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JIU Jitsu Vancouver
“Thank you Zoe, Thea, and Pauline for your care and attention and for creating such a positive and inclusive environment for the kids!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near West Vancouver, BC
2 of these gyms are based in West Vancouver; the others serve West Vancouver from Vancouver (14 km) and North Vancouver (12 km).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I started training with Marc over six years ago, the thought of training and learning at any other place just doesn't cross my mind.”
West van Karate Academy
“The atmosphere is welcoming and kind, the community is incredible, and the Sensei is the greatest!”
Hero Academy
“I highly recommend this academy for all youth as they will only have very positive life-lasting experiences that will help them become great adults, make friends and have fun in the meanwhile.”
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Kuzushi Grappling
“I like their new venue on the 2nd floor, very clean and inviting.”
Muay Thai Academy
“Everyone is very knowledge and experienced to take you to the next level”
The 15 gyms listed for West Vancouver, BC teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, youth programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: West Vancouver, BC
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,281 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (84%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enrol.
Why are some gyms here outside West Vancouver?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside West Vancouver. The rest come from other towns inside 15 km, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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Lions MMA
“I do find some of the evening classes can be super busy so I prefer to do the women's classes- Jess is one of my favourite instructors.”
Gracie Barra West Vancouver
“One of Josh's strongest features is being able to find a personal approach to each of his students and tailor his teaching style to student's personality, level of knowledge and personal learning style.”
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DCS
“The space is huge and extremely clean along with really good equipment for whichever discipline you go with.”
Master Tony Kook's North Shore Taekwondo
“This sport class was the best class and teachers which I found in Vancouver and it was the only class that my daughter ask to participate more than 2days a week.”
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Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The classes are challenging, but you always leave more alive and stronger than you were coming in.”
Tiger's Eye Karate-do
“I definitely recommend Tiger's Eye Karate-Do for birthday party events for kids.”
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Gracie Barra Kitsilano
“It is my son's favorite program and he goes there twice a week!”
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Champions Martial Arts Academy
“Our kindergartener and his friends had an amazing time running around, playing every game, obstacle course and learning a few skills matching their attention span.”
Universal MMA
“Doesn't matter if you want to learn the sport or get in shape you can and will do both.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near West Vancouver
- “My son loves practicing Karate here. We are new to this dojo, but my son felt welcome and already loved it in the first class.” — from a review of West van Karate Academy
- “We've seen significant improvements in our boys' discipline, confidence, and physical fitness.” — from a review of Master Tony Kook's North Shore Taekwondo
- “Great mix of humour, discipline, and motivation. If you're looking for a sportive club that will push you to perform better, I definitely recommend you check out Universal.” — from a review of Universal MMA
- “Professional, caring, disciplined and they work hard to see every student succeed and be the best they can be.” — from a review of Champions Martial Arts Academy
- “My son joined the dojo at age 4. Eight years later, he is more dedicated, focussed and goal driven than I could have ever imagined.” — from a review of West van Karate Academy
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