Clients & Testimonials

Police and Security

• Alberta Association of Community Peace Officers
• City of Edmonton – Corporate Security and Executive Protection
• Edmonton Police Service - Hard Target Program
• First Nations Reservations – Security Training & Employment program
• RCMP – Victim Services Units
• Solicitor General – Alberta Security training for various security organizations
• Solicitor General – Victim Services Unit

Community and Social

• Alberta Employment and Immigration
• Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health Division
• Alberta Health Services
• BILY Parent and Youth Support Society
• Bissell Centre
• Boyle Street Community Services
• CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
• DECSA (Distinctive Employment Counseling Services of Alberta)
• Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
• Edmonton Parks and Recreation
• Government of Alberta – Legal Services
• LifeRoots Counselling
• McMann Youth, Family and Community Services – Crisis Intervention
• REACH - Edmonton's Council for Safe Communities
• Red Deer Parks and Culture

Educational

• AMSCAR – Alberta Medical Students' Conference and Retreat
• Edmonton Catholic Schools – St. Brendan Catholic School
• Edmonton Public Schools – Mount Pleasant School; Nellie McClung Girls’ Jr High, and more
• Grant MacEwan University
• NAIT
• Norquest College
• University of Alberta – Recreation Services; Faculty of Dentistry
• Vegreville – St. Mary’s Catholic School

Corporate and Business

• AE (Associated Engineering)
• ATCO
• Costco
• Enbridge
• Epcor
• Evolution Combat Systems, Peace River
• Fodada
• Horizon North Logistics
• Lulu Lemon
• SMS Equipment
• Starbucks Coffee
• Straight Blast Gym, Drayton Valley
• Telus
• The Running Room

Women’s Organizations

• Babes Without Babes - Women's Networking Organization
• Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference
• Curves Fitness
• Edmonton Regional Women's Committee
• Elizabeth House - Edmonton Short-Term Supportive Housing
• Kehewin Women's Conference
• Women Building Futures

Edmonton Clubs and Groups

• Edmonton church groups
• Edmonton Trail Runners

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• I have been a fitness enthusiast all my life. I have played or participated in virtually every sport including the marital arts. Never have I experienced such a fantastic work out and at the same time had so much fun while learning “real self defense”. Calen’s teaching style, camaraderie, knowledge and commitment to his art make it a joy and pleasure to train. My only regret is not finding him sooner.
  - Dr. T. Zukiwsky
• Excellent course design by alternating passive and active activities. Calen makes everyone feel they can succeed.
  - Nina R.
• Just wanted to say THANKS SO MUCH!!! It’s rare that you meet someone who is a true teacher—that can teach anyone and make those around him passionate about what they are learning. I had always loved watching fights and brawls (*grin*) but I never expected I could learn—let alone so much in so little time. You truly have a gift. You’ve developed a passion for grappling in me…I absolutely adore it. So thanks from the bottom of my heart.
  - Joanna
• I have been training at Real Self Defense Center (now the Wise Warrior Gym) for 3 years. I felt ready to defend myself after only a few classes but I stayed to improve my skills. Calen is a great instructor with enough information to fill an encyclopedia yet is able to break it down and keep it simple. The information is relevant and it is such a great environment to learn in.
  - Michael Grills
• Calen's willingness to create a flexible and personalized training program specifically for me is what has kept me coming back to Real Self Defense and Fitness Center (now Wise Warrior Gym) for over seven years.
  - R. Lozinsky
• I just wanted to say again that it was an honor training under you over the last few years. I have learned so much from you, and your tutelage and friendship has been a very positive influence in my life.
  - Jay S.
• I have been training at the Real Self Defense Center for the past three months. I have learned a lot during this time, but most importantly I enjoy every minute I spend at the training center; the people are great, the training is realistic and fun, and there is no ego whatsoever. Thank you for giving me a chance to be a part of your training family.
  - M.A.
• With my many years of martial arts experience I have ascertained that Calen Paine has an acute ability to integrate techniques and tactics from a wide variety of martial and combative arts, to develop a practical and applicable personal defense system. His presentation of his martial arts repertoire is simple, concise, and direct for any level of personal protection advocate. I would recommend him as a highly skilled practitioner and qualified instructor.
  - Anonymous