Instructor depth35+ yrs
National and international champion experience translated into clear, structured coaching for beginners and advanced students.
World Top Martial Arts
Train withShihan Navid
Martial arts training with discipline, precision, and purpose.
Karate, kickboxing, MMA, grappling, weapons awareness, and practical self-defence taught by Shihan/Sensei/Sifu Navid Ghorbanpour — a champion instructor with 35+ years of experience.
Training paths5
Karate, kickboxing, grappling, MMA, and women’s kickboxing + self-defence — all under one practical system.
First stepTrial
Try a class, meet the instructor, and choose the program that fits your age, goals, and schedule.
Training
Choose the path that fits your goal.
Every WTMA program is built around practical skill, physical conditioning, confidence, and character. Start as a beginner, return after time away, or sharpen advanced technique.
ChildrenKarate Program
Shotokan karate for discipline, coordination, balance, focus, self-control, confidence, and visible belt-by-belt progress.
Best forChildren building focus, coordination, respect, confidence, and steady belt-by-belt progress.
Class workBasics, stances, kata, timing, balance, self-control, and repetition that parents can see improving.
Dojo KunStudents recite the traditional values: seek character, be faithful, endeavor, respect others, and refrain from violent behavior.
ProgressionWhite, red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, and black belt pathway. Karate gi and gloves required.
Teens / AdultsKickboxing
Muay Thai, traditional kickboxing, Western boxing, and karate through pad work, drills, light sparring, and optional competition.
Best forTeens and adults who want fitness, striking skill, timing, confidence, and a real kickboxing feel.
Video detailPad rounds and kicking drills showcase practical combinations, controlled contact, and coach-led correction.
Training mixMuay Thai, traditional kickboxing, Western boxing, and karate blended through partner work and conditioning.
Equipment12–15 oz boxing or kickboxing gloves, shin protectors, mouth guard, and groin protector.
All levelsGrappling
Ground control, takedown defence, positional escapes, submission awareness, and calm pressure on the mat.
Best forStudents who want practical control, balance, confidence, and ground-fighting fundamentals.
Video detailMat rounds show pressure, posture, safe escapes, and calm decision-making under contact.
Training focusTakedown defence, positional control, holds, submission awareness, and stand-up-to-ground transitions.
Schedule fitGrappling / MMA runs Tuesday 7:00–8:30pm for intermediate-and-up students.
Intermediate+Adult MMA
Stand-up, ground transitions, full-contact karate, and reality-based self-defence for well-rounded martial artists.
Best forIntermediate and advanced students ready to connect striking, movement, pressure, and practical defence.
Video detailFight footage shows real pressure: distance management, timing, cage control, and composure.
Training mixWestern boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, grappling, submission wrestling, and full-contact karate.
Reality focusWeapon awareness, multiple-person attack concepts, and stand-up/grappling combinations for real-life situations.
Women onlyWomen’s Kickboxing + Self-Defence
A women-only class for kickboxing fitness, street awareness, practical self-defence, stronger posture, and mindful energy.
Best forWomen who want a supportive class for fitness, confidence, and practical safety.
Class feelHigh-energy cardio kickboxing with practical self-defence, street awareness, and positive group energy.
Training focusStriking basics, defensive movement, posture, stronger cardio, calm repetition, and mindful meditation.
Schedule fitWomen-only class runs Thursday 7:00–8:30pm for all levels.
Advanced spinning kicks
Reach the target. Deliver the power.
A live karate showcase of spinning kicks aimed at the target — not height for show. The focus is clean rotation, distance control, precision contact, and power through the finish.
Karate competitions
National wins, earned on the floor.
WTMA students take their karate into national competition and come home with medals.
Advanced Kata
Creative form practice.
Class Kata work uses creative group methods to sharpen rhythm, stances, timing, and intent.
Kids karate
Discipline and progress.
A young black belt showcase makes the children’s path tangible for parents.
Inside WTMA
See the training space before you visit.
Real WTMA photos show the floor, the class setting, and the student environment so parents and adult students know what to expect before their first visit.
Training floorThe room where students drill, move, and build fundamentals.
Class practiceGroup training with room for correction, repetition, and steady progress.
Student cultureA real look at the WTMA environment, students, and team energy.
Shihan / Sensei / Sifu
Navid Ghorbanpour
Shihan Navid is a multi-time national and international martial arts champion and the head instructor of World Top Martial Arts in Burnaby, serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. His teaching blends precision, intensity, and a calm expectation that every student can improve.
He is a certified full-instructor in the philosophy and science of Jeet Kune Do, with training under Jamen Zacharias and Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s direct student and one of JKD’s most important teachers.
His karate background includes a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, trained under Shihan Mohammad Bahrami, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate, trained under Shihan Ali Nahrani, a direct student of Kyokushin founder Mas Oyama.
He is also a certified instructor in Kickboxing and Edged & Impact Weapons, with deep experience in the Grappling Arts. Students learn how the disciplines connect: stand-up, ground work, weapons awareness, and practical self-defence taught as one system for sharper technique, stronger health, and better judgement.
