What a great group of people. It is so much fun. Everyone is of all shapes, sizes and different athletic abilities. Sir inspires us to be stronger and to be our personal best. If we are unable to perform a specific exercise due to an injury he will find one that works for you. The results are instant. Every time you go to class, you are able to do a little more than last time. You will become stronger and more defined. We sweat, we laugh and just have a great time!

Learning martial arts has made my children better human beings. They are learning to defend themselves and to control their emotions. They are challenged, motivated and inspired. Maam and Sir make us feel like we all belong to one big happy family. I love the character development. It makes our children think about others and not just themselves. They are taught to use their voices and speak up for what is right and not just keep quiet. As a parent, I love to watch my children do something that keeps them active while having fun.

I was very nervous and intimidated when asked to try this class (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). Words can not express what I have gained. I have become stronger mentally and physically. There is a confidence you gain when you know that you have the tools and the skill to defend yourself. It empowers you. It is a nice break from mommy mode. We are the girls in gi’s and what an amazing group of women we are!!

Bateson’s has become an important part of our lives. They have been such a big influence on our family, making us strive to be better people. As a family, we joined Taekwondo just over two years ago. It has been an amazing experience. We all have become more confident and are dedicated to put in the hard work to become black belts. We are current brown belts. Bateson’s is such a positive place. You are always learning and encouraged to do your best. Their Verbal Martial Arts program is amazing, too. We have all used it outside of class.

Their H.I.I.T. FIT class has made me stronger and fit. This class makes working out fun.
Learning simple yet effective techniques in their “What If” self-defense class has given me the confidence to know I can see actually use them.
Sir, Maam, and all the staff are amazing. The knowledge and training Sir has is amazing, too. Everyone at Bateson’s is encouraging, motivating and they always make you feel welcome. It’s such a positive place. We will always make Batesons part of our lives!

When it comes to Bateson’s in Maple Ridge, I cannot say enough. I have invested my whole family into the Taekwondo and we are all brown belts going for black belt. The conflict resolution program that has been implemented has been amazing for all of us on a daily basis. I have found this program helpful for my business and my home life; we are never too old to learn. Growing through this course has been a great journey that the family enjoys.

My wife and I joined the H.I.I.T. Fit classes at Bateson’s. It has been a year attending classes and they have helped on so many levels. Being a self-employed landscaper, I now feel stronger at work and my back does not give me problems any more. At 40, I am feeling renewed. In the fall a class called “What If” started. It is a self-defense class which any woman you love should be in. If that’s not enough, before Christmas I started jiu-jitsu which will start a new journey for me. I have attended the MMA classes and go to kick boxing. Bateson’s has become a big part of my life and I plan to keep it that way.