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May 2023 by Duy Nguyen
Amazing coaches who genuinely want to help their students grow both on the mats and in life and general. Top it off amazing grappling program and striking as well
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February 2023 by 채키Chaeki
Conveniently located, safe and sanitary, with great instructors. Variety of classes ranging from boxing, jujitsu, and kick boxing. Worth the experience and great to make new friends. Insanely fun and the kids learn a variety of experiences strengthening their physical and emotional self.
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December 2022 by Michael Lobato Jr
Forge is fantastic. My child does the kids Jiu Jitsu class and Professor Chris and Professor Ian are awesome. They treat each kid with care and respect while still being strict and teaching them excellent life lessons. There is clear fundamental and skill development time with pleanty of fun mixed in.
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December 2022 by Brentt Blair
You couldn't find a better place to train. Thankful every time I walk through those doors.Kids, adults it doesn't matter. Chris, Ian and John have what you are looking for!
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December 2022 by C G
A great place with positive and supportive staff and customers. I felt so welcome from day one. I was so comfortable, I had my teenage daughter try a class and she liked it too. The facility is clean and they have a lot to offer. If you are looking for a gym or just want to have a fun time, give Forage Combat a try.
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July 2022 by Edward R.
I have trained with the instructors Ian, John, and Chris for a lot of years. They are top level instructors. The only reason I don't regularly train there is because I no longer live in the area. If I ever moved back to the Vancouver area, Forge would be where I train, without a doubt. These guys are more than just top level instructors. They are like family. It doesn't get any better than that. The highest level instructors who truly care about their students. Highly recommend this dojo.
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December 2021 by Lisa Pullen (Lisa the nurse)
A hidden gem of a gym.
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December 2020 by Steve M
100% recommend this gym! As a total 'newbie' to BJJ and someone over 40, it could be a little intimidating to take the first step. Not here. The owner, Chris, and his team were all very warm and welcoming from day 1 and the other members were super friendly and no egos. Been loving the experience and it is a something I hope to train for a long time even with these old bones :) Thanks Forge!
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December 2020 by Paul Santos
Our 3 year old has been going to Forge for a few weeks... he’s not the biggest kid and he can be a little moody like all toddlers... that said, the team at Forge is fantastic! Coach Chris and Prof. Ian are incredibly patient with our son and help him as well as other kiddos in their class get them most out of their sessions. They emphasize teamwork, good sportsmanship and effort. I don’t have experience with their other classes but I can’t recommend them enough based on the classes that my son participates in! Thank you, Team Forge.
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December 2020 by Jessica Porter
I joined Forge 5 months ago looking for a self defense class. After meeting Chris, I decided to try the women's only jiu jitsu class. Having never played sports or been a part of a team, I was extremely nervous walking in my first day. To my surprise, I was greeted with hugs and smiles and treated as though I was immediately part of a family. It was an environment unlike any other I had experienced. I immediately signed myself and my two children up for classes. Not long after, my husband joined as well. My 10 year old has grown in ways I never imagined possible in confidence and strength. My 3 year old who is incredibly shy and refuses to speak to anyone except his family, talks non-stop and high fives everyone at the gym. When you join Forge, you gain so much more than just knowledge about which sport you train. You gain a family!
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December 2020 by rudy garza
I'm a boxing coach there and I believe that there is a reason there are winners and lossers...
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December 2018 by Quinita Whitfield (Qwhit6972)
This place is amazing. Great workouts each class, personalized training to who is in the class. And smaller class sizes with very experienced instructors. They throw you right in and teach you the technical stuff in detail. I have come to about 6 classes so far, mostly boxing and BJJ and I'm in love.
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December 2018 by alisha rothe
My first class at Forge Combat Academy was a woman’s self defense class in 2017. My experience with everyone I came in contact with there was so positive and encouraging. I loved the class! After taking this class, I learned they also teach many other classes like kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, as well as the self defense class. I had taken some jiujitsu in college and wanted to keep learning more after my quarter ended. So, I decided to take private lessons with Ian Vossler. He is the most patient and motivating teacher I’ve had! I brought my little brother to one of my classes with Ian and he instantly got hooked on jiujitsu too. I’ve been a student at forge combat academy along with my little brother for a little over a year now and look forward to each and every class. Many of my friends and family come and have blast. My mom hated working out and now she comes with me every week to coach chris’s Kickboxing class. She loves it! Thank you Professor Ian, John, and Coach Chris for all you do... ?
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December 2018 by Trae Poole
There are a few, really good gyms in the area, but this is the best. It’s great for the gi classes, you have two black belts teaching, so you get a little more personal teaching than with a lot of other schools. Chris’s no gi classes awesome as well. It’s refreshing to go to a gym where everyone is a professional. Great staff and affordable, this is truly one of the top gyms in the area.
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December 2018 by Raymond Mullen
Forge Combat Academy is jam packed with phenomenal staffing in both Gi and no GI BJJ, as well as, kickboxing. Chris’ classes structure flows incredibly well starting with the fundamentals to put the tools in the tool box and progressively builds upon to sharpen those tools. I have had an absolutely great experience working with Chris, Ian, and John gaining one on one instruction to refine small but crucial aspects/tweeks of BJJ that, between the three instructors, are explained and demonstrated with professionalism and precision. All around great facility, great staffing, and great opportunities for all ages and abilities. I would and have recommended Forge Combat Academy to friends and family.
