Our kids have been going to Sirota's for a couple if years now. They do an awesome job with the…read morekids. I highly recommend Sirota's.

The instructors that I was taught by were all great. This school also seems to do well with…read morechildren. And I think it's fantastic that they have a program specifically for the blind. When I was attending, they had lunch time classes during the week which was very convenient. I would have liked to see a bit more feedback from the belt grading process though. Everyone always passed their tests, with no critique offered for future development. I originally joined because I wanted to work on improving my kicks. I accomplished that goal, but was ready to move on to other skills offered at different schools.

We cannot say enough good things about Vortex Taekwondo. Our son has trained here for many years,…read moreand under the guidance of Master Thornton, he has achieved incredible success, including becoming a national champion multiple times. Master Thornton is an Olympic coach with exceptional experience, and the quality of training truly shows in his students' results. Beyond his impressive credentials, what really sets him apart is how much he genuinely cares about his students and supports them throughout their journey. The school also feels like a true community - students and parents come together for holiday celebrations and special events organized by the school, which makes the experience even more meaningful. We highly recommend Vortex Taekwondo!

Kirstie really enjoys attending the class. especially when she is learning a new pattern. all…read moreinstructors keeps the kids motivated. keep it up. I encourage you to let your kids try RMA.

We love RMA! Thank you for training us as we grow up to be…read moreexcellent martial artists and to continue to get newer belts! God bless you! - Caius & Jada

Kick it has a great program from ages 3 and up! the staff…read moreare friendly but keep the kids in line. They make it fun, playing games and really making the children focus. You can drop off or stay while the classes happen. Classes often run over time so be prepared that its going to end 5-20 minutes late. the staff at Kick it are always going above and beyond, creating a safe and fun atmosphere when there are no sessions by having kids nights (games, music and pizza (additional cost)) and beach days etc. all of the kids that come through the door have great relationships with the instructors, there are a variety of classes, ie: forms, TKD, sparring and even adult classes!

My family and I cannot say enough good things about Master Bikram and Strike Taekwondo. We enrolled…read moreour 4 year old ASD daughter with the possibility of things completely flopping on our end. He has treated her with the upmost respect, dignity and compassion. He can even keep her attention!! This is almost unheard of with her! He is one of the kindest people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We were so happy with the outcome that we have enrolled our 14 year old daughter as well. He is so encouraging and we are so incredibly happy with Strike Taekwondo and everyone working there. The discipline, passion and motivation definitely shows!!! Thanks so much Master Bikram, the staff and fellow students!

I've been practicing with Master Yuan for many years. There are so many different forms, weapons…read moreand styles to learn, you'll never get bored. I started with Kung Fu and I have gain so much strength and flexibility since then. The practice has been a great complement to my other physical activities such as running, cycling, and yoga. I have recently become hooked on Tai Chi and Qi Gong, the philosophy is deep and the practice is invigorating. Master Yuan really knows how to take your physical capacity to the limit. He teaches in Mandarin so if you can speak or understand Mandarin, it would be advantageous to you but not necessary. The classes/instructions are all translated by his teaching assistant Joyce. I don't speak Mandarin but do fine in the class. It's definitely a must try.

It's Martial Arts for all levels with Top Notch instructors who care. It is a family atmosphere…read moreCentre. The programs will help build confidence and self awareness. They have offer Karaoke, Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, etc. and even self defense workshops check it out.

I can't say enough about Triunity. My son has been going there for three years and recently got his…read moreOrange belt with purple stripe. He is also autistic but they have made us feel like family. Truly, the essence of Triunity is embodied in the owner, Mitra. We love her and the entire staff.

Way cooler than Clown College, Vancouver Circus School teaches people of all ages and abilities…read more(and flexibilities) the arts of juggling, trampoline, aerial silks, trapeze, acrobatics, hoops, and more. It's been many years since I have done a back bend, but when the opportunity came up to join one of the regularly scheduled Intro to Circus classes, I jumped on it. For joy. I might ache a wee bit now, but had a ball. After a good warm-up and stretch, our class included segments on juggling (including the fluid art of contact juggling - not so much from me, but the instructor was amazing - "Lots of lonely Friday nights," he joked), trampoline, and aerial silks. My favourite part was learning how to make a little cocoon out of the silk - a long piece of fabric that hangs from the ceiling - and spin it around. The owner of the school is an acrobatic/artistic coach for Cirque Du Soleil and the instructors are all working coaches and performers themselves. They've created a happy, airy facility in the River Market with lots of natural light and views over the Fraser River. It was bustling on the night I went - everywhere you looked, someone was doing something amazing: tumbling and flipping across the floor, wrapping themselves around a silk and/or a partner up close to the ceiling, elegantly writhing through the hoops. If you're curious or just want to watch, the troupe gives a free 15-minute performance every Saturday afternoon at the school. As for me, I'm definitely going back for more (hello, I have a Circus School in my 'hood!). The circus beats boring old yoga any day.

My friend texted me saying she bought a Groupon for circus school. I texted back, "WTF."After…read morechecking out the actual Groupon description, my WTF moment softened as I was immediately drawn to Aerial Silks. Which girl doesn't dream of doing something so graceful, especially in the air! The school is located in the River Market in New Westminster, a kind of a new concept culinary destination slash community arts gathering place. It's located on the 2nd floor, right on top of Donald's Market. A great grocery store to get your smoothie fix or power bar when you get hungry. Our Groupon included 3 thirty minute sessions. I started off in Acrobalance, which is floor exercises. We were taught somersaults, shoulder roll, and eventually progressed up to headstand. The instructors are great at easing students with little or no experience into having fun with learning these new skills. Next up was Aerial Silk (what I had been looking forward to!) It was actually surprisingly difficult to accomplish a task that looked relatively simple. Glancing over at the more seasoned acrobats, our group definitely felt a new-found respect for circus performers. Last up, we got to try Trampoline. What can I say? We were bouncing up and down - how could that not be fun? Other stations we didn't get to experience were the Trapeze and Aerial Hoop. All in all, Vancouver Circus School is a great place for everyone. It's an environment that fosters kids to gain confidence and learn new skills. At the same time it's for experience junkies who like to try everything once. And it's great for those who are looking for a fun, recreational way to keep fit. Because really now... would you rather do reps at the gym or bounce on a trampoline?!