Top Places to Train in Toronto

Winter is here!! Its cold, wet, dark and can be pretty gloomy, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There are plenty of ways to stay active during the winter to ensure that you continue your training for the zombie apocalypse. These are my top spots to train in and around the city. I have personally trained with each of these groups and I guarantee that they will help achieve the zombie killing skills you are looking for.

Monkey Vault

This is the first, and as far as I’m concerned, the only parkour training facility in Toronto. If you don’t know what parkour is check out the video link below. This may be one of the greatest skills to learn to help you escape from a zombie horde. You will learn to scale and jump off buildings, roll, flip and take complete control of your environment. If you ever wanted to be a ninja then check this place out. It is located in the West end of Toronto, they cater to the whole family and often hold free events to get everyone outside and playing in our urban playground.

Alpha Obstacle Training

I will start off by saying that this gym is not for beginners; this is a gym for serious athletes. If you are just starting out in your fitness journey you may want to do some classes at another gym to get you prepared for this experience. If you have ever wanted to run a Spartan Race or a Tough Mudder this is the gym for you. This is circuit training on steroids. This gym pushes you to your physical limits, utilizing every muscle in your body while keeping your heart pumping like crazy. Located right behind The Sound Academy in the East end of the city you will meet some of the friendliest and most badass people in the city. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

SouthSide Maui Thai

Maui Thai is one of the best martial arts you can take in order to become a great fighter. You will learn how to perform devastating strikes with your hands, feet, elbows, and knees - perfect for any unwelcome undead. It is an extremely powerful and deadly art and this gym has perfected its training. Since its opening in 2007 their team has produced 69 champions on the local, national, and international stage. If you are just beginning, they offer introductory classes and you can train at your own pace. If you have kids and are looking to give them a head start with their training this is a great place to begin. The words "LOVE - RESPECT -BELIEVE" are written in big bold letters on the wall. This is a team environment that instils a philosophy of caring and teamwork with all of their members.

Siege Airsoft

This is probably the closest you can get to a live firefight without actually killing people. You will be dropped into the heat of battle with numerous options for field play. Become the glorious hero you have always wanted to be and sign up for an experience of a lifetime. Great for teambuilding or just a great night out, it is safe, fun, and easily accessible from the TTC. It is a huge 32,000 sq. ft facility with multiple levels and multiple rooms to practice your tactical field craft. These guys are some of the most knowledgeable and friendly people you can meet and as a bonus some of them are trained zombie killers.

Do you have a cool spot in the city that you think I should check out? Please let me know, as I'm always hungry for new training.