Franco Kickboxing Pankration | Kickboxing Vancouver BC V5V 4H5 Canada

FKP MMA is Canada’s #1
Training Destination
As the founder of the first mixed martial arts (MMA) school in Canadian history, Chris “Mjolnir” Franco brings 33+ years of Marital Arts experience to the school. He has served the Vancouver community for the last 17 years with self defence programs suited for people of all ages.

Chris Franco has travelled the world teaching seminars, coaching, and cornering some of Vancouver’s top athletes such as Canadian MMA and Muay Thai champion Paul “The Mauler” Lazenby, Two Time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and Undefeated World BFL Amateur Welterweight Champion Jayden “Liquid Steel” Martin, Two Time World Jiu Jitsu Champion  & Over 22 Gold Medals Won in Local tournament Competition – Maria “The Babysitter” Demers. He prides himself on FKP MMA’s diversity and accessibility to any and all students.

At FKP MMA (Franco Kickboxing Pankration), you will receive world-class coaching in the following disciplines:

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
Pankration
Jiu Jitsu
Kickboxing
Muay Thai
No Gi Grappling
Boxing.
FKP MMA has been recognized world wide teaching the best of these art forms with commitment and dedication. We help you and your children develop discipline, self respect, healthy lifestyle and self defence skills.

Our Highlights
FKP MMA has been widely featured on national media such as Global Morning News (Global TV), The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, Financial Post, CTV News (Bell Media), and won the title of best MMA Gym In Western Canada presented by UFC Champion & Hall of Famer Randy “The Natural” Couture (FILES Magazine). It has been humbling over the last number of years with the awards for our programs, for example:

2015 | 2016 | 2017 – Best Children & Teens Martial Arts Program in Vancouver

2007/Present – Lower Mainland Community Marital Arts Instructor of the Year by FILES Magazine from 2007 to Present.