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!

My son and I joined over 12 years ago when my son was just 13 years old. I was so impressed that I…read morepaid for my two nephews to go as well. Master Kim set the standard and along with his other instructors provided a great mix of discipline, good instruction, and yet somehow made it engaging and fun without lowering the standard. I watched my son and nephews gain confidence, strength, self-control and a discipline that helped to make them strong and self-reliant. My son and I went to black belt together. I've stayed with the school and just last December achieved my 3rd Dan black belt. I'm the oldest student there, but I can say that Taekowndo has taken me out of my comfort zone many times, and that has built my confidence and helped to keep me physically young for my age. I've watched many youngsters grow up in this school and have seen them grow strong, confident and yet respectful. I highly recommend this school to anyone contemplating a traditional martial art!

Very nice, welcoming and soft spoken staff. My son has just joined and attended 4 classes so far,…read moreand he loves to go there.

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

Shihan Kaz Hashimoto and Sensei Mark Stacey have been teaching classes in Vancouver for many years…read more They offer karate classes for children (grade 1 and up) and adults at a reasonable cost. This dojo has produced athletes that have had success both nationally and internationally. Best of all, they offer first class free so you can try them out without committing to a full month.

My teenage daughter just started at TMA in Sept. Sensei Laurian is an excellent instructor and…read moregreat with students of all ages. Andrea is so friendly and professional. We feel very welcome here and absolutely recommend it if you are looking for a top notch martial arts center.

Everyone is very friendly, warm, inclusive and welcoming. They think about the little ones and…read moretheir parents when creating a schedule which is great when trying to juggle life with little kids. Thanks TMA family!

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.

Great club! Great coaching! Clean new club. Hands on training with 4th degree black belt instructor…read moreEduardo Cadena. Strongly affiliated with several Infight Jiu-Jitsu clubs around the lower mainland and Brazil. Very positive training atmosphere. Club also has great cardio kickboxing classes, MMA classes and kids classes. There are a wide range of different types of students, some highly competitive tournament players, some just there for health and self defense. Everyone is welcomed. Really can't say enough about how great this club is.

Great cardio kickboxing classes in Burnaby! In the same location where Urban Fitness used to be…read more Classes run Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays. Convenient location and great cardio and fitness work outs. Close to Starbucks!

I signed up my son for the Taekwondo classes a while ago before the dojang opened this new…read morelocation. The dojang is very spacious and always kept clean. The masters and instructors are very helpful. The kids have fun. They gain self-confidence and discipline. Adult classes are great as well. We get a good workout, learn self-defense techniques and fun way to keep fit. Ask them for a free trial lesson.

AMAZING place to learn Tae Kwon Do and keep fit. My children have been students of Master Kook for…read moreyears, first at their North Shore location, and now at their beautiful, spacious, bright, new East Van location. They offer classes for all levels and all ages and do everything they can to make you comfortable. Head Instructor, Master Woo, is kind, patient, crazy-amazing at TKD and FUNNY...the kids all gravitate to him, but also respect him at the same time (I have kept my kids in line with the simple phrase "What would Master Woo say right now?"). He is so good at what he does: keeping his students (young and old) motivated, keeping classes fun and informative, and instilling core values of discipline and respect. How he keeps a class of 20-25 children in check is beyond me, but he does it! Another gem is Program Director, GRACE! She is so good at making you feel welcome and at-home. She always has a smile on her face (it lights up the entire room) and she is always ready to do what she can to make your experience a good one, including swapping pants with you when your own pants are too short, so you don't feel like a complete moron (ahem, that was ME) during class. This is just one example of the many, many, things that Grace does to show you that she cares and wants you to be comfortable when you train. Everyone here, not just Master Woo and Grace, are fantastic instructors, each bringing their own uniqueness to how they teach. Never a dull moment, lots of laughs, being in better shape and a new extended family is what you will get if you train here. Can't say enough about how amazing everyone is!