SHOW UP AND SWEAT

Trainer/Staff Bio

As an all-star, high school, and college cheerleader, I was always involved in unconventional ways of exercising, such as backflipping, stunting, tumbling, and running through jam-packed routines. I found that the monotony of cardio and weight-lifting deterred me from staying active so I sought something a little more my style, which is how I stumbled upon boxing and kickboxing. Originally from New Jersey, I joined the Title Boxing Club in North Austin to continue my fitness journey, learn more about proper boxing techniques, and inspire others along the way.

My personal mantra

Be better than you were yesterday.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

I love cheering others on, challenging them and leading them to be the best version of themselves.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My kids are my everything. I want to be the strong, determined role model and protector that they deserve to have.

Trainer/Staff Bio

I grew up very involved in sports, and competed in basketball throughout my collegiate career. Throughout and after college I struggled a lot with finding self-worth outside of being “an athlete”, or “basketball player”. After my collegiate career ended I was overtraining and doing tons of cardio out of fear that lifting would make me “bulky” or “manly”. I graduated with my BSN and simultaneously have pursued my passion for health and fitness as a personal trainer. All the while I was able to renew my own self-worth in the process. I love having the opportunity to connect with people and help them learn things that took me a long time to figure out. The things that I found a love for in strength training, I also found a love for in boxing. They both offer discipline, strength, confidence and the ability to be a better version of ourselves through them every day.

My personal mantra

One of the things that controls our life most is the thing we have full control over... Our Perspective.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

Our health shouldn't be something we have to fight for on our own.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The ability to work and connect with other people. I love helping people realize that they can do things now that will benefit them in years and decades to come.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Khru DOCaka Daniel Docto

— Sawasdee krab (Hello Thailand Style) at 10 years old I was a FAT overweight Kid and started to play American Football and I did so for 7 years and then dis-located my right knee my Senior year of H/S 1981. Had my ACL replaced in 2004; 23 years later.

— 12 years old, got into Filipino Boxing because my Dad and Uncles were US Army Boxers. My one Uncle was a Golden Gloves Champion in Oakland California CA.

— 16 years old, I started to get headaches from Boxing so I went into a Martial Art called “Bok FU” which was an American style of Karate-KungFU-Kickboxing. I became a school Champ because I knew how to Box in a Ring.

— 24 years old, I was in the 3rd 12th Special Forces Unit Airbourne (special Reserves Unit) SF CA supporting 3 A-Teams doing Admin 75D for them so I jumped out of Airplanes with a Typewriter on my back. I did win awards in Leadership and Fitness in the Army.

— 25 years old, I took Tae Kwon Do for 2 years to learn better Kicks because I wanted to fight for a CA Kickboxing Championship. I also worked for 24 Hour Fitness doing sales-admin-personal training.

— 27 years young, 1990 – I opened CKC – Concord Kickboxing Club and had to close it after 14 years in 2004. In the 1990’s I started to learn Muay Thai = Thailand Boxing which was the Father of Kickboxing and in 1994-1996 my Son, my Wife and I all because Certified Muay Thai Instructors. In the year 1992 I fought the CA Kickboxing Champ and I got KO’d in the first round !! Came back to fight him again in 1993 and I won by decision.

— 37 years young, 2000 – I became 1of 4 Senior Muay Thai instructors in America under Khru VUT Kamnark = United World Muay Thai Assoc. and his head instructor, Aajaan DEJ, was one of the first Muay Thai University College Professors in Thailand; which he was the first to write a College Curriculum book for the Universities of Thailand in the 1980’s.

— 40 years young, 2003 was working as a Correctional Police Officer at San Quentin CA State Prison and I won Leadership awards in the Police Academy. In 2004, I took 6 months off because of my ACL right knee surgery. I took my first trip to Thailand and it was amazing !! I took a second Trip to Thailand with my wife Zina in 2005 and then we sold everything in the USA and moved to Thailand in 2006. We helped open the largest Muay Thai Fitness Fairtex Gym in the world in Pattaya Thailand.

