SHOW UP AND SWEAT

My training style is:

authentic

Trainer/Staff Bio

When Veronica was three years old her parents signed her up for ballet.  She spent the entire class jumping and tumbling, ignoring the teachers instructions to point her toes and twirl.  When her parents came to pick her up, the teacher strongly suggested they sign her up for gymnastics, and thus Veronica was forced to hang up her ballet slippers.  And because of her boundless energy, Veronica not only enjoyed engaging in gymnastics, she was simultaneously on her community swim team, as well as the soccer team competing on a regular basis.  From the age of 5 until she was 13, Veronica was the only girl on her Little League baseball team as their pitcher, facing off against all male pitchers on opposing teams.  It was not unusual to hear fathers in the bleachers call out warnings to their sons on the other teams not to underestimate her just because they were playing against a girl.  When she aged out of the League, she went on to join an all girls softball team. Early in elementary school, Veronica had begun training in Kempo Karate and would spend hours working on her jabs and kicks, much to her parents’ dismay who wanted her to spend more time on her school work.  Veronica’s continued discipline and dedication to pushing her body beyond its limits from an early age sealed her life’s work to help others achieve optimum health.

My personal mantra

You don't get the ass you want by sitting on it.

My training style is:

Transforming

My why:

I love helping others accomplish their goals.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Being a woman.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Adrian Czmielewski (pronounced “chmeyl-ef-ski”) began martial arts at the young of age of 6. Originally from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, Adrian grew up with a love for all forms of eastern combat disciplines.

When Adrian turned 16, he began studying other forms of martial arts (Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, and Muay Thai) and became an avid competitor. Adrian went to Midwest Academy in Iowa, where he also wrestled on the school team, making him no stranger to strict discipline and dedication. He has been in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) cage three times, and has won every time!

In 2010, Adrian graduated from Hunter College in New York with a degree in economics, but it’s his love of challenging physical limits that drives him. That same year, he earned his blue belt in Ju-Jitsu. He is certified as a boxing and kickboxing instructor, as well as in CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

Adrian enjoys skydiving, motorcycles, but mostly MMA, which he continues to train in and hopes to enter the cage again.

If you want a rigorous workout with a focus on precise technique, come train with this relentless trainer!

My personal mantra

"Only the good exists"

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

To help my clients reach peak performance

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Bison Power!

Trainer/Staff Bio

Moses Vered’s love for boxing began after working with former World Champions, Agapito Sanchez, Vivian Harris, and Joan Guzman. At the time, Moses was still in college at St. John’s University in NY, working toward his bachelor’s degree in communications.

Shortly after graduating in 2004, he began working as an event coordinator and publicity for numerous promoters within the professional boxing industry, further propelling his interest in the sport. Following his passion, Moses decided to begin his career in fitness and body-work and went on to receive not only his personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), but he also holds a certification in Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES). Additionally, his area of expertise includes endurance, flexibility, and boxing fundamentals. Today Moses is the conditioning coach for former World Junior Lightweight Champion, Argenis Mendez.

Moses’ most recent endeavor was to expand his knowledge of the holistic physique by enrolling at the Swedish Institute in New York City, where in 2011 he graduated as a licensed massage therapist. His specialties are Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, chair, and sports massages.

Moses’ training style can be best described as focusing on proper boxing techniques, while creating a challenging, yet fun experience for his students and clients.

My personal mantra

You are capable of more than you realize.

My training style is:

Challenging

My why:

I do what I do so people can live their lives bigger, faster, stronger.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My fighting spirit comes from my endless drive to be anything but average.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Growing up, Justin Navarro was a very active kid. He participated in various sports, such as baseball, basketball, and football, always incorporating calisthenics to enhance his athletic performance.

Fitness became a therapeutic outlet for him as an adolescent. He used exercise to help him through any trouble he had. It wasn’t until after high school that he started experimenting with various martial arts. He took up boxing and wrestling, was instantly hooked, and has never looked back. Competing mainly in kickboxing, he holds an undefeated record of 4-0. However, he is currently shifting his focus to MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

Justin has been a personal trainer since 2008 and holds two national training certifications, as well as certificates in kettlebell and pre- and post-natal fitness training.

