Calvin Cane
Putting our kids into Purple Dragon Point Grey is one of the best decisions we have made as parents. Sensei Ioanna has created a dynamic family friendly environment and our daughters adore her. These life lessons our kids are learning have been applied in all aspects of their life. Purple Dragon is no doubt the best kept secret and best value in the city.
Anna H
A true martial arts dojo where students train hard and earn their belts thru rigorous gradings twice a year. This dojo is super bright, clean and bigger than most. The space is large enough for parents who wish to stay and the dojo is equipped with separate change rooms and multiple washrooms. The owner, Sensei Ioanna, has trained extensively with some of the best in the industry. She knows her stuff and she cares about all of her students. Passionate about the sport, she offers an extensive program geared to all ages and classes are designed around each belt level with specific age groups in mind. Our son has been a student from the age of 5 and today he is one grading away from earning his black belt, a test of endurance lasting 3 separate days. The students learn self defense, sparring, weapons, strength training, coordination, discipline and fun in always in session. Members come from all over and everyone is family. Best dojo in Point Grey/Vancouver West!
Caitlin
“I have been training at Purple Dragon Point Grey for over seven years and recommend it to anyone looking for authentic martial arts in a welcoming community environment.I have made lasting friendships at the Dojo, and every student is treated like second family. I am always grateful to Sensei Ioanna and her highly skilled team for providing us with mentorship, exciting classes, and invaluable leadership experiences!"
I speak from the heart!
A.B.M.
Purple Dragon Point Grey has been a part of our lives over the last seven years.
Our son was fascinated by a demonstration of what the dojo was doing when he was four years old at the now defunct Point Grey Fiesta. He ran and got a free training session voucher from Sensei. We thought this would pass, but he kept insisting, so finally towards the end of the summer we had the trial session and then enrolled him.
We were impressed with the level of focus and direction Sensei is giving to the members of the dojo in an age-appropriate way. She is making clear what needs to happen and teaches the students discipline in behaviour inside the dojo and in their development in karate. She develops a kind and supportive relationship with them while making it clear that there is a hierarchy in the sport and respect for each other and the other’s competences.
Sensei and the other members of the dojo have now been teaching our son from the white to the purple belt. Working towards the next grading and facing the challenges connected to it, and then the pride in passing to the next level have been a part of our son’s life as well as his growing and maturing. Learning discipline in karate as well as knowing that he can defend himself if he really must have also been beneficial to him in other areas of his life.
We can very much recommend Purple Dragon Point Grey as a local dojo with a high standard.
