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Kickboxing & MMA Striking Classes in West Island

Build Real Striking Skills. Learn Real Self-Defense. Book Your Free Trial - Adults Martial Arts in West Island

Looking for a self-defense martial arts program for adults? Here’s what our West Island Striking classes offer:
Learn kickboxing combinations, Muay Thai techniques, and MMA striking fundamentals
Strength, cardio, and fitness — all in one class
Welcoming, beginner-friendly environment
Highest Google-rated martial arts school in Montreal

"Our goal is to help every student build real skill, confidence, and discipline through structured striking training."

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Benefits of Martial Arts

What Martial Arts Does for You

Clear Your Mind, Relieve Stress

Striking training is one of the most effective ways to release stress. The focus, movement, and intensity help you reset mentally while building confidence and discipline.

Train in a Supportive Community

Join a welcoming, ego-free environment where adults train together, support each other, and grow as a team.

Build Speed, Power & Conditioning

Develop strength, endurance, and coordination through pad work, drills, and structured training that pushes you at your level.

Learn Real Stand-Up Self-Defense

Build practical striking skills including punches, kicks, footwork, and defensive awareness so you feel more confident in real-life situations.

what sets us apart

Why West Island Adults Choose Us

Community Focused
Join a welcoming community of adults who train hard, support each other, and leave ego at the door.
Friendly Environment
Whether you’re a total beginner or coming back to training, our coaches and teammates make you feel at home.
Flexible Schedule
Morning, evening, and weekend classes make it easy to stay consistent, even with a hectic workweek.
Clean Facility
Our academy maintains the highest standards of cleanliness to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for every student.
World-Class Curriculum
We train using proven systems from the Renzo Gracie lineage, trusted by top martial arts instructors and athletes globally.
Safety First
Safety is our top priority, and we implement strict safety protocols to ensure a secure training environment for all members.
Self-defense training

Striking & Kickboxing Training for Adults

🥊 Striking Fundamentals

Learn boxing combinations, kicking techniques, footwork, and defensive movement through a structured progression designed to build strong, technical stand-up skills.

🎯 Pad Work & Technical Drills

Develop precision, timing, and power through focused pad work and partner drills. These sessions help improve reaction speed, coordination, and overall striking technique.

🛡 Sparring & Conditioning

Apply your skills in controlled sparring while improving endurance, strength, and explosiveness through high-intensity, striking-specific training.
Our Striking Instructor

Meet Coach Michael Bonomo

Michael Bonomo

🥋🟫 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - MMA

instructor
10+ Years Experience

Our striking program is led by Coach Michael, an experienced martial artist who has trained alongside world-class athletes and professional fighters.  Having developed his striking at Tristar Gym and H2O MMA, he has trained with high-level competitors from major promotions such as the UFC and Professional Fighters League. He is also brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Glen Mackenzie. His coaching blends elite-level techniques with a structured teaching style that makes striking accessible for beginners while still challenging for experienced martial artists.  Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, or competition, Coach Michael creates a training environment that pushes students to improve while building confidence and skill. 

"Great striking isn’t about power alone, it’s about timing, precision and discipline."

Coach Michael Bonomo
Testimonials

How Martial Arts Changed Their Lives.

Real Reviews from West Island Students

When I joined, I was at my lowest, 300+ lbs, diabetic, and had zero confidence. Jiu-jitsu here changed my life. Every class made me feel stronger, supported, and more alive. If I can do it, you can too.

Kenny Arulanantham
May 6, 2023

This academy literally changed my life! Im down 63 lbs in 5 months and enjoying every minute of it!! Glens charisma is infectious and even though the training is challenging he somehow makes it fun. Highly recommended to anyone!

Francis Grilli
May 3, 2023

118+ 5-star google reviews

Hear From Our Members

Montreal & West Island's Most Reviewed Martial Arts Academy

Christopher ONeill
Nov 6, 2023

Comunity, support, motivation, GREAT people and coaches! You'll find all of that and more Renzo Gracie Ile Bizard!!!! Best decision I ever made was walking through the front door! Wether you're looking to compete or just interested in getting fit in a fun/functional way, this is the place for you! It really feels like a family! I LOVE going there and really miss it when I have to miss class!
-Cheers!!!

Ryan Joshua
Nov 6, 2023

Amazing gym for Jiu-jitsu!! Professor Glen is very passionate in what he does and it shows. Everyone at the gym is very friendly and patient with each other. I'm enjoying every bit of it myself. I've signed up in July and it was the best decision I've made when it comes to training. Come one, come all!!! Let's all show this gym the love it deserves!!! Keep up the amazing work Glen 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

Kosta Tzikas
Jan 8, 2024

I have to say my experience here has been amazing. Even on my first day here I liked the environment, the people, the coaches, everything was amazing, and very easy to start understanding concepts to the sport! All the instructors take time to explain if someone is having difficulty understanding. The people that come here are also super friendly and it's easy to make friends.

