World Top Martial Arts

Train withSensei Navid

Martial arts training with discipline, precision, and purpose.

Karate, kickboxing, MMA, grappling, weapons awareness, and practical self-defence taught by Sensei/Sifu Navid Ghorbanpour — a champion instructor with 35+ years of experience.

Instructor depth35+ yrs

National and international champion experience translated into clear, structured coaching for beginners and advanced students.

Training paths4

Children’s karate, teen/adult kickboxing, adult MMA, and women’s cardio kickboxing — all under one practical system.

CommitmentMonthly

No long-term contracts. Train consistently, progress honestly, and stay because the practice fits your life.

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.

Children

Karate Program

Shotokan karate for discipline, coordination, balance, focus, self-control, confidence, and the belt-by-belt satisfaction of visible progress.

Teens / Adults

Kickboxing

Muay Thai, traditional kickboxing, Western boxing, and karate through pad work, drills, light sparring, and optional competition.

Intermediate+

Adult MMA

Stand-up, grappling, submission wrestling, full-contact karate, and reality-based self-defence for well-rounded martial artists.

Women only

Cardio Kickboxing

A high-energy class for fitness, self-confidence, street awareness, practical self-defence, and a strong reset through mindful meditation.

Sensei Navid Ghorbanpour inside the WTMA training space
Sensei / Sifu

Navid Ghorbanpour

Sensei Navid is a multi-time national and international martial arts champion and the head instructor of World Top Martial Arts in Vancouver. His teaching blends precision, intensity, and a calm expectation that every student can improve.

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

Students learn how the disciplines connect — not as disconnected techniques, but as a practical way to sharpen the mind, maintain physical health, and strengthen the spirit.

Champion instructorMulti-time national and international martial arts champion.
Shotokan Karate6th Degree Black Belt with a structured children’s program.
Jeet Kune DoCertified full-instructor in philosophy and science.
Private coachingGroup classes, private/semi-private programs, and seminars.
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 not only stronger students, but better members of society and modern-day warriors who bring harmony and peace to the world. Osu.

Services

Training that feels focused, not generic.

Each section is designed to make the next step obvious: build fundamentals, develop fitness, learn real self-defence, or go deeper with private coaching.

Karate + character

Students progress through belts while learning the Dojo Kun: character, faithfulness, effort, respect, and non-violence.

Kickboxing fitness

Pad work, drills, light sparring, and conditioning for cardio, confidence, and clean striking mechanics.

MMA foundations

Boxing, Muay Thai, grappling, submission wrestling, full-contact karate, and reality-based applications.

Women’s self-defence

A women-only class for self-confidence, street awareness, practical defence, and strong mindful energy.

Private progression

Focused private and semi-private coaching for students who want extra attention, faster correction, or advanced work.

Simple commitment

Month-to-month training, no long-term contracts, and a schedule designed around consistent evening practice.

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

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

Improve physical health

Regular evening classes help build workout habits that last.

Learn self-defence

Combat aggressive behaviour in a safe, non-threatening 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

2025 class schedule.

Times are transcribed from the WTMA schedule image. Contact Sensei Navid to confirm availability and the best starting point for your age group or experience level.

Karate — Schedule 1

Mon / Wed / Fri
5:00–6:00pmKarate Beginners
6:00–7:00pmKarate Intermediate to Advanced

Karate — Schedule 2

Tue / Thu / Sat
Tue/Thu5:00–6:00pm Beginners · 6:00–7:00pm Intermediate to Advanced
Saturday10:00–11:00am Beginners · 11:00am–12:00pm Intermediate to Advanced

Kickboxing / MMA

13+ / intermediate+
Mon/Wed/Fri7:00–8:30pm Kickboxing/MMA · all levels, 13+
Tuesday7:00–8:30pm Grappling/MMA · intermediate and up

Women’s Class

Thursday
7:00–8:30pmWomen’s cardio kickboxing + practical self-defence · all level
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Book a trial class.

Tell us who the class is for and what you want to work on. Sensei Navid can point you toward the right program, schedule, and next available trial class.

Direct contact: wtmanavid@gmail.com · (604) 351-3878

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