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My child has been with Champions Martial Arts for four years, since the age of four, and we’ve had such a positive experience with them. Champions is a small, family-run business, and it’s clear that they genuinely care about the kids and always try to do what’s best for them.
We’ve used their after-school program, which includes school pick-up, martial arts classes, activities, and snacks. They hire warm, caring and professional caregivers, and their martial arts instructors are truly excellent.
Over the years, Champions has been an important part of my child’s life, and we’re very grateful for the care, skills and experiences they’ve provided. I would highly recommend them to any family looking for a welcoming, trustworthy after-school program and high-quality martial arts instruction.
Great experience with Champions Martial Arts Academy! The instructors are professional, supportive, and create a very positive environment for kids. The “Kids Fun Night program “was incredibly well organized, fun, and engaging. From the Nerf Gun activities and dodgeball to the movie night, pizza, and overall supervision . My son had an amazing time . Highly recommend for families looking for a welcoming and well-run program for their children as they enjoy their time.
Our son has attended both classes and summer camps at Champions Martial Arts, and we have nothing but positive things to say. The instructors are fantastic—they not only teach martial arts skills, but also emphasize discipline, commitment, and respect. At the same time, the kids genuinely have fun and leave with a very positive experience.
Our son has also participated in their Fun Nights, and he and his friends always have an absolute blast!
I’ve noticed some reviews mentioning concerns about cancelling memberships, so I wanted to share our experience. We recently needed to cancel due to scheduling conflicts, and the process was straightforward and positive. Management was kind, clear, and professional—they simply explained the 30-day notice policy and confirmed his last day.
In my view, a 30-day notice is very standard for businesses and contracts, and it seems reasonable so they can manage their programs properly. We had no issues at all.
Highly recommend Champions Martial Arts—thank you for such a great experience!
I was sceptical about starting any martial arts at my age (let’s just say senior) but I have to say everyone has been amazing and so supportive. The instructors are positive and helpful, the other students are all supportive and I’ve never felt like the old person in the room. I committed to myself I would give it three full months of going regularly and six months later I’m loving it more all the time. I walk taller now than I did last year. My granddaughter is training here, and now my daughter and I do too. What a great family adventure this is.
My son has been attending karate and kickboxing at Champion Martial Arts Academy for a couple of years, and I couldn’t be happier. The coaches, especially Sensei Sia and Sensei Joel, are very professional and truly care about the kids. They are encouraging and help build strong self-confidence. The academy also organizes fun activities for Halloween, Christmas, and summer beach events, which the kids love. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great martial arts program for their children.
Thank you Instructor Daniel and Champions for making our hockey team wrap up party one for the books! Our two instructors were very engaging and our group of young and energetic group of 6 year olds had so much fun. The parents were able to relax the whole time. Definitely do your next team party here!
I’m posting this follow-up because there was a significant development after my original review.
The day after I posted my review and followed up with Ingrid, the owner, I finally received a refund for the remaining portion of my children’s membership. I appreciate that the refund was ultimately processed, but I was very disappointed by how the situation was handled.
Ingrid called me and said that while she was comfortable with my comments about Sensei Sia, she considered my other comments about the facility “malicious.” She was very angry and disputed my concerns about AC, ventilation, cleaning, overcrowding and other facility issues, and said I was trying to discourage people from attending Champions.
I listened to her without interrupting and then said I wanted to go through her concerns one by one. When I began discussing the basement, where classes are held, and my concerns about ventilation and air circulation there, she became upset and interrupted me, saying not every area of the school is the same. My point was simply that children do have classes in that basement and cannot choose which area their class is held in.
Rather than discussing the concerns, Ingrid told me she did not want to convince me to remove my review or prove I was wrong. She said she only wanted to tell me my comments were “malicious” and then ended the call.
After more than 15 years with Champions, I found this response disappointing and, in my opinion, unprofessional.
Since Ingrid strongly disagrees with my observations, I believe transparency would be helpful. I would encourage her to visit other martial arts academies in North Vancouver and make a fair comparison of their facilities.
I would also welcome clear answers to these questions:
What AC/ventilation system is provided in the basement where classes are held?
Do you have a Fire exit in the basement?
When were the current mats last replaced?
What is the cleaning/disinfection process, how often is it done, and by whom (instructors, professional cleaners or ...)?
Are mats and floors cleaned between classes?
Where can children store shoes, clothing and karate equipment during classes?
How much space or seating is available for parents watching classes on the main floor?
These are genuine concerns for my family. After classes, my children's feet would sometimes be extremely dirty, and we had them use foot coverings when coming home so they would not track dirt through the house going to the shower. This contributed to our concerns about cleanliness.
I also want to ask what internal action was taken regarding Sensei Sia. Ingrid previously acknowledged that her behaviour toward my son was disrespectful, unprofessional and inappropriate, and I was told an apology would be provided. No apology was given, and I was never told what action was taken internally.
I would also appreciate an explanation for why it took almost a month and multiple follow ups before my remaining membership balance was refunded.
My family supported Champions for over 15 years. My older son earned his black belt there, and my younger son trained there for more than three years. I have also acknowledged the excellent instructors and staff who gave my children positive experiences, including Sensei Shirin and Sensei Johal.
I am not writing this to harm a local business. I am sharing my family's experience and observations. Customers should be able to raise genuine concerns without being called “malicious” simply because the business disagrees with them.
I wish Champions well and hope these concerns are taken seriously. Businesses earn continued support by providing a service and environment that customers believe are worth their money.
