Westlake

Kat

My love for boxing comes from my grandfather. I use to watch fights with him every weekend. Those experiences created a desire and passion for the sport which is why I started training. I’m a former dance team and cheerleading competitor. Because they wouldn’t let me play football, I decided to cheer for it. Fitness and I became best friends after I had my son. I focused on understanding the human body, the mechanics, the movements, and weighted training which led to changes in my body and finding my new love: fitness.

My personal mantra:
Without challenge, there isn't change.

My training style is:
Transforming

My why:
TITLE Westlake helped me in so many ways both mentally and physically as a member before becoming a trainer. It was always about getting stronger. However, dropping 45+ pounds was an amazing journey in itself. I couldn't have done it without the help of my trainers (now co-workers). I wanted to be apart of helping others transform their lives, to give them that fighting spirit, to be 1% better today then yesterday. I was sleeping, sleeping on myself and what I am capable of. TITLE Westlake woke me up. Now, I want to share that magic with others.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My son Logan.

RJ

Rj grew up with a love for all sports, but found his niche in wrestling at the age of five. He excelled particularly at combat sports, wrestling at a Division 1 level for Ohio University and Cleveland State while studying education. Currently, he has 10 years of experience in boxing, kickboxing, and jiu jitsu experience under his belt. His love for people and knack for teaching compels him to share his vast knowledge as a coach and owner of TITLE Boxing Club Westlake.

My personal mantra:
Bushido: Life in every breath. The way of the warrior.

My training style is:
Transforming

My why:
Love for helping people and coaching.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Self discipline. Always chasing higher levels of consciousness and a constant pursuit for knowledge.

Tobiaus

Tobias is a professional mixed martial artist, a Rising Dragon Black belt, and the 2014 NAAFS amateur champion. While he works to hone his body and craft, he is also expanding his mind, working towards an associates degree in science. He is very proud of the professional that he has blossomed into and hopes to help others along their journeys using his own successes and failures.

My personal mantra:
“It’s you versus yourself.”

My training style is:
Authentic

My why:
I love combat sports, boxing, MMA, and helping people to get closer to their goal than they were when they originally walked into the club.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Striving for my own goals and pushing for greatness in everything I do - no matter if it’s with training myself or others.

Kevin

Kevin has been an athlete since he was a kid. He began competing in sports (such as football, wrestling, boxing & martial arts) when he was 10. In 2007, Kevin started competing in Mixed Martial Arts; and in 2008, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada for tryouts with Mixed Martial Arts Legend, Wanderlai Silva’s Fight Team. He was 1 of the 25 fighters chosen out of 150 competitors to represent Wand Fight Team. In 2011, Kevin received his Associates degree in Sports & Fitness Management through L.C.C.C. He is currently working on his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science with The University of Akron. Kevin is also a Certified Trainer through The National Council on Strength & Fitness ( N.C.S.F ) and has completed his USA Boxing Coach Certification with Team USA Boxing.

My personal mantra:
"I don’t fold under pressure, great athletes perform better under pressure, so put pressure on me!"

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
I love what I do. I love helping people realize their potential in life through Health, Wellness, Sport, & Boxing. I am here to help make a difference!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My Mom's legacy lives through me! I made her a promise before she passed away that I would continue to fight not only for my life but for hers & anyone else who may be stricken with Myelofibrosis. My life’s goal is to create a non-profit foundation to help find a cure for Myelofibrosis in her memory.

Loretta

Loretta is a special education teacher who has worked in inner city Cleveland for the past 20 years.  She has been a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer for 28 years, teaching classes such as Step, Water Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Weight Training, HIIT Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Spinning, and TITLE Boxing. Loretta says, “Fitness is not an obsession for me.  It is a necessity like water, food, and air.”

My personal mantra:
"It is NOT all about me."

My training style is:
Fun & Energetic

My why:
I began working out at TITLE just for me with my son. I fell in love with TITLE instantly and wanted to share that with other members.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My fighting spirit comes from taking care of my family and those that cannot take care of themselves.

Jaime

Jaime started boxing when he was 10 years old. He competed as an amateur, fought in the golden gloves, and transitioned into an amateur boxing coach at 24. As a boxing fitness coach, Jaime worked with kids, most of whom were underprivileged. He has dedicated a total of 18 years to the sport of boxing.

My personal mantra:
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”

My training style is:
Heart

My why:
I become a trainer for the love of the sport, to show others how much boxing can make an impact both physically and mentally.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My uncle. I'm keeping his legacy alive.

Danny

Danny graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Engineering Technology and Management and a minor in Business Administration. He was a member of the Marching 110 drumline there at OU. However, he had been an athlete all his life. Danny grew up taking gymnastics then played baseball, basketball and football through middle school. In high school, he was a Diver and a 2-time Conference Champion (our men’s team won all 4 years). Danny also played tennis and was the Junior Varsity MVP his first year. He played Intramural soccer in college and today he’s in a softball league during the summer. Danny got into weight lifting his sophomore year of college, later getting more into physique body building the summer after as well as some CrossFit a year later. He has kept up with all fitness ever since. In college, he got the nickname “Coach” amongst his friends because no matter who was working out with him, they looked to him to lead the workout. All of this has helped Danny strive to become the best all around athlete he can be.

