Steven Hiscoe Shihan is a true leader in the field of self-defense. As a use of force instructor…read morefor law enforcement what he teaches is cutting edge and he stays on top of the latest ideas and innovations in the field. As the head of the western Canadian contingent of the Canadian Jiu-jitsu Union and the heir apparent for the style of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu, he is highly motivating, empowering, and an excellent leader and instructor. When he teaches, everyone comes away having learned something thanks to his highly developed teaching methods. As a 5th degree black belt in Can-ryu, I've trained under Steve Hiscoe countless times, and have visited his dojo as well. You won't find a better place to train in self-defense in Chilliwack.

From the owner: At Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu we teach a self-defense style called Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu (Canadian System of…read moreSelf-Defense). This is one of Canada's most authoritative and growing self-defense programs. Our program is based on simple, practical and effective self- defense techniques which are designed to be learned by anyone. At Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu our goal is to provide citizens of the Fraser Valley with programs that promote "total awareness and survival" giving you Peace of Mind. Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu's self-defense programs are ideal for students who want to learn to protect themselves in addition to those seeking or you are employed in law enforcement. Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu students have gone onto professional careers with police agencies, correctional services, provincial sheriffs, border services and the security industry.

PTT offers a great space with excellent instructors. This is definitely the place to train jiu…read morejitsu and muay thai in Abbotsford.

Beautiful gym, World class, and family friendly instructors…read more This gym has been built for the student, wether they be 4 or 40. The instructors here truly care that their students are having fun and enjoying themselves while they are learning. They have they biggest mats space in the lower mainland if not BC, and are kept super clean. I started jiu jitsu and fell in love with the sport, and wanted my young daughter (3 at the time, she's now 4 turning 5)to be able to join with me and have it something we can share. We had attempted to enroll her in another martial arts school in town, but the environment there was not nurturing to her and she hated it. (My worst fear) We switched to ptt Abby 3 weeks ago and I am overjoyed to report that she has a renewed passion and love for the sport, the coaches make her feel like family and keep things fun and light. Teaching her respect and discipline at the same time maintaining a caring demeanor. She went from barely being able to make it through a 30 min class at the other gym, to now she does 2 classes back to back for a total of 90min . She loves training with her friends and begs me after daycare to go to her class. The knowledge my daughter has learned in such little time has also helped her with dealing with a schoolyard bully by herself, and reinforcing her own self confidence. I can't say enough great thing about these guys. World Class instructors in a clean, friendly and welcoming environment. They are always available and having classes in the day and night really helps me maintain training consistently even though I'm a shift worker. Give these guys a trial and you will not be disappoint

Best gym in BC! Clean appearance, friendly people, world…read moreclass great instruction. 3,000 square foot facility that includes a full boxing ring, state-of-the-arts mats, Octagon, bags, strength and conditioning weight room and more. Classes in Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing, Strength & Conditioning, Bootcamp

From the owner: At Mamba Martial Arts Academy (Mamba MMA) Abbotsford, we are a family friendly community-minded…read moremartial arts facility, open to everybody, that prides itself on providing a safe and positive environment that is disciplined and focused on morals, ethics and a martial way of life. Mamba MMA teaches beginner to advanced classes in Muay Thai/Kickboxing as well as Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for kids, teens & adults. -"Real Fighters, Real Training"

This martial arts gym is the best. The owner and the coaches go above and beyond to make sure their…read morestudents are taken care of. Great atmosphere, lots of fun, no bullies. extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone if you're looking to learn some new skills and have a good time. Great workout as well and you leave feeling great every time.

I have been training in brazilian jiu-jitsu with West Coast Martials Arts for 4 1/2 yrs, since I…read morewas eight. I also started training kickboxing last year. I really enjoy the workouts and skills that I learn. It gives me more confidence and the ability to protect myself if I need to. I hope to be an instructor when I am old enough too. Mat M.

I was hesitant at first because I dislike drama, but I feel like this gym needs to be held…read moreaccountable, and this is the only way I can do it. I started bringing my 5- and 7-year-olds here for just under a year. They loved it; they made friends; my daughter competed in and won a huge tournament. I had truly thought I had found a treasure for my kids to grow in. My children are young, and the instructors here will encourage you, as a parent, to help your kids follow instructions and practice the techniques they are teaching. I had been doing this with my daughter and son every time we went; it was completely acceptable and encouraged. This is where everything went horribly wrong.....My daughter was practicing drills with a young boy I had known for quite some time. She was using the sweep technique incorrectly, so I quickly got on the floor with her and said, "Grab his collar or sleeves." Stop grabbing the back of his head. I got up and went back to my seat, as I had so many times before. I did not speak to this boy or even look at him; I only communicated with my daughter. For some reason, whatever I said to my daughter upset this boy; his mom became irate, and they stormed out of the gym. I got a call a few days later from 2 of the main coaches: "Jesse, we watched the video, and you did nothing wrong, but you can't come back to the gym. They also have cameras that prove everything I am saying. But because this boy is now disturbed by what I did and has a mother full of vitriol and hatred, their solution is to kick me out of the gym for doing exactly what they told me to do. I am the only one who can drive my kids to practice; they can no longer do jujitsu here. If you have kids and want to get them involved in Jujitsu, avoid this place at ALL COSTS. I imagine they will respond to this and try to defend themselves, but it's all bullshit, and I have proof. I will not forget this. And if the "mother" reads this, I hope you feel better about yourself. I hope hurting my children helps you and your child feel better, truly I do, at least you get something out of it, right? You should be so proud of yourself. What a great mother. Read less

Great gym. A great space to try out jiu-jitsu whether you're a seasoned veteran or a nervous…read morenewcomer.

