Westside Kickboxing

This is just up the street so the road closure along Broadway and diverted traffic along W. 8th might affect your commute.

Best to give yourself extra time if driving to class!

Trigger warning: the following post talks about bullying, aggressive behaviour and harassment.



Last night, I kicked somebody out of the gym after being made aware they made a member feel unsafe and uncomfortable.

I would like to express my gratitude and admiration to the victim of this deplorable behavior for having the strength and courage to approach one of our coaches to let them know of what happened.

I would also like to thank our coaches, especially Roxie, May and Maaike for being so approachable so that somebody else can feel safe enough to let them know of such behaviour.

We have built a safe space, especially for women and the LGBTQ+ community. It is a priority that we only allow members of good character to train with us. At times, someone of questionable character slips through my vetting and I apologize for that. When alerted about any behaviour that violates our safe space, I will, without hesitation, take swift action.

If anyone ever feels unsafe, uncomfortable or harassed please do not hesitate to let me or one of the other coaches know. I am understanding that you may not feel comfortable approaching me, but Roxie, May or Maaike are very willing to be a safe ear and will take responsible and immediate action to protect our community.

I ask everyone to check their words, their actions, their behaviour in person and online. Are you being supportive & encouraging? Are you contributing to the development of others? Are you a productive member of the team? Really check yourself.

I WILL NOT HESITATE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST ANYONE THAT BEHAVES IN A MANNER THAT MAKES OTHERS FEEL UNSAFE.

My apologies that this happened. My apologies that I have to address such horrible behaviour. Your safety is my top priority, whether during training/sparring and especially if you feel you are being targeted by aggression, bullying or harassment.

If you have any questions or if you would like to chat or talk about experiences, your coaches and myself will always be in your corner. Please feel free and safe to approach any of us.

Rey

Thanks for coming over for another amazing Women’s Sparring Session!! Sharing, laughing and a little bit of fun & friendly Friday night face punching!!

Grateful for our friendship with such a like minded team!!

Westside Kickboxing turns 27 years old this week!! Many, many thanks to all past & present members and to everyone that has ever stepped onto our mats!! Cheers to all of you for making us the best community in the city!!

In stock and now available!

Westside Muay Thai shorts in small, medium, large & x-large.

$70 debit/credit/cash

Westside hand wraps in black, blue, green, red and yellow.

$15 debit/credit/cash

Grab ‘em before they’re gone!!

Final box was found & delivered!!

We are fully stocked with all sizes of shorts and all colours of wraps.

All pre-paid shorts are available for pickup. If you didn’t pre-order hurry up & purchase before they’re gone!!

Westside handwraps now available! Guaranteed to make you punch 25% better*

$15 debit/credit/cash

*as tested by Andrey. Talk to Andrey if these don’t help you punch better 😜

Championship level birthday to !!

Here’s a shot of May trying to decide if she wants a mango or chocolate birthday cake. She takes such an important decision quite seriously!! 😂

Everyone wish our gal the happiest birthday ever!!