08/27/2026
⚽ FALL 2026 SOCCER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Give your child the opportunity to learn, improve, compete and build confidence in a positive and energetic soccer environment.
✅ Ages 5–15
✅ 12 sessions
✅ Experienced coaches
✅ Skill development, teamwork & game play
✅ Sunday and weekday options available
📍 Côte Saint-Luc & Montréal
💰 Fall program: $300
Spots are limited for the Fall session.
👉 Register now through the link below and secure your child’s spot!
08/22/2026
🥋 Our Black Belt of the Day is Maya, our birthday girl! 🎂
Happy Birthday, Maya! We hope you have an amazing day filled with smiles, fun, and lots of great memories. Best wishes from your family at Académie de Karaté! ❤️
🥋 Notre Ceinture noire du jour est Maya, notre fêtée! 🎂
Bonne fête, Maya! Nous te souhaitons une magnifique journée remplie de sourires, de plaisir et de beaux souvenirs. Meilleurs vœux de toute ta famille à l’Académie de Karaté! ❤️
08/06/2026
✨ Meet The Team ✨
"My name is Jadyn, and I am a dedicated swimming instructor with over 10 years of competitive swimming experience. I am passionate about helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, develop strong technique, and achieve their personal goals in the water. In addition to my competitive background, I spent a summer coaching a competitive swim team, where I gained valuable experience motivating athletes and helping them improve both individually and as a team. I have also been working with The Fitness Factory for the past year, instructing swimmers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners taking their first strokes to more advanced swimmers refining their abilities.
What I love most about teaching is watching my swimmers grow—not only in their skills but also in their confidence and enjoyment of the sport. I believe every child learns best in a positive, supportive environment where they feel safe, encouraged, and excited to come to lessons. Building strong relationships with my swimmers is incredibly important to me, and I strive to create an atmosphere where they feel comfortable, respected, and able to connect with me almost like a friend while still learning and growing. My goal is to make every lesson engaging, fun, and rewarding, helping each swimmer leave the pool feeling proud of what they've accomplished and eager to come back."
07/14/2026
𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬. 🥋🏆
Kyra began karate at just seven years old. After realizing that dance was not for her, her mother began searching for a different activity—and that search led Kyra to karate.
What started as a new sport soon became something much greater.
Through karate, Kyra discovered discipline, motivation, courage, friendship, and the importance of never giving up. She developed a love for competition and continued pushing herself, even when injuries made training and competing more difficult in recent years.
COVID brought another challenge. The dojo moved outdoors, classes went online, and everything changed. But Kyra continued to show up. She trained through uncertainty, adapted to new ways of learning, and even met the person who would become her best friend.
Over the past nine years, Kyra has learned far more than punches, kicks, and techniques. She has learned that progress comes from consistency, that courage means continuing when things are difficult, and that simply showing up for practice matters.
Senseis Saadi Abbas and Alexandru Sorin, her teammates, and her parents have supported her throughout this journey—but Kyra is the one who made the decision, again and again, to keep going.
Today, that perseverance has earned her a Black Belt.
This achievement represents years of dedication, challenges overcome, friendships built, and lessons that will remain with her for life. It is also only the beginning of the next chapter.
Congratulations, Kyra! Your dojo family is incredibly proud of the courageous, disciplined, and determined young woman you have become.
She began as a seven-year-old searching for the right sport. Today, she stands as a Black Belt who never gave up.
! ! 🥋🏆
07/08/2026
Thank you to our incredible 2026 Youth Cup Sponsors! ⚽💙
Your generosity and support have helped make this year's tournament possible. Because of you, young athletes had the opportunity to compete, grow, build confidence, and create unforgettable memories both on and off the field.
We are so grateful to have local businesses and community partners who believe in investing in youth sports and the next generation.
To all of our sponsors - thank you for being part of the Fitness Factory MTL family and for helping make the 2026 Youth Cup a success! 🙌
Please join us in showing our appreciation by supporting these amazing businesses!