Students
Muay Thai for UW and Laurier Students
If you are a student at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier and you are looking for something better than the campus gym, Shark Tank Muay Thai is your spot. We are located right in Waterloo, easy to get to from either campus, and the Intro Pass is a realistic way in on a student budget. More importantly, Muay Thai will do more for your mental health during exam season than any amount of Netflix.
Why Students Love Training at Shark Tank
University life is mentally demanding but physically stagnant. You sit in lectures, sit at your computer, sit in the library. Your brain is fried but your body has done nothing. Muay Thai flips that equation. After 50 minutes of hitting pads and drilling combinations with Coach Omar, your body is tired but your mind is clear. Students consistently tell us that training makes them more productive in their studies, not less.
The social aspect matters too. Meeting people at university can be awkward, especially if you are in co-op and your friend group rotates every term. Shark Tank gives you a built-in community of people who share a common interest. Some of our strongest friendships started between training partners. It beats trying to make friends at a house party.
And unlike the campus gym, Muay Thai keeps you accountable. You book a session and Coach Omar is expecting you by name. That is much harder to skip than a treadmill that does not care whether you show up, which helps students who struggle with the open-ended freedom of university scheduling.
Stress Relief That Actually Works
Midterms, finals, co-op interviews, group projects with people who do not pull their weight - university is stressful. The standard advice is to meditate or take a walk. That works for some people. For others, the best stress relief is hitting a heavy bag as hard as you can for three minutes straight.
Muay Thai triggers a massive endorphin release. It forces you to be completely present - you cannot think about your assignment deadline while someone is holding pads for you. This mental reset is incredibly valuable during high-stress periods. Many students increase their training frequency during exam season specifically because of how much it helps their focus.
Coach Omar understands the student grind. He is flexible with scheduling around exams and co-op terms. If you need to adjust your training, just communicate and we will work with you.
Affordable and Accessible
We know students are not exactly swimming in cash. The Intro Pass is the cheapest way to find out whether this is for you, and after that you pay per session with nothing locked in. When you factor in the skill development, the community, and the workout quality, it is the best dollar-for-dollar fitness investment a student can make.
Shark Tank is located at 704 Springwater Place in Waterloo, easily accessible from both UW and Laurier by car, bike, or the GRT. Sessions are booked by appointment, any day of the week, so you can find a time that works around your lecture schedule instead of hoping a fixed weekly slot lines up. Check the 2-Week Intro Pass page to book your first sessions, or visit the contact page with any questions.
Skills That Last Beyond Graduation
A gym membership gives you access to equipment. Muay Thai gives you a skill set you carry forever. The techniques you learn at Shark Tank under Coach Omar's BANG Muay Thai system stay with you after you graduate and leave Waterloo. You can walk into any Muay Thai gym in any city and train. Many of our alumni continue training wherever they end up - Toronto, Vancouver, even overseas.
You also develop discipline, time management, and the ability to push through discomfort - qualities that help you in your career just as much as your training. Muay Thai teaches you that progress comes from consistent effort, not talent. That lesson applies to everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-Week Intro Pass is $75 for four sessions, which is less than the price of a single private session. After that, private is $80 per session and semi-private is $50 per person when you split it with a friend. Get in touch through the contact page with any questions.
We work with students on flexible arrangements for co-op terms. Talk to Coach Omar about your situation and we will find a solution.
We are at 704 Springwater Place in Waterloo, easily accessible from both UW and Laurier by car, bike, or GRT bus routes.
Ready to Get Started?
4 sessions over 2 weeks for $75. No experience or equipment needed, just show up ready to learn.