The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 52 vetted & reviewed in the Vancouver area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Vancouver
Alliance Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ancient Fire Productions
Budo Martial Arts
Budō Jiu-Jitsu Team
DCS
Gracie Barra Kitsilano
Gracie Barra North Vancouver
Hero Academy
Impact Krav Maga & Fitness
JIU Jitsu Vancouver
Kensington Judo Club
Kfitness Kickboxing Gym
Lions MMA
Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Marquis Lung Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pacific Top Team Vancity
Praxis Jiu-Jitsu
Purple Dragon Kitsilano Martial Arts
Sadohana
The Powerhouse Martial Arts & Fitness
Tiger’s Eye Karate-do
Universal MMA
Vndl Jiu-Jitsu
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North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(50)
“I highly recommend training here if you are looking for a clean, fun and challenging environment with highly skilled instructors who are patient and thorough.”
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JIU Jitsu Vancouver
(50)
Submission Wrestling
Teaching
Atmosphere
“Lucas and Pauline are both incredibly dedicated to the sport of BJJ and they share a wide array of knowledge of both traditional and “new school” techniques; Gi and NOGI.”
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Hero Academy
(50)
“I particularly appreciated how the coach seemed to understand my efforts instinctively, offering gentle smiles and encouraging remarks that boosted my morale.”
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Pacific Top Team Vancity
(50)
Community
Environment
Facility
“The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable in both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; whether you are looking to compete, get fit, or casually learn self defense, this gym can deliver.”
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Alliance Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(48)
Professional
Team
Train
“The classes for the kids and teens were fun and engaging and I know that the impact of the coaching and support they received will stay with them for years.”
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DCS
(49)
Changing Rooms
Smoothie
Fun
“The instructors are knowledgeable, kind, patient, and take the time to help grow their learner's skills, while also providing a fun and challenging environment.”
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Lions MMA
(49)
Check
Train
Classes
“Supportive environment, AMAZING coaches, a TON of class options that fit my erratic schedule and I'm learning incredible skills in both muay thai and jiu-jitsu.”
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Gracie Barra West Vancouver
(49)
Ability
Atmosphere
Environment
“The schools have always had a welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on fundamentals which I think are the some of the important aspects of the martial art.”
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Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
(49)
Competition
Skills
Train
“I gave it only 4 stars here because when I first joined a few months ago, they didn't seem to have any specific curriculum for new people who had never trained jiu-jitsu before.”
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Tiger's Eye Karate-do
(48)
“Tiger's eye karate do is a great place to begin your martial arts training not only for of the excellent instructors but also the positive atmosphere they create.”
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Gracie Barra Kitsilano
(50)
“Whether you are looking to compete or for a slower, gentler, learning environment, you will be able to find a class and instruction style that suits your preference.”
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Budō
(50)
Atmosphere
Team
Competitors
“I have trained at Budo since the gym first opened (6+ years ago) and cannot recommend the club enough; excellent coaching, friendliest team, clean and safe environment to train in.”
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Universal MMA
(42)
“It catered to me as a beginner (and still caters to beginners) and has coached me and developed me to pursue my passion of competing as an amateur fighter.”
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Kfitness Kickboxing Gym
(50)
Goals
Confidence
Skill
“Would highly recommend to anyone who has never done martial arts before, as well as people who have and are looking to try a new form/ a new studio to train in.”
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Impact Krav Maga & Fitness
(25)
Atmosphere
Kickboxing
Skills
“Going to a Krav maga and fitness gym can seem intimidating in the sense that it's hard not to compare yourself to others who showcase top-level skills.”
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Ancient Fire Productions
(24)
Learn
Train
Dojo
“This place is amazing I learnt things I could be able to implament immediately and the work with Kali Sticks improved movement in both stances for boxing and much more!”
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Marquis Lung Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
(20)
Learn
Skills
Sifu
“Marquis and his instructors have given my children self-confidence, built their self esteem and provided them with skills to protect themselves in most situations.”
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Kensington Judo Club
(23)
Self Defence
BJJ
Teaching
“One of the main coaches are well versed in both judo and BJJ, and the Club was recently joined by Orion BJJ - which makes this a strong club for both Judo and BJJ/Newaza.”
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Purple Dragon Kitsilano Martial Arts
(10)
Kickboxing
Family
Shihan
“The professor Don Jacob travels to Canada from his home in Trinidad to perform belt grading every 6 months and is a uniquely amazing speaker , martial arts instructor and founder of our style!”
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Sadohana
(8)
Self Defense
“If you're looking for somewhere to learn solid self-defense fundamentals for standing or ground, in an environment that is not overrun with ego and competition, this may be the place for you.”
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Praxis
“Praxis has theoretical influences from ecological dynamics, enactivism, active inference—but follows an experimental approach: Radical Embodied Grappling (REG). Challenging the view the human body is a machine executing mechanical functions via infor...”
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The Powerhouse Martial Arts & Fitness
(11)
Air
Flexibility
Sensei
“Confidence, assertiveness, focus, body literacy, self-defence, leadership, and friendly competition and sportsmanship--these are the qualities we wanted to encourage in our two girls, ages 4 and 7.”
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Budo Martial Arts
(50)
Competitive
Feel
Learn
“Beginner classes focus on repetition of fundamental techniques and the instructors make an obvious effort to remember their students and make corrections as needed.”
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Vndl Jiu-Jitsu
(49)
Sense of Humour
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi
Community
“I recently began training jiujitsu again, and VNDL has an incredible beginner program that is extremely helpful in learning proper fundamentals in a warm and inviting environment.”
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