DCS - Diaz Combat Sports

What DCS - Diaz Combat Sports does

DCS - Diaz Combat Sports is a martial arts gym headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a single primary facility of approximately 18,000-20,000 sq ft at 276 and 253 E Pender St in Vancouver's Chinatown. The gym was founded by Ryan Diaz, a 2x MMA World Champion, and offers more than 250 classes per week across Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and Conditioning, with dedicated Women's Only and Children's (ages 4-14) programming. Its instructor roster includes fighters with competitive pedigrees at promotions such as UFC, Bellator, ONE, and Glory, which is positioned as the core credentialing of the brand.

The business operates four revenue streams: recurring memberships, private training, private/corporate events, and equipment sales through an online pro shop. The company also operates a second branded location, DCS Haida Gwaii, on Haida Gwaii, BC, extending the brand beyond metro Vancouver. Operations are supported by Zen Planner for scheduling, and the brand is marketed through Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reviews.

The company is privately held by founder Ryan Diaz, with the Haida Gwaii branch under Ronald Diaz; it has 5 disclosed employees and no external funding disclosed. Customers are distributed across consumer segments (adult fighters, women, children, private training clients) and corporate event bookings, with no disclosed enterprise concentration. The competitive basis is instructor talent and brand reputation rather than technology, pricing scale, or proprietary IP.

Name

DCS - Diaz Combat Sports

Legal name

Diaz Combat Sports

Website

https://diazcombatsports.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DCS - Diaz Combat Sports is a Vancouver-based martial arts gym founded by 2x MMA World Champion Ryan Diaz, offering 250+ weekly classes in Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ, and Conditioning for adults, women, and children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Self-Defense Classes (HSADADAH), Kids & Youth Martial Arts Programs (HSADADAG), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training (HSADADAD)

Keywords

• Martial arts training
• Muay thai classes
• Boxing instruction
• Brazilian jiu-jitsu
• Strength conditioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Recurring membership fees for access to classes in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiujitsu, and Conditioning. Multiple class types available including Kids, Women's Only, and general adult classes.
2. Private Training Sessions: One-on-one or private group sessions with world-class trainers.
3. Private Events: Birthday parties, team building, and corporate self-defense seminars.
4. Equipment Sales: Online store selling protective equipment including hand wraps and boxing gloves.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DCS operates a martial arts training facility in Vancouver offering in-person classes in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (gi and nogi), and Strength & Conditioning. The facility delivers 250+ classes per week and serves diverse demographics through Women's Only classes, Children's classes (ages 4-14), membership programs, private training, corporate self-defense seminars, birthday parties, and team-building events, along with an online pro shop for protective equipment.

Product overview

Diaz Combat Sports is a martial arts training facility offering a comprehensive suite of in-person instructional services. The core offering consists of five primary discipline programs: Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (gi and nogi), and Strength & Conditioning classes, available through membership programs with over 250 weekly classes. Specialized programs include Women's Only classes and Children's classes (ages 4-14). Premium offerings include private one-on-one training and group events such as birthday parties, team building, and corporate self-defence seminars. The gym operates from an 18,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility featuring Dollamur mats, Fairtex equipment, and boxing rings, with an associated online pro shop for equipment retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kickboxing / Muay Thai Classes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 9Round Fitness: Kickboxing-themed fitness franchise offering 30-minute circuit classes globally. Comparable to DCS's kickboxing fitness appeal and membership economics, though positioned more as a fitness product than a combat sports gym.
• Title Boxing Club: Large US-based boxing and kickboxing fitness franchise chain. Comparable to DCS in kickboxing class delivery and membership model, though primarily fitness-focused rather than combat sport development.

Direct peers

• Alliance BJJ: Globally affiliated BJJ and MMA academy network with multiple world champions as instructors and structured kids, women, and competition programs. Comparable to DCS's BJJ curriculum, competition team focus, and championship coaching brand.
• Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts: Large US martial arts chain offering kickboxing, MMA, and BJJ with strong kids and adult programming and recurring memberships. Comparable as a founder-branded combat sports chain with multiple revenue streams per location.
• Gracie Barra: Largest global BJJ academy chain with hundreds of affiliated schools offering gi, nogi, and MMA programs alongside kids and women's classes. Closely comparable in martial arts curriculum structure and multi-segment member programming.
• UFC Gym: Global franchise chain of MMA training centers offering Muay Thai, BJJ, boxing, and conditioning classes with tiered membership models. Directly comparable as a multi-discipline combat sports gym targeting similar adult, youth, and pro-amateur segments.
• 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu: Globally affiliated nogi-focused BJJ chain with structured curriculum, kids programs, and competition teams. Comparable to DCS's BJJ and MMA offerings and membership/affiliate model.

Emerging players

• FightCamp: At-home connected boxing and kickboxing fitness platform with subscription model and equipment retail. Comparable to DCS's kickboxing consumer appeal and recurring revenue stream, though digital rather than facility-based.

Regional players

• Steve Nash Fitness Clubs: BC-based fitness club chain with multiple Vancouver locations offering group classes, personal training, and martial arts-adjacent programming. Comparable to DCS as a Vancouver regional fitness operator competing for the same membership dollars.
• Tristar Gym: Iconic Montreal-based MMA gym with world-class coaches and a roster of professional UFC fighters. Directly comparable to DCS in terms of Canadian combat sports positioning, world-champion coaching brand, and pro-fighter training environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/diazcombat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmIxLnJD87Mf0NautaCxPHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/diazcombatsports
• Instagraminstagram.com/diazcombatsports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dcs---diaz-combat-sports

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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