— 47 years young, in the year 2010 in Thailand I was the first American that I know of that got Certified by Aajaan DEJ and the University/College of Muay Thai as an Official “Muay Thai Khru” (Thailand Teacher) in the #1 National Sport of Thailand = Muay Thai.

— 49 years young 2012, I did my last Pro Fight in Phuket Thailand. Went the full (5) rounds with an Auzzie former champ who was 32 years old. My best fight experience in my life because I did the fight with no anger or rage; I was totally and finally Relaxed like Thailand fighters.

— 58 years young, 2021 Summer, I moved to Leander TX because my GrandKIDS moved to God’s
Country Texas USA. I lived in Thailand for 15 amazing years, got to experience my first Winter here in TX and I survived !!

— 59 years young, I will be 60 at the end of this year going into 2023 !! I started to work for the Title Boxing Club FAMILY in May 2022. Excited about all that Title is doing !! They sell awesome Muay Thai training gear and I am now using it in my personal, small and big group lessons-classes. Please connect with me because I feel I have a good 5 years left to share Thailand’s University Muay Thai curriculum with those who want to learn it.

My personal mantra

"Your Health is your True WEALTH !!" You have one short life so chose to live it to the FULL !! Many live for money but all the money in the world cannot buy you Health = wholeness in your Spirit-SOUL-Body so again chose LIFE !!

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

You have one short life so chose to live IT to the FULL !!

What gives me my fighting spirit:

One of my hero's is The Bible character King David ... he was a nobody, youngest son and a dirty Shepard taking care of smellie Sheep !! Yet, the Creator said, "David is a man after My Own Heart." David became an awesome Warrior, as a teenager he killed Goliath and then became KING !! But he had many failures, fell terribly and yet he was a true Champ because he humbled himself and got back UP to fight for life to the FULL !!

Trainer/Staff Bio

Growing up I was always super active & found any type of way to move my body. I played soccer & football as an adolescent all the way to my teenage years. I actually didn’t start boxing until a few years after i graduated high school as a way to stay active & stay in shape. From there I took on weight lifting & experimented with it many different ways until i could mold the two crafts together to create a balanced regiment. I’ve been doing boxing & fitness since 2016 & didn’t actually start competing in boxing until 2021. Over the years I’ve completely transformed & sculpted my body while developing a skill set that I am truly passionate about. My goal is to find others who are also passionate about boxing or fitness that would allow me to help them with their journey & take them to the next level.

My personal mantra

Practice does not make perfect. Only Perfect Practice makes perfect.

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

I do this because i get a huge satisfaction from watching people grow & progress thru the things i teach & practice myself.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Knowing that there’s always room for improvement & i can’t settle for being average so I’m always motivated to learn more & progress. Stagnant is not an option.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Change of pace brought me to Austin

Always been active throughout life playing school/club sports and enjoyed the workout Title Boxing Club gives. I began boxing after college and loved the mental clarity and stress relief it gave me. I began as a member at TBC and started training after 3 years. I wanted to share my love for the sport and inspire others to challenge themselves in a new way. I now have taught boxing and kickboxing classes both in Kansas City and in Austin for 3 years now.

My training style is:

authentic

Trainer/Staff Bio

I grew up playing every sport I could but ultimately stuck with hockey and wrestling. During my competitive hockey days, I suffered a wrist injury that took two surgeries to fix. As an already small kid, I became even weaker. Once recovered, I was tired of not being strong enough to compete with top players. This is where I found a love for fitness and my journey began. I educated myself by watching hours and hours of YouTube videos to make sure I was maximizing my efforts. I attest to this dedication to the level I am at in my current fitness journey. Once I reached college, I took it a step further and got a job at a local gym. Fast forward two years, this lead me to meet the owner of a brand-new Title Boxing Club where I was hired to help promote and be a trainer. With no boxing experience, I dedicated all my time to the sport as we prepared for the grand opening. I found myself obsessed with learning a new skill all while improving my stress and anxiety levels. I encourage people of all fitness abilities to take a class at Title and see the improvements it can make for them not only physically, but mentally. I’m excited to continue my boxing journey with the family in Austin, Texas.

