SHOW UP AND SWEAT

Trainer/Staff Bio

As a boxing coach and fitness trainer, I combine my passion for combat sport with a deep understanding of technique and body mechanics. I wasn’t the most naturally gifted athlete, so I had to break down and simplify every aspect of training to improve. This approach gave me a unique perspective that now shapes how I coach others. I focus on making even the most complex concepts accessible to athletes of all levels. My goal is to build well-rounded individuals, fostering strength and maturity both physically and mentally in and out of the gym.

My personal mantra

Handle your business

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

I became a trainer at TITLE Boxing Club to inspire and empower others through the sport of boxing. I love helping individuals build confidence, discipline, and strength while fostering a positive community.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My fighting spirit comes from the desire to leave a lasting impact on others; I want my work to inspire and empower people long after I’m gone. Knowing that I can help someone find their strength motivates me every day.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Since I was young sports have always been an escape for me, I began training Boxing and Muay Thai 2 years ago and fell in love with the difficulty and community that comes with it. I have recently started my amateur fighting career. I have a passion for fitness and coaching; one of my favorite things is seeing somebody improve right before me.

My personal mantra

"Great things come from hard work and perseverance, no excuses."

My training style is:

transformative

My why:

I became a trainer at TITLE Boxing because I want to help people achieve their goals, and I love to help improve people's technique.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My Mom.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Tori Nelson is a 13-time 4-weight division World Champion. Her success has been inspiring. With fans and supporters from all over the world, Tori has a magnetic personality that is felt by all who meet her. Tori was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in October 2022 during a formal televised ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a humble woman who only stands 5’6, she may very well be small in stature, but her heart and passion are more than mighty. Nelson put her blood, sweat, and tears into her journey as a boxer. She says,
“If you want to be the best, you’ve got to fight the best. That’s all there is to it.”
Her World Championship boxing titles lend to her overall authenticity as an athlete with a heart of gold and the mental capacity that enabled her to persevere through all that life has thrown at her. She continues to be a woman who completely understands the benefits that come with following through with her dreams and goals until they are accomplished.
Being a single mother with two kids and holding down three jobs, Tori Nelson never fell victim to the many excuses she could have given herself not to go to the gym…instead, she made it a top priority with the understanding that to be mentally fit and prepared in life, one must also be physically fit with a strong mind.
Giving back to other women in her community who want to build a healthy body and mind is important to her. She leads by example and reinforces the importance of the mind and body connection that plays a powerful role in creating and maintaining measurable changes.
It takes time to get in shape and adopt an attitude of excellence, and Tori is dedicated to helping others reach their goals and beyond. She feels that anything is possible if women are given the right environment with the right motivation. Women genuinely run the world and she is going to let every woman who steps foot into her gym know that they are valued, appreciated, and worthy of success.

Fun Fact: Tori is a jokester! She loves to tell a good story and is truly a natural comedian. We all believed she needs to begin a comedy tour.

My personal mantra

"If you want to" be the best, you've got to fight the best."

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

Family

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Family

Trainer/Staff Bio

I started taekwondo as a tradition in my family at a very young age. My Dad was an 8th-degree blackbelt and would take me to his classes every day of my life. Once I turned 10 years old I knew I wanted to compete for a living and that’s when I discovered MMA. Starting freshmen year I wrestled in high school for 2 and half years cause of COVID-19, but during the off-season, I transitioned into kickboxing, BJJ, and Judo. My goal in TITLE is to push people to their limits and share my knowledge with martial arts.

My personal mantra

pain is temporary and legacy is forever.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

to share knowledge and help people grow mentally.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My father, it was his dream to compete and knowing I’m doing this for him helps me a lot everyday.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Rehan was a varsity football player in high school and was a Goalkeeper for years along with playing on basketball clubs. Rehan has been in the martial arts world for 10+ years and has competed in Muay Thai and has won belts and medals as well as living in Thailand. Rehan originally came to support friends who are trainers and has a wealth of knowledge and love for boxing and wishes to excite, encourage and empower members to exceed their goal

My personal mantra

Be Excellent to each other

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

Want to be in an Environment where people of all different styles and experience can work and accomplish their goals together

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Knowing that being a good role model and doing the right thing as well as making a positive impact on someone’s life

Trainer/Staff Bio

At the age of three, I began Tae Kwon Do with my father as my instructor, and have been involved in the martial arts world ever since. When I was very young I found a huge interest in all things health and fitness and which perfectly paired up with my passion. At the age of 16 I transitioned into kickboxing and have recently competed in a few amateur bouts, and currently actively compete in both kickboxing and MMA. When I came to try a TITLE class I was taken back by how incredible of a workout it was and was immediately excited to begin my journey with TITLE. My goal is to share my passion for fitness as well as my knowledge of boxing.