My personal mantra:
I’ll never start a fight but I’ll definitely finish it.

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
I grew up on the Rocky movies. I got into hitting the bag in 8th grade. I got super into fitness in college. TITLE brought fitness and boxing together for me.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Growing up, I was always one of the little guys so my spirit comes from always being viewed as an underdog. It’s my goal to prove size does not equal strength.

Sammy

Sammy grew up around sports and athletics and has always loved competing in just about any game or any type of sport.  She started playing basketball at the age of 5, and continued to play all the way through high school.  She also became passionate about dance at the age of 10.  After high school, Sammy decided to further her career in dance and became an NBA Dancer for the Cleveland Cavaliers.  She spent 2 years dancing and cheering for the Cavs.

Fitness has also been something Sammy has been passionate about throughout her life.  In 2014, she decided to turn it into her career by getting her personal trainers license through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cleveland State University.

My personal mantra:
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

My training style is:
Energetic & Heart

My why:
TITLE Boxing Club workouts push me beyond my limits like no workout has ever done before, which is exactly why I became a trainer. Being a TITLE boxing trainer allows me to help other people become better versions of themselves, and in my mind there is no better job than that.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My family and just my health in general. Each day we wake up is a blessing because it means we have a chance to get better and a chance to grow as individuals.

Ainsley

Ainsley graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a minor in Marketing. Fitness has been a huge staple in her daily routine for as long as she can remember; it’s been the key to developing and maintaining a strong mind, body and soul. Ainsley started working with TITLE Boxing Club in 2014; she started as a Marketing Coordinator, and quickly worked my way up to Asst. General Manager and Trainer. Ainsley fell in love with every aspect of the Brand and couldn’t image doing anything else.

My personal mantra:
Find a way or make one.

My training style is:
Connected

My why:
There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve their best self.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
The relationships she has built with our Members. Something truly magical happens when we glove up – we may not all be fighting for the same goal(s), but when we glove up, we fight together.

Dane

Dane was a student athlete in football and graduate of Capital University right here in Columbus, Ohio. A roommate of his, professional boxer Armando Ancona, first introduced him to the classes at TITLE Boxing Club and Dane never looked back. His experiences with sports and fitness growing up developed into a love for helping others. Dane has been coaching at TITLE Boxing Club Westlake in Cleveland, Ohio since June of 2014.

My personal mantra:
Everyone Dies Not Everyone Really Lives

My training style is:
Energetic and Transforming

My why:
There is nothing more rewarding in life then helping others achieve their goals. To many people are scared to try something because of a fear of failing, so they never even try. The reality is, the faster we fail, the faster we will succeed.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Changing Lives. Anything you set your mind to, you can accomplish. The mind is way more powerful than most people realize. A life changing experience helped me understand the power of the mind, so I've made it my goal to help others understand it too.

Wilkins

Wilkins grew up with boxing, it was a part of his life from the age of nine years old. Throughout his youth, he earned many accomplishments such as Silver Gloves Champion, Golden Gloves Champion, Ohio State Fair Champion, and two-time Junior Olympic Champion.  Wilkins has over 100 amateurs fights under his belt.  He is also a 7-year Professional Boxer with the overall record of 12-1.

My personal mantra:
The Only Person That Can Defeat You Is Yourself

My training style is:
Heart

My why:
This is what I love to do, since starting it's captured my heart. Everyone can redefine themselves, its my goal to help them do it.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
I've faced some of the darkest places, dug myself out, and stabilized my life. Most importantly, my will to be a GREAT father and leader to my kids. To show them how to build character, strength, and stability in life.

Matthew

Matthew grew up around sports as a kid and enjoyed playing 8 years of basketball throughout Middle School and High School. He is certified ISSA and AMFPT Personal Trainer. Matt also has an incredible weight loss story to share in which he lost over 90 pounds. He is currently working towards his 2nd degree in physical therapy.

My personal mantra:
The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.

My training style is:
Energetic & Authentic

My why:
Making an impact on the lives of the members

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Starting as an out-of-shape teen, I changed my life and know others can, too. There is greatness within that remains untapped and the saddest thing in life is wasted potential.

JP

JP was involved in competition and athletics since the age of five years old.  He is a former collegiate football player at Clarion University of PA. JP has coached football at multiple levels from grade school to high school. He first got into the art of muay thai eight years ago.  JP now teaches both boxing and kickboxing at TITLE Westlake. Get ready because JP will push your limits!

My personal mantra:
Finish Better Than You Start!

My training style is:
Authentic, Energetic, Heart

My why:
I love to teach and coach. There is nothing better than seeing members get the most of their workout.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My family, my background & my upbringing