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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]