Lions MMA

I always take my gi with me when I travel. Dropped in for a morning and evening class and can say as a black belt this school is fantastic. Instructors were great, mats were clean and a real good mix of high level and beginners.

Where to begin…

Lions has taken me in beginning of this year and has been the most kind and welcoming to me. I came in for the free trial, and met some really amazing people in the front in my first week, Dan, Alex, Amir and Coach Paulie, I was sold. This place offers a safe place to learn, heal and make friends. Coach Paulie is one of the most kindest people I’ve met. Everyone has some sort of trauma and depression that they’re dealing with and he really makes it a safe for you and help you find more confidence with yourself.

The fight team is also awesome. Paulie and Amir have really raised a serious fight team and the credibility speaks for itself.

Coach Paulie thank you for letting me apart of this place. I appreciate everyone here, you guys always make my day better.

Brooklyn

Lions is a fantastic gym with a world class coaching staff. I have been training BJJ there, and it is an incredibly wholesome and inclusive environment. I've taken classes with Dan, Gabby, Guy, Nick, and of course Neto. They are all extremely technical practitioners, dedicated coaches, and good people. They have a deep understanding of the sport and are eager to impart it to anyone.

If you've never tried BJJ before and you're nervous to, this is the place. They understand how scary your first class can be and are super accommodating.

Regardless of experience level there are a ton of grapplers here at all sizes, ages, and levels (from absolute beginner to top-level blackbelt). They have tons of classes almost every day, including women's only and beginners.

This is a safe and fun place to do Jiu-Jitsu for a reasonable price.

This gym has become an integral part of my life, I don't know who I would be without it. Thank you Coach Paulie, Coach Amir, and Coach Alex for your dedication to teaching every student and your passion for the gym.

Slept on this for too long. Lion’s MMA is fun full body HIIT, social, skill-building, and rewarding. Ima keep goin!

Really enjoyed my time with Lions. I loved training under Amir and Adam. The classes were always very high quality and I learned great technique in every one of the classes. I was always made feel welcome in the gym and the culture of the gym was great. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for high quality training.

Boxing Kickboxing Muay Thai Jiu-Jitsu It's a place where you can learn everything. I went a long time ago, but it was really fun and I learned a lot of sports! There are few Koreans, but I do it with my body, so I can easily get acquainted and learn.

I can’t recommend Lions MMA enough, I’m a second degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt who occasionally stop by Lions for some training, I can give my word you won’t find a better gym in downtown Vancouver. Highly recommended, Paulie and Neto are among the best martial artists I ever have a chance to meet. Amazing vibe and world class instructors.

This place is the real deal. They've got professional MMA fighters training here, and they consistently win competitions. Even if you aren't interested in competing and just want a killer workout, you'll get it here. Community is amazing, there are no egos, everyone is in it for the love of the sport and to make each other better. Quality of instruction has been top notch; I've taken Muay Thai classes with Alex, Dan and Amir and all of their classes are a blast. No matter what your goal is, Lions will help you achieve it.

This is a great establishment but the trainer, Jess, has a terrible attitude. She is arrogant and entitled. She was late for our session and did not apologize for it. It would not be wise for Lions to keep an instructor that has these inappropriate and unprofessional values. It’s a shame that her toxic energy is now in their space.

Thanks to instructor Amir, I Had such a good workout while in Vancouver. When I Google searched, some other gyms only have evening classes, but Lions MMA not only offers day classes but also has so many classes during the day. I joined their 12-1pm class within 1 hour of my initial search. Technic was good, workout was hard:) :). Staff is friendly. Strongly recommended! May God bless your business, staff and your students!

Recently moved to Van from Calgary, have always had trouble finding a boxing place back home, came across Lion’s and saw they were offering 2 week trial, decided to take the leap and give it a try.

My experience over the 2 weeks was nothing short of amazing, Adam (Muay Thai instructor) was by far the most attentive, Christian (Boxing instructor) made the classes fun and enjoyable, and Gui (No Gi instructor) customized his classes to fit all levels.

Because of you guys, I am now able to confirm my passion for MMA, not only can it be super enjoyable, it can also be extremely beneficial in getting back in shape, thank you Lions MMA!

