I started up going to Heart and Soul because they were the only gym around town with a 6 am class that fit in before work. I quickly found that it was just a great gym! The workout classes have a great intensity level, so I find they give me a ton of energy and fitness! Even as a beginner, I also feel like I learn a lot from the instructors who are very knowledgeable and experienced in the world of Muay Thai. I have worked with lots of great teachers, and been to lots of types of gyms in various places, and I think this gym is a great community, and a great place to work out and learn martial arts!
Much of Campbell River doesn’t quite realize how lucky we are to have a gym the calibre of Heart & Soul Muay Thai Academy in our backyard. To the athlete who wants to develop to the point of competing internationally, Heart & Soul is one of the few gyms in BC who has the world-class, world-champion instruction and experience able help get them there. Yet to me, and to most other gym-goers, the magic at the gym lies in how the instructors and membership – quite literally a gym family – embody all of the beautiful values inherent in true martial arts: honour, respect, humility, teamwork, continuous self-improvement, etc. Those are the things that leave many of us feeling like the gym is a home-away-from-home and a place we can feel really good about bringing our children to. Anyone looking for a supportive, non-judgemental, positive fitness and skill-building experience could not ask for a better facility, instruction or classmates. And when you end up feeling like Heart & Soul might have captured a bit of both your heart and your soul, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I strongly recommend Heart & Soul Muay Thai for everyone trying to improve their health and physical fitness. Kru Sandra & Kru Chris are strong supporters of the community and have a long record of world class- top level experience and knowledge. This is the best Martial Arts gym on the island. If interested in joining or learning more about Heart & Soul Muay Thai, I recommend one thing…. Google Sandra Bastian. We are so lucky to have such an accomplished world champion and passionate Kru to pass along the love of Muay Thai.
It was April 1 2020 when I decide to give a try to Muay Thai. I’m 41 years old, 207 pounds and never did martial arts before. First class we did a intense workout, I was thinking I’m gonna puke!! They introduce me how to punch: jab,cross,hook and kick: round house, cut kick. It’s something to learn, it’s hard because your out of your comfort zone. They push you, Kru Sandra & Kru Chris are amazing!! The 3 first month I was there 6 days a week, i became addicted. Soon it’s gonna be 8 months I trained with that nice team!! I lost 32 pounds, I’m more addicted every time I go. I make a bunch of new friends, I love that place they are family for me.
Thanks to Heart and Soul.
Weather you are wanting to learn Muay Thai or just want to get into shape. Kru Sandra and Kru Chris are absolutely amazing! Members are alway willing and eager to help to push you through that tough exercise or help you break down that sometimes seemingly impossible combo! Great family atmosphere for all ages and skill levels. I would not hesitate to recommend Heart And Soul Muay Thai Academy to anyone!
Great place to get a workout, get in shape and learn some Muay Thai.
I have been training at Heart and Soul Muay Thai since they opened in 2018. I can’t say enough good things about this gym and how it has impacted my life and fitness in a positive way. Kru Yai Sandra and Kru Chris have created not only an authentic Muay Thai gym, but also a fun and welcoming community of great people where you can feel comfortable learning and growing in your fitness and Muay Thai skills.
I am a pretty introverted person, and I didn’t grow up involved in a lot of sports, and didn’t think I was very good at any of them. I just hadn’t found anything I really enjoyed doing fitness-wise and had never considered myself an athlete – until I started training at Heart and Soul.
The improvement in my fitness, confidence, and Muay Thai over the last few years is amazing. Kru Yai Sandra takes the time to break down the techniques in a way that just makes sense, and truly cares about every single member of Heart and Soul Muay Thai. The 6am classes have become part of my life routine now, and I have made many great friends at the gym.
If you are looking for something fun and challenging to do with awesome instructors and a great group of people, you have to give Heart and Soul Muay Thai a try.
My daughter who is now 14 has been going to Heart and Soul Muay Thai since it opened about three years ago. I can’t imagine a better place for my daughter to learn a martial art. Not only is the coaching and training excellent, it is the friendliest gym I have ever been to. In addition, I appreciate the care they put in to making each member work hard to achieve their personal best!!! I also attend the cardio kickboxing and circuit training classes. They are excellent!!!!