Vancouver Mind-Body Centre

Fantastic experience: The karate training at Vancouver Mind-Body is fantastic. My 12 year old son has been training with Sensei Kyle for 6 years. Kyle's approach is patient, inclusive and focused on teaching lessons that extend beyond the dojo, while being really fun and engaging. The small group sizes are also a bonus.

Fantastic experience: Great place to take classes and develop a healthy body and mind. Classes are flexible and the teachers really care about the people who attend them. They are incredibly dedicated, supportive and flexible. There is a great sense of community and support at the Mind-Body Centre that doesn’t compare to other places.

Fantastic experience: Amazing Karate teachers! Very professional and knowledgeable, and an all around amazing workout.

Fantastic experience: I initially sought out VMBC while looking for a kickboxing class, but quickly became hooked on Natan’s Wednesday night kettlebell group. The instructors and students at VMBC are not only welcoming, but encouraging, and eager to push you to achieve more than you think you’re capable of. I have attended VMBC classes regularly for a number of months, (longer than anywhere else in my life,) bringing my partner, and pushing myself physically and mentally. That drive is a testament to the positive environment of everyone at VMBC. If you’re looking for a place that anyone from any background, at any level of fitness is welcome to attend (sprinkled with a little bit of good-natured sass), you’ve found the right place.

Fantastic experience: Natan is very inspiring and knowledgeable. The group classes are fun and challenging. They’re friendly to the newcomers/ beginners. No matter which level you are at, I believe you will feel improved in strength/flexibility.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with amazing instructors, I attend multiple fitness and martial arts classes here every week and find every single one to be enjoyable and challenging.

Fantastic experience: Love the instructors as well as the team here. Would definitely recommend this place for a healthy mind as well as body.

Fantastic experience: I've been to a several of Kyle's classes so far, and every time is a blast. I've trained several martial arts in the past, and I really enjoy the approach here, keeping traditional values, techniques and style, but still being open to new interpretations and methods. I really like the that what is taught is also tested through sparring, both striking and grappling. Everyone so far seems very friendly, which is also very important to me.

Fantastic experience: Amazing people to help motivate you to reach your fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: This multifaceted fitness center is thoughtful about injury prevention. Good for all ages. Personable instructors.

Fantastic experience: An amazing place to get strong and mobile. They will train you with kettlebells and body weight exercises. Whenever I go to the classes I just feel great.

Fantastic experience: I attended the fitness kickboxing class for about two months now. It is small class, intense work out (maybe only for me), everyone is super welcoming, I really enjoyed it!

Fantastic experience: Amazing group of people who have a passion for what they do. :)

Fantastic experience: I did three personal training sessions with Natan Cheifetz to brush up on my kettlebell technique. In only three sessions he took me from a cautious beginner to someone with confident technique and a strong awareness of what I need to work on. We ended the third session with 24kg kettlebell snatches. Natan is patient, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable and personable. If you're looking to brush up on kettlebells, I would highly recommend you book a few sessions with him. I had such a great time that I'm exploring group classes now. Thanks Natan!

Fantastic experience: Great staff, really supportive and push you to be the best you can be!

Fantastic experience: Love this place. I drive over all the way from north Burnaby just to learn with Natan, the kettlebells instructor. He has the combination of strength and flexibility I admire in a trainer. His curiosity to learn and desire to engage his edge is inspiring. I am always learning new things at class. Thanks to Mind Body I am so much stronger and smarter in my body than I was when I started. I recommend it to any fellow mum’s who lost strength and need to re-build post babies.

Fantastic experience: Went in for private kettlebell coaching with Natan, he was everything you'd want from an instructor. Efficient with our time, very knowledgeable and gave me several new pieces to the puzzle.

Fantastic experience: A neat training location with awesome people and good positive energy.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! Everyone is so friendly and supportive while pushing you to reach your full fitness potential, I really enjoy the kettlebell classes and Nathan’s humour. I encourage you to give this gym a try.

Fantastic experience: My friends and I tried the Kettle bell class for the first time. The instructors were fantastic; super friendly and patient with all of us. The class was challenging but a lot of fun! I would definitely come back for other classes in the future!

Fantastic experience: I attended the fitness kickboxing class for about two months now. It is small class, intense work out (maybe only for me), everyone is super welcoming, I really enjoyed it!

Fantastic experience: Great local gym and dojo for kids and adults. The instructors are very knowledgeable and inspiring. I’ve never enjoyed group gym “classes” and have always preferred to just work out on my own but their classes are almost addictive, very fun and extremely challenging.

Fantastic experience: The instructors are phenomenal and care deeply about the students. This fosters a friendly environment with very high quality training that makes you enjoy working hard. One class and I was hooked for life.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors! Fun and challenging classes. There is a friendly, supportive community at this gym and it is a highlight of my week.

Fantastic experience: I did an hour of personal training with Natan to troubleshoot my kettlebell form. With a history of many injuries, it is important that I trust the trainer to coach me effectively so that I lower my chances of future injury. Natan's first command upon witnessing my swing was, "Stop!" His follow up question was, "What was that?" I knew I had found the right instructor. Within an hour, systematically laying the foundation of good form, Natan had me feeling confident to carry on my practice at home with detailed feedback and simple cues. He is a highly qualified and intuitive trainer who gives space to individual learning styles. I highly recommend Natan as a trainer and I'm happy I found Vancouver Mind-Body Centre.

