Welcome to Pure Self Defence Studios - Campbell River & Nanaimo

North Island Karate-Kickboxing-MMA

Since its humble beginning in 1997, Pure Self Defence has grown in knowledge, skill and location. Whilst staying true to its roots in Kenpo and Shootfighting it has evolved into an institution unique in style and rich in diversity, offering a variety of disciplines that separate or combined create a well rounded, confident martial artist. Private instruction allows each individual to learn at his or her own pace; while group training creates an atmosphere of comradery, allowing skills to be honed and tested in a safe environment. In its quest to provide the best, most in depth training possible, Pure Self Defence instructors continue to welcome knowledge from a variety of combat arts in the hopes of creating a one of a kind fighting style effective in both real life and competition fighting.

Our Styles Taught

Kenpo Karate -Self Defence program, empty hand, and weapon combat
Muay Thai - Kickboxing/ fitness program

Shootfighting- Mixed martial arts program, Grappling and striking

PURE SELF DEFENCE STUDIOS/ Karate-Kickboxing-MMA-BJJ Studios

Are you looking to be inspired? Are you searching for a way to discover more about yourself and a way to reach your fullest potential? Likewise, are you seeking one of the most intensive workouts and foremost systems of self-protection there is? Or, are you a parent looking to give your child an advantage in life, by giving them skills they can use anywhere? Things like self-confidence, self-control, the ability to set and meet goals, not to mention the habit of healthy living and the ability to stand up for themselves? NOW YOU HAVE FOUND IT! At Pure Self Defence Studios we specialize in Self Defence Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts training. With over 30 years experience in the Martial Arts, we will give you results! Since its humble beginnings in 1997, Pure Self Defence continues to get bigger and better, offering leading edge training that can be used by anyone and everyone. At Pure Self Defence, we believe in helping YOU overcome any personal challenges you have so that you can realize even your greatest potential!

We make it our mandate to be of service to you, the student and customer, by sharing with you all that we can, and by constantly evolving and leading by example. This way you will surprise yourself with how far you go - often much further than you ever thought possible! Our Martial Art programs and our cutting edge curriculum are award-winning and are easy to follow systems! Our Professional Martial Arts Educators are certified under Mr. Jodey Ingalls, and have therefore received the highest level of leadership training in our programs. At Pure Self Defence, we will do everything in our power to help you achieve MAXIMUM RESULTS!

For those of you who want more, and hunger for a way to conquer your personal limitations, undertaking our Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is a great beginning! This is an excellent supplementary workout, and is a critical step in rounding out your self-defence skills. If you wish to go a step further, this is the way to get into the ring or cage! Whatever your reasons for considering this program– it is never too early or too late to begin your training!

Benefits of joining Pure Self Defence Studios:

Learn the amazing art of Muay Thai (boxing, elbows, knees, kicking and clinch work)!
Learn about the world’s fastest growing sport – Mixed Martial Arts!
Learn a practical and functional Self Defence System!
Increase your flexibility, agility and strength!
Become a happier person – learn to focus your mind on the positive aspects of life!
Decrease your stress levels!
Develop new levels of self-confidence, self-discipline, and much more!
Join an activity you can do as a family!
Feel confident in being able to defend yourself!

Benefits of Private Lessons

Learn 7-17 times faster than in group classes!!
Reach your Goals at a much faster pace!
Learn and get results geared towards your individual needs!
Increase your flexibility, agility and strength!
Look better and see huge improvements in your health!
Gain both speed and stamina
Learn to focus your mind on the positive aspects of life!
Decrease your stress levels!