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See what students are saying about their experience at Modern Warrior! From kickboxing and boxing to self-defense training, our programs help individuals build confidence, strength, and skill. Real stories and reviews from our community highlight fitness transformations, personal achievements, and competition success.
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I had a great experience training at Modern Warrior in 2024. I joined mainly for their kickboxing program which is facilitated by head coach, Sasha, who has a wealth of experience across all martial arts & combat sports along with being a pro kickboxer out of RISE in Japan. The class structure for kickboxing involved a ton of practical drills with sparring towards the end of class. Sasha is always open to share his feedback to his students and his light-hearted nature makes him easy to get along with (although he can turn it up in sparring when he wants to!).The students in the gym are amazing as well. I appreciated the smaller classes which created an inclusive community feel where you're not just a 'number'. Sparring rounds were always respectful while giving students opportunities to implement their techniques and ideas in a safe environment.Also want to give some recognition to their boxing program ran by Jason where I would drop by occasionally for some training and sparring. They have a number of students competing regularly at local events so you can find some good rounds with their boxers as well!
Joining this dojo has been an incredible experience🩷The instructors are highly qualified and truly care about each student’s growth.Abi, a five-time Canadian judo national champion, provides expert coaching in a welcoming environment. Jiujitsu classes with Olympic-level wrestler Cody and self-grappling coach Cruze are top-tier. Kickboxing and boxing classes, led by Jason and Sasha, are equally outstanding. Sasha is a professional kickboxer in RIZE Japan, ranked #6 in his weight class among hundreds. He also holds a black belt in karate and I remember last year he represented Canada in a world karate tournament in Japan, where he was awarded for his performance.As a beginner and female student, I was nervous at first, but I never felt left out. The dojo is always clean, safe, and well-maintained—after 3.5+ years here, I’ve never seen a staph or ringworm outbreak. The positive, supportive community feels like family, and the variety of classes suits all skill levels.Highly recommend this dojo for anyone looking for affordable, high-quality martial arts training with amazing coaches and a fantastic culture.Ofc 5/5, it’s honestly my first time leaving a google review, and this dojo is worth the effort of leaving a long review lolPlus, it’s BC’s first complete ground & grappling self-defense program!
The atmosphere at this dojo is welcoming, supportive, and makes me feel incredibly safe. There's also a group community chat, and honestly, I feel like I've discovered the perfect place to improve my martial arts skills while also building new friendships and becoming part of a great community🙏🏻🤍
I’ve been taking kickboxing classes here since last year, and it’s been an amazing experience. The classes are great for both beginners and more advanced students, with a perfect balance of cardio and skill development. The coaches are passionate, friendly, and always make an effort to give personal attention to each student. Highly recommend!
Amazing gym for learning boxing and self-defence. Can’t say enough good things about the instructors here. They know what they are doing and truly care about you as a person. Try a class and see for yourself! You will not regret it.
I became a student because a friend recommended I join for boxing. I stayed because the people are amazing. The coaches are very experienced and knowledgeable, but most of all they care. They care about your safety at all times. Especially during sparring, we always take care of each other and will stop sparring if someone looks off. Don't get me wrong though, we still train hard and spar hard for competitions. 10/10 recommend you join if you are just starting out and if you plan on competing then the resources are already here. Btw the owner, Sasha, is a Pro Fighter and has lots of ring experience to teach. Jason, the boxing coach, is super knowledgeable about boxing and is extremely passionate about the sport. He'll teach you the ins and outs of boxing and make you super technical. Lastly, you will make a lot of friends here from many backgrounds and they even have hiking/bbq events to join, every now and then. Don't hesitate to join, it's an awesome atmosphere!
