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WEST VILLAGE

  • High intensity boxing training.

  • Miguel is a third-generation boxer, a Marine, and has a master’s degree in creative writing. He’s working on finishing up his novel.

  • When you workout with Miguel, expect a creative, challenging session that helps you find the best version of yourself. Whether that’s dialing in technique, or hitting hard combos until your legs feel like Jell-o, Miguel is your man. As you fire off combos, Miguel will fire off kernels of philosophical truths about your jab, and the art of boxing itself. 

Miguel “Big Mike” Castillo
Coach | Writer | Fighter

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Wyatt Alvarez

Michigan Golden Gloves State Champion

  • Forming boxing gameplans, dialing in technique

  • When Wyatt isn’t studying boxing strategy by watching fights, he’s honing in on business strategies and unpacking successful advertising campaigns. Training is a puzzle and he knows how to get all the puzzle pieces in the right place.

  • To Wyatt, boxing is a path you take to learn more about yourself. You’ll get in pretty killer shape while pursuing that path, but that’s just a bonus. Wyatt likes sparking that fire in his clients to level up their boxing. It’s part of the reason you’re more than likely to hear Lil Wayne’s “Fireman” when you’re training with him.

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Luis Ortiz
Boxing Coach | Chef | NYC Street Sensei

  • Finding your flow while boxing, making perfectly thrown punches feel natural.

  • Hanging with his son and leveling up his culinary skills.

  • Luis is going to keep it real with you. Expect pain in his workouts — good pain. Pain that pays off.  Sure, your shoulders might be burning when you’re throwing that combo. But, it’s going to be so crispy clean that the person passing by the gym is going to stop to look at your technique. 

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Tito Bracero
Professional Boxer | Boxing Coach

  • High-energy, intense training.

  • Tito reps his family, the PR, his boxing lineage, and Brooklyn hard. When he’s not in the ring, Tito spends time with his family and pushes the next generation of boxers forward.

  • Tito is a Golden Gloves champion. His father is, too. When you’re training with him, you feel it. He has one speed — full speed. You’re going to sweat until your lungs feel like they’re on fire and your shoulders are burning. Tito brings the energy to all of his training sessions to inspire clients to find that extra ounce of effort and reach their goals. 

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Tony Ebanks
Functional Training Wiz

  • 100%, no filter, focused, tailored training. Period.

  • Dialing in fitness plans to a T. Show Tony the fitspo pic that you’ve had your eye on, and he’ll show you the way.

  • Tony likes his coffee black, his technique clean, and his strength and conditioning programs sharpened to a razor’s edge. He is absolutely meticulous about everyday discipline. If you don’t have it, he’ll help you find it. Tony will not only get you stronger, he’ll help you see your training in high definition so you can perfect every lift..

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Malik Blake
Professional Muy Thai

  • A thinking man’s approach to exceptional boxing.

  • Showing you how kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery, can tell you a lot about training. Malik finds the existential, philosophical side of fighting. And, trains like a lot, alot.

  • Malik wants to know what you’re fighting for. You might be training to get in shape for a wedding or honing the signature combos of your favorite boxers. The key is chasing that goal in a safe, respectable environment. That being said, if your goal is posting thirst traps to the grid to taunt your ex, let’s hit that goal.

Charlie Himmelstein
Boxing Coach | Photographer | Model

  • Getting you in fight-shape with a smile on your face

  • Paintball, paintball, paintball (also photography) 

  • Charlie cranks up the volume when James Brown is playing and tells you to push harder. He  inspires you to fight for whatever you’re after, all while bringing his own style of fun, ridiculously hard training to Gotham. If you’ve got an issue with that, Charlie will probably tell you to go cry about it somewhere else.

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  • Fast-paced intense boxing sessions.

  • Acting and boxing. Well, boxing isn’t really a hobby for Gio, it’s his job. Gio’s an active fighter with an undefeated record of 5-0-1. He practices what he preaches.

  • Giovanni trusts in the power of a plan and makes sure you’re consistently leveling up. His upbeat approach to training keeps you on point and motivated. With all that positivity in the ring, you might forget for a second that Gio is a boxer's boxer and can turn up the heat to give you next-level workout at the drop of a dime.

Gio Figueroa
Pro Boxer | Personal Trainer | Actor

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Kim Mcauliffe
Group Boxing Instructor

  • Cardio-intense, high-energy boxing training.

  • Spinning house music and perfecting her DJ set. 

