Top 4 Gyms in British Columbia, Canada

Several MMA gyms and teams in British Columbia, Canada, feature some of the most decorated and experienced coaches in the country. They impart their expertise to both professional fighters and beginners.

These coaches also help fighters become a top choice whenever their UFC odds are available at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

Discover the top MMA gyms in British Columbia below, and see how stacked the credentials of their coaches are, which have made them renowned tacticians in combat sports.

Top 4 Gyms in British Columbia, Canada

Diaz Combat Sports

Founded by Ryan Diaz, a former professional fighter and MMA champion, the gym quickly established a solid reputation for its state-of-the-art facility and high-quality training programs. They not only offer training to pro fighters, but also to beginners who want to take up martial arts for fitness.

Before building his gym, Diaz was also one of the coaches of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. Other notable coaches and trainers in the gym are Manny Sobral, Master Song, Ronnie Jovillar, Jonathan Hutchinson, and Christophe Van Dijk.

ZUMA Martial Arts

For those seeking a solid community for fitness, ZUMA Martial Arts in Victoria is a great option, as it offers a wide range of martial arts programs, including jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai. But their main expertise among all their programs is jiu-jitsu.

The team is headed by Adam and Lyndsie Zugec, who were also the founders of the gym. Most of the gym’s standouts compete in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions in regional and sanctioned tournaments.

Toshido MMA

Toshido MMA has produced several UFC fighters and veterans, such as Rory MacDonald, Matt Dwyer, and Shane Campbell. The team was founded in 1998 by David Lea, who remains the gym’s head coach and lead trainer.

Apart from its training regimen and program for professional athletes, Toshido MMA is also open to beginners and kids who want to make MMA their primary fitness program and exercise.

FKP MMA Vancouver

Located at Fraser Street, FKP MMA Vancouver boasts a very experienced head coach and founder, Chris Franco, who helped heavyweight fighter Caio Machado compete in the UFC at one point in his career.

His over 40 years of experience in combat sports and wisdom are the main foundation of the gym. The team also includes Maria Demers, a multiple-time world jiu-jitsu champion.