On June 10th, 2023, Vancouver will play host to the highly anticipated UFC 289 event featuring some of the world’s best fighters. As a martial arts school based in Vancouver, Diaz Combat Sports (DCS) is excited to see talented Canadian UFC stars Hakeem Dawadu, Marc-André Barriault, Mike Malot, Aiemann Zahabi, Jasud Davicius, and Kyle […]| Diaz Combat Sports
Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, is a combat sport that originated in Thailand. Over the years, the sport has undergone several changes in terms of techniques, scoring, and rules. The old style of Muay Thai was very different from the new style that is practiced today. This is because in recent years, One […]| Diaz Combat Sports
Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are all combat sports that require a high level of skill and technique, and one important aspect of these sports is the ability to switch between different fighting stances. In traditional Muay Thai and kickboxing, fighters typically use either an orthodox stance, where the left foot is […]| Diaz Combat Sports
“DCS started in a small two car garage. It was a place for my friends and I to train together. That part hasn’t changed. I just got a lot more friends now.” When DCS started in my basement it was my brother, his girlfriend, my cousin and our friends training with me. I would train […]| Diaz Combat Sports
The first moment you walk into one of Vancouver’s kickboxing gyms can be, admittedly, somewhat intimidating. Don’t fret — this feeling is normal, and shouldn’t last long in a quality gym. There are plenty of common anxieties experienced by first-timers, who may wonder: Do I need to already be fit to join this class? I’ve […]| Diaz Combat Sports