THE STORY OF US |
Melbrook Martial Arts Academy was started by Scott Bartlett in July 2012. Scott comes from Cambridge, Ontario where he practised Karate and Muay Thai. He met Jennifer Rowe when he came to Sudbury for work. Scott decided to stay in Sudbury and follow his dream of opening his own gym. He became a Kru in December 2012.
Jennifer is a Registered Early Childhood Educator who has been in the field for over 20 years. She worked at the City Day Care for 16 years working with toddlers to children 12 years of age. She is currently working with the Rainbow School Board as a Kindergarten Educator.
Scott runs the academy full-time, while Jennifer oversees the children's programs. Together their passions have been a great asset for the academy.
Jennifer is a Registered Early Childhood Educator who has been in the field for over 20 years. She worked at the City Day Care for 16 years working with toddlers to children 12 years of age. She is currently working with the Rainbow School Board as a Kindergarten Educator.
Scott runs the academy full-time, while Jennifer oversees the children's programs. Together their passions have been a great asset for the academy.
MEET THE TEAM
ANN PAQUETTE
I began shortly after the gym opened with the intention of losing weight and getting into shape, with no intention whatsoever to do more. Needless to say, my goals have shifted over the years. From a complete beginner to a coach, with a few in ring experiences thrown in for good measure. I love the people at Melbrook, love teaching classes – both women and kids, and look forward to what the future may bring.
amber ford
I became a member at Melbrook back in 2013. My family followed my footsteps and joined too! My daughter is enjoying the children's classes, and has made many new friends. My husband and I have both ventured out and started competing. Muay Thai has become a BIG part of our lives. Melbrook is our second home!!
JEFF KONCZ
I started by doing a free two weeks in the beginners program with my cousin in Sept. 2014. I spent six months in the beginner classes getting in shape and learning the basics. I then began training 5 days a week in the technique and conditioning classes. I joined to learn a new skill, get in shape and had no plans of ever competing. After training hard and progressing through level 1 and showcasing a knowledgeable understanding of skill, I took my first fight. After 3 years at Melbrook, I never thought when I started that I'd be in the best shape of my life, teaching classes and competing in amateur competitions. I've learned so much from doing Muay Thai and owe a lot to Scott and everyone at Melbrook Martial Arts Academy for motivating and believing in me to reach the point I'm at now.
CHRISTINA BEST
I began with a two week trial after my daughter Alexis started classes at the gym. I originally started to get back into shape and wanted a fun way to get my cardio in. I started with a friend just to have someone, but ended up making some awesome friends and a gym family. I started competing to show my daughter that fighting could be fun and doesn't hurt, and ended up falling in love with competing.
OUR FACILITY
How far we have come...
1. Back in 2012, we rented space from a local boxing gym.
2. Shortly after we opened, the Boxing Club relocated. We were left with no equipment except a few sets of thai pads. Our members had to train on hardwood floors, and had to endure the smell of cleaning supplies and fresh paint.
3. We saved up enough money to buy some mats because we couldn't keep up with the demand for bandaids for the blisters on everyone's feet. :)
4. We had one heavy bag up (which was donated by a member), and started to focus on building a ring. Even though we had a great donation from Kelly Lake Building Supplies, we unfortunately ran out of money. The ring sat there unfinished for what felt like forever. One day, the movie "A Fighting Man" was being filmed in town, and they approached us to use our facility as a location. They needed a ring...a bigger ring, so they finished it for us. They also gave us a couple of brand new hanging bags, and added murals on our walls. Good karma!!!
5. Since then, we have added more mats and hanging bags. We have also matted the stage area where members can go to stretch before and after classes or to use the workout equipment.
1. Back in 2012, we rented space from a local boxing gym.
2. Shortly after we opened, the Boxing Club relocated. We were left with no equipment except a few sets of thai pads. Our members had to train on hardwood floors, and had to endure the smell of cleaning supplies and fresh paint.
3. We saved up enough money to buy some mats because we couldn't keep up with the demand for bandaids for the blisters on everyone's feet. :)
4. We had one heavy bag up (which was donated by a member), and started to focus on building a ring. Even though we had a great donation from Kelly Lake Building Supplies, we unfortunately ran out of money. The ring sat there unfinished for what felt like forever. One day, the movie "A Fighting Man" was being filmed in town, and they approached us to use our facility as a location. They needed a ring...a bigger ring, so they finished it for us. They also gave us a couple of brand new hanging bags, and added murals on our walls. Good karma!!!
5. Since then, we have added more mats and hanging bags. We have also matted the stage area where members can go to stretch before and after classes or to use the workout equipment.
WHAT OUR FACILITY OFFERS YOU
- a large matted space
- hanging bags
- a boxing ring
- workout and stretching area
- men's and ladies' change rooms
- pro-shop
- seating area on second floor overlooking the gym with area for children to play
- comfortable seating area inside gym
- separate play room for child minding service and children's camps
- lots of parking behind the building
