The Open Space Martial Arts

08/27/2026

Two quick reminders! First, that we will NOT be having our regular classes THIS COMING SATURDAY, Aug. 29th. Second, that there is STILL TIME to sign up for Mr. Jeremy Keller's "Combat Fitness" seminar, coincidentally ALSO this Saturday! Tickets are still available at the link below!

Set yourself up for success by building tools for a strong, mobile, injury-resistant, body that can handle the demands of a combat sport!

08/25/2026

When we're talking about self-defense, the biggest tool in your toolbox is the WILL to NOT be a "victim." Technique is a close second.

08/22/2026

Combat-Ready Fitness! Saturday, Aug. 29th, 12:30-2:00pm!

There's still time to reserve your spot, build the skills, and create the body to support your martial arts or combat sports practice!

We all know that technique lets you punch above your weight. But we ALSO know that technique only goes so far if your body can't support it!

Good news!

Jeremy Keller is one of the best around at training "bulletproof" bodies that can move in the ways that matter! You'll get the tools to become:

- Stronger!
- Faster!
- More mobile!
- Resistant to injury!

Don't miss out on your chance to train with the best!

Set yourself up for success by building tools for a strong, mobile, injury-resistant, body that can handle the demands of a combat sport!

08/15/2026

These fine folks just learned the end of this form today! Getting in some staff at the North Canton Main St Festival

08/15/2026

Come see us today at the North Canton Main Street Festival!

08/12/2026

Bullying. With our kids going back to school any day now, we've got to talk about it.

Unfortunately, in my experience, schools do their best but sometimes make it hard to even have the conversation. So what do we do?

Unfortunately, there's no magic fix, no silver bullet... but I've lived the benefits of becoming "Bully-Proof" from training in the martial arts, and have seen the good it has done for hundreds or thousands of kids just like yours.

I want to pay it forward. Kids deserve to grow up safe, healthy, and happy. And training at The Open Space can help.

Our Back-to-School special offer is running now through the end of September. Reach out for more information on how to get them enrolled! Just hit the "send message" button and we'll make it happen!

08/11/2026

If you've trained in the martial arts, you KNOW what I'm about to talk about. You KNOW how GOOD it is for building confidence, self-esteem, and focus! You ALSO know how good it is for building social skills, physical strength and endurance, and the ability to stay safe!

And one of the biggest privileges of training in the martial arts... is when you get to pay it forward into the next generation!

08/11/2026

With Back-to-School season in full swing, this is a friendly reminder to be careful how much information about your kids that goes out onto the internet!

If it's out there, it can be found.

Name: tells creeps what to call them to get close.
School: tells creeps where your kid will be.
Pet: information to build trust and rapport.
Hobbies: what they do and where they will be.

Be proud of your kids, and do celebrate their successes!

But also remember to do it in a way that makes it hard for creeps.

08/10/2026

Sending your kids to martial arts class is a GREAT way to give them tools to stay safe. But... ESPECIALLY in the internet age... the grown-ups in their lives need to be aware, and remember not to make it easier for creeps to creep.

Giving folks the tools to feel safer and more confident... to move through their lives without fear... is a huge part of why I do what I do.

Let's work together to make sure they grow up safe, healthy, and looked-after!

08/06/2026

Hurting is no fun. Spending time on the bench is no fun. Having to WATCH... while other people DO... is no fun!

So what's it worth to be ABLE to do the things? What is it worth to live pain-free and engaged?

What is it worth to be able to LIVE a little... rather than to just EXIST?

And I get it. Not everyone is playing with the same hand of cards... heck, some of us are playing with totally different DECKS! Not everyone needs to be able to push 400 # or do a full straddle split.

But how cool would it be to be able to do more with the body you've got?

Training at The Open Space can help you get there.

Movement is playtime.