Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Ladner, BC

“Also, it's important to me that my trainer isn't bored or simply treating his classes like a business, which can sometimes happen (understandably) as Vancouver is a tough place and people get burnt-out.”

“I give huge credits to the coach Karim for always being there and motivating us to get through the class no matter how hard it is, he is always very caring, funny and easy to talk to.”

“His classes are highly organized and his level of firm patience with children offers a level of structure all youth require in order to prosper on their journey through life.”

“We cannot say enough good things about BKA, not only does the academy produce high level athletes, sensei Sandeep teaches respect for the sport, respect to others and respect to other dojos!”

“Isshindo Martial Arts program has been instrumental in helping my son regain some of his ki-ya, and it has been amazing to watch as his self esteem, his mental and physical health, and his belief in his intrinsic value finds roots.”

“My kids' school had an after school program but it got cancelled, my kids missed it (and I needed the extra time) so I enrolled them in the 4 elements after school program, it is wonderful, they work on their patterns, recive notes on how to improve ...”

“The onlyy complaint I have is that I wish they could send a general email or have a small sign for parents in the waiting room to leave their kids at home if they're sick or please throw a mask on their sick child!!”

“Overall, this was a great spot to go on a date, or be creative for the day, but it's not necessarily for someone to learn advanced skills in a craft.”

“Very nice !”

“The class is fun with kids laughing but also structured with discipline and interwoven with principles of respect and responsibility to others and making the world a better place.”

“They run different workshops, drop ins, and lessons to help you get started and they also sell everything you will need to further your skills in ceramics.”

“Shifu Mostafa is a strict and professional sensei, both my son and I have kick boxing class with him and we've improved a lot, not only skills but also mindset.”

“My kids have enjoyed taking classes here over the last couple of years, and it's so cool to watch their skills continue to develop and become more refined over time.”

“Lapel Arts is a place where you can push your limits and challenge yourself, all while feeling supported and encouraged by a fantastic group of people.”

“Even when I'm injured and I can't train, I still can't stay away and I go there daily to observe the drills and techniques, and to remain connected to the Budo community.”

“All the staff take the time to know you by name and provide you with positive feedback and encouragement to help you succeed with your personal fitness goals.”

“One of the highlights is that on a belt promotion test day, the founder of the school, Tony Kook, attends to judge the progress of the students and always delivers an uplifting message and lesson to the students with the underlying theme that hard wo...”

“I have been particularly enjoying their smaller programs of Women's Muay Thai and Women's self defence workshops because of the accommodating instructors and the non-intimidating environments for first-timers/newbies (me!”

“I started training at VNDL a couple of months ago with no prior knowledge to any martial art discipline, and from my first class I knew that this gym was going to be a great place to learn from.”

“It is such a positive competition and beginner-level training environment complete with literally world class coaching and world champion training partners.”

“Teacher are experience and friendly , the way they teach the class make it super fun, but at the same time very intense , you will always learn something new .”

“For older students, it's a great way to either get back into shape or stay in shape in a way that's more engaging and mentally stimulating than going to the gym.”

“The classes weren't only about learning how to do boxing and fighting, but more focused about understanding how being discipline is important and understanding the values of the skills being taught/when its appropriate to use them.”

“I highly appreciate the values being taught here and modelled by the professional instructors in regards of respect, kindness and most of all discipline.”