If/when I move back in the area, will definitely be signing up, hopefully you guys will have another promo then: D

It's like you're a part of a family. For someone that's new to Vancouver, so far my favorite place to be. If you're looking for professional training, skill developing or simply want to try something you have never done before.than that's exactly where you should go!

Michael is one of the best striking coach i’ve had. He’s friendly, skilled, and an absolute beast.

Lions MMA provides world class instruction in an incredibly supportive environment. Not only will you have an incredible workout, you'll be coached under skilled eyes to work through explosive combinations. Quite honestly, it's one of the best gyms in Canada. I highly recommend this gym for people of all skill levels, looking to challenge themselves and have a great time while doing so.

Lions MMA is an incredible gym and an excellent place to go to for all levels. I joined just looking to do gi Jiu jitsu, but ended up doing Muay Thai, gi and no-gi Jiu jitsu. The instructors are friendly, enthusiastic and thorough for all the disciplines I did. I was anxious to join at the start, but within minutes they help make you feel at home and excellent teaching you everything from the moves, to your posture, and how you should breathe. I cannot recommend this place enough!

We recently had the pleasure of attending classes at Lions MMA, which was an incredible experience. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts, and they took the time to explain techniques in great detail. Management is understanding and welcoming of all regardless of experience level. The facility is clean, spacious and well-equipped with all the necessary gear for a great workout.

One of the best places to train in the city of Vancouver. There are offers like get free fighting equipment and a free first month. The instructors are very friendly and helpful even in these tough times when the gyms cannot fully open. They follow proper rules and regulations, temperature checks, maintaining social-distancing, limited entry and sanitizing equipment.
Overall, you will not regret joining this place.

I'm from out of town and did a drop in class. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks!

I just wanted to thank you guys for everything, I learned a lot. Being American new here in another Country without any friends or family here coming to lions was the only place to socialize and interact with people consistently. I've been training for almost 8yrs in multiple disciplines and trained at multiple gyms and your staff and gym is #1. It's a great gym for all ages, levels, genders and races. I got offered an instructor position in Texas and will take every thing I learned and apply it to my classes. So thank you guys, you will be missed.

I can not say enough good things about this place. I was visiting from out of town and came to do a drop in class. The vibe was really friendly. The instructor (Neto) was amazing. He came around often to ensure we did the techniques properly. I got better today from his instructions. Big thank you to him.

Brilliant place to learn, has a great atmosphere and culture. Everyone is very friendly with both instructors and students willing to take time to explain different techniques and give useful tips to what I’m doing wrong and could do better. Settling in quite quickly, would recommend.

Lions MMA is one of the best MMA gyms ive been to. They focus on long combinations that are super fun, love the attitude of the gym super nice and welcoming and also have a ton of classes. They have BJJ, Boxing and Muay Thai classes, so if your not sure which to do try em all they give you a full week for free! 10/10 Amir is a great coach!

I really appreciate the staff and community here. Everyone is so helpful and supportive. And it's definitely pushing me to another level, physically and mentally! I love the personal challenge!

I went to a free trial there once. Decided not to get a membership. My partner on the other hand signed up. Throughout Covid, they continued to charge her despite her trying to cancel her membership. The staff acted all friendly with her but never took any action to cancel her membership. She's out roughly $700 at this point and has not attended a SINGLE class for over a year. This gym has no respect for their customers. The free trial I attended wasn't anything special either.

The team at Lions are by far the most professional and well organised gym in Vancouver, walked in the door and felt right at home! The guys made up a package that suited me as I work awkward hours and never looked back, if theres anywhere you need to get back in shape or learn some new skills the guys here can make it happen. Just the best!

Amazing gym! So many fun classes offered and a great staff team. Will definitely go back when I am in Vancouver again.

I have been training at this gym for a few years now and all I can say is that this is an amazing gym. They have a really great schedule for early- late night training. The staff are really friendly, helpful and invested in every gym member. Highly recommend this MMA gym for all levels.

Been training @Lions for 1.5 years. Very professional and fun group of instructors with awesome members, pleasure to train with!

You won't regret joining:)

It's a great gym with a great atmosphere. High quality instruction. A huge number of classes available to suit any schedule. I highly recommend it.

