COACHES & TRAINERS
Beyond the sky, there is more sky.
MMA and Kickboxing Coach
MMA Competition Team Coach
CHRIS VORANO
I am a coach and certified personal trainer with a passion for fitness and mixed martial arts.
I have 20 years of experience in the matial arts and fitness industry, helping students and clients of all fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals. With a background in mixed martial arts, I bring a unique and dynamic approach to my training sessions that combine developing the principles of discipline, strength, endurance, power and agility.
Whether you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, increase flexibility, or enhance your mixed martial arts skills, I am here to support and motivate each and every student every step of the way. When you train with me, expect a challenging yet enjoyable experience. I will push you beyond your limits, helping you achieve results you never thought possible.
ogether, we will conquer your fight and fitness goals, getting you on the path to a healthier, stronger, and more confident version of yourself.
Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach
Muay Thai Competition Team Coach
KRU ART MOGULKO
My story is one of someone who has been travelling on an unknown path, leading to an unknown place. For a long time I have been searching for a purpose, something that will provide me with motivation and excitement. A real challenge that will bring me joy on my path, rather than joy as a final destination. Muay Thai was love at first sight. I will never forget entering my first gym. It smelled like hard work and Thai oil. The place looked rough, but you can sense the love and passion radiating immediately. I stood at the door, looking at the face of a buddha staring back at me, right next to a picture of the highly revered king of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej. Then I heard a voice saying to me, “Sawadee kap”. So it began.
I have been soaking in the knowledge of my Kru’s and coaches’ by the gallon. Pushed my body to the limit and loved every moment of it. I became obsessed with learning the way of the Nak Muay, the history of the sport and the detail behind every technique. I wanted to learn the “why” and not just the “how”, and this is the principle of my teaching.
My path led me to Legacy Fight Club, and right away I felt at home. I have created amazing friendships and a second family, a Muay Thai family. Yet, it goes beyond Muay Thai. It is a safe haven, a temple. The sense of community and support is essential to our development. It helped me bring down my guards leave my ego at the door and dive right into the deep waters of vulnerability, hardship, challenge and the sense of euphoria which follows when I achieve my goals.
All those principles I carry with me and pass on to every new Nak Muay who enters the door and hears “Sawadee kap” for the first time.
Boxing Coach
ALLAN BLACKETT
Hello! My name is Allan Blackett, your Boxing Coach at Legacy Fight Club. I've been boxing for over 10 years and have always been captivated by the art and discipline of boxing. Teaching everyday people the sweet science of boxing, witnessing them grow, learn, and fall in love with the sport, is not just my job; it's my passion.
Whether you're seeking the intensity of a fighter's training experience or simply looking to improve your fitness, I customize each session to align with your personal goals and needs, regardless of your background or fitness level. My training sessions are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, blending rigorous training with the satisfaction of personal progress.
I recognize that starting out in boxing can feel overwhelming. That's why guiding you to confidently step into the sport, focusing on the basics and gradually building your skills and resilience, is my top priority. I view every challenge as an opportunity for growth, strengthening you mentally and physically.
Ready to experience the sweet science of boxing with a coach who's dedicated to your development? I'm here for you. Reach out to me, and let's begin your boxing journey today.
Muay Thai Pads Coach
AARNE SALOJARVI
My muay thai journey began at the start of 1999 when I stepped into the Mike Miles Muay Thai and Kickboxing gym, seeking a new challenge. I fell in love with muay thai from my very first swing kick. Unfortunately, life got in the way, and I didn't train again until 2012 when I discovered Kru Edward Anderson was teaching in Barrie. Under his expert tutelage, he brought my skills and conditioning to the next level. In April 2013, I earned a blue shorts certificate from Siam No. 1.
I fell in love with muay thai because of its authenticity and efficiency as a martial art. It builds strength, endurance, courage, speed, strategy, and intelligence. Muay thai is also highly customizable - you can train for fitness, self-defense, competition, or just for fun. With hard work, you'll see results. But it's not for the lazy or faint of heart.