My personal mantra

You can’t move very far without taking the first step.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

There are no instant results. You must leave your ego at the door and trust the process.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

I find a sense of pride in helping people accomplish their fitness goals and motivating them to be the best version of themselves.

Trainer/Staff Bio

I never participated in sports throughout school because I was shy but I always enjoyed an adrenaline rush so I found myself skating cliff diving and eventually lifting.

My personal mantra

If I get up every day with the optimism that I have the capacity for growth, then that’s success for me.

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

Why do I like boxing? When everything else in my life is shit boxing makes me feel good. Boxing wants to see me grow, boxing wants me to get better, boxing wants me to show up every day.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Seeing the fight in others and understanding that we’re all fighting something

Trainer/Staff Bio

For most of my life, I always thought that fitness was determined by how skinny someone was and how much cardio they could do. I thought lifting was strictly for men and that running as much as I could, would get me where I wanted to be. After a few years, that got very boring and I was showing up to the gym as a have-to. My cousin recommended that I check out a boxing class, and from my first punch I fell in love. I started boxing as much as I could, and bringing in anyone who would listen to try it with me. I had a very different outlook on what fitness was and how to reach my goals. I looked forward to the gym every day, not just for the workout but for the people and environment. I want to create that same passion for someone else and hope to do so as a trainer.

My personal mantra

“You didn’t come this far to only come this far.”

My training style is:

fun

My why:

The team at Title pushed me to give up on excuses and see what I’m capable of. I want to be even a small part of what motivates someone to put in the work and gain confidence in themselves.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

When I first started on this journey I never thought I’d be where I am now. I want to see how far I can go.

Trainer/Staff Bio

My personal mantra

"Man is like a dog tied to a moving wagon. If the dog refuses to run along with the wagon he will be dragged by it, yet the choice remains his: to run or be dragged." -Marcus Aurelius

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

Since I was a child it has been my passion to become proficient in martial arts. I am never happier than when I am training.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Reminding myself every day that I'd be lying to myself if I allowed anything to destroy my will. That I'd be lying to myself if I said I would do something but didn't do it. Stay true to yourself every day. The only way to go is up provided that you do not give up.

Trainer/Staff Bio

My personal mantra

Be ready to burn.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

I want to share my focus on self-improvement, both physically and emotionally, with the fitness community so that it might inspire others on their transformational journeys.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

A persistent desire to become a better version of myself.

Trainer/Staff Bio

I’ve played sports all my life from the time I was 4 years old. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track, and of course, Boxing. I fell in love with not only the competition but the body movements and mechanics. As I grew up, I knew I wanted to do 2 things: continuously improve my mind and body, and connect with people, so I became a personal trainer. I broke my wrist playing baseball and broke my toe running track, but both injuries went unnoticed for years until I finally went to see a doc. All the while I was boxing, playing basketball, and running the whole time. I rushed into surgery to save my wrist because it had been broken for so long. This was a wake-up call that I need to be more careful and listen to my body. I’ve studied the human body and figured out how to lead a healthy life.  I want to spread this knowledge, my wisdom, and my energy with everyone I meet on a daily basis. I have lived in Columbus, Ohio, Las Vegas, Seattle, and now Austin and am excited to see who I connect with and what life teaches me while I’m here.  

My personal mantra

Ain’t Nothin’ to It But to Do it

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

The pursuit of Excellence: Mind, Soul, Body

What gives me my fighting spirit:

I Only Have One Life… I’m Going To Make The Best Of It!