Drifter
Nov 6, 2023

Glen, Andrew, Wayne, Claudio and Phil and the others are amazing. Renzo team will take Montreal by storm this year 2024! And it’s just the beginning. I have progressed a lot with their techniques in 2-3 months 🌟✨ especially with LASSO from Andrew and some variations of pressure passing guards from Glen. And many other stuff. Let’s start the new year with a strong numbers of new members! God bless!

Merheb
Feb 5, 2025

This is the best Jiu-Jitsu academy you’ll ever wish for, these guys treat everyone like family. Thanks to my Master Glen, who really is the coach you’ll wish for, he will push you and make you better and better, but at the same time he will make some funny jokes and make you happy throughout your journey, and my friend too Aymen, who is the owner, he’ll also treat you like family so I suggest everyone to come by and try! Thank you Master Glen once again to be the greatest coach I could ask for.

M G
Jul 8, 2023

A super friendly, welcoming and supportive gym in a beautiful and clean facility. Very nice mats on a sprung floor, so taking falls on them is a pleasure. The level of the athletes is excellent. Anyone from a brand new white belt to a high-level competitor will be satisfied at this gym. Glen provides outstanding, highly-technical  instruction coupled with a great sense of humour that makes the already-fun training even more fun!

Zayd Kablawi
Apr 29, 2024

Customer service was impeccable they were respectful and helpful, answered to all my questions and I was very confident before letting my son train with them. Coaches were very professional and trained my son very well. Really recommend this place if you want to start jujitsu. If there were more than 5 stars, I would put more.

MALEK MESK
Apr 30, 2024

The gym offers an incomparable fitness experience with quality equipment, a welcoming environment and dedicated staff. I strongly recommend it

Maxime Lafrance
Jan 6, 2024

Very good BJJ school. I have been training at this gym for 6 months now. Very good level of competition, amazing team spirit and the level of support and help between team members is impeccable. It all starts with Professor Glen, very good technician and even better teacher. All you need is one try, don't wait!

Skyler Knight
Jun 6, 2023

One of the most beautiful gyms I’ve ever seen! Super clean and high end. Amazing mat space, with two showers, two bathrooms, and two locker rooms. The most qualified Jiu Jitsu team / instructors in the city by far!!! The owners are amazing and friendly guys also. Try it out and you won’t be disappointed.

Sammy Sway
Jan 7, 2024

I began my training a few months ago at Renzo’s Gracie West Island. I was pleasantly surprised by the camaraderie, the welcoming atmosphere, and the respectful nature of the academy's members. The passionate coaches genuinely care about their students. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Temal Nassima
May 5, 2024

What stands out about Beam is how well it balances simplicity with functionality. As a designer, I appreciate hoExcellent school, my 7 year old son has been doing Jiujitsu there for 2 years already! And I can say that the influence of the coach and this discipline is incredibly positive. Give it a try, you won’t regret!w sleek and intuitive the interface is. At the same time, it offers advanced features that meet.

H F
Jan 6, 2023

The facilities are great but the members and staff are even greater! Super friendly atmosphere, everyone is welcoming and happy to match your skill level. The schedule has classes available for any lifestyle. Somehow there always seems to be a class in session :). Thank you!

DD
May 3, 2023

The nicest BJJ facility in Quebec hands down. The guys training on this team are absolute animals, arguably the best in the city. If you want to get good at BJJ, compete, and smash everyone; this is the team for you. The Professor is the best coach in the business for building champions.

EV
Nov 7, 2023

I noticed this JiuJitsu school open near my house. I was already looking at a martial arts class to undertake. I decided to walk in mid day and check it out. Glen was there and introduced himself, and asked me to jump in on a class to see if I liked it. I’ve been hooked since. Not only is it a great school that shows proper technique. The people there and in class are extremely helpful. Will sign up my 6 year old son shortly.

Weekly Schedule

Striking for Adults

Striking Class
SA
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
TH
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
All levels
16+ Yrs
Gi
Evening
M
W
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
F
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fundamentals
16+ Yrs
No-Gi
Evening
M
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TH
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fundamentals
16+ Yrs
Advanced Gi
Evening
TU
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced
16+ Yrs
Striking Class
Evening
TH
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
All levels
16+ Yrs
Women's Class
Noon
W
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fundamentals
13+ Yrs
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How it works

How to Get Started with Striking Class

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Book a Free Trial Class

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Grab Comfy Clothes

No gear? No problem.
Just bring athletic wear, we’ll handle the rest.

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Step on the Mats

We’ll guide you every step. Expect to sweat, learn real self-defense, and leave feeling amazing.

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“As someone in their 40s, I was nervous to start, but I’ve learned so much. Great coaches, friendly vibe, and high-level training partners.”

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Jan 5, 2024

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“As someone in their 40s, I was nervous to start, but I’ve learned so much. Great coaches, friendly vibe, and high-level training partners.”

Francesco Izzi

Jan 5, 2024

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