The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 44 vetted & reviewed in the West Vancouver area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in West 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)
“Gracie Jiu Jitsu is so beneficial for both physical and mental health, and if you have ever been curious what all the hype is about—this is the place to start!”
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JIU Jitsu Vancouver
(50)
Classes
BJJ
Environment
“Straight forward membership rules, just pay by the month, no requirements to wear branded clothing, nobody cares if you train other places, and most importantly, friendly people, who roll hard when its the right time, and take care of each other on ...”
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Pacific Top Team Vancity
(50)
Compete
BJJ
Classes
“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!”
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Hero Academy
(50)
“I feel that the program has improved his confidence, and he was able to handle himself pretty well during a tussle which he got into with a bigger kid over the summer holidays.”
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Alliance Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(48)
Class
Competitive
Skills
“I wouldn't recommend training anywhere else in Vancouver, because you can't find a more friendly welcoming group of individuals that also train at such a High level of competitive and technical Jiu Jitsu.”
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DCS
(49)
Fighters
Kickboxing
Beginner
“I just recently joined after checking out other clubs and after walking into DCS I knew right away this was the place I had to be great group of welcoming staff at the front desk guided me right away of where everything was an very supportive and an ...”
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Gracie Barra West Vancouver
(49)
Son
Jiu Jitsu
Technique
“And lastly, the coaches are firm and direct yet friendly in their direction and guidance towards respect of the premise, the art of jui jitsu, and each other.”
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Lions MMA
(49)
Morning
Skill
Community
“I was in town for a BJJ tournament and asked if a training partner and I could drop in to use the facility for some drilling - they made it work quickly and were extremely helpful and accommodating of us!”
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Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
(49)
Knowledge
BJJ
Family
“I would, will, and do recommend Marcus Soares BJJ to anybody who's considering trying jiu-jitsu, or anybody who wants to become a better problem solver, manage anxiety, get in shape, learn self defense, or become a truly confident version of themselv...”
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Tiger's Eye Karate-do
(48)
“Sensei Hamid and sensei Hana bout are very professional in teaching karate in advance and also they knows how to treat kids which is very important for younger kids.”
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Gracie Barra Kitsilano
(50)
“The Coaches/Instructors are great, caring and create an inclusive space for people of all levels (from those who are beginners to the most advanced black belts) to thrive.”
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Budō
(50)
Knowledge
Learn
Kickboxing
“Not only do you get world class champion level training, Scott the head coach also understands everyone's journey is different and respects the process individuals wish to choose.”
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Universal MMA
(42)
“I have been training at universal mma for almost a year now and I can assure this is one the best facilitys iv ever trained martials arts at ,I have over 10 years experience in the arts and have trained all over the world from thailand and all over e...”
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Kfitness Kickboxing Gym
(50)
Atmosphere
Learn
Motivated
“He describes it as “really fun but really tiring” and says that “the instructor is great” 😊 Personally I've been impressed with the instructor's ability to teach a young child the basics of kickboxing, and also to push him to keep going and do the ...”
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Impact Krav Maga & Fitness
(25)
Classes
BJJ
To Learn
“I want to say that my choice was correct, My daughter was a little hesitant at first, but after observing for a while, we officially started classes, Andi and Lance are very patient, In every class, they spend more time on my daughter, I am very grat...”
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Ancient Fire Productions
(24)
Dojo
Learn
Course
“I'm not sure a better environment for education, and safety could have been created anywhere else, particularly with their phenomenal dedication to adhering to their Covid Safety Plan and respect for the wide ranging cultures that attended the cours...”
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Marquis Lung Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
(20)
Sifu
Professional
Learn
“In addition to the classes, Marquis and his team have also organized competitions and annual celebrations for all students and their families to gather and celebrate not only kung fu but also Chinese culture (in pre-Covid times, of course).”
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Kensington Judo Club
(23)
Sport
Train
Adults
“The final aim of Judo, therefore, is to inculcate in the mind of man a spirit of respect for the principle of maximum-efficiency and of mutual welfare and benefit, leading him so to practise them that man individually and collectively can attain to t...”
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Purple Dragon Kitsilano Martial Arts
(10)
Family
Kickboxing
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)
Sensei
Health
Air
“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)
Mats
Jiu Jitsu
Shape
“Budo is a place to start anyone's martial arts journey (or lifestyle) whether you are completely new, returning students, or someone who is looking for cross training.”
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Vndl Jiu-Jitsu
(49)
Competitive
Train
Grappling
“With my wrestling experience, Dom has given me the opportunity to teach wrestling classes at his gym which is a great opportunity for the existing members and any new members to come.”
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