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
The Many Benefits Of Training Muay Thai
This article delves into the many benefits of training Muay Thai! Given the variety of different martial arts to choose from, it may be difficult to nail down which are the best gyms in Vancouver and which style is going to best serve your particular needs or interests. Some may choose Taekwondo for its flashy […]
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 Magic of Muay Thai: The story of Boom Watthanaya & The Wor Watthana Gym
Comprised of twenty provinces in the northeast of Thailand, Isan is the nation’s largest region — as well as its poorest. The majority of people there earn a living through agriculture, caught in a constant battle against the area’s poor growing conditions, acidic soils, and propensity for both drought and flooding. It is here, in […]
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 […]
Muay Thai 101: Know the Basics
It was about ten years ago when I first heard the words “Muay Thai Kickboxing”. My kids had recently begun to take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, and the UFC had gone mainstream just a few years prior. As I watched the kids take turns flipping each other onto the mat, I realized just how […]
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 […]
DCS Compound – Coming Soon!
???Here it is!!!???What you have all been waiting to hear? ?DCS will be moving two blocks away to Pender St. to an 11,000 square foot facility in 2020!!! ?We will be welcoming you to experience the DCS COMPOUND! Our new facility will be three floors fully equipped with Boxing ?Ring, Octagon, separate areas for Kickboxing??, […]
Katana BJJ tournament – DCS Kids
Congratulations ???to all our DCS competitors at the Katana BJJ tournament yesterday. Soooooo proud of of every single one of you!!! Friendly reminder our Jiu-Jitsu program at DCS is about to get a whole lot more exciting with @stuartcooperfilms arrival at the end of this month. He will build a competition ?? team to compete […]