There's a fascinating duality to the sport. On the surface, it looks violent, yet there is tremendous respect, honor, camaraderie, and love among practitioners. The techniques appear simple but require mastery of many interconnected skills to be truly effective and powerful.
Known as the "science" and "art" of eight limbs, muay thai combines proper technique, conditioning, and strategy (the science) with personal flair, heart, and courage (the art).
In 2014, I joined Legacy Fight Club under Bao Luu's expert guidance. I continue my lifelong pursuit to be the best muay thai practitioner I can be. I hope to spread my passion for this incredible sport to everyone I meet, teach, and train with.
Sà-wàt-dii khráp!!
Muay Thai and Kickboxing Coach
MEL FLETCHER
I've been training muay thai for 12 years. After doing my frist class, I loved it and have been doing it ever since. Muay thai has raised my confidence, self-esteem, and gave me a community that is like my second family. I believe it can do the same for you.
I teach the muay thai pads and all levels class at Legacy. My focus is to give the students a good workout, while pushing them to perfect their technique and muay thai skills while working with each other in the form of sparring or give and take. I try to mix things up on the regular to ensure that the workouts don't get dull, ensuring my students stay engage each and every class.
I look forward to seeing you in my classes!
Sawadeekha
All Women's Muay Thai Coach
SHELLEY NAKONECHNY
I stumbled hesitantly into Legacy Fight Club in the summer of 2015 not knowing what to expect. I was looking for a gym that provided not only a great workout but also gave me the tools and support needed to improve my limited boxing skills. I’d never even heard of Muay Thai before coming to this club, but I knew I needed something that not only challenged me physically but mentally as well. From day one I was welcomed into this unique family and have since reached goals I’d never even dreamed of having including coaching/cornering fighters, judging at local Muay Thai events and expanding my skillset by adding jiu jitsu to my training regime. I no longer know where my comfort zone is because I’m continuously challenged to go beyond it!
I’m very excited to be teaching the Women’s Only Muay Thai class, sharing my love of both Muay Thai and Fight Club.
Take it from me, in joining this class you will:
• Smile more
• Increase both your physical and mental strength
• Gain the confidence to start saying “Maybe one day”, and “Yes” instead of “No”
• Eventually find my warm up too easy!
Together we will train hard, laugh a lot and build each other up as we develop these skills.
See you at the club!
Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
BAO LUU
...my first muay thai class
How will I do? Will people laugh or judge me? Will I be accepted? These were some of the questions going through my head before my first class. I was pleased to find out soon after that it was in fact, all in my head. At first I only went a couple times a week, but it didn't take long before it became an addiction...the good kind of addiction that saw me attending classes almost everyday. You can read more about my first muay thai class here.
Since then, my journey in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and muay thai have forever changed my life. These two sports have helped me develop confidence and discipline. The gym provided me with a community of like-minded people striving to be better than their yesterday self, and it also a place where I could escape from the everyday stresses at work.
Let Legacy do the same for you; let us be your second home.
Wrestling & Nogi Coach
SEAN SPURVEY
I’m Sean Spurvey. I started wrestling and judo in 1992. I was a very competitive wrestler winning the Ontario Junior Wrestling Championship twice, Junior National Bronze Medalist and OFSSA Silver Medalist.
I soon received a wrestling scholarship from Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club and competed at a high level for them as well at the Guelph Wrestling Club. In the later years I found my way back into Judo and competed for the CFB Halifax judo club. At the blue belt level. I won several tournaments in the black belt division.
In 2015 I found BJJ. With a background in wrestling and judo I found the transition great. There was so much to learn but the previous experience definitely helped. I competed in the Canadian Military Grappling championship winning the silver medal in 2018.
I’ve been coaching nogi/wrestling program at Legacy for over 2 years now and I love seeing all the students improve so fast. I feel that providing a safe training room with a lot of trust and opportunity to learn new techniques make for a successful club.
FIRST PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION IS 55% OFF - THATS $25 FOR THE FIRST HOUR