FightClub Visitors
Toronto is a world class city with a large Systema and MMA following making it the perfect destination to come for training. FightClub welcomes all visitors from out of town, province and country.
Special visitor memberships make it easy and convenient for you to train while in Toronto.
See: Toronto Visitor Information
Contact us in advance for additional information about accommodations or any special training arrangements.
Come and join the fun!
DID YOU KNOW… Ancient Greeks held popular mixed martial arts competitions.
The art of Pankration, which mixed boxing and wrestling, was a no-holds barred combat sport held in ancient Greece. It was just one of the combat sports used to instil citizens with ar’te, that is, the quality of excellence. The ancient Greeks believe that in order to be an effective citizen you needed a keen mind and disciplined body. Physical training both calmed the soul and reinforced the will, imbuing the practitioner with courage and determination.
From a modern perspective, there are a number of things about ancient Greek culture that are unappealing. The ancient Greeks held slaves, repressed women, and sometimes engaged in a complex form of pederasty. These are certainly not things to emulate now! However, we may borrow from them the concept of ar’te. Martial arts training, especially that taught at FightClub, brings calmness and focus to those who practice it. Carrying such qualities out of the gymnasium and into the world can only improve your life and thereby the lives of those around you.
