Whether you are looking to learn self-defence, pick up a hobby, improve your physical fitness, or compete, we have you covered! With our free BJJ or Muay thai intro class, you can now come check it out for yourself! OpenMat MMA Toronto has a community unique from any other MMA gym. From the moment you step into our gym, it is our goal to make you feel welcomed and at home.
Under the tutelage of our world class instructors, your martial arts journey will be in the right hands. OpenMat MMA offers beginner and advanced BJJ classes. Whether you are completely new to brazilian jiu jitsu or you have a couple years under your belt, our world class BJJ instructors will appropriately challenge you.
Under the tutelage of our world class instructors, your martial arts journey will be in the right hands. OpenMat MMA offers beginner and advanced BJJ classes. Whether you are completely new to brazilian jiu jitsu or you have a couple years under your belt, our world class BJJ instructors will appropriately challenge you.
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Known today as one of the most practical, effective and powerful martial arts in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) relies on strategy, leverage and timing, rather than strength, speed or flexibility. Developed by the Gracie over the last ninety years, Brazilian Jiu-Jistu was first made famous in The Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), one of the first events to allow multiple martial arts to test themselves against each other.
Your Chance to Learn a Fun and Effective Martial Art at Toronto's Friendliest BJJ Gym Can Start Today! Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has become known as one of the world's most fun and effective mixed martial arts. Developed by the Gracie over the last ninety years, Brazilian Jiu-Jistu was first made famous in The Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), one of the first events to allow multiple martial arts to test themselves against each other.
Muay Thai Kickboxing is one of the most effective martial arts for self-defence and one of the most fun ways to get in shape. Whether you just want a fun way to get in shape, or dream of one-day fighting, Muay Thai will supercharge your life! Empowering, fun and an incredible workout, Muay Thai is "the art of 8 limbs".
OpenMat's wrestling program will take your fitness, confidence and ability to defend yourself to new heights. If you're looking to compete, whether in Jiu-Jitsu, MMA or wrestling itself, these classes are a must. And if you just want to learn for fun and fitness, these classes are perfect, too! If you're thinking about self defence, wrestling is unparalleled.
Regardless of which one fits you, our experienced, caring trainers can help you define and achieve your goals. Come in for a free consultation where we will give you a tour of our facility, sit down and find out your goals and make a recommendation for which program best suits you. Not your average group fitness class!
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Edward Gyles
Oct 21, 2021
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Shayna
Oct 20, 2021
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I started at OpenMat about a month ago. I was worried about learning BJJ because there are typically mostly guys in the classes. I was warmly welcomed by everyone at OpenMat and each class the Class Assistant (Amber-- she is amazing) works very 1:1 with the girls in the class. I have learned a lot so far and will keep coming back 😊
Nathan Lee
Jun 11, 2021
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They claim to offer personal trainers with flexibility to train around your schedule and offer different belt levels to meet various types of budgets, but when I tried to book a trainer no one was every available. I had an intro lesson with Prince, but he was too busy to take on any new clients, so I began meeting with James, who had a very inconsistent schedule, one week he would be free three times a week, then the next week only twice, then one week not at all, he also cancelled a bunch of times last minute or just wouldn't show up, then he said he wasn't available to continue training at all
Chris Haun
Dec 08, 2019
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Angad Kalra
Nov 06, 2019
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Marcus Piscaer
Aug 02, 2019
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This is a great gym, clean, friendly, no BS egos or TMA cult-like mentalities. There is team unity without things being too tribal. It is one of the few places that still teaches a good amount of self defence and not just sport jiu jitsu. Self defence BJJ mentally prepares you for a fight in terms of knowing what to do, and sport BJJ emotionally prepares you for the pressure and adrenaline. You’ll get both here. It has kids classes alongside adult classes twice a week for the parents, so that was a HUGE plus for me and my son.
The one thing total beginners should know is that it is quite technical
The one thing total beginners should know is that it is quite technical
D. P.
Oct 25, 2018
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For a wide variety of reasons, I am very, very picky when it comes to picking BJJ gyms. My original instructor was big on jiu jitsu being for everybody so I keep that in mind when I go to other gyms. Open Mat proves that you can have high level grappling without the meathead aspect that many gyms have. Elliot is a very welcoming guy and has a highly detailed teaching style. He often talks about the logical reasoning behind why he is doing what he is doing which is great for beginners who may not understand a lot of the rationale for many BJJ movements. I haven't tried to Muay Thai classes yet so
Philip Wenger
Oct 07, 2018
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I have never been to a better BJJ school!!! In the past 8 years I have been participating (on and off) in BJJ and during that time I have had the opportunity to attend 5 different schools and OpenMat is by far the best one. My BJJ journey started in Europe where I attended a facility with a single instructor who only taught a heavy-weight game to a bunch of "meat heads" who loved the fact that there was a new light-weight (150lbs), white belt they could practice on. Although I developed an excellent closed guard and I know how to defend myself against much larger players, I was constantly nervous
Baybars Mehmet Kumbasar
Jul 12, 2018
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Facility: It's a small basement, it can lack fresh air but not too bad. Changing rooms are very basic and small too. the facility seems to be relatively clean for a grappling gym, no complaints there. There is a weights area, I wish it was used as some sort of stretching/lounge area. There are gyms everywhere in Toronto, I would get rid of it. 3/5
People: The students/staff/instructors are very friendly and nice people, anybody would feel welcome here. 5/5
Schedule: Really good schedule but it could have been better if there were more weekend classes, especially if you're under 30. 4/5
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People: The students/staff/instructors are very friendly and nice people, anybody would feel welcome here. 5/5
Schedule: Really good schedule but it could have been better if there were more weekend classes, especially if you're under 30. 4/5
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