Richmond Vancouver Martial Arts Muay Thai MMA Training
Burn fat and build muscle through high intensity bagwork

Meet Coach

Max Wong

Ranked #1 in Western Canada and #3 across all of Canada in MMA, as well as #2 in British Columbia for Muay Thai.

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Over 6 years of experience teaching and coaching a variety of martial arts disciplines, including Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Max Wong is the Founder and Head Coach of TrainWithMax, based in Richmond, BC. Max has been fighting competitively since 2017 and coaching since 2018.

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The Journey

Gain confidence, look better, feel better, self improvement, lose weight through martial arts training

I wasn’t always the coach or fighter I am today. In my teens and early twenties, I was scrawny, quiet, and lost, struggling with school and sports.

In 2015, I found martial arts. Despite being small, the discipline taught me to stop making excuses and show up fully. I grew physically and mentally, competing in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai, earning respect through action and discipline.

By 2019, I applied this mindset to tech and education as a software developer and math tutor, helping students gain confidence.

Now, I coach to help others find the strength inside themselves, just as I did.

Training Philosophy

  • Mastery Through Discipline

    Martial arts is more than a sport — it’s a system for self-mastery. Every strike, drill, and sparring round builds discipline, resilience, and awareness both inside and outside the gym.

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  • Purpose in Every Movement

    Every session has intent. Training is built around clarity, structure, and purpose — students learn the “why” behind each technique to stay composed under pressure.

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  • Discipline Over Motivation

    Progress doesn’t rely on emotion; it’s built on consistency. Showing up, especially when it’s hard, is what separates temporary effort from lasting growth.

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  • Precision Over Power

    Perfect technique outlasts raw strength. Confidence and longevity come from efficient, technical movement — not chaos or force.

  • Progress Over Perfection

    Improvement is earned one session at a time. Small, consistent gains compound into mastery — the goal is always evolution, not perfection.

  • The Fighter’s Mindset

    True martial arts isn’t about toughness; it’s about clarity, control, and composure. Every student trains like an athlete — building not just a stronger body, but a sharper, more disciplined mind.

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