Portland Beaverton

Ute

Ute, pronounced “Oo-tah”, has been with the studio since the beginning + considers coaching her fun job. She is originally from Germany but has been living in the US for over two decades. She discovered exercising as an outlet in her 30s + has done everything from distance running to cycling to CrossFit, but found her calling in boxing + kickboxing in 2017. Ute is also a nutrition coach who loves to combine her knowledge of nutrition + exercise. She loves to use her sense of humor during classes while pushing members to push themselves to their limits. She enjoys rock music, but only occasionally pushes her unique taste of music on members.

My personal mantra:
“Life is not a sprint but a marathon, so keep on doing your thing”

My training style is:
energetic

My why:
I love to be active + exercise. It is not a punishment for me, but a reward + I love to share this energy with our members

What gives me my fighting spirit:
The knowledge that I will continue to improve. I love to prove to the world, that middle-aged women don't need to slow down. As a matter of fact, at this point in my life I'm going to kick it up a notch!

Mike

Mike has always had a passion for fitness + athletics. He played collegiate football at Ashland University (OH) + professionally in the Arena Football League. After retiring from football, Mike started boxing to stay active + conquer a new challenge. He fell in love with the physical + mental demands of the sport. Mike has now been actively boxing for several years.

My personal mantra:
"There are no mistakes, only unlearned lessons"

My training style is:
fun

My why:
I enjoy teaching + helping people achieve their fitness goals

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My family + friends

Mahtaab

Fitness has always been a passion for Mahtaab. She grew up playing all different sports,

from basketball to volleyball to soccer. Mahtaab first got into boxing her junior year of

high school + loved it. She started coaching a 3 years ago + her number one goal is

to make the members of the club feel as good as she does after a boxing workout.

Mahtaab is also a full-time student pursuing a finance degree at Portland State University,

however fitness + nutrition will always be a hobby of herʼs. She looks forward to

working with you all!

My personal mantra:
“If you can hold a conversation during your workout, you arenʼt working hard enough”

My training style is:
energetic

My why:
Not only does boxing give you a killer workout, but it helps build your confidence + sharpen your mind. Studies have shown that boxing is a great way to relieve tension in your body + get rid of anxiety + stress. Boxing is a great way to stimulate endorphin production in your body that you can then carry into the rest of your day.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Watching my peers achieve their goals

Aaron

Born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon, Aaron has been a personal trainer since 2009. He started boxing in 2013 + he has been an amateur boxer since 2017. Aaron added boxing to his workout regimen so that he can have more variety with his training. He is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified trainer. Aside from coaching boxing, he also coaches strength + conditioning, as well as corrective exercises to help with pain management. With his wide range skill set, he is able to train people of all ages + capabilities.

My personal mantra:
“Adversity develops character”

My training style is:
authentic

My why:
To help my community through health + fitness

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Being bullied during my adolescence