Discover Prince George’s Premier Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to Kaiten Mixed Martial Arts Academy and Fitness Ltd. – The most experienced, complete and family-oriented combat sports training center in Northern BC, where every age and experience level trains together in a welcoming, ego-free environment for one affordable monthly rate. Our newly renovated 4,600 sq ft facility in the heart of downtown Prince George features a brand-new professional boxing ring, pristine amazing mats, and top-tier equipment designed for real training, real results, and real safety. Lessons that last a lifetime.
With over 30 years of coaching experience across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and MMA, our proven curriculum delivers authentic, practical self-defense while building unbreakable confidence, razor-sharp focus, and life-changing fitness. At Kaiten, we’ve created something special: a true family culture built on three unbreakable pillars:
✓ Safety First
✓ Maximum Fun
✓ Constant Growth & Learning
Whether you’re a 5-year-old taking their first class, a busy parent getting back in shape, a dedicated athlete preparing for competition, or an adult seeking real-world self-protection skills – everyone trains together, supports each other, and grows together.
This is more than martial arts – it’s a community that transforms lives through the proven power of Mind • Body • Spirit training.
One membership. All programs. All ages. Real results. Start your journey at Kaiten MMA today and register for your FREE TRIAL OFFER!
BECOME A SUPERHERO
SELF DEFENCE CLASSES
A Modern, Evolved Approach to Personal Safety in Today’s World.
We offer real-world self-defence training built on proven defensive tactics designed to rapidly develop your ability to protect yourself and your loved ones in any situation.
Our expertly structured programs blend the most effective martial arts disciplines into one comprehensive system, making them widely recognized as some of the best qualified self-defence classes available in Prince George. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, our training delivers practical, street-ready skills you can rely on when it matters most.
We also offer private one-on-one self-defence sessions, group workshops, and corporate self-defence training tailored to your team’s specific safety needs. Every one of our children’s martial arts classes integrates bully-prevention strategies and personal safety awareness, empowering young minds with the confidence to stand tall. Our programs go far beyond kicking and punching we build life skills, situational awareness, confidence, and resilience that carry into every aspect of daily life.
Train smart. Stay safe. Be prepared.
STRIKING
Experience elite stand-up martial arts training in a professional, family friendly environment. For over 16 years, our Academy has hosted private wrestling programs and multiple boxing gyms, and today we offer a powerful blend of Muay Thai, Boxing, and Taekwondo—perfect for adults and kids seeking real results in kickboxing, boxing, and MMA. Our striking curriculum focuses on practical self-defence and fitness, combining kicking, punching, elbows, and knees into a true hybrid stand-up system. Every class includes structured footwork, body movement, heavy bag work, pad work, technical drilling, and controlled partner training or sparring to build confidence, coordination, discipline, and real-world skills.
COMPETITION TEAM! For those who want to go further, we proudly offer a high-performance competition team in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts. Our athletes have earned the Canadian National Amateur MMA title, multiple championship belts, and hundreds of medals proving that our training develops champions on the mats, in the ring, and in everyday life.
MARTIAL ARTS AND TOTAL FITNESS
UNLEASH YOUR STRENGTH: PREMIUM MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS TRAINING
Ignite your transformation at Kaiten MMA where martial arts classes and total body fitness unite to sculpt the warrior within! Whether you’re an adult seeking effective weight loss, metabolism boost, and fat burning workouts, or a parent searching for kids martial arts programs that build discipline, confidence, and focus you’ve found your sanctuary.
Dive into exhilarating self-defense training, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and dynamic group fitness classes designed for ALL ages and skill levels. At Kaiten, you won’t just get in shape. you’ll forge unshakable mental toughness, relieve stress, and master the powerful mind-body-spirit connection. Forge lifelong friendships while honing coordination, agility, and self-discipline in a motivating, family-friendly community.
Remember: Most members join Kaiten MMA NOT for competition—they join for life changing fitness, skill development, and our smart, science-backed training methodology!
Invest in your health, well-being, and quality of life today.
ENROLL NOW & UNLOCK YOUR ULTIMATE FITNESS JOURNEY!
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
90% of all fights end up on the ground. Regardless of your size or strength, master martial arts self-defense against larger attackers in our professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), submission wrestling, and judo classes. Leverage balance, positioning, and technique to escape pins and holds, perfect takedown defense, control opponents’ bodies, and apply powerful submissions (aka “tap outs”). Our elite Submission Grappling and BJJ programs build unbeatable ground skills for self-defense, fitness, competition, kids’ martial arts, or family training—enroll today for transformative results!
MEET YOUR HEAD INSTRUCTOR: KARMJEET MANHAS
Head Coach & Owner | 3rd Degree Black Belt ITF Taekwondo | Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Certified Wrestling Coach
Coach Karmjeet Manhas brings nearly 30 years of martial arts experience to Prince George. A 1994 National Taekwondo Champion, he earned his BJJ Black Belt under the legendary Bibiano Fernandes, 5-time world champion and international MMA superstar. As an affiliate of Bill Mahood MMA, National MMA Coach, 3-time Black Belt holder, UFC competitor, and UFC judge, Coach Manhas has trained alongside some of the most elite fighters in Canadian combat sports history, including UFC and Pride FC athletes, KOTC Champions, and Muay Thai and Boxing titleholders. His cross-training journey spans Western Canada from BC to Manitoba to Saskatchewan to Alberta, learning from top-tier coaches and fighters. He received his BJJ Blue Belt from Kyle Cardinal, widely recognized as the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Edmonton with a roster of several UFC athletes and one of Canada’s most experienced MMA referees with over 1,500 matches officiated. Coach Manhas also served his country by living, working, and training at DND Edmonton, teaching martial arts classes on base while working for the Department of National Defence Canada and RCMP contracts at various detachments.
Credentials:
- 3rd Degree Black Belt – ITF Taekwondo
- 1994 National Taekwondo Champion
- Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Bibiano Fernandes
- Certified Wrestling Coach
- Owner of his first Taekwondo school since 2001
- Coach of multiple sports in both an amateur and professional capacity effectively
PROFESSOR CHAD BELWOOD
Head BJJ & MMA Coach | 3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 3rd Degree Black Belt ITF Taekwondo | Professional MMA Fighter
Professor Chad Belwood is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlos Gracie Jr., a direct lineage to the founding family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His international resume includes training and coaching at some of the world’s most prestigious academies including Koh Samui BJJ Thailand, Phuket Top Team Thailand, Abu Dhabi Combat Club UAE, along with training and teaching experience across the globe. A former Prince George resident, Professor Belwood has returned home to share his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA expertise with our community. As a professional MMA fighter, he brings real-world combat experience to every class.
Credentials:
- 3rd Degree Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr.
- 3rd Degree Black Belt – ITF Taekwondo
- Professional MMA Fighter
- International Coaching Experience in Thailand, UAE, Australia,
- Germany, and England
