced students are given options to do the same activities at a higher level. Mary is an excellent instructor, and the class is definitely a solid, but fun, workout!

Ashleigh Daubney

A++++ Mary is excellent. My husband and I took semi-private classes with her and she is an excellent instructor. She's tough but encouraging and pushes you through a GREAT workout.

tish sharpe

Enjoying the class completely. The class teaches the technique of the sport as well as explains the use of each technique as well as why it is done that why. The community of the class is warming and inviting and helpful. It has a wide age group and all are welcome. Instructor is patient while inspiring to push yourself farther, and take on new challenges. It is a class well worth taking for anyone looking for a self defence program, learning to fight with a weapon, release your emotions in a controlled environment, or join a team worth fighting for.

Mary Millar

Outstanding school for Martial Arts, wonderful experience for everyone! Most amazing instructors ever, we work hard and learn a lot but always have fun doing it. It is a place where kids and teenagers (and adults!) learn confidence, control, focus, and respect, as well as how to protect themselves if needed. Highly recommended!

Evan Caza

Great club to practice or learn MMA!

Adriana SZOMBATH

I absolutely recommend Mary and her classes. She is one of a kind! My son joined Little Dragons in summer of 2019 when he was 3 1/2 yrs old and it's been the best experience for my little guy. Mary has lots of patience for the children and great techniques to help them learn such as drills in voice and eye contact. As you can imagine the attention span of a 3 yrs old its very limited, but Mary has a way to get them to pay attention; she incorporates the martial arts techniques through interactive activities keeping it fun for them, where the class doesn't have to be overwhelming. She is right on point, delivering repeated positive attitude training and always points out the importance of listening and focusing skills, which I have to admit I have incorporated home with my son. She makes the children be aware of their own surroundings and implements self-discipline and always encourages to do their best. The class experience teaches my son to be part of a team, but also teaches him that he is responsible for his own actions where he's evaluated on an individual basis.

Cheryl Peddlesden

This is a great center. Both my grandkids Avery and Cash go here and love it. Mary is a great instructor, very patient with them being new. Center is very clean

Tania Wright

Great place to go to be surrounded by amazing supportive people with a mindset to go above and beyond goals!!

Bobby H

August 12th was my final night of training with Dan Levac and the rest of the sensational team at Patenaude Martial Arts Belleville. In fact, the only reason I left, was because I had to go back to school in Toronto. If it wasn't for that, leaving wouldn't have even crossed my mind. I'd like to thank them with all I have for introducing me to MMA training and making my summer incredible. If you like to work hard and play hard, this is the place to go. If you want to get in shape, learn to defend yourself or become a better person, this place is for you. The team is incredibly kind and skilled, with a variety of age groups and combat backgrounds. I learned a tremendous amount this summer with a great group and I got in great shape doing so. My journey with MMA has just commenced. I hope to return a better martial artist and who knows? Maybe one day I'll grace an octagon. Thank you Patenaude Martial Arts. Fang Shen Do is the way to go

Trevor Harley

This is my favourite place to train. I have done many different martial arts over the years but this school has been the best. The environment is very positive and helpful. The instructor is amazing and really gets you motivated whether you're training kung fu, mma, kick boxing, grappling, weapons, you name it. Since joining the school as a beginner in mma and kung fu my skill level has increased greatly, I have lost a lot of fat and gained a lot of muscle. What more could you want? I highly recommend this place to people of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Falcor23

What an absolutely great first experience I had here. The trainers are helpful and knowledgeable. They really do want you to succeed. If you're interested in learning a great skills for self defense, this is the place to learn it.

Keith Mayhew Hammond

Karate is cool. Though I was looking for something a little different. And this dojo has it; in a good way of course. I would recommend this dojo to anyone looking to improve themselves by learning self defense, fitness, kung fu, and other fun stuff. There's something for everyone. There is a friendly atmosphere and a great instructor who teaches with respect.

Itachi Uchiha

Wonderful place to learn the best martial arts Belleville has to offer. At Patenaude Martial Arts, there is no negative energy or criticism. The instructors are super friendly and teach very very well. This is a place where people of all ages can learn martial arts whether they be 8 years old, or 108 years old, Patenaude Martial arts has something for everyone. I highly recommend Patenaude Martial Arts (:

Adam Ryckman

I've done front line soldier training, firefighter trianing, helo ops and more....but Mary's training is really second to none. She works so well w each person individually even in class settings, and knows all of the material inside and out. I've lost 18 lbs in 5 weeks and regained confidence I forgot i had. No intentions on anything but self improvement. Thanks Patenaude and especially Mary :)

Shannon Murphy

Mary and her team are exceptionally devoted to making each child's experience fun, exciting and memorable. My son has excelled with his confidence and mannerisms since beginning Martial Arts training here. HE LOVES IT. BEST decision for my 10 year old. The facility is clean, lots of sanitizer for everyone, very happy, polite and positive atmosphere ????.

Mac Vincent

Patenuade has been a great experience for me. Mary is a skilled trainer and has taught me quite a lot of useful tools. It's a great place to go if your looking to push your body to its limits. The classes are full of great people who seem dedicated to fitness and health.

Patrick Falardeau

The best martial art school I have been, amazing instructor! Thanks for everything Sifu!

Amy Clarke

Mary is an excellent instructor who makes each class fun and informative! I highly recommend this martial arts gym to anyone who is looking to get in great shape and learn excellent self defense techniques as well!

Nicola Battaglia

Great workout, great atmosphere! Mary is very welcoming and knowledgeable in all aspects of Martial Arts! A great way to get fit and let out some steam!

me me

My son and i attend the belleville ont location. .and i have nothing but positive things to say about the school ,my son has adhd and the way the lead instructor teaches the class it has been nothing but empowering to my son and myself ..She has a genuine and compassionate yet motivating attitude. .and passion for what she does .! And after yrs of martial arts in my teenage yrs, the attitude and non judgmental aproach is rare ..:) for myself i damaged my shoulder at work .some yrs ago ..and life had worn me out to the point where i was tired ..and had lost hope ..and hope is something that is hard to recreate. .for about 6 yrs i didn't do much ..n certain weights caused issues throughout my body with a blood pressure of 160 / 110. .since ive started at the belleville location ive found hope and the drive to keep going ..with in a month of training with Lead instructor Mary Millar ..ive gone from aches n pains to now doing my own exercise routine at home ..She is warm and genuine in personality and inspiring and it reflects in the enthusiasm of the students if the school ..:) so i would definitely recommend the Belleville location of patenaude martial arts in bellevile ont ..