My personal mantra

Look good, perform better.

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

Aspire to inspire before I expire.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The Bushido Code. The way of the samurai.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Richie “The Bull” Melito began kickboxing at a very young age. He always had a love for physical activity, but it wasn’t until he began boxing that he realized it was his passion.

Making sure he didn’t neglect his studies and enriching his mind, Richie focused on schoolwork and graduated with a B.S. in business from St. Johns University. He did satiate his active side by playing college baseball.

After graduating from college, Richie decided to forgo a career in business and instead follow his passion by going into amateur boxing. After a 15-0 amateur career, scoring 12 KOs (knock outs), he went pro in August 1994. By March 1997, Melito had a record of 14 wins with 13 KOs. That same year, Richie was moved up in class and fought John Carlo, another undefeated fighter with a 12-0 record. Melito scored one of the most devastating boxing KOs, knocking out Carlo for 20 minutes. This won Richie the vacant NYS Title.

In July 1997, Richie went up against Bert Cooper for the WBF (World Boxing Federation) World Title. He suffered his first loss to Cooper, but that only made him more determined to fight harder. Richie brought his record up to 4-0 with 4 KOs, and in April 1999, fought Don Steele (record of 42-0) for the IBF (International Boxing Federation) USBA (United States Boxing Association) regional title. He dropped Steele in the third round, winning the title.

Melito went on to build his pro fighter record of 21-1 with 20 KOs, and was rated number 12 in the world by the IBF. He was signed by Don King Promotions and had 4 fights under Don King, winning all 4 with 3 KOs.

Richie still loves boxing, but his heart was stolen by his son, to whom he dedicates most of his time now.

An expert in his field, Richie’s style of teaching is methodical and classic. He does a full body workout in all his classes. It is a rare opportunity to have the chance to be trained by a professional with such an incredible history!

My personal mantra

A quote from Muhammed Ali that says, "Don't count the days, make the days count."

My training style is:

Heart

My why:

My son

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Always trying to get better

Trainer/Staff Bio

Clement Chu has been boxing since 2002. Working out has always been a part of Clement’s life, but it wasn’t until he was introduced to boxing that he realized he needed more of a challenge than that of a traditional gym. In 2009, Clement began Muay Thai kickboxing after attending a class with a world-renown Muay Thai fighter, Kru Aaron “The Ghost” Fisher, further expanding his interests in other forms of physical training.

In 2012, Clement began competing in amateur Muay Thai kickboxing matches around the country. He continues to develop his skills in boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing, (currently training with an international medalist in Mau Thai—Arjan Steve Milles) and hopes to continue competing.

Clement’s style of training is high energy. He likes to translate his love of boxing and kickboxing into motivating his students to push themselves past their personal limitations and to believe in themselves.

“I like to motivate and encourage members to push harder than if they were working out alone. As the physical results of the members’ hard work starts to show after a few weeks’ time, I really get a sense of personal satisfaction and pride in knowing I was a part of the process in helping them achieve their personal fitness goals (be it weight loss, overall better cardio, better physical conditioning, etc.). At the same time, I remind members that I am proud of them as they themselves had to dig deep and physically AND mentally exceed their own perceptions of their physical limits.”

My personal mantra

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." - Lao Tzu

My training style is:

Authentic

My why:

Because I came to kick butt or chew gum... and I'm all out of gum.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Turtle power!

Trainer/Staff Bio

Raheem “Rock” Stevens started boxing at 13 in various gyms in Brooklyn for self-defense. He fell in love with boxing, and by the time he reached junior high, he had learned several techniques. By the time he was in high school, Raheem began sparring, putting what he learned to good use.

He loved watching The Ultimate Fighter and it inspired him to focus more on strength and conditioning. A few years after finishing high school, he started training in kickboxing. This led to his introduction to Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and him competing in several tournaments, one of which was an MMA fight.

Rock plans to continue training, learning, and refining his skills to compete in more MMA and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu tournaments.

My personal mantra

"I'm a strong willed champion."

My training style is:

Authentic

My why:

Fighting is all I think about. It's my identity.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My drive to succeed