We are different from your average Wing Chun, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do and Karate Schools

1. We have a proven system that will improve your self-image.
It is no accident that we do not compete or enter tournaments. Our mission is simply to inspire others to be the very best versions of themselves. To live up to their potential by improving their self-image. It starts with knowing what you want and making daily decisions towards your goals while exercising your self-discipline to take action moving you closer to the achievement of those goals. We teach our students that self-discipline is to simply give your-self a command and follow it.

2. Our life skills/mindset training program
We begin every children’s & teen’s class by discussing topics such as attitude, self-control, or never giving up. We elaborate on that topic and then how can we apply that at home, school, and other activities like Kung Fu. We call the first part of our class “mindset training” because to be successful at whatever you endeavor at takes the proper mindset. “Success is 5% strategy and 95% mindset.”

3. Physically distancing classes, private lessons & online classes & lessons
Students attend registered classes only allowing us to keep strict control over the number of students in each class. We also offer private lessons, and make-up online classes & lessons to help YOU discover your full potential and stay on track.

4. We have full-time professionals with age-specific programs
The Development stages for children are very different through the years that’s why our programs are grouped 4-6 yrs., 7-11 yrs., 11-15 yrs. and adults & older teens. We provide continuous training and education for all of our team members.

5. Our extensive community involvement
Great Way Martial Arts is highly active in the community, working with Kids Sport Canada, Pacific Sport Okanagan, and Xplore Sports Camps. We also run a unique program through the Rotary Centre for the Arts for the local school districts and elementary schools in the area. Our mission is; “to joyfully inspire the mental and physical well-being of our community.”

6. We have a very positive & safe family environment
Look, it’s very common to feel intimidated and even scared to walk into a new fitness program, there is definitely a stigma attached. When you walk into our environment you will soon be wondering why you felt that way. We have been told for over 28 years that it’s not like that at all. Our team of people, the students, and families are all incredibly supportive, encouraging, and the environment is so very positive. We have a spacious, open & clean facility including over 7000 square feet of matted training floors, private change rooms & bathrooms, and a lounge – you and/or your family will feel welcomed into a community of shared goals.

7. Mother Daughter OR Bully Prevention Self Defence

Research has shown that women who can successfully defend themselves can quickly recognize threatening situations and enforce their boundaries, if necessary, by physical means. In this  self-defense course, you learn to recognize the ploys that assailants use to manipulate women and how you can thwart them.

We will teach you how to:

– release yourself from basic grabs and fight back with strikes to vital targets.
– use your body language and voice to take command of a confrontation with impact.
– assess your risks, and address them.
– identify the signs to help you de-escalate, defuse, or evade any situation before a physical assault ever happens.
– understand the connections between awareness, threats, and your immediate environment.

The course is designed to give you time between classes to practice your self-defense moves and become more comfortable with them.