Professor Denis Beenen

Bio

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Denis began training at OpenMat in 2011 and received his Black Belt under Professor Elliott Bayev in 2021. He has a strong passion for Martial Arts and Self-Defense, sports, and teaching. He has Degree’s in Kinesiology/Physical Health Education as well as Teaching from the University of Toronto. This has given him a strong understanding of human movement and effective teaching methodologies, making Denis a very detail-oriented coach. Denis strives to stay up to date on the newest and latest evolutions in the sport and has led him to learn from some of the very best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors around the world. He has also taught seminars and classes in Australia, Asia, and Central America. Denis is an avid competitor, having competed all over the world in some of the most prestigious competitions, as well as representing Canada in the JJIF and UWW World Championships. Outside of teaching BJJ, Denis works in Crisis Management and Violence Prevention in the health care and social services sectors.

Competition Highlights

Black Belt

• 2024 IBJJF NoGi Europeans Bronze Medalist
• 2023 IBJJF NoGi Europeans Silver Medalist
• UWW Team Canada Member 2023 & 2024

Brown Belt

• 2019 IBJJF NoGi Europeans Champion
• 2018 IBJJF NoGi Pan Americas Silver Medal
• Ontario NoGi Provincials–Double Champion (Weight and Absolute)
• Member of Canadian National Team (JJIF)

Purple Belt

• 2017 IBJJF NoGi Pan Americas Champion
• 2016 & 2017 IBJJF NoGi World Championships Bronze Medalist

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