Testimonials & Success Stories  

Testimonial: Lost 20 Pounds!!

“Takedown is my home away from home. Everyone here is very welcoming and supportive and they have become like family to me. I’ve been training at Takedown since it first opened and I absolutely love it. Within two months I lost 20 pounds and I owe it all to Gianfranco. He pushed me to work hard and made sure I never gave up on myself. Taking classes here is like having a personal trainer. I used to attend a regular gym but I wasn’t pushing myself enough to get the results that I wanted. Here at Takedown we workout as a team and help each other to reach our goals. I would recommend Takedown to anyone! Come try it out!” – Elianna Voskakis, Woodbridge, Ontario

Testimonial: Shaved 30 min off my half-marathon run!

“Since going to Takedown MMA regularly, I’ve lost 7% body fat, gained muscle strength, and decrease my half-marathon time by 30 minutes. The classes will leave you sweating like crazy regardless of how often you do them. The atmosphere is friendly, fun, and everyone is willing to give you tips on technique. I recommend Takedown to ANYONE, just KEEP UP and you WILL SEE AND FEEL RESULTS!” – Diana Mollicone, Toronto, Ontario

Testimonial: Didn’t know anything about Martial Arts or Fitness…

“I’m a Takedown member, and I’ve been here since the beginning. I train in the conditioning and muay thai kickboxing classes. When I first started, I didn’t know anything about martial arts or fitness. Thanks to Gianfranco, I’ve reached my goals. I’ve gained strength, endurance and great technique, my body has never looked so great. The training I received at Takedown is the best. We are like a big family, the atmosphere is amazing and everyone is always willing to help. I recommend Takedown MMA to anyone.” – Nicola Schiracci, Woodbridge, Ontario

Testimonial: Gold Medalist 3 Months into His Training!

“I entered in my first tournament after 3 months of training with the instructions of Takedown, and I ended up winning gold. After that day, I’ve been loving it. I have only great things to say about this place. The vibe, the people, and the atmosphere are amazing in here. You learn something new everyday, and you end up leave feeling great.” – Danny Marbena, Maple, Ontario

Testimonial: Great Place to Train!

“I’ve been training at takedown for several months, and I have to say that, it’s a great atmosphere and people are really friendly. The Instructor Gianfranco is amazing, and he’ll really push you to your limit. If you want a great workout, and meet new exciting people takedown is a place you should try.” – Ivan Correces, Toronto, Ontario

Testimonial: Been Training with Takedown From Day 1

“I’ve been training with takedown from day one. The instructor Gianfranco knows his stuff. Tell him what you want to achieve, and he know exactly what you need. He knows how to tailor workouts for you, whether it’s losing weight or toning muscle. I’m living proof of what he can do, I see results every day. So come down and check it out!” – Abe Sanjakdar, Toronto, Ontario

Testimonial: Amazing Place

“Takedown is an amazing place to train. All the instructors and people care about my goals, and my personal fitness. It really encourages me to come here 3 to 4 days a week, to push myself to that limit. I’ve been here for 5 months and I’ve been seeing such great results.” Simone Bell, Woodbridge, Ontario

Testimonial: Great Experience

“ I’ve been training at Takedown for just over a few months now. So far it’s been a great experience! The staff here is amazing, Gianfranco really knows his stuff. And the people that go here really make it feel like a family, more than a gym. And that’s what I like about it. “ – Max Broyda, Maple, Ontario

Testimonial: Having fun and gaining self-confidence…

“I really like the way that coach and mentor your students to focus on self-protection and to wisely use the Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills you teach for self-protection only and with a sense of duty that is rarely seen in many dojos. I also like the way that you focus on developing the character and leadership of developing young minds. I can see that the character that you help build can benefit schools, home life, later life-skills and society in general. It is easy to see that the students are having fun and gaining self-confidence while learning how to protect themselves. I encourage any parent focused on anti-bullying or leadership skills to enroll their young children in your school. Thank you for the skills you are teaching my son.” – Ross, Woodbridge Ontario