My personal mantra

The secret to success is discipline

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

To use my knowledge and passion for fitness to help others achieve their personal goals.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My dog, cat, and dream of becoming a professional kickboxer.

Trainer/Staff Bio

With a background as an athlete in baseball and basketball, once I got the chance to take my first TITLE workout, I was hooked on the health and fitness benefits that boxing can provide.  I’ve been owning TITLE clubs for about 8 years now, with training experience in leading boxing and kickboxing classes, boxing mitt work, and fitness circuit strength and conditioning training. My goal is to provide members a distraction from life stresses, the motivation to accomplish their goals, and a friendly face they can lean on for tips and advice!

My personal mantra

If you have a goal, work toward that goal (train) more days of the week, then the days you don’t.

My training style is:

energetic

My why:

I needed to learn more about boxing and leading group workouts in general to effectively lead our trainers. Little did I know how much fun it’d be to teach classes and hold mitts for hard hitting members!

What gives me my fighting spirit:

To lay the foundation of a hard-working, productive mindset into my (future) kids, just as my family has instilled in me.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Coach.  A fitting title for Title’s most unlikely of trainers.  When he is not helping companies with corporate real estate, you can find Josh coaching… on the diamond coaching softball, on the turf coaching lacrosse, and at Title, coaching boxing.  He truly happiest and in his element when he is helping people be their best in whatever they are passionate about.  It’s what he lives for!  And, if you’ve ever taken one of his classes, you know that Josh will get the best out of you, one punch at a time, one drop of sweat at a time.  One of the original Title Boxing Club members in Northern Virginia, he knows what it takes to get you in the door, and what it takes to make you want to stay.  He will settle for nothing less than giving you the best hour of your day.

My personal mantra

Put in the WORK, and you’ll get the WIN!

My training style is:

heart

My why:

I became a trainer at Title Boxing Club because I want our members to experience the same senses of joy and belonging that I do when I walk in the front door, and the same feelings of satisfaction and confidence that I have when I walk out.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Everything I do, I do for my two daughters. I hope the lesson they take away from what I am doing at Title is that it’s never too late for anything.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Will was introduced to martial arts when he was enrolled in karate at age 6. His parents *hoped* it might teach him self-discipline, focus, and respect. A lifelong obsession with combat sports was born and he went on to explore other disciplines, including Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Capoeira. His favorite sport outside of the combat realm is basketball, and we have been informed by numerous reputable sources that he shoots like Stephen Curry.

Will holds a B.S. Degree in Kinesiology from JMU, he is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a registered EMT, and when he isn’t at Title, he works full-time in the 3D Printing industry. Will has experience training people of all ages and body types; from professional athletes to cane-toting senior citizens to autism-spectrum toddlers. His goal is for everyone he trains to feel free within their own body.

My personal mantra

More pivot.

My training style is:

heart

My why:

Healthcare is expensive.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

How expensive healthcare is.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Troy has over twenty years of experience in the amateur and professional ranks of boxing. As an amateur, Troy has experience at the state and regional areas as well as at the silver and Golden Gloves levels. Troy believes that boxing is a sport unlike any other; it conditions one’s body and mind and is the only sport that melds one’s body and mind into one collective unit. To this end, his teaching and approach is simple- it guarantees success while having fun and reaping the benefits of boxing. His goal as a trainer at Title Boxing Club Fairfax is to share with you 20 years of experience and expertise to help you establish a healthy lifestyle base on the foundation of employing boxing technique and skills. As such, you will learn the benefits of boxing and develop proper boxing technique and execution. Be prepared for an energy filled hour full of calorie burning.

 

My personal mantra

I love the person I've become because I fought to become him.

My why:

I love being in the gym and the intense workout that Title Boxing brings.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family and working with students with disabilities, and watching them grow on a daily basis.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Johanna picked up the sport of boxing in December 2011 when her husband bought her a heavy bag for Christmas. It all started as a way to relieve stress but after hitting the bag for the first time she was hooked. The longer Johanna found herself spending time hitting the bag the more she fell in love with boxing. Her desire to get in the ring grew. With the help of Troy, another one of our TITLE trainers, Johanna eventually got trained and fought in her first amateur fight. As a working mother with four kids, she only had the chance to make it into the ring once, but given the opportunity to do it again, she would. Her dedication truly shows when she’s up every morning leading the morning crowd through her killer 6am classes and finds herself back in the gym later in the evening to take classes for her own workout!

My personal mantra

There is never an end…You can always keep pushing for better!

My why:

I enjoy being in the gym…More of an opportunity to spend time there.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family. I work hard for them everyday.