As the sport of mixed martial has grown globally, average people training in the sport of martial has also become a lot more popular. As someone who trains martial arts i’ve seen how big its become in Vancouver and how its become one of the fastest growing sports in the city
MMA Culture in Vancouver
The landscape of MMA has been on the rise across the country. Vancouver specifically has been one of the hubs for martial arts due to its well known regional promotion “Battlefield Fight League”. The promotion has been around since 2010 and has been recognized as the best regional promotion in the country. The purpose the BFL serves is to promote fighters, build their pro records, and give them a platform to join bigger promotions like the UFC, PFL, or One Championship. Many fighters fight in this promotion have ended up fighting in the UFC and making a name for themselves as top prospects in the company.
Some of the most notable gyms in Vancouver that have been the main the driving point to the rise of martial arts in the city are Lions MMA, Diaz Combat Sports, and Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. All of these gym have athletes that compete at the top of the of the sport when it comes to the regional scene and in competitions, and have many more athletes on the rise.
Why Train Martial Arts?
Martial arts is a great way of being active and getting yourself out there. Conventional exercise can be boring at times and result to having a lack of motivation. Training martial arts keeps you engaged, you get a great workout, and there is always something new to learn. Martial arts is also great for self confidence and self defence. Knowing and having the confidence to be able to defend yourself is a very reassuring feeling that will give you a new sense of confidence you’ve never felt before. And lastly its a new challenge. Its a big step that most of us are fearful to take. But I can speak from personal experience, it is one of the most rewarding things you will try. You learn so much about yourself and how hard your body can truly push. Not to mention the great people you will meet in the MMA community.
What do you think of the martial arts scene in Vancouver?