Forged in the Shadows
Marcus Veil, Founder
Yeah, so back in 2019, I was training clients out of a cramped basement gym. Not exactly glamorous, right? But there was something about those late-night sessions - when the world's asleep and it's just you versus the iron. That's when I realized most people can't access that energy.
Regular gyms shut down at 10pm, maybe midnight if you're lucky. But what about shift workers? Night owls? People who feel most alive when the sun goes down? We're all just supposed to conform to some 9-to-5 fitness schedule?
Nah. That didn't sit right with me. So I scraped together everything I had, found this warehouse space on Granville, and built what I always wanted - a sanctuary for those who thrive in the darkness. Not in some creepy way, but you know what I mean. A place where the intensity never stops, where you can push your limits at 3am if that's your thing.
We opened the doors in March 2020. Crazy timing, I know. But our members stuck with us through everything. They got what we were building here - something different, something raw, something real.
Our Philosophy
"Strength isn't built during the day when everyone's watching. It's forged at night, in those moments when it's just you and your demons. We give you the tools, the space, and the brotherhood to win those battles."
What We're Really About
Look, we're not here to sell you some fantasy transformation in 30 days. Real strength takes time, consistency, and a whole lot of sweat.
24/7 Access, Zero Excuses
Your schedule's weird? So is everyone else's. Train when it works for YOU, not when some corporate gym says you should.
High-Intensity, High-Results
We don't do gentle yoga circles here (nothing against yoga, just not our vibe). If you want to get comfortable, there's a couch at home. We're about pushing limits.
Community Over Competition
Yeah, we push each other hard, but there's no toxic gym bro culture here. We lift each other up - literally and figuratively.
The Journey So Far
March 2020
Opened our doors right before the world shut down. Adapted fast with outdoor training sessions and virtual coaching.
September 2020
Hit 200 members who believed in what we're building. Added recovery and mobility sessions based on member feedback.
June 2021
Launched the Night Warrior Program - our signature high-intensity training protocol that's become the foundation of what we do.
January 2022
Expanded facility space by 40%. Added dedicated functional fitness area and upgraded equipment across the board.
August 2023
Brought on a full nutrition coaching team. Realized you can't out-train a bad diet, no matter how hard you try.
March 2024
Celebrated 4 years and 500+ members strong. Introduced CrossFit-style programming for those who wanted structured competition training.
October 2025
Today. We're still here, still pushing, still growing. And honestly? We're just getting started.
