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.
Over 6 years of experience teaching and coaching a variety of martial arts disciplines, including Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The Journey
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
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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.
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Progress Over Perfection
Improvement is earned one session at a time. Small, consistent gains compound into mastery — the goal is always evolution, not perfection.
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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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