Birmingham

Mikayla

Mikayla has always had a passion for fitness and helping others become the best version of themselves mentally and physically. She started her athletic career by playing softball and volleyball and tried her first boxing class when she was in high school and fell in love. Fitness was a lifesaver for her both mentally and physically. She has always been interested in learning the way the body moves and different ways to make you stronger, more flexible, more athletic and overall the best a person can be. She became a certified yoga instructor in 2017 and a certified personal trainer and nutritionist in 2021.

My personal mantra:
Quitting is not an option. Own this moment.

My training style is:
energetic

My why:
Boxing and Kickboxing helped me have such an amazing physical and mental transformation, I want to be able to help others transform themselves like I was able to.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My passion for fitness and helping others achieve their full potential

Rey

Rey has a stunning background in martial arts and fitness with over 20 years of experience instructing and helping people achieve peak physical and mental fitness with professional experience in Filipino Martial Arts (FMA – Eskrima), Muay Thai, TKD, Boxing, and Traditional Kickboxing.

Some of his accomplishments include being a…

• Class A Fighter – Yaw-Yan Martial Arts (Filipino version of Muay Thai)
• Certified Instructor – Yaw-Yan Sipaluan ( FMA/Eskrima)
• Blue Belt Rank – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Barra California Affiliated)

My personal mantra:
Empty your cup so that it may be filled, become devoid to gain totality.

My training style is:
Heart

My why:
I became a trainer at TITLE Boxing Club because Martial Arts is my Passion. I also love teaching and helping people learn the benefits of Martial Arts both physically and mentally.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
When you love the things you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

Emily

Emily has had a passion for various sports from a young age. She played soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She was an all-state competitive swimmer. An athlete is who she is at heart and being active is in her blood. She fell in love with boxing the first time she tried it and has pretty much lived at TITLE Boxing club since, taking classes and private training 6 out of 7 days a week!  Her passion now is to show each and every member she touches how boxing can help them both physically and mentally.

My personal mantra:
Don't wish for it, work for it

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
TITLE Boxing Club is my second home! I want to share my boxing knowledge and skills, help others get better and reach their fitness goals.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My drive to help others do better for themselves.

Marco

Growing up in a blue-collar household, Marco learned the value of working hard for the things you want in life. Those same lessons appeared during his high school experience as a wrestler, helping him to become an All-State athlete. His competitive nature lead him to Jiu Jitsu and when he won his first competition, he was hooked. He joined an MMA gym to train in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, and Boxing, winning multiple medals, 3 amateur MMA belts and 1 pro title. What drives Marco is the challenge of understanding martial arts & applying his lessons to the fullest extent, all while keeping the blue-collar mentality. He believes nothing will get done unless you work for it, using your hands to shape your destiny and your feet to keep moving forward.

My personal mantra:
If you have hands, use them to create your destiny. If you have feet, use them to keep moving forward.

My training style is:
Transformative

My why:
To take on a new challenge, to be a better martial artist and person, and to share what I’ve learned over the years

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My experiences in life, hardships and my desire to perfect my craft.

Kayla

Kayla has been involved in sports her entire life. She then found her love for strength training and power-lifting. She became a certified personal trainer and discovered her love for fighting. She started with Krav Maga and her instructor encouraged her to take up boxing which has been a beautiful fit for her. Her personal goals are now to be a well-trained martial artist while helping others obtain their goals in fitness and self-defense.

My personal mantra:
The longest journey begins with a single step.

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
My passion for fitness and fighting led me here.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Leaving this earth better than when I found it.

Lonny

My personal mantra:
Blessed Big Time (BBT). Righteousness of God.

My training style is:
Energetic

My why:
It was God sent - meant to be! TITLE has allowed me to do what I love doing the most while helping a whole bunch of members!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Winning!

Kole

My personal mantra:
Actions speak louder than words.

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
I grew up with this sport. And because of that, I love it. It’s not because I’ve made a lot of money from winning. Honestly, I’ve gotten more hits to the face than anything else. I teach because I simply love it.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Competition.

Destin

Destin began practicing and teaching martial arts in 2010.  His background is primarily in Tang Soo Do and Muay Thai.  Destin is also a 2nd Degree Black Belt-Tang Soo Do and has 8 years of teaching experience.  Destin has been involved in karate competitions at the state, national, and world class levels, attending over 100 tournaments.

My personal mantra:
Always a student

My training style is:
Authentic

My why:
It is important to do what you love!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
A fascination with the art of hand to hand combat