#1 in EASTERN ONTARIO

Obstacle Course Racing
Academy

Ottawa’s first and only obstacle training gym.
Fun, functional fitness
Friendly Community
Confidence & Life Skills

WHO WE ARE​

HOW TO OVERCOME ANY OBSTACLE

We help anxious, unmotivated kids develop confidence, resiliency and
leadership skills by putting ‘fun’ back into functional fitness.

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STEP 1: VISUALIZE

Picture it first, and your body will follow. 

STEP 2: PRACTICE

There is no perfect. Practice makes progress. 

STEP 3: LEARN

There is no failure. We only learn lessons.

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OCR Blog

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Dr. Gabor Maté’s work highlights the deep connection between a parent’s emotional health and a…

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At OCR Academy, we believe in the power of hard work, resilience, and the relentless…

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Life is full of obstacles, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, we don’t achieve the…

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At OCR Academy, perseverance is the cornerstone of success. Obstacle course racing demands physical strength,…

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Not only does OCR provide captivating camps, fantastic fitness classes, and brilliant birthday parties, but…

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Our Members Of The Month have shared some simple, yet impactful, words of wisdom. Here,…

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We at OCR Academy encourage our students to assume the Superhero Pose whenever we are…

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We get our coffee from Brown Bag coffee, who use Fluid Bed roasting. Traditional roasters use…

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There is no such thing as bad children. A child may be disrespectful, whining, impulsive,…

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Let kids run, jump, climb, swing and be social. Kids are social and curious creatures…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 11 Judging Others

Judgment of others is poorly used energy.  Are you a judge? Is this an Olympic…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 10 Self Judgment

We spoke about your alter ego. Let’s call him Dave or Sheila.  When you look…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 9 Blame

Kids point fingers and blame others. Adults can accept responsibility – they own it, learn from…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 8 Self Doubt

Self doubt stems from a fear of failure can come from lack of confidence, and…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 7 Anger

Feeling anger is fine. What makes it toxic is when you don’t break it down…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 6 Resistance

Resistance is a tool used by those who think that results happen by accident.  While…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 5 Fear of Failure

Fear is the result of an attempt.  What if some of the greatest teams didn’t…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 4 Unhealthy Fear

Fear is healthy, and it protects us from being hurt. Anyone who says they don’t…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 3 Comparison

Comparing yourself to someone else or thinking you aren’t good enough or have enough stuff…

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OCR Academy 28 Day No Complaining Challenge - 2 Perfectionism

F#$% perfect. Perfect people don’t exist. Perfect scores do.  If someone tells you they are perfect, or…

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OCR ACADEMY

In the neighborhood? Come check us out! Stop in for a coffee and see why OCR is quickly becoming one of the most popular spots in Ottawa for kids fitness.

Address

1140 Morrison Dr #106b Ottawa, ON, K2H 8S9 (613) 726-0909

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