Lanna MMA started in 2005 under the name of Lanna Muay Thai Canada, a name adopted from our affiliation in Chang Mai, Thailand. Since then Lanna Muay Thai Canada has grown and in 2008 had the distinct honour of being awarded the use of the name “Team Burklerk Canada”. This great honour was given to us by a man regarded as the “Muhammad Ali” of Muay Thai, Ajahn Burklerk Pinsinchai. Ajahn Burklerk Pinsinchai is regarded as one of the best practitioners of Muay Thai in his weight category. In December of 2010 Lanna underwent a new evolution by introducing a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA program. With the introduction of our BJJ and MMA program came a formal name change to Lanna Mixed Martial Arts.

In 2011 Lanna MMA further expanded with our affiliation with the World Renowned Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, giving us the name Gracie Barra North Toronto.

Kru Mel Bellissimo has been owner and Head Muay Thai Instructor since Lanna’s birth in 2005 and his goal is to make Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a household name, like some of the other martial arts. Lanna MMA is a curriculum based school that allows all of its members to graduate from one level to the next. Our curriculums have been developed in order to ensure world class instruction and maximum safety and progression of our students.

Lanna MMA is constantly improving its programs and now offers classes to fit everyone's schedule 6 days a week. The programs are designed for people of all ages and fitness levels including our Kids Martial Arts Program. Our goal is to help you reach your goals no matter what they are, whether it is to lose weight, get fit or become a competitor of the sport. Martial arts is for everyone and at Lanna MMA our warm, friendly staff will make sure that every time you walk in through the door you have a positive experience.