Trainer/Staff Bio

A dancer from the age of 5, Lana has always understood the importance of balance, weight distribution, strong cardio, and athleticism. Taking up boxing, initially, was a way to diversify her fitness routine and relieve the stress of her public relations career. The sport soon became her passion — consistently training between 4-6 times a week. Now, after over 4 years of being a member of Title Boxing both in California and New York City, Lana joins the team as a trainer to help others on their own fitness journeys as well as to discover the empowerment that boxing brings. She continues to grow and learn as a boxer & trainer and looks forward to sharing her evolution with the members of Title Boxing North Austin.

My personal mantra

Do it with passion or not at all

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

To hopefully be a part of a member’s growth in the sport - there’s nothing more rewarding to me.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The desire to be a better version of me than I was yesterday.

Trainer/Staff Bio

I started playing football in my youth but had to give it up in high school. Over the decade that followed I didn’t care much for staying in shape and put on about 50 lbs. In 2015, I started taking boxing/kickboxing classes and decided to educate myself on fitness/health. Not only did I lose the weight, but I ended up in the best shape of my life, and even competed in a few amateur bouts. Meanwhile I’ve always found joy in helping others learn “the sweet science”, and through having discussions on various health/fitness topics. This led to an interest in becoming a trainer. Fortunately, I was given the opportunity in early 2019 through a PT session at TITLE. Afterwards, I was offered a position here and gladly accepted it! As we continue to grow together, I couldn’t be more excited about sharing all the knowledge I’ve gathered on my MMA/fitness journey with you, my TITLE family!

My personal mantra

"Dont let others set your standards, exceed your own expectations."

My training style is:

Intense

My why:

Boxing helped reignite my passion for being the best version of myself I can be. I'd like help others find that as well.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The discipline it requires to be great in this sport is a challenge I enjoy.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Ken is another TITLE Member turned Trainer. He currently holds a 1st degree Black Belt in the World Taekwondo style and a separate 2nd degree Black Belt in the ITF style. In his youth he had competed in over 20 tournaments and was a 5 time California State Gold Medalist. Throughout the years he had also trained in Muay Thai, Boxing, as well as a bit of BJJ. He also had the opportunity to train in Kickboxing and Escrima under Graciela Casillas (Womens Boxing International Hall of Famer, the first fighter to hold world titles in both WWBA and WKA bantamweight, trained under Dan Inosanto) in Oxnard, CA. Though he had been doing martial arts for most of his life, he had fallen off the wagon and became severely overweight over the course of a few years due to a mostly sedentary lifestyle/occupation. After about a year of attending many classes at TITLE and eating properly, he had lost 70lbs, and had reignited his passion for Boxing/Kickboxing, even switching his career focus reflecting this.

My personal mantra

“Fall down seven times, stand up eight”

My training style is:

Authentic

My why:

I went through a ton of trial and error through my fitness journey. My previous weight had me struggling with physical/mental health, and I managed to make a complete 180. Transforming yourself isn’t easy but, I hope to shorten the learning curve and help others with what I’ve learned over the years. On top of that I’m a bit of a martial arts nerd. So for those that want to learn something new or improve their current technique, I’m always eager to0 help.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The never ending journey of self-progress, pushing my limits, strengthening my body, and steeling the mind.

Trainer/Staff Bio

With a background in martial arts, Richard began training boxing at the young age of 17 (1997) in his home country of France. He learned traditional boxing and kickboxing under coach James Dard (World Champion WAKO, 2X European Champion, 2X France Champion) for years.  Passionate about sports and always looking for challenge, Richard started to add more conditioning workouts to his lifting and boxing routine to find the perfect balance in his fitness lifestyle. As his passion and knowledge grew, he started to workout with friends and family, while trying to help each of them reach their goals and achieve their results. As his reputation grew, Richard finally decided to take his love for sports and make it his job. A few years later, he became a certified personal trainer and began his career in various, renowned gyms, while striving to keep on learning the craft by continuing workshops with professional athletes. Helping his clients while pushing them outside of their comfort zone and seeing them ecstatic on reaching their goals is his greatest satisfaction.

