Battle Arts Academy
BJJ // Wrestling // Muay Thai // Pro Wrestling // MMA
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.
Iseah Bronson
Pro wrestling Coach
Iseah Bronson is a world travelling 7 year veteran of the sport of professional wrestling. A true student of the game, having trained under the likes of Booker T (WWE hall of Fame), “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard (All Elite Wrestling), Katsuyori Shibata (New Japan Pro Wrestling), “Da Pope” Elijah Burke (National Wrestling Alliance) & most notably Anthony Carelli aka Santino Marella (WWE).
David Sciara
Owner and Kids Pro Wrestling Coach
David is one of the owners and creators of Hamilton Wrestling Entertainment Inc. David has trained BJJ for 15 Years, competing at the highest levels of tournaments, winning multiple championships and medals. David also has trained pro-wrestling for 5 years under RIP Impact under Hamilton Pro Wrestling Academy.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coaches
Scott Schilling
4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Lineage: Helio Gracie > Alvaro Barreto > Sylvio Behring > Scott Schilling. Scott is Canada's 2nd black belt, learning directly under the legendary Gracie and Behring families, including: Royce Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and many others.
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.
Owner & BJJ Puple Belt
David Sciara
David is one of the owners and creators of Hamilton Wrestling Entertainment Inc. David has trained BJJ for 15 Years, competing at the highest levels of tournaments, winning multiple championships and medals. David also has trained pro-wrestling for 5 years under RIP Impact under Hamilton Pro Wrestling Academy.
Scott Schilling
4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Lineage: Helio Gracie > Alvaro Barreto > Sylvio Behring > Scott Schilling. Scott is Canada's 2nd black belt, learning directly under the legendary Gracie and Behring families, including: Royce Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and many others.
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).
Muay Thai and Boxing Coaches
Josh Zukerman
BJJ Black Belt
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!
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 Coaches
Fitness Coach
Tara Sciara
Tara started her fitness and wellness journey over 4 years ago. She became a health and wellness coach so that she could help women put themselves first, create positive habits and build strength and confidence through movement, mindset shifts and learning to have a healthy relationship with food. She has a love hate relationship with cardio and prefers to lift heavy! She is excited to share her passion with the Beaverton Battle Arts community.
Iseah Bronson
Fitness Coach
Battle Arts Academy Alumni Coaches
Satchel is a certified Personal Trainer & a life long athlete, with a background in basketball (high school & collegiate) & professional wrestling. Satchel’s classes are centred around improving ones cardio & overall strength, through a unique blend of exercises intended for individuals of all walks of life!
Pro Wrestling Coach (Alumni)
Daryl Sharma
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!
Pro Wrestling Coach (Alumni)
Yuki Ishikawa
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.