Fantastic experience: I've trained at Vancouver Mind-Body Centre for a year now and I can't say enough good things about the whole place. Kyle Sensei lives and breathes karate and fitness - the way he teaches and coaches is incredible. His attention to detail and ability to give proper tips and help really have brought my abilities to a place I never thought they would be in a years time. If you're looking to get into Shotokan Karate, kettlebells, or just to feel better in your own body, this is a can't miss.

Fantastic experience: Unlike any other fitness centre I've joined, I've actually loved this one! The HIIT, kettlebells, and kickboxing classes are challenging, but accessible. The instructors take tremendous care to help train and engage newcomers (safety first), but push participants as strength grows. I've noticed a real difference in my overall strength. Can't recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Judo was a lot of fun on Friday evenings.

Fantastic experience: I started Kettlebell, fitness kickboxing, and core classes here a few months ago and I feel so much stronger. There’s a great sense of community here and the gym welcomes people of all ages and abilities and backgrounds. They have martial arts classes as well and I plan to start my kids there when they are old enough.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn Martial Arts, instructors are very knowledgeable as well as friendly. Also bonus points for running fitness classes. You can learn an art, sweat hard and then finish with an amazing flexibility class. Never felt better physically or mentally.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place with a strong sense of community. Well-trained and knowledgeable staff. My son loves his aikido class he takes there. And I take a fitness class at the same time he's learning aikido — how perfect is that? I can't recommend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with friendly and experienced instructors, would recommend 100%

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience. Topnotch instruction and welcoming group. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: We just enrolled out son in Judo kids this summer and he loves it. Great community, supportive and fun. We are so happy to have found them after searching many places in the city.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I attend the kettle bells classes here twice a week with Kyle. His instruction is well-calibrated to each individual in the class, he is generous with his knowledge and experience, and great at both challenging our limits and supporting our growth. There is a great community vibe at VMBC; I was stoked to find it in my neighbourhood.

Fantastic experience: I throughly enjoyed working out at Vancouver Mind-Body Centre and have only stopped because I left Vancouver. Their HIIT classes were fun, effective and efficient...I’ve never gotten as fit as fast as I did here!

Fantastic experience: I recommend VMBC 100%. Myself and my children attend classes here and the quality is top notch. The facility is kept clean, the equipment is new, and the instructors are personable and approachable. I always want to go to my class, and feel great afterwards.

Fantastic experience: All of the staff are kind and motivating. The HIIT and fitness kickboxing classes are fun, easy to fit in and I'm getting fantastic results. It's great for people of all levels. As someone new to gym culture I've found this one to be very welcoming and I look forward to going.

Fantastic experience: We just enrolled out son in Judo kids this summer and he loves it. Great community, supportive and fun. We are so happy to have found them after searching many places in the city.

Positive experience: Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly atmosphere with fantastic instructors. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their health.

Fantastic experience: I take aikido classes there all the time and they are great! Even if the dojo is a little small, the equipment and instructors are awesome.

Fantastic experience: Always fun. Feel stronger and healthier by the end of every workout.

Fantastic experience: Great place! Very friendly atmosphere. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Adult fitness classes are perfect balance of demanding and enjoyable. My kids immediately loved the martial arts classes.

Fantastic experience: This gym is friendly and fun! Great instructors & clientele make it easy to commit to coming regularly. The kettlebell classes have greatly improved my strength.

Fantastic experience: Great small fitness classes... and short classes for quick workouts that you can fit into your schedule. Try a few to see which instructor suits your style.

Fantastic experience: Natan and Yalena offer a superb Aikido class!

Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, a great environment, and with high quality instructions!! I really enjoy training here!! *****

Fantastic experience: A real community - this place has been my best discovery in my new neighbourhood. The instructors are experienced and skilled, and I have been able to fine tune my technique in things like kettlebell swings, Turkish GetUp and Ab exercises with their aid. I do a mix of classes - Aikido, High Intensity and the Mamas Class. Aikido brings me this beautiful synchronism of mind and body, and the mamas classes are so fun! We bring our babies and they either play on the mat beside us, with the instructors or in our arms as weights ;)

Fantastic experience: Very friendly atmosphere with fantastic instructors. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their health.

Fantastic experience: my kids love it here , great staff

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Kyle Duske for almost 8 months now and I can not recommend him enough to my family, friends and everybody else. Kyle is very knowledgeable, resourceful and professional. He listens to you very well and designs the best workout regimen for you depending on your goals. I would especially recommend VMBC to people like me who, in the beginning, were not familiar with gyms and working out and even intimidated by the thought of it. Kyle is an amazing instructor who offers a wide selection of different moves and exercises that are safe for your body, and the workouts are challenging, motivating and fun at the same time. I have been very satisfied with the progress I have been making and am very thankful for VMBC.

Fantastic experience: If you want to see results in the least amount of time -- this is the place. In less than 3 months of morning classes with Kyle, friends and colleagues were commenting on my appearance-- things like 'you look so fit!' 'look at your arms' and 'nice pipes'. Best gym I've been to by far.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic staff, great workout space and fun classes

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and people

Fantastic experience: Kyle is a very knowledgeable and dedicated instructor who works with the student to achieve his/her goals.