Champion instructorMulti-time national and international martial arts champion.
Shotokan Karate6th Degree Black Belt, trained under Shihan Mohammad Bahrami.
Jeet Kune DoCertified full-instructor; trained under Jamen Zacharias and Dan Inosanto.
Kyokushin Karate2nd Degree Black Belt, trained under Shihan Ali Nahrani.
Weapons + KickboxingCertified instructor in Kickboxing and Edged & Impact Weapons.
Grappling ArtsExperienced grappling practitioner with a practical ground-work focus.
Philosophy
Jinsei Do — The Way of Life.
WTMA is built around Jinsei Do: the process of creating a well-rounded martial artist. Traditional martial arts are combined with modern fighting fundamentals — stand-up, ground work, weapons awareness, and the judgement to adapt. The aim is steady growth: sharper technique, stronger health, better judgement, and respect inside and outside the dojo. Osu.
Why WTMA
Ten reasons students stay.
Parents want confidence and discipline. Adults want fitness, self-defence, and a challenge that does not feel random. WTMA gives both a clear place to train.
Train under one of Canada’s top instructors
Shihan Navid brings 35+ years of combat and teaching experience.
Improve physical health
Regular evening classes help build workout habits that last.
Learn self-defence
Learn practical responses to aggressive situations in a safe, controlled environment.
Strengthen your mind
Improve focus, concentration, consistency, and mental discipline.
Develop life skills
Children grow confidence, self-control, problem-solving, and self-esteem.
Get healthy while having fun
Training feels challenging, social, and motivating — not repetitive.
Challenge yourself
Step beyond comfort and earn visible progress through practice.
Learn multiple disciplines
Karate, kickboxing, grappling, MMA, and weapons defence in one system.
No long-term contracts
Month-to-month payments keep training flexible and honest.
Join the WTMA family
Meet people, build friendships, and train with a supportive team.
Schedule
Current class schedule.
Choose the track that matches your age, experience, and training goal. Karate students can pick either Track A or Track B; kickboxing, MMA, grappling, and women’s classes follow their own weekly blocks.
Karate Track A
Mon / Wed / FriSame karate progression three evenings per week. Hover or tap to see the exact class blocks.
5:00–7:00pmBeginners first, then intermediate / advanced.Schedule
Karate Track A
Mon / Wed / FriSame karate progression three evenings per week. Hover or tap to see the exact class blocks.
Mon / Wed / Fri
5:00–6:00pm
BeginnersKarate fundamentals, focus, balance, and belt progression.
Mon / Wed / Fri
6:00–7:00pm
Intermediate / AdvancedStronger technique, kata, timing, and higher-rank development.
Kickboxing / MMA
13+ / mixed levelsEvening striking, MMA, and grappling blocks for teens and adults. Hover or tap to reveal each discipline.
7:00–8:30pmKickboxing / MMA three nights; grappling / MMA Tuesday.Schedule
Kickboxing / MMA
13+ / mixed levelsEvening striking, MMA, and grappling blocks for teens and adults. Hover or tap to reveal each discipline.
Mon / Wed / Fri
7:00–8:30pm
Kickboxing / MMAAll levels, ages 13+; striking, conditioning, pad work, and MMA fundamentals.
Tuesday
7:00–8:30pm
Grappling / MMAIntermediate and up; ground control, transitions, escapes, and practical pressure.
Karate Track B
Tue / Thu / SatAn alternate karate path with weekday evenings plus Saturday practice. Hover or tap for the full breakdown.
Weekdays + SaturdayTwo evening levels and two Saturday morning blocks.Schedule
Karate Track B
Tue / Thu / SatAn alternate karate path with weekday evenings plus Saturday practice. Hover or tap for the full breakdown.
Tue / Thu
5:00–6:00pm
BeginnersFoundational karate for new and returning students.
Tue / Thu
6:00–7:00pm
Intermediate / AdvancedProgressive karate training for developing and senior students.
Saturday
10:00–11:00am
BeginnersSaturday morning fundamentals and consistency.
Saturday
11:00am–12:00pm
Intermediate / AdvancedSaturday technical practice for progressing students.
Women’s Class
ThursdayA dedicated women-only training block for fitness, confidence, and practical defence.
7:00–8:30pmCardio, striking, awareness, and self-defence.Schedule
Women’s Class
ThursdayA dedicated women-only training block for fitness, confidence, and practical defence.
Thursday
7:00–8:30pm
Women’s kickboxing + self-defenceAll levels; cardio, striking, awareness, posture, confidence, and practical self-defence.
Start training
Book a trial class.
WTMA classes are held inside Fitness 2000 Athletic Club. Tell us who the class is for and what you want to work on so Shihan Navid can point you toward the right program, schedule, and next available trial class.
Try 1 week for freeMentioned here at the bottom: request your free first week through the form, then confirm the best class track before you start.
Direct contact: wtmanavid@gmail.com · (604) 351-3878