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Hi Friend,
Are you new to Martial Arts? If so, I’m happy you’ve stumbled upon my website.
My name is Elliott Bayev, head instructor here at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts, and I’m writing this because Martial Arts has had an amazing, positive impact on my life and I know it can be great for you too – if you find the right school.
With the growth in popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and The Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), there are schools popping up all over the place. Even when there is a qualified instructor, all too often they attract the “Ultimate Fighter” crowd – young, testosterone-filled guys with something to prove and little regard for the safety of their training partners.
Not only are those training environments un-safe, they’re also “un-fun”. Imagine going to a place where people are always sizing you up or eager to prove how much tougher than you they are – how could you learn in a place like that??
That’s why I created OpenMat.
I didn’t want to just create a “fight school”, I wanted to create a real Academy of Learning, an institute of Martial Arts education where students can not only lose weight, gain confidence that they can handle themselves on the streets and become champion competitors, but where they can also learn the great lessons the Martial Arts have to teach about life.
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I’ve been training for a very long time. Not because I have discipline or because I ever thought it would be my profession. I practice because it’s FUN! There’s a raw, natural powerful feeling you get from practicing martial arts. You leave the Academy, but the power stays with you. Students always tells us they have more confidence, energy and enthusiasm for everything they do. It’s incredible. In fact, it’s why I left a successful career in corporate sales to start OpenMat. I’ve experienced immense positive change in my life and I wanted to share it with others!
What changes?
Fitness
I never liked going to the gym and I found many sports boring, so both were a chore when I was younger. Martial Arts is a FUN way to work out. I don’t dread working out now, I’m chomping at the bit to do it! Fun changes everything!
Self-Confidence
When you practice martial arts, you’re really practicing the art of facing challenges. When you start, you’ll see things that will seem impossible. With practice, and OpenMat’s unique teaching philosophy, you’ll gradually start getting the hang of awesome new techniques. With time and persistence, these techniques can become second nature. That type of experience - going from KNOWING you could NEVER do something to being good at it teaches you that you can do anything you set your mind to. That’s not a lesson that stays limited to the Academy.
Physical Self-Confidence
I’m not a big guy. I remember, before martial arts, there was always a subtle insecurity I felt around big people. Within months of training, I was besting 250 lb bodybuilders (I’m 150!). I was amazed! It’s not that I walk down the streets “knowing” I’m tough, it’s that it never even crosses my mind. That insecurity just melted away. Being ready for self defense, should we not be able to avoid it, is one thing; not being intimidated helps in every area of life.
Body-Awareness
Martial Arts can give you such amazing control over your whole body, that you gain what feels like a superhuman level of coordination, agility and balance. It can make you a better athlete, a better runner, even a better dancer!
Strategic Thinking
On the surface, marital arts is just about defeating another person in combat, but really, it’s a study of strategy. The principles that lead to a better position in combat are the same ones that lead to a better position in life. I grew from one weekly Jiu-Jitsu class in a small West End yoga studio to a big, bright, beautiful, 5,000 square foot sunlit(!) MMA Academy with top of the line training equipment, operating morning until night, seven days/week in the heart of Toronto at Yonge and Bloor
Friendships
I’ve met countless awesome people. One of the great things about the people I meet, and, in particular, the type of people that have been attracted to OpenMat, is that they’re all moving in a positive direction. Everyone is trying to improve and the only way, as it turns out, is by helping others improve, too. The shared journey you experience through martial arts forges great friendships.
(GREATLY!) Reduced Stress-Levels
The endorphins I get from training, added to the fun of the actual practice, just makes me happy. But knowing myself, I feel stress when I let a problem occupy my thoughts, mulling it over again and again. That’s the great thing about Martial Arts – they force you out of your head. You HAVE to pay attention. The release of pent-up energy and the peace you feel when you’re done always help put things in perspective. It’s amazing therapy!
Happiness
How do you quantify this one? I know, for myself, being physically being physically and mentally active has just made be a happier, more balanced person and I’ve had countless students thank me, telling me how much happier they have been since joining OpenMat.
Which is really, my point. We all want to have a positive impact on the world and sharing the uplifting, empowering and enriching experience of practicing awesome martial arts is mine. I’ve seen how much better it makes life and that’s something worth sharing.
So, whether it’s here at OpenMat, or at another great Academy with a positive atmosphere, I encourage you to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai or Wrestling because these are the arts I practice. They’re all amazing, but do whichever you find most fun. Like I said, fun changes everything.
Why OpenMat?
Really, it’s just an amazing place
Atmosphere
Our staff, students and instructors are all super friendly and welcoming.
Personal Attention
We specialize in making sure you never feel lost in the crowd
Safe, Fun, Curriculum-Based Classes
With a graduated progressive curriculum and class-structure, training is both safe and fun!
World-Class Instructors
All of our great instructors are all amazingly skilled, articulate and fun (but don’t worry, they will push you)
We’ll Support You In Achieving your Fitness Goals
Many of our students have gotten in “the best shape of my life!” (A few have even lost up to 40 pounds!)
Beginner Friendly
We specialize in helping beginners get started and all of our senior students are exceptionally encouraging.
Facilities
Countless friends and students have told me this is the most beautiful gym they’ve ever seen.
Atmosphere
I’ve trained in MANY different types of gyms and I can say that it’s really a special thing training in such a great place (physical facility and otherwise!).
Accessibility
On Yonge St and steps away from Bloor and Wellesley stations, OpenMat’s easy to get to before and after work or school
We Listen To Our Students
We try our best to give every student the best personal experience we can.
And, as I put it to the kids in our “Kids, Look Here” section:
“Good people are everywhere, but
OpenMat is full of good, friendly, fun and positive people who, each in their own way, want the world to be a better place. When you surround yourself with the energy here at OpenMat, you can’t help but be happier
“It’s awesome!”
Come try us out!
As you can see, we love what we do and we want to share it with you. Come try us out!
a private class on the house,
as well as a free tour and consultation with one of our MMA & Fitness Training Consultants to help get you started. I know you’ll have a good time. Put your name, number and email in the box to the right and one of us will set you up with your first class.
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In fact, if you aren’t amazed by the results you see and the friends you’ve made in your first 60 days, we’ll give you 100% of your money back. Inquire for details!
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You know what they say…
The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step…
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Sincerely,
Coach Elliott Bayev National Champion Pan American Silver Medalist
Founder, Head Instructor
OpenMat MMA
