Just skip this place. Zero patience…read more Very expensive Who calls anyone master? Very little space to observe, sit etc. Extra cost for testing and belts.

Location: Convenient/easy access by buses such as "41," "43", Cambie "15" or Canada Line. Parking…read moreout front on Cambie street. Service: Excellent Taekwondo School!! Been training here for 1 year and it's the best exercise - physically, mentally, spiritually, cognitively etc I've ever experienced in my whole life!! Master Alan Azizi is inspirational beyond words & highly supportive all around. The Instructors are friendly, patient, kind & wonderful Leaders. Safe & family-friendly environment for all ages. Training at Vancouver Martial Arts builds self confidence, improves self esteem, improves physical fitness, practical for everyday self-defense, builds or hones leadership skills and so much more! Truly life changing......highly recommend for anyone, any age, any fitness level! Value/Pricing: Completely comparable with other similar Martial Arts schools.

I have been to some of the more expensive gyms in town, and while towel service and mirrors are…read morenice, this place will get you in shape faster than anything else. If you have a sense of humour, you'll also have a good time. The most popular class is cardio kickboxing, which is a fitness class with a focus on core, legs, and pushups. In addition, there's some partner drills. Two things make it way better than the other boot camp style classes I have taken. First, George has spent years training as an Olympic swimmer and then kickboxer in Russia, and he brings these advanced techniques to the gym, so the workout is more efficient and more effective than the typical trainer who got a three month personal trainer certificate. Second, this is really functional: it's the drills you would do if you were planning on kickboxing. You will get a lean, toned kick boxer body very quickly. One girl who has never worked out started just after me, and in two weeks I could see the difference. My partner last week was a young looking fifty year old guy, who lost twenty pounds in six weeks doing this workout. The people in the class range from out of shape mom types, to SFU students, along with a few kickboxers who stay for the kickboxing as well. Mostly women in the class, but I can usually find a guy to partner with. The best deal is the monthly unlimited, and for an extra $20 or so, it lets you try all the classes. Just for fun, I have also tried the kickboxing class, which turned out to be great. I had taken a few martial arts (karate, judo) classes as a kid. These classes focus on the basics, and he teaches it so the techniques really make sense. He usually throws in a story about some guy getting hurt in the ring for doing the wrong technique, but it comes off funny, not scary. I don't plan on ever stepping into the ring, but it's very cool to finally learn the right way to throw a punch and a kick. The third option is the self defence class, which is very different. You won't sweat in this class, but you will learn practical moves, which appear to work. Again, I hope to never get in a fight, but it's fun to learn. I'm a firm believer that a good teacher makes all the difference. I really like George: he's highly qualified, he's definitely tough enough, but he's also very funny, in a very Eastern European way. Even if you don't live in the neighbourhood, it's worth a trip to check this place out.

I hate working out. I'm the one happily sitting in the pub scarfing back nachos and beer while…read morewaiting for my friends to finish their hot yoga/boot camp/crossfit classes. I reluctantly decided to start exercising, just to try to avoid all those yucky medical conditions that attack couch potatoes. A friend suggested kickboxing so we tried out Reality Martial Arts and... I can't believe how much I like it. It's a great workout that's also super fun, which I honestly believed to be impossible. It's nice to know that all the exercises we do are specific to kickboxing training, instead of the random moves you do in regular fitness classes. Don't expect the bells and whistles of a fancy gym - this is for 'real' training. The instructors are great and welcome guys and gals of all shapes, ages and fitness levels - no need to feel intimidated here. The schedule is very convenient, with loads of evening classes. For those who want to focus more on fitness than technique, they have cardio kickboxing too. Definitely the place to go to have fun, learn a new skill and get a complete workout in a friendly and supportive environment. Never thought I'd say this about a gym but I love this place!

The place is big, always well cleaned and maintained, the students and professors always help each…read moreother. The senseis have each their own way to explain the movements and they are just great.

best jiu jitsu school of vancouver! The best people ever. They make you feel like home and accepted.read more

The quality of training at this martial arts school is second to none. Nothing compares to private,…read moreone-on-one lessons. They have group classes as well, so you can make new friends and practice techniques with other students. Highly recommended!

