What To Expect From Your First Kickboxing Class
The first moment you walk into one of Vancouver’s kickboxing gyms can be, admittedly, somewhat intimidating. Don’t fret — this feeling is normal, and shouldn’t last long in a quality gym. There are plenty of common anxieties experienced by first-timers, who may wonder: Do I need to already be fit to join this class? I’ve […]
The Benefits Of Kickboxing
Throughout Vancouver, kickboxing gyms are popular hotspots for folks looking to learn a skill & improve their physical health. For us, this comes as no surprise — kickboxing as exercise offers a range of physical & mental benefits. Better still, it serves as an excellent form of self-defense. Here at Diaz Combat Sports we have […]
The History And Evolution of MMA
Mixed martial arts (MMA) came as an innovative idea with a mission: gather a variety of martial arts, let their representatives fight inside a ring or cage, and determine which style is the most effective! Considering how violent, unorganized and dangerous its beginnings were, many people believed that this form of entertainment would be short-lived […]
The DCS Compound, A World Class MMA Gym Coming To Vancouver
The Compound: A Three Storey, 11,000 SQ Foot Martial Arts Training Facility Coming To Vancouver! Big things are coming from Diaz Combat Sports in 2020! First and foremost, we are thrilled to present our new facility: The DCS Compound. Opening in fall 2020, DCS brings Vancouver a first-of-its-kind, world-class facility fully dedicated to fitness and […]
DCS Re-Opening Covid-19 Precautionary Guidelines
DCS Members Covid-19 Policies: Instructors will be wearing masks for every session. Due to our precautionary measures, if you feel ANY symptoms of illness please refrain from coming to the gym. There will be no lending of gear. Please be sure to bring all your own gear for each session. Thermometers will be on […]
What To Expect At Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class
What to Expect at Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class Whether you are starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a BJJ gym in Vancouver or anywhere else across the globe, attending your first class can seem intimidating — after all, it is difficult to know what to expect. While BJJ is an incredibly complex martial art that takes […]
Here’s Why Everyone Should Train MMA
When it comes to working out and fitness, Mixed Martial Arts is easily one of the most awesome ways to get in shape. Finding the time or money to spend with a personal trainer in Vancouver can be especially tricky, but you need only a quick look at MMA fighters today to see that they […]
DCS Covid-19 Update
Hello DCS Fam! We just wanted to reach out and touch base to say hello, and share some updates about the gym. We are missing you all very much, and are really looking forward to seeing you all back at the gym as soon as possible! We hope that everyone is healthy, safe, and […]
Muay Thai For Weight Loss
The Benefits Of Training Muay Thai For Weight Loss Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a combat sport of Thailand. The sport blends different clinching skills and stand-up striking methods, and is often called the ‘art of 8 limbs’ since it permits attacks using fists, elbows, shins, and knees. Muay Thai spread internationally […]
Why Jiu-Jitsu Is So Effective For Self Defence
Why is Jiu-Jitsu So Effective In Real Fighting? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has quickly become one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Royce Gracie showcased this art to the world during the first several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events in the early 1990s. After winning almost a dozen matches and securing […]