  • Hard training is easier with the right playlist. Kim not only brings the right tunes for a high-intensity boxing workout, she brings the vibe. She’ll push you through grueling workouts with a smile and make sure you leave stronger than when you came in. She’ll also have the line on the vibiest brunches and hottest night spots in NYC & Miami

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Ruben Schobitz
Boxing Coach | Woodworker

  • Finding a training style and speed that’s tuned to your goals.

  • Ruben is a damn good cabinet maker. He’ll make some custom drawers or shelving for you. But, he’s an even better boxer. Like, the kind of boxer that can, and has, won a fight after swallowing a crown that was knocked loose off his tooth. Ruben is firmly about that life.

  • If you want to go light and easy on your training. Ruben will accommodate you to a degree. If you want your ass kicked, say no more. Ruben has you covered. His training is personalized to your goals and your preferred style. But, just know that there’s a turbo-mode of training that’s always within reach with Ruben.

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Shedrick Goodridge
Boxing trainer

  • Boxing, kickboxing, MMA, jiujitsu

  • Grappling, eating honey buns, hanging with his family

  • Shedrick describes his style as “fantabulastic.” To find out what that means, you’ll have to experience it first hand. Shedrick is a high-energy, combat athlete with stellar striking and a Brazilian jiu jitsu brown belt to match. He’s the exact person you want in your corner to get you in killer shape, amp up your workout, and push you further.

Josmar Rojas
Boxing Coach

  • Fine-tuning the mechanics of boxing and instrumental techniques. 

  • Josmar can salsa dance like no one’s business. So, you know that his footwork in the ring is stellar. He also loves cooking and if you’re really killing your training with him, he might make you some plátanos.

  • When you’re training with Josmar, you’re going to put some serious work in. Josmar’s style isn’t super hard-headed or bullish. But, he still expects perfection out of you. You’re going to fine-tune your skills while laughing at Josmar’s jokes about your jab, and you’ll get in absolutely phenomenal shape.

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Brian Bruns
Boxing Coach | Mixed Martial Artist

  • Technical, detailed training.

  • Details count in the boxing ring, and in the kitchen. When Brian’s not boxing, he’s making food, eating food, talking about food, and traveling for food.

  • Brian believes proper technique is just as important as a great workout. He fosters a supportive training environment where you can push the pace, while still making sure your punches are picture perfect.

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BRIDGEHAMPTON

Lucas Kraus
Boxer | Conditioning Coach | Vegan

  • Strength training, kickboxing, boxing

  • Lifting, promoting longevity, and finding a good bottle of dry, Italian red wine

  • Lucas blares old school rap and brings a new school boxing approach to Gotham. He’s a kickboxer, boxer, and fitness nerd who is as passionate about perfecting your jab as he is making sure you get those abs you’re after. 

Alex Gamboa
Boxing Trainer

  • Perfecting your form and boosting your cardio capabilities. 

  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and hanging with his family.

  • To Alex, everything has a proper technique. Even when he’s pushing the pace on an exercise bike, Alex thinks about form. His style of training promotes efficiency and effective boxing that works.

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Miami

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Delfina Brautigam
Muay Thai Kickboxer | Boxer

  • Zooming in on the finer points of boxing — footwork, hand position, endurance, and technique.

  • Relaxing at the beach and perfecting her favorite Argentine culinary staples.

  • Expect a high intensity, sweat-drenched session. Delfina’s workouts are supportive, but extremely tough. She’ll build your boxing skills alongside your endurance and strength.

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Collin Lubberts
Boxing and Conditioning

  • Mobility, core strength, technical boxing drilling

  • Travelling and finding the best place to hike

  • Collin’s boxing knowledge is battle-tested — literally. He’s an experienced MMA fighter and a hell of a lot of fun to train with. Collin mixes technical drills with high intensity exercises and strength and conditioning to give you a killer workout.

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Nacho “The Missile” Capllonch
Kickboxer | Boxer | Coach

  • Boxing, kickboxing, high-intensity workouts

  • Looking for the next challenge to better himself

  • It’s hard for Ignacio to find space for all his championship belts. He’s a decorated kickboxing champion that will help you learn the sweet science of boxing while getting in the best shape of your life.

Federico Roma
Muay Thai Kickboxer | Boxer

  • Giving you a well-rounded look into the striking arts.

  • When Frederico isn’t dialing in his jab, he’s perfecting his teeps and rear-leg kicks. Frederico trains in kickboxing as well as muay thai.  He also loves running and studying any subject related to martial arts

  • Frederico’s training style helps you embrace the challenge of your workout, rise to the occasion, and notch up the intensity for your next training session. He believes discipline and dedication are the keys to success in boxing.

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