This gym is everything. Ali and Farinaz have all of the background in nutrition and health Anyone…read moreneeds. This place is not for those who don't care about fitness and just wanna burn a few calories, this place is for those who would like to raise their stamina, better their bodies and minds by learning true techniques that go in kickboxing and Muay Thai. They keep the level of discipline but they make it fun like a family gym and they always welcome you. The facility is very clean and there are classes offered every day. They also support nutritional needs and whatever question I've had from them so far. Love love love this place

This place is great! First, the facilities are very clean. I have been to other gyms where my…read morefeet were black after class from lack of cleaning. District Warrior keeps its facilities constantly clean. I see the owner sanitizing the bags after each class. Everyone is very friendly. You will learn great technique and get an amazing workout! From just 2 months, I have already made significant progress towards fitness and Muay Thai skill goals.

Want to change your life for the better ? This is THE place to become physically, mentally and…read morespiritually more than you ever have been! The instructors , the facilities and the location are superb. Leading the way of your personal transformation Sensei Amber Murphy and sempai Isaac will guide you to a new and meaningful existence as I have personally experienced. Forget the workout with weights and the repetitive jogging - this is the real deal when it comes to self defence . Don Jitsu is practical ,applicable and is a mixed style martial art that combines karate, judo jiu Jitsu , striking and weapons! They also teach a kick boxing , and yoga instruction for all members of your family. I've tried many, many different kinds of sport , fitness and self defence , but this is a way of life! YOU WILL LOVE BEING PART OF SOMETHING GREAT

We have been involved with Purple Dragon Kitsilano martial arts studio for 10 years, since 2005,…read morewhen our oldest son began training. Our middle son now has his black belt, achieved when he was 13 years old and our 11 year old daughter is aiming to achieve her black belt in the summer of 2017. We are thrilled with the program offered by Purple Dragon Kitsilano. Not only is it a physical work out for the students; the core beliefs and values that we as parents talk about with our kids, are also reinforced. The life skills are tenfold on many levels. As part of our involvement as a family with Purple Dragon, we travelled to Trinidad this last summer for our middle son's black belt testing with a team from the studio. What an amazing opportunity to be involved with such a positive experience. The life lessons our son learned from that one experience, along with the lessons learned over the past 7 years while participating at the studio have been outstanding. If you are thinking of beginning martial arts, certainly consider this studio, we highly recommend Purple Dragon Kitsilano.

My daughter and I have been training for several years and we love going to Champions. The…read morefacilities at Champions are top notch. The workouts are fantastic but its the instructors that make this place special. They push you to your limits and are always very encouraging. We both understand the value of martial arts and appreciate what they continue to teach us.

This is a great school that focus's on technique and really good and encouraging instructors…read more The facilities are pretty good with showers and places to adequately stretch unlike the studios. The only downside is the dues are really expensive. Would I do it again? Yes - if I was rich or retired or was close to their location.

I am speaking as a parent who observed the younger children's class. The quality of instruction was…read moreexcellent, the ratio of coaches to kids was more than I expected, Franco looks intimidating but he's just a teddy bear at heart who has a gift working with young children. He is able to command their respect while being kind, a knack for maintaining their attention, and has a keen intuitive sense of what kids' need -- when to encourage them, comfort them and when to back off. He knows every single child's name and has an amazing ability to run a fairly large class like a pro. He makes it fun by warming the kids up with "animal name" exercises such as crab. His dojo colleagues clearly have a lot of admiration for him and they seem like a tightknit family that work well together. These are just my first impressions. We look forward to enrolling. One item i wasnt fond of: The small studio layout has a column/partial wall in the middle of the space, which is obviously a structural detail that cannot be removed. I guess it has pros and cons. Pro is that it creates two areas when you want to work in a more separate space; con is that it creates two areas when you want to train in an an open space. This is a minor point, however, and certainly not a dealbreaker.

I got referred to this place through a friend. I was trying to get in shape after COVID. I will say…read moreI bought 4 sessions to start but I only ended up using 2/4 sessions. I didn't really feel comfortable, I was a slow learner because I haven't stepped into a gym nothing in over 2/3 years. They don't really follow up with you either. Or give you a remind notice to make sure you will show up. I kinda felt like it was.. like if u come, u come. If u don't, u don't. Which I find unprofessional because even my lash tech will give me a text or reminder few days prior to remind me about my appointment. So I didn't really feel welcomed at this dojo.