OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts

Best place to train especially if you’re a beginner. Started my grappling journey here 2 years ago and there’s not gym I’d rather train. The coaches are amazing and pay attention to every single person, the community is by far the best, everyone is super friendly and everyone wants you to improve and unlock your full potential.

I enrolled my child for two months of classes, but the sessions were overcrowded, making it difficult for them to learn effectively. Eventually, my child lost interest and didn’t want to continue. When I requested a refund for the unused month, the manager refused outright and was incredibly rude. After reading other reviews, I see I’m not alone—many have complained about the manager’s unprofessional attitude. Given the high prices and mediocre environment, I’d strongly recommend exploring other options. There are far better schools out there that value their students and treat parents with respect.

I've been training here for about two years. The culture is fantastic — everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. It's a super supportive environment, whether you're just starting out or more experienced. The training is very technical and focused on real skill development. While I've appreciated all the coaches here, Coach Dennis really stands out for his clear instruction, well-balanced mix of drilling and live work, and his consistent attention to troubleshooting and refining techniques. A special shoutout to the BJJ Mobility class — it’s a hidden gem that’s kept me rolling day in and day out. I also really appreciate the wide range of class times throughout the week. With morning, lunch, and evening options, I can almost always find something that fits my schedule. Highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Spent a couple months training here after a few years off of martial arts training. Thought I'd leave a review because most of the reviews I saw here were quite limited in scope, and don't give an accurate picture of this place, and I want people to know the truth. First off, if you are serious about learning martial arts, don't come here. I say this for two main reasons: (a) the class sizes are enormous, sometimes 20 to 30 students per instructor; and (b) all of the instructors are non-owners who often skip classes (Elliott, the real owner, is rarely there, and coaches would routinely bail on their weekend classes) and show little to no adeptness at coaching. The main BJJ class often has 25-30 students and is taught by a purple belt. The muay thai classes are often 20-30 people and are basically "box fit" - you won't learn footwork, you won't learn clinching, you won't learn how to properly throw a jab or how to properly roundhouse, but you will break a sweat mindlessly punching and kicking pads. Despite this poor showing of coaches and large class sizes, you are hit with exorbitant subscription prices - some of the highest downtown, in excess of $200+ a month for a few classes a week. The hygiene here is awful: I never saw them clean any of the pads and gym gloves, which stunk like mold and were actively avoided by members who had to buy their own gloves. The gym mats were cleaned in the most half-assed manner, and sometimes not at all. Two weeks went by where there was no hand soap in the men's washroom. All of the things above - the weak coaching, gigantic class sizes, terrible hygiene - are all things echoed by the countless number of one-time "trial members" you will encounter if you train here for just a month or two. My advice: unless you're a U of T student who is just looking for a hobby to burn time for a few months and wants the convenience of a gym nearby school, skip this place and find somewhere with a dedicated, black belt coach, and reasonable class sizes. If you do want to try this place, go for a trial class first.

Came here to try a free trial class. Facilites are rather Spartan. The instructor was friendly and helpful, but the manager on site seemed rather cold. The prices weren’t great either. $240 per month is a bit exorbitant in this economic climate.