Martial Arts Schools in Vancouver

“I’ve really enjoyed training at Simon Posener’s school since I joined in July 2025. There’s a great variety of classes, including skills training, conditioning, sparring, and MMA.

One of the things that stands out the most is the culture of the school. Everyone genuinely supports each other and helps one another grow. It’s clearly one of the core values here. If you’re a beginner, you never feel lost or uncomfortable. Both the instructors and teammates are always ready to help, answer questions, and give individual attention when needed.

The coaching team, including Simon, George, Costa, and Adam, are incredibly dedicated and genuinely care about each student’s progress. They create an environment where you feel supported but also challenged to improve.

Since joining, I’ve seen real changes in myself. I’ve lost weight, improved my physical condition, and developed better overall fitness. More importantly, training here has helped me learn how to stay calm in stressful situations, especially during sparring. This ability to stay composed has positively impacted not only my training, but also my work and overall quality of life.

I work in IT, and training here helps me completely switch off and get rid of work-related mental overload. After sparring sessions in particular, I feel incredibly happy and clear-headed. It feels like all the stress is gone and nothing is bothering me.

The atmosphere is very supportive and motivating. It’s a place where you can grow physically and mentally, and also make new friends.

I highly recommend this school both for people who want to achieve serious sport goals and for those who simply want to stay in great physical shape, learn effective self-defense skills, and be part of a strong and positive community.“

“I train with my daughter at Kits' Dojo, and I can say that we couldn't have found a better place, not only to learn martial arts, but also to meet wonderful and motivating people. Our training partners, our Shihan, Senseis, Senpais, and Instructors are undoubtedly partners and very well prepared and qualified to teach and welcome us always!“

“If you're looking for an authentic, traditional martial arts experience in the greater Vancouver area, you'll do no finer than Sadohana.

Family owned and operated, the head instructors hold a passion for the art you will be hard pressed to find an equal to in any discipline.

The depth of knowledge in Japanese Jujutsu is superb with the head instructor Hanshi Michael Seamark making annual trips to Japan to continue to deepen his own understanding of the art, both a master and a lifelong student.

If you're looking for exercise or a more modern look at martial arts, Sadohana also offers a very comprehensive BJJ program. Here you will learn the root fundamentals from the same system used by world champions, Saulo and Xande Ribeiro as well as Rodrigo Pagani. The pedigree is impressive to be sure.

All in all, if you are a curious beginner or an intermediate practitioner, you will find something for you at Sadohana“