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Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Leading Edge MMA is the premiere combat sports facility in North Western Ontario. Become the best version of yourself with the help of our championship winning coaching staff.

No experience necessary, as our coaches will take you from absolute beginner to contending with the best in the world. Whether your goals are to become fit, stay moving, or to become a champion, we have everything you need. There are numerous programs for you to try.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Boxing | Wrestling | Fitness

Leading Edge Coaches and Instructors are some of the best in the region. Ranging from Professional Fighters to active competitors. Every class is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, since we believe that self defence is for EVERYONE.

Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program has produced over 7 black belts, and multiple brown and purple belt coaches.
Our MMA program is taught by Professional MMA fighters, who are also actively pursuing their dreams of MMA glory.
We are also officially recognized by Boxing Canada as a certified gym, so you can train as well as compete at the highest levels in Canada.

Matt Richer

Owner and head coach Matt Richer is a lifetime martial artist who has been training for 42 years. He has acquired 5 black belts in different martial arts. He is a Dan Moroney BJJ Black Belt and a Boxing Ontario certified coach. He also coaches Muay Thai, BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts with one of the longest running MMA and BJJ programs in the country. Matt has studied Modern Combatives and Self Defense for a lifetime and conducts workshops locally and throughout Ontario on the subjects of Personal Safety and Self Defense.