Lord Lansdowne After School Program

Martial Arts is more than just an engaging way for your child to be physically active.

Research has shown that martial arts improves executive functioning, focus and life skill development. Now with our after school pick – up from Lord Lansdowne, getting your child into BJJ is even easier!

Get a Free Intro Class

Your child can come in and try out one of our classes. Its a great way for you to check out the facilities and meet the instructors to make sure they are a good fit for you before enrolling!

Why Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Known as the ‘gentle art’, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a non– aggressive martial arts that teaches students more than just physical activity. Our programs intentionally focus on living skills such as confidence and focus.

Our Programs offer a high instructor to child ratio, meaning that your student will get more one-on-one time with the instructors.

For more information on the classes, click here to check out our kids page!

Schedule

* Mondays and Wednesdays

3:15-3:30: Pick up from Davinchi and Lord Lansdowne PS
3:30-3:45: Walk to OpenMat (295 College St)
3:45-4:00: Prepare for Class (Change, optional snack time)
4:00-4:45: Kids Martial Arts Class
4:45- 5:30: Optional AfterCare

* Students in the LLPS After School Program will have the option of adding classes on other days of the week as well.

Testimonals

Logan has started Jiu-jitsu six months ago and initially, we were not sure if he’d enjoy these close physical contact activities. As it turns out, he loves it and now regularly wants to go to class five times a week. Our experience at OpenMat has been amazing. All the teachers are very well-natured, patient and encouraging. They teach listening skills, discipline and respect by leading by example, meaning they treat all the kids equally and respectfully all the while teaching Jiu-jitsu in a fun and engaging way. Regularly, ways to defuse potentially aggressive situations are taught. I love how confident Jiu-jitsu has made Logan and the general anti-violence philosophy this martial art endorses.

Thank you for a great program!

When my daughter Winnie started practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Open Mat when she was six, we were concerned about her being able to keep her focus in a challenging group activity. Part of our impetus for enrolling her in a martial art was to hone her listening skills and improve her self control and, a year later, her progress has exceeded all of our expectations. Not only has she learned many physical skills, but her enhanced concentration and self awareness is a real asset to other activities and the classroom. She continues to improve weekly and we are always pleased to take her to Open Mat.

Jane and Winnie

Our two children, a 7 year old girl & a 9 year old boy, have been attending classes at Openmat since each of them were 5. They look forward to each class with great anticipation and relish in facing the physical and mental challenges they are presented with. They also seem to take great pleasure in the friendships they’ve made with both the other students, as well as the instructors.

I can’t say enough about the quality of the Kids Class instructors; they are very good at simplifying for their young audience a subject matter that can be very complex. Most importantly they strive to make the kids feel very welcomed, ensuring that they have fun even while challenged.

Mike, Oliver and Ella

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Meet Our Coordinator

TAISLEY ISAAC

Having recently finished her Masters of Child Study and Education, Taisley is in the final stages of being accepted into the TDSB and Ontario College of Teachers as an Occasional Teacher.

Taisley has over 10 years of experience working with children in various settings such as summer camps, tutoring, volunteer experiences and most recently the TDSB.

High Five Certified
CPR-C Certified
TDSB and OCT candidtate