Awesome gym that produces a lot of top talent in the local combat sport scene. This translates right over to training for recreational members. The workouts are intense, the trainers are phenomenal, and the gyms' functional and strength training area upstairs satisfies the needs of lifters as well. Great gym, great team atmosphere, wouldn't call any other MMA gym home.

Primal MMA really is like family! The facility is clean and spacious; everyone is down to earth and welcoming. They genuinely care about you; Thomas, Cheryl and Egor go above and beyond for their students. You're not just a key-tag signing in and I always leave class feeling happily exhausted plus mentally/physically sound. The commitment, care and dedication Professor Egor has towards his students is beyond any I've experienced. Your fellow students are also amazing; there is no bull, no ego. You become part of a community where everyone is included. I feel safe and I can be myself!

I'd recommend Primal MMA to anyone looking to start or expand on their existing mixed martial arts knowledge. Primal offer a variety of MMA disciplines and are ever-expanding their staff & schedule. Conveniently located in the heart of Leslieville the facility is TTC accessible and offers plenty of parking in the back if needed. I love the atmosphere and the people that run it. Unlike many other places, Primal feels like home to me even though my home gym is located up in Scarborough. I only come to Primal for random drop-ins as well as to expand my leg-locking abilities with the one and only Egor Radzik. Egor is one of the most experienced instructors around and I learn a thing or two from him every time I come by. Many people say that he is a Russian spy who is trying to raise a small army of jiu jitsu communists at his gym, and I assure you that he definitely is. He is known as a man of very few words but many leglocks. So, make sure when talking to him you keep you ankles tucked or otherwise they might be gone before you get to even say "Hello".

Great place to train. Friendly, KNOWLEDGEABLE instruction. Cooperative training partners and overall great space. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Wrestling, Boxing, MMA; you name it, they've got it. Their schedule has the classes that will meet your needs, be it boot camp or becoming the next UFC champion, Primal MMA Academy is honestly a great place to train on the east side.

Great instructor, team and gym. Not only it is a perfect place for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo classes, but also for lifting free weights and fitness. Clean, fresh facility, with showers, high ceilings and plenty of space.