Build Your Network.
Connect On and Off the Mat.
Looking to expand your professional and social circles? Martial arts academies offer a unique environment to connect with driven, disciplined individuals in a shared passion.
Find a Networking AcademyReady to Connect with Like-Minded Individuals?
Networking events can feel forced, but martial arts provides an organic way to build genuine relationships through shared challenges and mutual respect.
TIRED OF...
- Formal networking events that feel awkward?
- Struggling to find genuine connections?
- Wanting to meet people who value discipline and hard work?
- Limited opportunities to build relationships outside of work?
- Wishing for a more authentic way to expand your network?
MARTIAL ARTS OFFERS...
- An environment where shared challenge builds instant rapport.
- Connections with disciplined, driven, and respectful individuals.
- Opportunities to interact authentically on and off the mat.
- Academy events and community features to facilitate connections.
- A network built on trust, respect, and shared growth.
Open Mat: Your Platform for Connection
Open Mat enhances the natural networking opportunities within martial arts academies, making it easier to find, connect, and build relationships with fellow practitioners.
Community Feed & Messaging
Connect with members, share insights, and build relationships easily.
Open Mat Beacon & Partner Matching
Find training partners who could become valuable contacts.
Academy Events
Network at seminars, workshops, and social gatherings.
Multi-Academy Network
Expand your network across different affiliated academies.
Hear From Practitioners Who Expanded Their Network
"I've met some incredible people through Jiu Jitsu. The bonds you form training together are strong, and many have become valuable professional contacts and friends."
"Open Mat makes it easy to connect with people at the gym. I've found training partners who are also in my industry, leading to great networking opportunities."
Ready to Grow Your Network Organically?
Stop forcing connections. Start building authentic relationships in an environment that fosters trust and mutual respect. Use Open Mat to find a certified academy near you and expand your professional and social circles.
Find Your Academy NowConnect with driven individuals who share your values.