The Open Space Martial Arts

09/14/2026

When you train with us, you can do BOTH!

Boxing on Saturdays, 11:30-12:30
TaeKwon-Do on Mondays and Wednesdays
Functional Fitness on Saturdays, 2:30-3:20

Train seriously, but don't take yourself too serious!

09/11/2026

Self-defense isn't just a set of techniques you learn once and then pull out of your back pocket if you need them!

Self-defense is a mindset! It's building habits and behaviors over time, layer upon layer, every one little thing stacking the deck more and more in your favor!

And one of the biggest things you can do is to BE SAFETY AWARE!

Will having your keys available as a self-defense tool be something you NEED each and every day? Absolutely not!

But DOING it every day makes you think about the OTHER self-defense things, too! It keeps it relevant in your brain!

And if you're doing THIS one thing... maybe you're doing some others, too!

For more mindset and tactics ideas, always give us a "follow" and check out our Self-Defense series, available from our main profile page!

09/07/2026

Just a reminder, friends, that we will NOT be having classes today, as we observe the Labor Day Holiday!

Classes resume as usual tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 8th.

See you then!

09/05/2026

Punch your way to better fitness... and have a blast while doing it!

A thing that I love about our Boxing Fit class on Saturdays is how, even when we're throwing hands, we're having an amazing time with other fantastic people!

Whatever your age, whatever your skill level, if you want to get better at chuckin' knucks, while building a stronger, fitter, body, AND mixing it up with fun people... then we want you to come train with us at Boxing Fit!

I really think you'll like it!

Saturdays, 11:30am-12:20pm

The Open Space Martial Arts
1312 S. Main St.
N. Canton, OH 44720

Send us a message to get enrolled!

09/01/2026

"It can't happen to ME" thinking is foolish, and we KNOW it!

But when it comes time to actually MAKE time... well... it seems like something always comes up! This thing or that thing, brunch with the family here, that one sports game we just CAN'T miss there... and we wind up going on with our heads still in the sand!

NO MORE!

This is your chance to get started on the path to a safer, more confident, empowered, YOU!

Join the award-winning instructors of The Open Space Martial Arts:
Saturday, Sept. 12th, 9-11am
1312 S. Main St.
N. Canton, OH 44720

and discover how much BETTER you feel when you KNOW that you've taken steps to PREPARE!

We never WANT to be on the receiving end of any unpleasantness. But if we don't know how to HANDLE it... then we put our safety in the hands of strangers.

And I want better for you than that! You're WORTH it!

Don't miss out! Save your spot by getting a ticket at the link below!

Build fundamental skills to make sure you get home safe. Every time. "Prepared, not scared."

08/31/2026

Save the date! On Monday, Sept. 14th, Grandmaster Jeffrey Helaney will be bringing his Anatomy & Physiology for Martial Artists seminar to The Open Space!

We'll be pulling back the curtain and discovering how the inner workings of the human body affect the way we train, influence the techniques we choose, and take our skills to the next level!

You'll be able to take this engaging and dynamic perspective and immediately apply practical lessons to your own training!

Monday, Sept. 14th, 2026
6:30-7:30pm
The Open Space Martial Arts
1312 S. Main St.
N. Canton, OH 44720

This seminar is FREE for USKF members!

If you're NOT a USKF member, you can get a ticket HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999284367362?aff=oddtdtcreator

Whatever your level... instructor, competitor, or "just" a regular martial artist who enjoys learning more about what we do... this is one you don't want to miss!

I think you'll really enjoy it!

Come see what's really happening under the surface of your techniques!

We hope to see you there!

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