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.

Our son is in the Tiny Tigers program and he loves it. Master Lee, Master Yun and all the…read moreadditional teachers are fantastic. Supportive of the students yet firm. Teaching respect, patience and other life skills all through Taekwondo. We looked into other martial arts types in the area (jiu jitsu, mixed) but our son was not interested in them. World Class Martial Arts Taekwondo was the winner for us. Their space is pretty fixed in size, but I wish the changing area was organized better. There is always lots of congestion in this area making it hard to get into and out of uniform. Due to rain and cold we prefer to change there than to wear the uniform in the weather and in the car.

My step-son attends taekwondo classes here twice a week, partially to give him an additional place…read moreto burn off some of his energy, but also to ingrain the concepts of respect, discipline, personal achievement and focus. I'm happy with the improvements I've seen in his behavior after class, even if most of the lesson's impact fades away within a day or two. Thankfully, another class is right there on the horizon! Tuition is reasonable, and there are plenty of available time slots for the various programs. Attendance in any time slot is *not* mandatory, at least for the Tiny Tigers program: you're free to bring your student to any available class for their program, throughout the week, depending on your schedule and flexibility. That's a nice touch that's not always offered at other dojangs and dojos. The staff at World Class Martial Arts somehow manage to corral more than two dozen kids at the same time, hold their attention for a half hour, and even impart some lessons (both physical and mental), with a reasonable amount of success. Sure, sometimes a child (often mine! haha!) will require some individual attention to get them to follow instructions and get them back on track, but the "sabom" (instructors) here are quick to notice distracted kids and move to intercept them, often dividing the troublemakers into groups separate from the more attentive students, and giving them personalized instruction. It's a good system, and it works! Gam sa ham nida!

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.

Excellent head Coach Gil at the Base Camas - a very clean martial arts space with community spirit…read morethat just opened in Camas. As a woman, I feel very safe during the class and that I am learning high-level BJJ as well as practical self-defense in a way that makes me more confident and competent as a whole person. I really appreciate the time Coach Gil takes to understand your learning style and help you fully grasp the moves for a purpose, whether for a tournament, self-defense, or just good exercise. I highly recommend the Base Camas for all levels.

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Great gym, great environment and great coaches! The coaching is very solid and based in self…read moredefense and is not "bs" martial arts. I've been training here 2 years and plan to continue for a long time

Tried calling for information and pricing, all communication was done via text messages. Person or…read morepersons? was very pushy, insisting I come in person for a trial, tour and to discuss pricing packages. Felt like I was dealing with a used car salesperson. Even after saying I wasn't interested, they've reached out a couple times offering a trial.

our son has enjoyed going to this school for the last 3 years. the teachers and leaders are all…read moresuper helpful in helping guide their students to have more confidence, strength, and focus.

My 6 year old started school for the first time In September 2022, due to Covid he was not able to…read moreattend pre school to prepare him for elementary. He was having a difficult time behavior wise so we decided to sign him up. Within a couple of weeks he showed great improvement ! In December he received an award for great behavior, he's a very energetic child so this helps a lot. His teacher is impressed and so are we thanks to his masters !!

My child has been with the program for almost 2 years. The tactics of this company are very…read morepredatory. If you compare them to other martial arts places in the area, there are many, more professional, knowledgeable, and safe places. The tuition is very high for the quality of what is presented. They cram as many students as they can and blare music to try to distract from the disarray. Additionally, there are constant fees in addition to tuition. Every 3 months all the kids graduate to the next level regardless of skill proficiency. A new belt is awarded every 4 months and there is a mandatory $40 fee ($50 if you're late) for graduation. That adds up to $160 extra just in graduation fees each year. While there are some consistent older people that work there, the younger trainers work hands on the most. They are noticeably less invested. My child was injured in class today and the trainers would not let her rest. The owner and operators at East West do not value the safety of children. I would highly recommend you research martial arts studios around the area before committing to thousands of dollars a year.

I've been looking for a school to take my son to. I have a martial arts background and so I'm very…read moreparticular. I came and watched some classes. I was really unimpressed with the form and footwork of the students and concerned that setting this as the foundation for my son's training would lead to disadvantages later on. The school got our number from an event and they keep calling us. We have asked them to stop calling several times and they keep doing it. Very unprofessional, unethical, and sloppy. Not what people should be looking for in a martial arts school.

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.