Champions Academy is premier martial arts school in Vancouver, BC and provides a safe and family oriented martial arts experience for students of all ages. We teach different styles of martial arts (kickboxing, mixed martial arts, karate, taekwondo, kung fu, hapkido, etc.) and practical self defense techniques for men, women and children. Founded and operated by Master Farid Dordar (Kickboxing World Champion) and Sensei Ingrid (Kickboxing North American Champion), Champions Martial Arts Academy has been serving students since 1986 in North Vancouver. Champions' success in kickboxing has been based on service to students with complete dedication to their achievement.

The kickboxing and mixed martial arts curriculum is cutting edge and is constantly reviewed by Head Instructors Master Farid Dordar. Champions Academy spans over 10,000 square feet, has the latest in kickboxing training equipment, full shower facilities and is conveniently located in North Vancouver, BC.

North Vancouver Kickboxing

Kickboxing Vancouver started when American karate practitioners became frustrated with strict controls on martial arts competitions that didn't allow full contact kicks and punches. Kickboxing has undergone changes and been refined during the last two decades. Competitors use sparring, kicks, punches, kick blocks, shadow boxing, and wood breaking that is learned and applied under professional instruction.

North Vancouver Cardio Kickboxing

In Cardio Kickboxing Vancouver & Stretch Classes Vancouver students enhance their training by improving their cardio-vascular conditioning in this total body workout. An inspiring workout to music and lots of fun! You have the option to finish the cardio kickboxing class with a 30 minute stretch class so you feel great and improve your flexibility.

North Vancouver Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver consists of effective stand-up striking martial art, Muay Thai, utilizing punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, best techniques of the wrestling (Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling) to keep the fight standing up, to take someone down, employ submissions and holds from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. These techniques are very useful for self defense.

North Vancouver Muay Thai

Muay Thai Vancouver , translated into English as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and is a martial art with origins in the ancient battlefield tactics of the Siamese (or Thai) army. It evolved from Krabi-Krabong, literally sword and baton, the hand-to-hand tactics of the Thai army. The early Muay Thai bouts pitted different companies within the Siamese army against each other with few rules and no weight divisions or time limits. They became quite popular and eventually were shown in stadia across the country. In the early 20th century, time limits, boxing gloves as well as a uniform set of rules were introduced. During the latter half of the 20th century Muay Thai was exported to many countries and is now practiced by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.

Muay Thai is known as "King of the Ring" in kickboxing circles. These fights feature punches, kicks, elbows, knees, standing grappling and head-butts to wear down and knock out their opponent. Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed and superb cardio-vascular endurance as well as fighting spirit. Muay Thai training as also quite safe thanks to sophisticated pad training that evolved to keep fighters healthy between fights. Muay Thai has also proven very effective outside the ring and has been embraced enthusiastically by practitioners of a variety of self-defense, sporting, military and law enforcement activities.

North Vancouver Karate

Karate Vancouver is martial arts system based on a method developed in Japan of defending oneself without the use of weapons by striking sensitive areas on the attacker's body with hands, elbows, knees, or feet.

North Vancouver Self Defense

Self Defense Vancouver program is practical martial arts system focused on a methods developed of defending oneself with or without the use of weapons by striking attacker's body with hands, elbows, knees, or feet.

Martial Arts North Vancouver is dedicated to the highest quality of martial arts training in the Vancouver area. We are committed to continually enhancing our Kickboxing and self defense programs to address exercise, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense situations. We “Build Confidence Through Achievement” and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline and self-confidence and self-respect at Martial Arts Vancouver.

Martial Arts North Vancouver offers a variety of Training Programs like Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Karate, Cardio Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts and we are the best Martial Arts School in the Vancouver area that teaches Variety of Martial Arts Style all in the same school.

Although we honor Martial Arts traditions that go back centuries, we are dynamic and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.