I have trained with the instructors Ian, John, and Chris for a lot of years. They are top level…read moreinstructors. The only reason I don't regularly train there is because I no longer live in the area. If I ever moved back to the Vancouver area, Forge would be where I train, without a doubt. These guys are more than just top level instructors. They are like family. It doesn't get any better than that. The highest level instructors who truly care about their students. Highly recommend this dojo.

Forge is an awesome place to learn. Owner Chris is fantastic and Ian and John ( black belt…read moreinstructors) are great, attentive and detailed in there approach to Brazilian jiu jitsu , above all ( new students of all levels) they care about there students and treat everyone like family at Forge. Outstanding team , amazing environment.

Comfortable gym atmosphere. Excellent leadership under Leonard Gabriel and Glena Avila Gabriel…read more Workout conditions are very good. Glena has a couple young ladies working out with her, I hear another will see Glena on Monday. To all young ladies reading this review, you can contact Glena at Fisticuffs, work and train hard, have confidence in yourself and know that you may have a chance to be an MMA World Champion. In choosing Fisticuffs, your Trainer Glena Avila is a former World Champion. I highly recommend Fisticuffs to all.

Great trainers!! I…read moretrained there for a couple of months when I just moved to Vancouver. The boxing program there is legit. I weight about 170-180 when I joined and their 135-145lb guys would tear me up. I did some research on them recently just to see what's been going on and apparently Leonard, one of the head trainers there is now training George Sortiropoulis (sp?). Enson Inoue, an old school fighter from Pride shows up occasionally and from what I remember is a real cool guy with much knowledge to share.

Amazing staff... courteous and kind.... professional environment..... great customer service. My 6…read moreyear old feels comfortable and confident! Would highly recommend!

Surprised my partner with a private BJJ lesson and couldn't have been happier with the experience…read more Kaitlyn & Matthew are great instructors. They were able to show us (we did the session together) some good techniques (like rolling, the shrimp, and how to get out of a pin), taught us how to maneuver safely and didn't feel like totally novices in over our heads. If you're thinking about branching out and trying something new... I definitely recommend Emerge. Oh and they let me borrow a Gi

Amazing place to learn Jiujitsu. Places has been around forever and an affiliate of my academy that…read moreI attend. Absolutely amazing people on the mats and always plenty of great quality instruction. Place has all the amenities you could help for and if you get to academy. These guys are doing it right absolutely great, established, and has a great lineage. If you're anywhere in the 360 get here get on the mats.

Great jiu jitsu school! I was in town visiting from San Diego and had to get some rolls in while on…read morevacation. The crew here was very welcoming and I felt at home. I would recommend this school to everyone.

Jujitsu and MMA training, new school with a good group of guys that are all willing to help. Don…read morehas been great and very understanding of individual goals. My little girls love the kids class too.

Whole Armor Martial Arts. There's nothing like it! My husband has been taking class for almost a…read moreyear. He has learned a new level of respect, wisdom, humility, and strength. True and authentic Martial Arts, like it is meant to be, with a biblical foundation. What more could you ask for?!

A traditional Martial Arts School with a twist. Or a better way to say it is with a Cross. Whole…read moreArmor Martial Arts teaches Godly character as well as Shiho Karano Karate. The logo is a bible with a black belt around it. This signifies that the bible is the center of everything we do. I love the break time lesson that lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. During the lesson we are challenged in our faith and in our character with real life examples and scriptures to ponder. My family have all participated at WAMA during the last 10 years. I can't say enough good things about this school. It is like a second family to me. R.F.

As a black belt myself, it is very important for me to have my kids attend a martial arts school I…read morehave faith in, and I am thankful we found Dragon Star Kung Fu. From the very first class and on, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The instructors and the other families at the school are friendly and treat everyone like family. I feel the instructors provide a good balance of structure, technique, life lessons, discipline, and fun in their classes. Our daughters have been at Dragon Star Kung Fu for almost two years now, and they've told me they plan to earn their black belts and beyond!

What a great environment for kids and adults to learn self-defense. My children and I are taking…read moreclasses, and we have learned so much over the years. It is a great school! Highly recommend!

You all know me - American Small Business is the greatest engine of our economy…read more I am also a believer that children are our greatest resource and hope for the future. With that in mind...I cannot say enough good things about American Martial Arts. We're in town visiting family from the Washington DC area. My nephew (and his parents) are all enrolled in Matt Quinlan's (aka Mr. Matt's) classes. Headmastered under Robert Pearlswig, this school takes a holistic and age-defined approach to instruction. I was so pleased to see the positive, structured, and careful instruction. My nephew has really blossomed in this school and I expect one day he will be joined by his sister. The best compliment I can give is that if we lived in the area, 100% we would be taking classes here. If you or your children have interest in a positive and structured outlet for physical improvement and self-defense, please consider American Martial Arts in Vancouver. Shao-Lin Kempo well, my friends.

Mr Matt is an amazing instructor with patience and belief in his students. My child has thrived in…read morehis instruction and counsel over the past 2 years and I have seen such positive results in his overall physical and mental health. When we walked into the dojo to inquire about the program my son was withdrawn and kept his head down, didn't engage or look you in the eye when you spoke, today he holds himself with pride, head held high, and with a respect that was learned in this establishment. I've seen Mr Matt handle multiple altercations with people walking in off of the street with dignity and kindness. Rudeness met with grace, foul language met with I hope you have a nice day. Something for the students to look up to and learn from. We will continue to be a part of American Martial Arts for the foreseeable future and look forward to the advancement in my son's training and learning from an instructor we were so lucky to find in Mr Matt.