3 Best Martial Arts in Vancouver, BC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Martial Arts in Vancouver, BC. All of our martial arts studios actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and price - all to ensure overall excellence. You deserve only the best!

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LIONS MMA

1256 Granville Street, Suite 1,
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓Muay Thai ✓Boxing ✓Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ✓Nogi Jiu-jitsu ✓Wrestling ✓Mma ✓Women's Only Classes ✓Kids Martial Arts ✓Private Training ✓Dutch Kickboxing ✓Strength ✓Conditioning

"Lions MMA mission is to provide quality instruction in a clean, professional environment while ensuring the experience remains fun. Regardless of skill level, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, they have programs and classes that will suit your needs. They prioritize ensuring that every student feels part of an empowering community and can grow and develop in a healthy learning environment. You can start your one-week free trial of unlimited training. Lions MMA has functional training equipment, yoga mats and blocks, showers, towels, and locker room facilities. You can also sign up for any month-to-month or 12-month membership & receive your first month free. Amir Ghassemi and Neto Estrela are the Head Instructors of Lions MMA. They have a range of members from as young as 4 to 60+.

2026 Highlights: The academy fosters an all-ages demographic where toddlers and seasoned adults train side-by-side within a multi-generational ecosystem."

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BFL Super Lightweight World Championship Title — 2023 — Battlefield Fight League (BFL)
Team Canada Muay Thai Representative Honors — 2022 — World Muaythai Organization / Team Canada Selection Committee
License #BC0668742

Price:

12-Month Commitment (Per Month) $135.00
6-Month Commitment (Per Month) $145.00
Month-To-Month Commitment (Per Month) $160.00
Grappling Add-On (Per Month) $15.00
Striking Add-On (Per Month) $15.00
Back-To-Back Classes Add-On (Per Month) $25.00
Program + Back-To-Back Add-On (Per Month) $30.00
2 Days Per Week Add-On (Per Month) $15.00
2 Days Per Week, 12-Month Commitment (Per Month) $125.00
2 Days Per Week, 6-Month Commitment (Per Month) $135.00
2 Days Per Week, Month-To-Month Commitment (Per Month) $150.00

Contact:

(604) 684-0991

Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 9:30pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm
Sun: 9am - 2pm

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DIAZ COMBAT SPORTS

276 East Pender Street,
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓Muay Thai Kickboxing ✓Boxing ✓Jiujitsu ✓Strength Conditioning ✓Women's Only Classes ✓Children's Classes ✓Private Training ✓Events ✓Mixed Martial Arts ✓Yoga

"Diaz Combat Sports is a non-intimidating, inclusive, safe, and fun place with positive and encouraging people, a warm environment, and an uplifting energy. They have one of North America's best and most qualified instructor teams. Comprising World Champions, Olympians, Professional Fighters, and world-class trainers. Diaz Combat Sports is housed in a brand new, 20,000 sqft state-of-the-art facility filled with custom Dollamur mats. Jiujitsu area is a fully matted area with top-of-the-line Dollamur mats, equipped with top Fairtex Thai pads and leather focus mitts for all your kickboxing needs. The boxing area is fully equipped boxing area with a wood floor, a professional boxing ring, heavy bags, a speed bag, leather focus mitts, and mirrors. The bathrooms are fully equipped with lockers, showers, and saunas. Try a free class with them. Ryan Diaz is the owner of Diaz Combat Sports. They offer 160+ classes per week. An online chat option is available on their website.

2026 Highlights: Their high-volume weekly schedule ensures continuous skill refinement, accommodating diverse training paces and personal routines without ever feeling restricted by rigid scheduling."

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Harold Mann Award for Lifetime Achievement in Boxing — 2022 — Boxing British Columbia
Canadian Muay Thai Championship Title — Pre-2015 — Canadian Muay Thai Council - Alliance (CMTC-A)
Intercontinental Muay Thai Championship Title — Pre-2015 — International Muay Thai Council / Sanctioning Body
Commonwealth Games Boxing Gold Medal — 1994 — Commonwealth Games Federation
License #BC1250896

Price:

Kickboxing & Boxing (1-Year Commitment, Per Month) $175.00
Kickboxing & Boxing (6-Month Commitment, Per Month) $190.00
Kickboxing & Boxing (Monthly Plan) $260.00
Jiujitsu (1-Year Commitment, Per Month) $175.00
Jiujitsu (6-Month Commitment, Per Month) $190.00
Jiujitsu (Monthly Plan) $260.00
Conditioning (1-Year Commitment, Per Month) $175.00
Conditioning (6-Month Commitment, Per Month) $190.00
Conditioning (Monthly Plan) $260.00
Children'S Membership (1-Year Commitment, Per Month) $150.00
Children'S Membership Essentials (Per Month) $99.00
Drop-In Class $35.00
10-Class Card $275.00
1-Week Pass $100.00
Private Training (30 Minutes) $50.00 – $80.00
Private Training (60 Minutes) $100.00 – $160.00

Contact:

(604) 979-0709

Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 9pm
Sat: 9am - 2pm
Sun: 10am - 1:15pm

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GRACIE BARRA VANCOUVER

2440 Main Street,
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ✓Women's Jiu-jitsu ✓Men's Jiu-jitsu ✓Self-defence ✓Kickboxing ✓Martial Arts ✓Muay Thai ✓Boxing ✓Strength Conditioning ✓After School Program ✓Kids ✓Teens

"Gracie Barra Vancouver offers a clean, friendly, and progress-minded environment that allows for a challenging and inspirational learning & training experience that aims to encourage and excite students to come back. Gracie Barra welcomes those who appreciate discipline, wellness, martial arts, and respect. They are sure you will find an exciting & challenging place that will allow you to achieve your fitness goals. The class structure is a hallmark of all 1,000 Gracie Barra schools worldwide. As a student, you know upfront what is expected of you and have a clear understanding of what to expect from your instructors and training partners. The consistent structure and innovative teaching of their dedicated instructors work together seamlessly to support your improvement. Professor Max Nakamura is the head instructor of Gracie Barra Vancouver. They offer a free intro class.

2026 Highlights: Students frequently experience a welcoming atmosphere backed by dedicated instructors who provide convenient transportation options for initial trial visits."

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Best International Amateur Academy — 2023 — UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation
IBJJF World Champion (Blue Belt) — 2001 — International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
FJJAM Amazonas State Champion (Purple Belt) — 2002 — Federação de Jiu-Jitsu do Amazonas (FJJAM)
IBJJF South American Champion (Brown Belt) — 2007 — International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
License #FM0772818

Price:

New Students Deals:
Kidsyouth Special $235.00
Kidsyouth Integrity $235.00
Kidsyouth Legacy $235.00
Adults Special $295.00
Adults Integrity $295.00
Adults Legacy $295.00
Adults Muay Thai Integrity $210.00
Kidsyouth Semi-Annual Memberships:
Special (6 Months) $675.00
Integrity (6 Months) $891.00
Legacy (6 Months) $1,215.00
Adults Semi-Annual Memberships:
Special (6 Months) $675.00
Integrity (6 Months) $891.00
Legacy (6 Months) $1,215.00
Promo:
Muay Thai Unlimited August Promo $99.00
Kidsyouth Annual Memberships:
Special (12 Months) $1,350.00
Integrity (12 Months) $1,782.00
Legacy (12 Months) $2,430.00
Adults Annual Memberships:
Special (12 Months) $1,350.00
Integrity (12 Months) $1,782.00
Legacy (12 Months) $2,430.00

Contact:

(236) 865-2297 (604) 670-4592

Mon-Fri: 6am - 9pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm
Sun: 11am - 1pm

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