Highly recommend!
We signed to try a free boxing class with our nine year old and were SO IMPRESSED with this gym! The staff are so friendly and skilled and great with kids too, especially pulling my shy kid out of his shell. We’ve immediately signed up for a membership. I love the flexibility of choosing different sessions during the week to accommodate our other scheduled activities too!

Brought my daughter for her first class today after being bullied by a mob of kids. Class was amazing!! She is already feeling confident and she can't wait for her next class, as can I. Everyone I have met so far has been so nice. Not intimidating at all. Nothing but good things to say!! Owner personally called me and was so kind! Definitely 5 stars!!! Great addition to Maple Ridge !!!

When it's time to be focused they keep the students focused and on task. They have compassion for new learners and have the patience and want the students to ask if they don't understand the task. They give detailed instructions which really helps the students succeed. My son really enjoys boxing for teens and adults. He looks forward to coming to boxing and learning new boxing techniques. Boxing has given him more self confidence and better health.

Went to my first boxing class at Animo over the weekend and I’m HOOKED! Coach Josh focuses on proper technique and stance and is really good at explaining why this is most important. This is what stood out for me compared to other gyms I tried. He’s also very personable with a great sense of humour. He throws in a couple inspirational and motivational blurbs every now and then and is always hyping the class up and keeps everyone focused and engaged! Can’t wait to go to the next class!!

My 11 year old son tried another gym for about a month but he wasn’t really feeling it. I brought him to animo and he fell in love after one class. He really likes the coaches, they have great energy and make it fun. He’s self motivated to go and signs up for about 6 classes a week. With a no contract policy, there’s nothing to lose. Easily the best gym in maple ridge.

Such a great gym, my kids are always so excited to go- they look forward to boxing all week! All the coaches are so great and patient, and always go above and beyond. They especially love Coach Keanan, he’s probably one of their favourite people. He’s had such a positive impact on their confidence and love of fitness, and genuinely seems to care so much about all his students.

Highly recommended!!! Julio is the personal trainer of my 10 years old son, since March 2022. He is very patient, possesses talent, knowledge and the skill to encourage kids to learn. Julio has a great way of pushing without you realizing your actually getting pushed to do your best, my son is very exited and motivated to continue with his training Julio is pure talent and 1000% heart.

Joining ANIMO was the best decision I made in 2022! Joining a boxing gym felt very intimidating, but the team at ANIMO made me feel extremely welcomed and comfortable from the first moment I walked in. All the coaches are lovely and make the classes fun and challenging. I highly recommend joining if you're looking for something new!

ANIMO is an excellent MMA gym. The coaching staff are professional, articulate and attentive. The curriculum is delivered in such a way that allows beginners to grasp new concepts and more advanced practitioners to hone in their skills. I enjoy being challenged and encouraged every day at ANIMO. It’s truly an exceptional facility to better yourself.