Matador Mixed Martial Arts Academy

I've been training in martial arts since I was a boy and I've had my fair share of experiences with different clubs. I'm very impressed with Matador MMA! Professor Jesse Richardson is a great instructor that is truly passionate about the art and making people better. His instruction, experience, and knowledge is professional and inspiring. With members of all levels helping one another providing nothing but good vibes makes it that much easier to learn, just the fact that they have so many high-level martial artists that have devoted years to this Academy also says a lot. The facility is very accommodating, comfortable, clean, providing weights and all the equipment required to sharpen your Martial Arts skills. I've recently come from another Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club never realized how behind I was until I came to a club of this caliber. I'm truly am thankful for finding Matador MMA.

I took the 3 week trial. The first two weeks were incredible. I felt energetic. The staff and students were helpful. But the third week sort of felt like a let down. Just like when you new everyone is nice but as soon as you get old everyone becomes normal. Not a problem. I decided to the the fitness class because I could afford the unlimited one with the uniform fees it's like 300$ plus HST which I can't afford. After engaging in emails I requested for a lower price option for the fitness class with minimal classes with no response. When I ask them about the classes which are at higher rates they respond which they never responded to my question inquiring classes at lower prices. I also did feel the older student had more attention. The beginners who did join seem to be more advanced and I felt more like a loner who looked foolish and just watched. Sighs

This place is awesome. My son absolutely loves going to Muay Thai. Everyone is friendly and the communication is great. I highly recommend this place and I'll be signing up my younger son as soon as he's of age.

Amazing gym! Ive trained at many mma gyms and this one is in a class of its on. The integrity and curriculum is outstanding. The owner jesse is a great overall human being. He treats every student like they are important which is uncommon, at most mma gyms they only care about their fighters.

Behring black belts are no nonsense but probably some of the most technical guys around . Prof Jesse is a good instructor running a good school but he’s not going to coddle anyone . That’s the Behring way . It’s old school and unlike other less formal bjj schools they still have formalities and that’s a good thing in this day and age . Prof. Is also a real ex mma fighter and he’s probably one of my favourite instructors around and I have trained everywhere including USA, Brazil , Japan etc. if you are looking for a very technical ,detailed prof. Who will be safe and make sure you challenge yourself he’s the man to go to . He has a lot of experience and is pioneer in gta bjj.

First let me say, don't believe these fake reviews, they don't even make sense. I've been at Madator for about 6 months on, and off, and the people there already feel like family. Sadly I moved, so my time at Madator is coming to an end, and April could be my last month if I don't find a place near the facility until June. I learned alot at Matador, I used to be at Gracie Woodbridge before, and several other academies, but I prefer Madator by far. Professor Jesse, is very knowledgeable, and the Jiu Jujitsu there is top notch, he teaches the classes himself, and he really cares about his students, there are other Proffessional fighters, and ex pros that train us, and other student Amateur fighters turning pro, so if you're into competing, this is definately the place. If not, this is also the place. There are Muay Thai, and great MMA classes too where we put everything together. We do drills, sparing sessions, conditioning, and more. The place is a good size, there is all the equipment you need for a great workout in the back, and the mats are in the front of the gym area, and also a separate tattoo parlor right when you enter the premise. Depending on your membership, you can train there from 12pm-2pm in the open mats/gym, and from 6pm-8pm in the evenings. The ambience is soothing, and you feel like you're there to train, with music that pumps you up, and the art plastered all over the walls that makes you feel like a warrior. I appreciated my time at Madator. Thank you❤

My son goes here for Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. We absolutely love it. He was having private lessons with Sebastian, who is fantastic with him, before joining in the group classes with the kids and it has been a wonderful experience for him. Professor Jesse takes time to ensure each child is focused on techniques and is genuinely learning. Also, the Front Desk is always so friendly. She always greets with a smile and is there to lend a hand. Thank you Matador MMA! Highly recommend.

I never leave a bad review ever anywhere unless totally warranted, and it's tough for me to do so, the team at Matador is amazing second to none, killers galore. Family atmosphere. The only issue seems to be administration/3rd party membership Colleen at the front counter is amazing but once we get past that point I'm not sure what's going on... Been trying to get my membership canceled for over a year. Understandably COVID has been hard and long, but as someone who is involved in customer service on a mass scale daily there has been no more important time to be right there for your family and team, hasn't been my experience with admin issues, and that's okay I'm just one person take it for what you want. I also understand they use a third party for memberships, but a year with no replies or call backs or anything for that matter is a bit tough, many emails with no replies or phone calls with empty promises. 2 letters of cancellation dropped off (one was lost which could entirely be my fault) Colleen was amazing and saved my butt with the second one. I continue to get billed after an entire year plus and paying in full at the 3rd month mark, don't get me wrong if I didn't move over an hour away I'd be here every day with the team. Now I have to deal with the bank and creating disputes. which is super annoying. tl;dr If you want to be trained by the best and be a part of an amazing family please go here, I miss these guys every damn day!!! just do your self a favour and either pay month to month or make sure there is no auto renew on your membership. 6/5 star gym 7/5 star family 5/5 star front desk 0/5 star administration/membership company