Karate · Kickboxing · MMA · Self-defence

Train like a modern warrior.

World Top Martial Arts is a family-friendly martial arts school led by Sensei Navid Ghorbanpour. Students of all skill levels train practical stand-up, ground, self-defence, and character-building disciplines in a safe, motivating environment.

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35+ yearsCombat, teaching, and martial arts experience

No long-term contractsMonth-to-month training model

All skill levelsKids, teens, adults, women-only, and advanced programs

InstructorSensei/Sifu Navid

LocationFitness 2000 Athletic Club

SystemJinsei Do — The Way of Life

Programs

A path for every student.

WTMA welcomes beginners and experienced martial artists. Programs cover kids’ Shotokan karate, teen/adult kickboxing, practical MMA, women’s cardio kickboxing, and self-defence training.

Children

Karate Program

Shotokan karate builds coordination, balance, flexibility, discipline, focus, self-control, confidence, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and goal-setting.

Teens & adults

Kickboxing

Stand-up training incorporating Muay Thai, traditional kickboxing, Western boxing, and karate through partner pad work, drills, light sparring, and optional competition.

Intermediate+

Adult MMA

MMA combines Western boxing, Muay Thai-kickboxing, grappling, submission wrestling, and full-contact karate with reality-based self-defence applications.

Women only

Women’s Cardio Kickboxing

High-energy cardio kickboxing and practical self-defence that helps women gain confidence, fitness, street awareness, and positive energy through mindful meditation.

Head Instructor

Sensei/Sifu Navid Ghorbanpour

Sensei Navid is a multi-time national and international martial arts champion. With more than 35 years studying, training, and teaching martial arts, he leads World Top Martial Arts in Vancouver as head instructor.

He is a certified full-instructor in the philosophies and science of Jeet Kune Do, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, and a certified instructor in Kickboxing and Edged & Impact Weapons. He also has extensive experience in the Grappling Arts.

His teaching moves seamlessly from art to art, giving students a practical understanding of the principles that unite different martial arts disciplines while sharpening the mind, maintaining physical health, and strengthening the spirit.

Champion instructorMulti-time national and international martial arts champion.

Shotokan Karate6th Degree Black Belt and children’s karate instructor.

Jeet Kune DoCertified full-instructor in philosophy and science.

Private trainingGroup classes, private/semi-private programs, and seminars.

Philosophy

Jinsei Do — The Way of Life.

Sensei Navid’s martial arts system is modern and practical. He calls it Jinsei Do, a Japanese proverb translated as “The Way of Life.” It is not a single martial arts style; it is the process of creating a well-rounded martial artist.

Jinsei Do combines traditional martial art disciplines with modern fighting fundamentals in a scientific and systematic way: stand-up fighting, ground fighting, weapons defence, and the ability to adapt to different fighting styles.

WTMA believes students who commit to training become better members of society and modern-day warriors. As modern-day warriors, their duty is to bring harmony and peace to the world. Osu!

Why WTMA

Ten reasons to train here.

The original WTMA site lists ten reasons to choose the school. This redesign keeps those points and turns them into a quick decision guide for parents, teens, and adult students.

Train under one of Canada’s top instructors

Sensei Navid brings over 35 years of combat and teaching experience.

Improve physical health

Regular evening classes help build strong workout habits that are easy to maintain.

Learn self-defence

Students learn how to combat aggressive behaviour in a safe, non-threatening environment.

Strengthen your mind

Martial arts training supports concentration, focus, consistency, and mental strength.

Develop life skills

Children build self-discipline, confidence, problem-solving, self-esteem, and character.

Get healthy while having fun

Beginners and advanced students can enjoy martial arts as one of the most fun ways to stay fit.

Challenge yourself

Martial arts training helps students step out of their comfort zone and improve themselves.

Train multiple disciplines

Karate, kickboxing, grappling, MMA, and weapons defence create a well-rounded martial artist.

No long-term contracts

Month-to-month payments let students choose whether they continue training.

Join the WTMA family

Students meet new people, build friendships, and support each other’s full potential.

Program Details

What students learn.

Program detail pages were consolidated into the cards below so the new landing page contains the substance of the original multi-page WTMA site.

Karate + Dojo Kun

Children progress through the belt ranking system: white, red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, and black. At the end of each Shotokan training session, they recite The Dojo Kun:

Seek perfection of character.
Be faithful.
Endeavor.
Respect others.
Refrain from violent behavior.

Required equipment: karate gi and gloves.

Kickboxing

Students train Muay Thai, traditional kickboxing, Western boxing, and karate. Partner pad work, drills, light sparring, and optional local tournaments help students improve cardio, focus, confidence, and resilience.

Required equipment: 12–15 oz boxing or kickboxing gloves, shin protectors, mouth guard, and groin protector.

MMA + Grappling

MMA at WTMA is for intermediate and advanced students. Along with sport MMA, it includes reality-based fighting concepts such as knife/weapon awareness, multiple-person attacks, and stand-up/grappling combination techniques for real-life situations.

Required equipment: 4–6 oz MMA gloves, mouth guard, and groin protector.

Schedule

2025 class schedule.

Times are transcribed from the WTMA schedule image. Families can choose Karate Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, with evening kickboxing/MMA and women’s class options.

Karate — Schedule 1

Beginners + Intermediate/Advanced

Monday5:00pm–6:00pm Karate Beginners
6:00pm–7:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Wednesday5:00pm–6:00pm Karate Beginners
6:00pm–7:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Friday5:00pm–6:00pm Karate Beginners
6:00pm–7:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Karate — Schedule 2

Weekday + Saturday

Tuesday5:00pm–6:00pm Karate Beginners
6:00pm–7:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Thursday5:00pm–6:00pm Karate Beginners
6:00pm–7:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Saturday10:00am–11:00am Karate Beginners
11:00am–12:00pm Karate Intermediate to Advanced

Kickboxing / MMA

13+ / intermediate+

Mon, Wed, Fri7:00pm–8:30pm Kickboxing/MMA
All levels, 13 years old and up

Tuesday7:00pm–8:30pm Grappling/MMA
Intermediate and up

Women’s Class

All level

Thursday7:00pm–8:30pm Women’s Class
Cardio kickboxing + practical self-defence

Fitness 2000 Athletic Club map and WTMA contact information

Training locationFitness 2000 Athletic Club
9304 Salish Court, Burnaby, BC, Canada V3J 7C5

Fitness 2000 phone(604) 421-4545

Trial class / inquiry

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Contact Sensei Navid directlyEmail: wtmanavid@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 351-3878