Dragon's Den Elite Combat Sports and Self Defense Academy

15515 24 Ave, Surrey, BC V4P 1H5, Canada

4.4 (50 reviews)

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Mixed martial arts programs for adults and children ages 5+. Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, and more. 25 years in the community.

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Miguel M.

Great gym Coach Stephan was awesome he is very passionate with combat sports and always willing to teach.

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Posted 8 months ago
Keri Douglas

Our experience at this boxing gym has been completely different from what’s described here by the poster with a 1 star review. My boys train under coach Stephen, and have for 3 years. We have consistently found him to be respectful, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the development of his athletes. Boxing gyms often have a direct, no-nonsense communication style, especially when discussing training background and experience. In our experience, those questions come from a place of understanding an athlete’s level of skill for safety, and their goals, not disrespect. This is exactly who Coach Stephen is direct, no-nonsense and highly skilled in his ability to pass along his knowledge to his students. This gym has provided a positive, disciplined, and supportive environment for our children and we are grateful for the coaching and mentorship offered here. I would encourage people to visit, observe a class, and form their own opinion.

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Posted 10 months ago
Abrielle Dickenson

Absolutely amazing gym with such an outstanding coach. Coach Steven provides all of his students with skills better than any other coach I’ve met has. He takes the time to go to each and every one of his students and provide them with the amount of support they need for their level. Amazing gym, I certainly reccomend signing up.

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Posted 1 year ago
Alex Thomson

Dragons Den is an amazing training facility for all ages. I was a member here 15 years ago and then moved away, I returned a year ago and the gym owner and head coach Steve still has the same passion and care for this business that he had all those years ago. Whether you have ambitions to become a fighter, are looking to learn some self defence skills or just want to train recreationally for confidence and to get in great shape - Dragons den offers all of the above. Although Steve is the owner, he is extremely hands on and takes the time to get to know all of his students personally. Steve will find out what you are looking for in terms of your goals and he will make sure he has you train in a way that you are comfortable with. We have men, women and children in our gym of all ages, races and backgrounds and it really does feel like a family. Steve will not allow bullies in the gym or people with an ego and he makes sure that you will only train at a level you feel comfortable with. If you want to train at a great place where you can make friends and feel like part of a family then please come in for a trial and to meet the team. There are 3 options for classes - boxing, kickboxing and Jiu jitsu and all 3 are great. Steve is very hands on and he has over 30 years experience working in the community, Steve leads most classes and gives guidance and feedback to all, whether you are there to fight or just to have fun and lose weight he will take the time to help you. There is also a guest coach Michael who will run some of the kickboxing classes a few times a month and he is also excellent and makes the classes very fun. There really is something for everyone here, If you want the health and wellness benefits that boxing provides but don’t want a gym full of people with egos trying to hurt you then this is the gym for you. But if you are looking to fight, Steve has a track record of training people from being brand new, to becoming provincial and even national champions, he will attend your fights and be in your corner.

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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Buckthorp

The Dragon's Den has been my gym for almost 8 years now, I still remember my first interview with Coach Lapre what feels like forever ago and how quickly I was made to feel at home in his classes. Humility, Discipline, Self confidence and a Warrior's Spirit can all be found and earned through sweat, hard work and determination. I am incredibly proud of the lessons, friends and mentors I have found here on the matts of the Dragon's Den. I would wholeheartedly recommend the life changing experience to anyone looking to learn from a wise and caring Sensei.

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Posted 2 years ago
Eric Braun

My friend and I just went to, and quickly exited this boxing gym. As soon as we stepped foot in the door the owner came and began talking down to us. He asked us where we previously trained, who our coaches were, and our age with an incredibly condescending tone, referring to our previous gym with little respect. And with just those few questions, and his mocking replies, we collected our things and left. To whoever reads this review, please rethink your decision to attend this gym and find one of the many gyms in the area that will treat you with respect. If a zero star ever existed, it belongs to this coach.

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Posted 1 year ago