My personal mantra

Strong mindset

My training style is:

Heart

My why:

I taught a bullied kid how to box and defend himself. It change his life and mine. From that day on, I knew I wanted to become a boxing coach in order to help people.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My wife and kids. Life and all the struggles I’ve been through.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Rhet was a member. Overweight and out of shape, he had no fighting experience and had no idea how to throw a proper punch. After his first session, Rhet was hooked. He felt the adrenaline of competition that he had not known for the better part of a decade. The only competition was himself, not a linebacker trying to take him out, or a pitcher trying to strike him out. More than that, Rhet had an instant drive to see how far he could take this.  Rhet took 1, 2, and even 3 classes some days; he could not get enough. When everything was going wrong, Rhet found something that would give him back EXACTLY what he put in. Once he added a healthy diet, Rhet become a whole new person. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. When he was asked to teach class, Rhet could not say yes fast enough.

My personal mantra

"Don’t trust the stairs, I think they’re up to something."

My training style is:

Transforming

My why:

As a former multi-sport athlete, Rhet was pretty sure that he had waived bye to all athletic activity and had begun to make peace with the overweight and out of shape adult he had become. Then, Rhet found Boxing. His life has turned around 180 degrees since then. Rhet is in the best shape of his life without question and has laid out a foundation for an outstanding quality of life.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

 Self-belief is not self-centered. We can only fight effectively for others if we already believe in ourselves.

Trainer/Staff Bio

About a year after I joined TITLE Boxing Club, I got more involved in weightlifting and nutrition.  I saw the changes in my own body and mental health and developed a passion for it. Boxing has been one thing I feel naturally good at and truly enjoy.  I am training to compete in 2017 / 2018 and looking to continue my fitness / nutrition education.

My personal mantra

“Some complain that roses have thorns, others rejoice that thorns have roses."

My training style is:

Authentic

My why:

After being a member for 2+ years and transforming my own body and mind, I wanted to help others do the same.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Honestly, just continuing to try and be the best version of myself and helping others.

Trainer/Staff Bio

It was my father who introduced me to boxing and ever since then I was hooked. I’ve collectively trained at multiple gyms for about 4 years. I’ve always been an athletic person but this past year (2016) is when I turned it up another notch.  Back in 2015 I tore my LCL in my knee and was on crutches, depended on lots of people for help in normal activities, became depressed, and gained a lot of weight.  So I made a vow to myself to never let myself get in that position ever again. I attacked the gym, ate clean and correctly, and I never looked back. This year (2016) I have lost 45lbs and dropped 15% in body fat and I’ve never been so confident and happy in my life. I want to give my knowledge to help others to do the same. #KennyDuet #YesHeCan

My personal mantra

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, Till I’m on Top!

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

I wanted to show and prove that working out doesn’t have to be just a chore. Understanding the work that needs to be put in, why not enjoy the process along with the results! What better way to do that than with boxing?

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Always striving to be the best. No matter what it is, I want to be the best I can be at it!

Trainer/Staff Bio

I began as a member, taking power hour classes and quickly began to see positive changes. Each day I was motivated, pushed and inspired by the trainers at TITLE Boxing Club Round Rock. The focus of my goals began to shift and becoming a trainer at TITLE Boxing Club settled in to the #1 spot.  It has been the perfect way to satisfy my desire to coach, and share my dedication for health and fitness. I continue to educate myself, to learn and grow as a trainer in order to be a knowledgeable, positive and motivating coach at TITLE Boxing Club!

My personal mantra

Challenge creates change… so don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done.

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

After taking a few classes at Title boxing, I knew I had to be a part of a club that transformed people physically, mentally and emotionally!

What gives me my fighting spirit:

I enjoy helping people reach their full potential with their health, fitness and well-being.