Vancouver Martial Arts

Vancouver Martial Arts We are a Martial Arts Academy offering Tae Kwon Do, traditional martial arts, self-defense and fitne No one is too young or too old to become a black belt.

Visit us for a free introductory class and let us show you how we can help you become the best you can be. Parents - are you struggling to help your children develop their concentration, their self-control, their attitude or their fitness? We have students as young as 5, crossing all levels of physical and emotional dexterity, and we have seen time and time again positive changes in our students when they start our program. Not everyone has the opportunity to progress all the way to a black belt, but everyone has the opportunity to progress. So, who are we, really? We are a Martial Arts Academy that offers Tae Kwon Do, traditional martial arts, self defense and fitness training. We encourage anyone who has an interest in martial arts to visit our school or call and schedule a free introductory class. Are you already a practitioner, but are looking to progress? Call us and arrange for Master to design an evaluation of your skill level and help you develop a plan to help you meet your goals, whether it be black belt progression or tournament training, or for your own personal development. For more information, feel free to check out or website, www.vancouverma.ca

09/10/2026

* Ready for awesomeness!!!

09/01/2026

* Back to School!

06/17/2026
05/03/2026

* Dragons 🐉 Forever!
- Never give up on your dreams!

04/03/2026

* Return of the Dragon 🐉:
The obstacles in front of you are never greater than the power behind you!

* Promotion test results!The labour of love!❤️
03/19/2026

* Promotion test results!
The labour of love!❤️

03/03/2026

* Return of the Dragon 🐉:
Lack of happiness is the result of chasing after a feeling rather than meaning!

…. Better than yesterday!
02/03/2026

…. Better than yesterday!

When Anton Geesink won Olympic gold in the open weight category, he had just done the unthinkable. A non-Japanese judoka had defeated Japan in judo, in Tokyo, on judo’s Olympic debut.

The Dutch team instinctively rushed toward the tatami, ready to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history.

Geesink raised his hand and stopped them.

He understood what that moment meant. Not just a victory, but a cultural shock. The hosts had lost on their own ground, in their own martial art. Celebration, he felt, would cross a line.

That single gesture mattered as much as the medal. It showed that judo was not about humiliation or dominance, but respect, restraint, and responsibility in victory. Years later, Japanese officials and judoka would openly acknowledge that Geesink’s behavior helped preserve dignity on a day that could have easily turned bitter.

Geesink later explained his thinking simply:

“Judo is not about proving you are better than someone. It is about proving you are better than yesterday.”

That moment is why his name still carries weight far beyond results. His legacy lives not only in being the first non-Japanese Olympic champion, but in showing the world how to win with honor.

If this story gave you a new perspective on judo, share it. These moments deserve to be remembered.

02/01/2026

* Return of the Dragon 🐉:
The level of your success will not surpass the level of your personal development: body, mind and spirit!

Address

6184 Ash Street, Peretz Centre (Cambie & 45)
Vancouver, BC
V5Z3G9

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16043213454

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