Probably the best martial art gym in Vancouver. A big room in the basement, nice and clean, but get your own gloves. The trainers are great. They're know their stuff, are friendly and always push you to your limit. I appreciated that. Only point for improvement might be more explanation of the theory or application as self defense. Yet the perfect place for a good, hard training.

I've always wanted to try kickboxing but have always been too nervous to go, particularly as a woman. I finally managed to gather the courage to try out Lions MMA and I am so happy that I did. The staff and gym members were so welcoming, encouraging and patient. After my first class I was hooked! I signed up for a membership right away. They have an extensive schedule with many different classes every day. If you've ever wanted to try MMA, I highly recommend Lions MMA Gym. You won't be disappointed!

This gym is amazing! So many classes throughout every day. Each class I was able to attend always left me smiling, no matter the skill level, size of the class or coaches I always felt I benefited from every minute.

I joined Lions 2 years ago and it was the best decision I've ever made. I've trained at other gyms and nothing compares! The support shown for women at this gym is second to none, with multiple women's classes from beginners to sparring and BJJ - you have everything you need! Not to mention the coaches are the real deal! Even if you just want to get in shape, come try it! The conditioning will kick your butt! ;)

If you are looking for a MMA gym, look no further!
It is one of the best if not the best Martial arts gym i’ve ever been. The spirit from the trainers, the atmosphere and the progress that i made in such a short time is amazing! It is true, the first step into the gym and it feels like home. Everyone is more than just nice and friendly, it almost felt like being part of this amazing family. I truly gonna miss them.

Do not sign a contract with this gym! If you are no longer able to attend classes they will continue to take your money! As a poor person this has been devastating.

Fantastic martial arts club! Probably the best I've ever come across! I've been to MANY clubs and this one is really top notch because of one thing: the instructors. They all know what they're doing; they train hard; they know their stuff and, as importantly, the general community there has a very good vibe! Most martial arts clubs are clearly there to just make money and they compromise quality. Not these guys. These guys are the real deal! Try it and you'll see!

If you are thinking about walking through the door, just do it! I came in as a longtime runner looking to try something new and have been blown away by the way these guys run the gym, and the culture that they promote. Give it a try and see why they are the best gym in town.

By far one of the best gyms in Vancouver. The staff is incredibly friendly and supportive. This is a great gym for beginners as the instructors will make sure that everybody receives some attention when it comes to perfecting your technique. Every class I've gone to seems like they're throwing new combos for you to learn and a variety of conditioning exercises to really push you. Lions MMA has a great atmosphere and I can't recommend it enough.

The best technical training, in the most conveniently located studio, with the friendliest people around. Don't think twice- come in and try it for yourself.

Words really can’t describe this place. I feel accepted and welcome here, motivated and dedicated to become better than I was the day before. Alex, Amir, Daniel, Kia and even coach Paulie - you are an absolute legends and I’m truly honoured for every day I can be a part of this huge loving family.

The most welcoming environment with such kind, experienced, motivating, and encouraging instructors. Very beginner-friendly while still taking martial arts technique seriously and providing ample opportunity for growth and improvement. Couldn’t imagine a better team:)

This is an amazing gym! The staff are very welcoming and skilled in their teaching. They have multiple class styles that I highly recommend giving it a try if you’re at all interested. You won’t be disappointed!

Lions mma is an amazing gym.
I’ve been training at lions mma for a year and i really love this gym.
They are welcoming for everyone. In the same way, They always have beginner side and advance side in morning time and night time.instructors are superduper nice, kind, friendly?
Also other people as well. You can make so many new friends from lions.

I’m sure you will love this place!

This is an awesome place. Please come and try a trial week so you can make up your own mind. And I'm sure you'll love it. Its the best workout ever. You have many different options of classes. Ladies, Muay Thai, Conditioning etc and all are catered for beginners to advanced. Don't be intimidated by the superb athletic figures of the ppl here. Once you start you'll see your own body transforming and everyone from the staff to the students are super friendly, supportive and encouraging. I just moved to Vancouver recently and joining Lions had a huge positive psychological and physical impact on my body and mind. Thank you Lions

Dropped in for a BJJ class while visiting Vancouver on vacation. Super welcoming gym, with great coaches and a great atmosphere.