Toronto Striking Academy

Toronto Striking Academy Toronto Striking Academy is a state-of-the-art training centre with over 4,000 square feet of traini

09/11/2026

Step into a space where you can learn boxing techniques, burn stress, and feel completely supported! Meet Coach Niamh, our Lead Women’s Boxing Coach at Toronto Striking Academy in North York.

Under Coach Niamh’s guidance, our Women’s Boxing program offers a welcoming, zero-judgment environment designed for women of all fitness levels and backgrounds

Whether you’re brand new to martial arts or looking to sharpen your form, Coach Niamh breaks down stance, footwork, punching mechanics, and bag work step-by-step.

You’ll get a high-energy workout while building real self-defence mechanics and body confidence at your own pace... no pressure, and no intimidation.

These clips are just a small preview of the class. coming in to try it out for yourself is the absolute best way to experience Coach Niamh’s coaching and the supportive TSA community firsthand!

Direct Message or email us today to book your Free Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
🌐 https://www.torontostrikingacademy.com

📍 LOCATION:
• 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON M3B 2T6
⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/10/2026

POSITIONAL POSTURE & GROUND MECHANICS

Grappling isn’t about muscling through positions; it’s all about leverage, balance, and patience

Coach Marcus walks through essential ground control mechanics at Toronto Striking Academy and MMA, showing how minor posture tweaks make holding position effortless

Curious to see how No-Gi training fits into your routine? Step onto the mat for a trial class or sign up today to get started!

🥋 INTIMIDATED AS A BEGINNER?
Everyone starts at step one! Our classes in North York are welcoming, non-judgmental, and beginner-friendly across all fitness levels. We train everyone from total beginners taking their first trial to active competitors!

Reach out or visit us today to book your Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
🌐 https://www.torontostrikingacademy.com

📍 LOCATION:
• 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON M3B 2T6
⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/10/2026

In this clip, Coach Marcus breaks down essential ground mechanics, showing how small posture adjustments create maximum leverage on the mat

Ground defence comes down to step-by-step detail, and our floor is structured to guide you at your own pace. If you are ready to add grappling to your training, come into the gym for a trial class or sign up today!


Intimidated as a beginner? Everyone starts at step one! Our community is supportive, welcoming, and beginner-friendly 🥋🥊

Direct Message or email us today to book your Trial Class!
📧 [email protected]

📞 (416) 875-2899
📍 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON
⏰ Mon–Sun — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/09/2026

Mixing up combinations keeps training fresh and exciting!

Watch Head Coach Neelan run light padwork with a senior-member ... checking combinations, incorporating knees, and playfully testing her reactions by teasing kicks.

Incorporating lower-body strikes like knees and kicks into boxing padwork improves hip mobility, core balance, and reaction speed

Coach Neelan keeps the session safe, communicative, and filled with laughter while maintaining high technical focus.

🥊 READY TO FIND YOUR FITNESS FAMILY, STAY ACTIVE, AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF?

Direct Message or email us today to book a Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
📍 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON
⏰ Senior Boxing Classes Available 3x / Week (Contact us for schedule)

09/09/2026

HEALTH IS WEALTH | Investing in Your Mind, Body & Longevity

Health is the ultimate wealth! Staying active is the single best investment you can make for your future

Investing in your physical and mental health pays dividends: higher daily energy, improved focus, and stress relief in the short term. Over the long term, consistent training builds joint stability, cardiovascular health, and cognitive resilience

super keeping you independent, capable, and thriving at every stage of life

🥊 READY TO FIND YOUR FITNESS FAMILY, STAY ACTIVE, AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF?
Direct Message or email us today to book a Free Trial Class!
📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
📍 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON
⏰ Senior Boxing Classes Available 3x / Week (Contact us for schedule)

09/09/2026

In this technical breakdown, Coach Marcus details how to navigate the closed guard position safely. He breaks down why covering your opponent’s biceps with your wrists and curling your fingers prevents them from clearing their arms early, and how driving your head forward breaks their posture so you can escape

Watching the mechanics is one thing, but feeling the leverage in person changes everything. If you are ready to start your grappling journey, step on the mat at Toronto Striking Academy and MMA for a trial class or sign up today!

🥋 INTIMIDATED AS A BEGINNER?
Everyone starts at step one! Our classes in North York are welcoming, non-judgmental, and beginner-friendly across all fitness levels. We train everyone from total beginners taking their first trial to active competitors!

Direct Message or email us today to book your Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
🌐 https://www.torontostrikingacademy.com

📍 LOCATION:
• 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON M3B 2T6
⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/09/2026

Building a complete martial artist means mastering every level of engagement ...from striking to the mat!

Coach Marcus warms up the grappling class at Toronto Striking Academy (and MMA), where the team is adamant about why grappling is another essential discipline we offer to round out your skills

Whether you’re looking to build real functional core strength, learn practical ground defence, or transition seamlessly from striking to ground game, our grappling program is structured to guide you step-by-step

🥋 INTIMIDATED AS A BEGINNER?
Everyone starts at step one! Our classes in North York are welcoming, non-judgmental, and beginner-friendly across all fitness levels

Direct Message or email us today to book your Free Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
🌐 https://www.torontostrikingacademy.com

📍 LOCATION:
• 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON M3B 2T6
⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/09/2026

Practice makes permanent; an important lesson on elbow mechanics and mental discipline

Coach Neelan breaks down why throwing lazy elbows creates bad habits, demonstrating the proper 12-to-6 o’clock vertical downward trajectory for maximum leverage and safety. Take pride in your craft and make every pad rep count!

🥋 INTIMIDATED AS A BEGINNER?
Everyone starts at step one! Our classes in North York are welcoming, non-judgmental, and beginner-friendly across all fitness levels.

Direct Message or email us today to book your Free Trial Class!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
🌐 https://www.torontostrikingacademy.com

📍 LOCATION:
• 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON M3B 2T6
⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday — Class Times Vary (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

09/03/2026

“Fight for it, use the core, and lean forward!”

Building functional leg strength changes everything! Coach Neelan work with Miss Gloria during station training....adjusting her foot alignment, enforcing proper forward lean mechanics, and cheering her on as she smashes her previous rep counts.

Why functional leg work is critical as we age:
🧠 Mind-Body Coordination: Aligning your feet and shifting weight forward trains conscious motor control and balance centers.
🎯 Joint & Posture Alignment: Adjusting foot position keeps knees safe while driving maximum power through the heels and hips.
🛡️ Fall Prevention & Independence: Building strong quads and core muscles directly improves sit-to-stand mobility, stair climbing, and gait stability for active living!


🥊 Ready to find your fitness family, stay active, and challenge yourself?
Direct Message or email us today to book a Free Trial Class!
📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
📍 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON
⏰ Senior Boxing Classes Available 3x / Week (Contact us for schedule)

09/01/2026

Don’t rush through your rounds!!

Quality movement beats fast fatigue every time! Head Coach Neelan encourages members to take an extra 5–10 seconds to catch their breath, pace themselves safely, and lock in their stance mechanics

Controlled pacing allows active adults to train safely while building good functional stamina and coordination ya feel me

🥊 READY TO STAY ACTIVE & CHALLENGE YOURSELF?

Direct Message or email us today to book a Free Trial Class!
📧 [email protected]
📞 (416) 875-2899
📍 30 Lesmill Rd, Unit 5, North York, ON
⏰ Senior Boxing Classes Available 3x / Week (Contact us for schedule)

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30 Lesmill Road
North York, ON
M3B2T5

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Monday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 9:30pm

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