Matcraft Combat Sports

341 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4, Canada

5.0 (28 reviews)

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Stephanie O'Neill

Training at this gym was awesome! The space was welcoming, the pre-drill warm up was super fun, the moves we were learning were complicated (but Blair made it super accessible), and the open rolling was exciting and engaging. There are many people at this gym with different levels of skill and experience, and I felt respected the entire time I was there. I also brought a friend who was new to jiujitsu and they had a blast. I've trained at a variety of spaces, and this one was by far my favorite! Thanks a bunch.

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Posted 6 months ago
Vladimir Nikolić

Very welcoming gym. Blair is helpful and gives attention to every member, fosters a sense of community, and has a good taste in music. The more experienced members also actively try to help newbies.

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Posted 10 months ago
German Novakovskiy

I found this gym by accident and decided to give it a try. I was never really interested in grappling and had literally zero experience when I joined. Now I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions of my life. Blair is an amazing instructor, he gives attention to every single student, so you never feel forgotten or left out. Grappling is a tough sport, especially for beginners, but Blair does an incredible job breaking down even the advanced techniques. I’m really happy with this place and excited to see where my grappling journey goes from here. I’ve already been recommending this gym to my friends because it’s a true gem!

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Posted 11 months ago
Nathaniel Andre-Peirano

This is a hidden gem of a gym. Blair, owner and instructor, has excellent knowledge of several grappling arts and provides flexible, short term membership options. There is no requirement to get into a long term contract, which I believe is still a rarity in the Vancouver martial arts market. The training environment is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and has high caliber grappling.

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Posted 1 year ago
Emily Szabo

Any time I’m visiting Vancouver, Matcraft is my go-to jiujitsu gym to visit. The team there is a solid group, and always very welcoming. Blair does a great job of breaking down techniques and concepts into understandable and digestible components. They have cultivated a respectable culture which has resulted in a team that leads with technical skill over ego, which is upheld during live rolls. When you’re a woman travelling and visiting a gym, that equals safety (without worrying about an accidental black eye or dislocated finger) while still working hard. TL;DR: Rad group, good rolls, great coach.

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Posted 1 year ago