Battle Arts Academy Mixed Martial Arts
Mississauga and Beaverton
Mixed Martial Arts / Boxing / Kickboxing / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Wrestling / Muay Thai
Pro-Wrestling Coaches
Anthony Carelli
Owner and Pro wrestling Coach
Anthony Carelli, AKA Santino Marella
from WWE. Anthony has practiced Judo for more than32 years and has been a black belt for over 26 years. Battle Arts was Anthony's creation and passion and has turned it into what it is today.
John Ventresca
BJJ Black Belt
Lineage: Helio Gracie > Alvaro Barreto > Sylvio Behring > Scott Schilling > John Ventresca. John has been practicing BJJ for over 16 years and has won world championships in both gi and no-gi tournmanets (NAGA Worlds 2015).
BJJ Black Belt
Brendon May
Lineage: Helio Gracie > Alvaro Barreto > Sylvio Behring > Brendon May. Brendon is a BJJ finatic, training seven days a week, often multiple times a day. Brendon is well know for his teaching ability and delivers high quality BJJ classes.
BJJ Black Belt
Josh Zukerman
Josh has won multiple championships in both go and no-gi tournaments. with over 15 years of experience, his relaxed but detail oriented teaching style ensures that all his classes are both fun and challenging!
Boxing Coaches
Boxing Coach
Tony Wallace
Tony is a versatile martial artist. He is a master at Kettlebell fitness. He is an astute boxing coach. Beyond this, he is deeply passionate about fostering genuine, athletic talentand inspiring a commitment to pursuing excellence.
Muay Thai Coaches
Muay Thai Coach
Kru Aaron
Muay Thai Coach
Poo Choi Mel
Aaron is a clinch specialist ans certified Kru under Ajahn Sisomphou. Trained in Thailand with the likes of Chanchai Tamarangsri, Singmanee, Mapralong, & Toby Smith. Aaron is a back to back champion at the coveted TBA May Thai Classic (2012, 2013)
Mel is a passionate coach and fighter with an undefeated record of 5 - 0. She has over 15 years of experience training in Muay Thai and paved the way for female fighters in Scarborough when she won the TBA Muay Thai Classic in 2013
Fitness Coach
Wrestling Coach
Amateur Wrestling Coach
Neal Ewers
Neal has a level 3 NCCP coaching certification and had a successful career winning various national titles including an NAIA title and 4x All American Status. He placed top 8 in the world and 2nd at the Pan Am Championships.
MMA Coach
MMA Coach
Andrew Tyson
Former Kansas All state wrestler, began boxing at title boxing club Kansas City in 2009 before taking my first mixed martial arts fight. Im currently the head coach at battle arts mama program and still currently compete myself. I coach private sessions in Boxing, Muay Thai , wrestling and Jiu jitsu as well as run the mama program for amateur and pro athletes looking to compete.
Professional mixed martial arts record 6-0
Amateur mixed martial arts record 11-0
Purple Belt 10TH PLANET JIU JITSU
Pro Wrestling Coach (Alumni)
Daryl Sharma
Pro Wrestling Coach (Alumni)
Yuki Ishikawa
Battle Arts Academy Alumni Coaches
Hornet's Classes - attended by WWE Superstars including: Tyson Kidd, Cesaro, and The New Day. Daryl is the first Battle Arts Alumnus to be signed to the a WWE contract and is currently in Florida working as a referee for WWE's NXT Brand!
Yuki is a professional wrestler and master instructor from Kosigaya, Japan, best known for his violent shoot-style matches and as the founder of the original Battlarts. Yuki is now back in Japan, however he will forever be a part of our team.