KOTL Kickboxing on-the-Lake — Local services in Niagara-on-the-Lake

I spend a lot of time in NOTL and have been practicing Muay Thai for several years. For the last year I have been waiting for the opportunity to visit KOTL specifically for Coach Dwayne Hinds. It's not often that you get the opportunity to train with someone of his caliber and pedigree, so I took the first chance that I got. From my initial call inquiring about training - straight through the minute I walked through the door - Coach Dwayne made me feel welcome and at home in his gym. He offers a wide array of classes and has something to offer everyone from kids and beginners to intermediate and elite practitioners. Every minute of each class is tactical and tailor-made for the participants, and masterfully balances technique and strength and conditioning (drawing upon a lifetime of training across many disciplines). Similar to Coach Dwayne, all of the students at the gym were amazing to train with and extended their hospitality and knowledge as well. KOTL is an amazing community and Coach Dwayne is a motivating and inspiring Coach. What started as one session for myself turned into a daily routine for my wife and kids as well. I look forward to training at KOTL every opportunity I get and would strongly recommend this school to anyone looking to improve upon their physical fitness at any level - or anyone interested in learning or perfecting martial arts. Thank you Coach Dwayne for all that you have done for me and my family, we truly appreciate it and it is an absolute privilege to...

I’ve trained with Dwayne for over a year now and he is absolutely incredible. His training & mentorship has helped me through the hardest times of my life & made them more manageable. I am forever grateful. I had this “fire” in me that I had no healthy outlet for. I was self destructing & fast. Until I started training with Dwayne. Before I started I knew nothing about boxing or any kind of martial arts in the slightest & he taught me a tremendous amount not only about MMA but about life too. I am once again so beyond grateful to have the opportunity to train with Dwayne — a retired MMA Pro coaching me 1 on 1 in this small town?? Yes please. If you are looking for a great workout or to train in any kind of Martial Arts look no further because Dwayne Hinds is the best of the...

My younger son didn't want to follow in his older brother's wrestling footsteps, so I knew I had to find him an alternative, preferably in striking.

I researched four locations that taught Tae Kwon Do, karate, kickboxing, and Kendo. Dwayne Hinds of Kickboxing-on-the-Lake was my first appointment and after seeing his format I cancelled the other three appointments and enrolled along with my son! I've known many coaches from several sports and Dwayne is the best I've seen. He's good with athletes, men, women, and children, which is a rare skill set to have. I've watched pre-teens (my son included) transform before my eyes in the matter of a few months. One of my best extracurricular decisions. I wish I could make it to all...