The UFC Returns To Vancity!
On June 10th, 2023, Vancouver will play host to the highly anticipated UFC 289 event featuring some of the world’s best fighters. As a martial arts school based in Vancouver, Diaz Combat Sports (DCS) is excited to see talented Canadian UFC stars Hakeem Dawadu, Marc-André Barriault, Mike Malot, Aiemann Zahabi, Jasud Davicius, and Kyle […]
Old Muay Thai Vs New Muay Thai
Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, is a combat sport that originated in Thailand. Over the years, the sport has undergone several changes in terms of techniques, scoring, and rules. The old style of Muay Thai was very different from the new style that is practiced today. This is because in recent years, One […]
The Evolution Of Muay Thai & The Scoring System
Muay Thai is a martial art that originated in Thailand and has been around for centuries. Over time, the sport has evolved, with different styles and techniques emerging. One of the most significant changes in recent years has been the emergence of ONE Championship, a global martial arts organization that has popularized a new rule […]
The Importance Of Switching Stances In Combat Sports
Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are all combat sports that require a high level of skill and technique, and one important aspect of these sports is the ability to switch between different fighting stances. In traditional Muay Thai and kickboxing, fighters typically use either an orthodox stance, where the left foot is […]
DCS – Our Story Part 1
“DCS started in a small two car garage. It was a place for my friends and I to train together. That part hasn’t changed. I just got a lot more friends now.” When DCS started in my basement it was my brother, his girlfriend, my cousin and our friends training with me. I would train […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s Why Everybody Should Take Boxing Classes
Thinking about taking boxing classes in Vancouver? This article gives an overview of boxing classes many benefits, physically, mentally, and for real world self defence application. Boxing, as both a sport and a form of self defence, has been around for millennia. Some of the earliest evidence of its practice dates back to Egypt […]
Beginner’s Guide To Boxing
In this beginner’s guide to boxing, Praise “The Technician” Vaughn breaks down the basic movements and attacks used in boxing. Praise teaches boxing classes in Vancouver, BC at Diaz Combat Sports. Boxing is, in a word, great. It is known as both the sweet science and the art of hitting and not getting hit. […]