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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Reasons Everyone Should Train BJJ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has rapidly expanded to become one of the most widely trained martial arts across the globe. From software engineers training BJJ in Vancouver to MMA fighters preparing for UFC world titles, there is no denying that BJJ appeals greatly to people who want to learn to fight. Further, BJJ is arguably the […]
High Percentage Submissions For MMA & BJJ
The Top Six High Percentage Submissions for BJJ and MMA
Seven Basic Guards For BJJ
7 Basic Guard Positions Every New BJJ Player Must Learn This article covers seven basic guards for BJJ that every grappler should have in their arsenal. Whether you train at the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Vancouver or simply roll for fun wherever you have access to mats, developing a good guard is crucial for […]
The Basic Positions And Submissions Used In BJJ
In this article we go over the the basic positions and submissions used in bJJ. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has seen ever-accelerating global growth in the past decade, spreading from Rio de Janeiro to Vancouver and beyond. Equal parts sport and ever-evolving martial art, BJJ requires familiarity with a wide array of specific positions, movements, and submission […]
Why DCS Is A World Class Facility
This past winter, at the ripe young age of 30, I realized I was at a crossroads: either lose some weight, or buy some bigger shirts. Although the first, healthier option won out, I’ve never been too fond of certain forms of exercise. I am, however, a massive fan of MMA and Muay Thai, and […]