I attended MMA classes here for around 6 months before I had to move to Seattle for school. A…read morelittle background, I am an athletic person, and had no prior experience in martial arts when I walked in. As a young woman (and a tiny one, at that), I was very on my guard, especially because of the past scandal I read about when I googled the place (the perpetrator was fired). But let me tell you ladies, the men here are respectful, and if you prove yourself to be diligent and willing to take a punch, the coaches will push you just as hard as the males, and that is why I love this place. They tailor your coaching to what YOU want to get out of it. Whether you're training to fight, for self-defense, or just for functional fitness. I can't think of a coach there that isn't knowledgeable, fun, and respectful. But no place is perfect, its a small family business, and the administrators are extremely busy, so don't expect a lot of attention from them after you've signed up. It's a medium-sized space, and the building is pretty old with a roof that occasionally leaks onto one of the mats. During the busy hours of 4-6pm on weekdays, it is packed and noisy. The class schedule has a tendency to change rather abruptly. Even with these drawbacks, I would not have chosen another place to train.

Do you love the smell of sweat in the morning? This place reeks of hard work…read more There is an entry room with shirts and boxing gloves for sale. No one was behind the counter when I entered. I waited for awhile in hopes of being greeted, especially since there was a large sign on the door that said all visitors must sign in. When it was apparent no one knew or cared that I was there, I wandered into the gym. The big room was covered with a spongy mat and surrounded by mirrors. A female instructor was leading two men through a martial arts lesson. Around the corner was another large room divided into two workout areas by a short wall. One side had several free standing punching bags. The other side had kettle balls and several blobs that looked like the torso of a corpse. This was the kickboxing area. A female instructor led three students, 2 women and 1 man through a combination of calisthenics and kickboxing (heavy on the calisthenics). The warm-up included running laps, high steps, bear walk, soldier kicks, lunges, etc. The workout alternated between short bouts of punching and kicking the bag and longer torturous sessions of pushups, situps, planks, burpees and plenty of other punishing exercises. The last few minutes were reserved for the cool down stretches. Fast, techno music played rather quietly in the background. The instructor and students didn't really workout to the beat. There wasn't any choreography. Throughout the workout, students modified exercises as necessary to prevent exacerbating injuries; or if they weren't strong enough to do an exercise, the instructor gave them suggested modifications. No one really seemed thrilled to be there. I came to watch, but quickly lost interest and motivation for signing up for such grueling pain. I thought that more time would be spent doing kickboxing combos in synch with the music, which would have been fun, but that was not the case at all. The facility has a special offer. For $19.99, you get free boxing gloves and three classes. After that, you pay approximately $130 a month and can take as many classes as you can tolerate. Some people don't feel like they are getting a good workout unless they are dripping with sweat, and unable to lift their arms and too weak to walk afterwards. If this applies to you, you might actually like this. I was TKO the moment I walked in the door.

Hit GB White Rock up while in Blaine,WA for work. Great gym with a lot of positive people…read moredeveloping their game. I felt right at home! Definitely worth the border crossing times to get a roll in with some of my GB brethren in BC, Canada!

One of the best jiu jitsu team. This place is family oriented and is very welcoming. Fantastic…read morelocation and a great facility to train in.

Mr Darrow training you is the equivalent of Michael Jordan teaching you how to shoot a basketball…read more So methodical, and so technical. My wife and children all attend and we are so honored to have found this place, that's why it's booked full.

I've been training at Rockpile Dojo for almost a year and I've got to say its a great place to…read moretrain. I attend the Personal Combative classes on a regular basis. The main emphasis of the class is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but we work on a lot of other martial arts as well. I was nervous the first time I went but that feeling was gone after the first class. The environment is very positive. Everybody in class is friendly and very helpful when your having trouble learning a new technique. Mr. Darrow is very patient and friendly. He breaks down every technique to the point that anybody can understand the mechanics. All in all its a great gym with a very positive environment. I would recommend this gym to anybody that is interested in learning martial arts or anybody that is looking for a fun productive way to work out.

I've been practicing with Master Yuan for many years. There are so many different forms, weapons…read moreand styles to learn, you'll never get bored. I started with Kung Fu and I have gain so much strength and flexibility since then. The practice has been a great complement to my other physical activities such as running, cycling, and yoga. I have recently become hooked on Tai Chi and Qi Gong, the philosophy is deep and the practice is invigorating. Master Yuan really knows how to take your physical capacity to the limit. He teaches in Mandarin so if you can speak or understand Mandarin, it would be advantageous to you but not necessary. The classes/instructions are all translated by his teaching assistant Joyce. I don't speak Mandarin but do fine in the class. It's definitely a must try.