Vancouver MMA, bjj and kickboxing

About Infighting MMA & Kickboxing, Vancouver BC

Mission
We promise to work diligently to create opportunities for our clients and students to grow and to improve.

Focus
At InFighting, the establishment of the student's confidence and the verification of the student's trust in their abilities are paramount to any skill or technique taught.

The teaching method is distinctive and fresh.  InFighting’s modern coaching philosophies mandate the interaction between student and instructor. Instruction purposefully offers guidance and motivation to the student. We believe that the cultivation of the student's winning attitude is only possible in an environment of open communication, mutual respect and communication.

Infighting MMA and Kickboxing Vancouver

About Our Instructors

Ritchie Yip: Head Instructor

Ritchie Yip: Infighting MMA head instructor

Ritchie is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Group Fitness Instructor with the BCRPA.

Ritchie has trained with such highly esteemed professionals as:

  • Lhamsuren 'Lhama' Naidan, the Mongolian 2000 Olympic team wrestling coach and a current coach for the SFU Wrestling Team
  • Former Commonwealth Title holder and former IBO World Title holder Tony “Kid Fire” Pep.
  • National Level Boxing Coach Peter Hogg.
  • Ritchie has studied under world renowned martial artist and Filipino Kali expert Mark Mikita since 1998.
  • Ritchie is a high ranking student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, having earned his Brown Belt from Mike Lee in April of 2008.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee: Grappling Instructor

Mike earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from Bob Bass (South Bay Brazilian Jiu Jitsu).

Mike is also a Kodokan Judo Black Belt.

 

30 day free gym trial

I am so confident that you will absolutely love our gym that I am willing to offer you a 30 day free trial! Nothing to sign or buy. If after 30 days you don’t like our program, you can walk away.

Are you worried you may feel awkward trying your first beginner group class? Don’t worry, before trying out any group classes, we are going to offer you a FREE private lesson.

On top of that, we are also going to give you a FREE Manual to help guide you through the different positions and attacks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. How about the equipment? You get to borrow it from us. There is literally nothing you have to buy or pay for in your 30 day free trial... and you can walk away from the free trial at anytime!

You have nothing to lose! CONTACT US NOW

TESTIMONIALS

Kickboxing testimonial

Ritchie's vast experience in martial arts is evident.

His attitude and passion for what he does makes everyone attending feel very much at ease. The classes are not intimidating and he has a knack for making everyone feel welcome and capable of doing the "butt whoopin" exercises! It's truly the friendly atmosphere he creates that makes you want to continue. I would recommend the group classes to people of any fitness level!

Who thought exercising could be fun..."

Angela Dion
Promotions, Rogers Radio Vancouver

MMA testimonial

"Ritchie Yip is a multi-faceted martial artist who delivers the highest level of MMA coaching.

I value Ritchie as a training partner and a friend, and highly recommend him for martial arts and fitness training."

Stephan Kesting
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt: Marcus Soares
  • Instructor in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do
  • Combat Submission Wrestling Coach
  • Kajukenbo Karate Black Belt
  • Founder of www.grapplearts.com