West Coast Martial Arts

I got a groupon because I tend to use deals as motivation to keep me active and this seemed like the perfect alternative to your standard everyday gym workout.
The gym is located is a great spot, almost always street parking and if you’re commuting its a short distance from Joyce skytrain station.
The workout is great, Christian has years of experience and can make you feel comfortable and gives you an amazing work oit whether you are a beginner like me or an expert black belt. His instructions are clear and easy to follow and hes just the right amount of encouraging and disciplined so you’re confident but not slacking off!
Definitely worth a try even just for a few drop in classes to see if you like it and I’m sure you will be smiling and sweating in no time flat.

Great place to learn and train Brazilian Jiujitsu! Detailed instructions of techniques. Fun and friendly atmosphere during every class. The instructors, specially Don Whitefield, is very friendly and accommodating! I’ve been to several gyms, but I’m glad my son and I started training here!!!

I bought a $ 25 Groupon for 5 women’s only Tribe martial arts classes for Maple Ridge or Port Coquitlam.
I thought it would be something different from my regular routine.
Keep in mind that I was in karate for 5 years and have my brown belt, and have my BCRPA fitness instructor certification for 10 years. So I’m very aware of all the safety precautions needed to instruct a safe and enjoyable class. And my fitness level is above average.
I attended my first class and the young guy instructing went right into hard core bag kicking 30 times per leg with a partner. NO WARM UP AND NO STRETCHING WHAT SO EVER. Absolutely dangerous. I was shocked.
I was taking it easy and not pushing it for that reason, but I heard a pop and I tore my calf muscle.
The next day I spoke with Shawn, one of the owners, and he explained that they just threw this 21 year old guy in to teach the class because they didn’t have any qualified instructors. OMG. Just cancel the class. They are risking getting sued.
That’s a huge liability. And no way to run a business.
Keep in mind that is was a women’s only bootcamp, I’m not intending to become a UFC fighter. I just wanted a decent workout. I didn’t even work up a sweat. Spent too much time holding the bag.
The instructor didn’t have any instructor training and was totally unprofessional and under qualified. As I result I tore my calf muscle, walking with crutches and won’t be able to instruct my own classes for months.
I tried to find contact info for the owner Don Whitefield but couldn’t find any email or phone number for him. Hopefully he will read my Unilocal review.
If you are intending on trying out this Tribe Martial Art boot camp, please do your homework and research the qualifications of the instructors before attending any classes at this club.
Keep safe.

I really love this place. I’ve been training martial arts for over 7 years, and rarely does a gym that provides such varied training have such consistently great instruction. The online system for course registration is also really helpful and I find it really easy to use.
If you’re looking for a new gym, beginner or experienced, I would definitely give West Coast Martial Arts a shot.