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Armak Spartan Pankration / MMA Fitness Academy

Where real-life takes precedence.

Specializing in Spartan martial arts, build real-world self-defense skills, and forge strength, mind and body.

Take life into your own hands before it slips through your fingers.

Gym Access | Intro Classes | Classes For All Levels | Personal Training | Private/Semi-Private Classes

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Martial Arts Programmes

Stick & Knife Combat (All Levels)

Learn tactical weapon defense through advanced training based on Kali/Escrima techniques, with a twist of Spartan tactics. Open to all levels, this class builds speed, awareness, and real-world survival skills using edged and impact weapons.

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Spartan Pankration / MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)

A structured class for all levels focused on Spartan Pankration — blending striking, grappling, and MMA fundamentals. Designed to develop strength, endurance, and real combat readiness for self-defense or competitive goals.

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Women's Spartan Fit Boot Camp

While other programs compartmentalize workouts as if the body's parts are separate of themselves, we at the Women's Spartan Fit Boot Camp like to do it the Spartan way. Building overall skeletol-muscular strength through a combination of functional body-weight and weighted routines along with High Intensity drills to promote muscular, heart and overall cardiovascular health, to maintain strong bones, muscles, heart and lungs, to give you the physical and mental strength and energy and a newly found confidence to take on your daily activities and feel like you can do anything...all at your own pace! Take life into your own hands before it slips through your fingers!

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Our World-Class Coaching Team

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Master Aris Makris

Founder & Head Instructor

With over 40 years of martial arts experience, Master Makris is a 3x Hall of Fame inductee and one of the world’s leading authorities on Pankration. He has trained law enforcement, appeared on Discovery Channel and the History Channel, and continues to lead with discipline, passion, and the mindset of a true Spartan warrior.

Join the Spartan Legacy

Train Like a Warrior. Evolve Into One.
At Armak Spartan Pankration MMA Fitness Academy, you're not just joining a class — you're becoming part of a tradition rooted in ancient combat and modern mastery. Train alongside dedicated martial artists under the guidance of world-renowned instructor Aris Makris, and push your limits in a system designed for real-world self-defense, competition, and personal transformation.

What Makes Us Different
Armak Spartan Pankration MMA Fitness Academy is one of the few academies in North America offering authentic Pankration — the complete combat system of ancient Sparta. Founded by Master Aris Makris, a 3x Hall of Fame martial artist featured on History Channel and Discovery Channel, our academy blends elite-level striking, grappling, and situational defense into a proven training method built for today’s world.

Our Training Grounds
Located in Laval, Quebec, our facility is fully equipped for striking, grappling, and full-body conditioning. We offer training areas for kids, teens, women, and adults; padded floors, combat bags, strength & cardio equipment, and real-world scenario drills. Whether you're here for self-defense, fitness, or competition, our academy is built to sharpen your skills and strengthen your spirit.

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Testimonials

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"Great training with the Master trainer, Aris Makris. First time I walked in the place and talking with Aris felt as though I had known him forever. He is so warm, welcoming and most importantly listens carefully and has lots of advise to give on the training and what to expect. Mixed Martial Arts has brought so much discipline in my life. I strongly recommend all ages to join this awesome group. There’s even classes for working individuals from 8 pm which is pretty awesome!"

— Rushambwa Landy

"I was never fan of training and martial arts, but I met Aris many many years ago when I brought my 6 years old son to deal with bullying in school, to build some self-defense and stand up to his height. In very short period I saw the expected results and a lot more. Eventually my daughter joined his class. His martial arts school is all about discipline, self-defense, self-esteem, self-control and life lessons especially for the little ones, from a person who has deep real values and real-life experience. Later on, I joined his mixed martial group with both of teenagers and it was awesome experience. Nowadays, I have my own semi-private training group led by Aris where the focus is in building strength, endurance and building a strong core and the results are fantastic. Thanks Aris 😊"

— Peter Tsempelis

"Aris is an excellent person and a trainer for all age groups kids included."

— Ham Mal

"Excellent teacher Aris thanks for all. Keep up the good work!!!"

— Katz Dean

"Great training with the Master trainer, Aris Makris. First time I walked in the place and talking with Aris felt as though I had known him forever. He is so warm, welcoming and most importantly listens carefully and has lots of advise to give on the training and what to expect. Mixed Martial Arts has brought so much discipline in my life. I strongly recommend all ages to join this awesome group. There’s even classes for working individuals from 8 pm which is pretty awesome!"

— Rushambwa Landy

"I was never fan of training and martial arts, but I met Aris many many years ago when I brought my 6 years old son to deal with bullying in school, to build some self-defense and stand up to his height. In very short period I saw the expected results and a lot more. Eventually my daughter joined his class. His martial arts school is all about discipline, self-defense, self-esteem, self-control and life lessons especially for the little ones, from a person who has deep real values and real-life experience. Later on, I joined his mixed martial group with both of teenagers and it was awesome experience. Nowadays, I have my own semi-private training group led by Aris where the focus is in building strength, endurance and building a strong core and the results are fantastic. Thanks Aris 😊"

— Peter Tsempelis

"Aris is an excellent person and a trainer for all age groups kids included."

— Ham Mal

"Excellent teacher Aris thanks for all. Keep up the good work!!!"

— Katz Dean

"Great training with the Master trainer, Aris Makris. First time I walked in the place and talking with Aris felt as though I had known him forever. He is so warm, welcoming and most importantly listens carefully and has lots of advise to give on the training and what to expect. Mixed Martial Arts has brought so much discipline in my life. I strongly recommend all ages to join this awesome group. There’s even classes for working individuals from 8 pm which is pretty awesome!"

— Rushambwa Landy

"I was never fan of training and martial arts, but I met Aris many many years ago when I brought my 6 years old son to deal with bullying in school, to build some self-defense and stand up to his height. In very short period I saw the expected results and a lot more. Eventually my daughter joined his class. His martial arts school is all about discipline, self-defense, self-esteem, self-control and life lessons especially for the little ones, from a person who has deep real values and real-life experience. Later on, I joined his mixed martial group with both of teenagers and it was awesome experience. Nowadays, I have my own semi-private training group led by Aris where the focus is in building strength, endurance and building a strong core and the results are fantastic. Thanks Aris 😊"

— Peter Tsempelis

"Aris is an excellent person and a trainer for all age groups kids included."

— Ham Mal

"Excellent teacher Aris thanks for all. Keep up the good work!!!"

— Katz Dean

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Whether you're curious about classes, unsure where to start, or simply want to connect — we’re here to guide you. At Armak Spartan Pankration MMA Fitness Academy, the journey begins with a question, followed by action, discipline, and transformation.

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