Johnny Higgins
OWNER and Advanced PROFESSIONAL BOXING Coach
CERTIFICATIONS: NASM
I have been boxing since I was 15 years old. One day my god brother took me into a boxing gym and I immediately fell in love with the smell of the leather, the practice and the sound of my fist on the bag. After day one I felt more confident and stronger inside and out. The first person I sparred with was my trainer and he told me I had a great right hand and after sparring with him only three times he had to quit because I just hit too hard. From there I started challenging the guys in the gym, some of them were professional and I was giving them a real problem and I loved it. My fourth fight was against a guy with over 30 fights and it went to a decision. He won, but I knew I had what it took to go pro. In 1997 I was the runner up in the Chicago Golden Gloves and went pro a few years later. As much as I loved professional fighting, I always knew that coaching would be my greatest achievement. I want to build my boxing legacy and continue to fight through other fighters.
I love working with men, women and children. In fact most of my clients' husbands insist they come back, because it transforms their body and their spirit. They are happier with a body that is just rippling with muscle tone and definition. One client loved it so much, he got his two sons involved and his entire family has been boxing with me for over two years. Every day I recognize that I am blessed, because I get paid to do what I love.
When you train with me…
You will be pushed, inspired and empowered all while learning a practical self-defense skill and surpassing your fitness goals.
Brian De Leon
MANAGER AND HEAD BOXING INSTRUCTOR
I began my martial arts journey at the age of 13. Boxing was and will always be my first love. I decided to learn how to box for self defense reasons, but was fascinated by the dedication, discipline and hard work needed to become a skilled fighter. I strictly trained and competed in the amateur boxing circuit for 8 years. At 21 years old I discovered Muay Thai, which opened my eyes to the effectiveness of other martial arts and eventually led me to Jiu Jitsu as well. I’ve tested myself in each discipline through fighting under their specific rule sets and eventually put it all together in MMA. I’ve travelled to Meccas of martial arts such as Cuba, Thailand and Brazil to learn as much as possible in their respective combat sport. Although I consider myself a knowledgeable trainer, I realize I will forever be a student of the game!
When you train with me....
I will show you how to prepare your body for an intense workout where I will prove that you're able to do more than you ever imagined. I'm confident that training and learning boxing will bring just as much joy and benefit to your life as it has brought to mine. On top of adding self confidence and physical fitness, boxing/kickboxing have been proven to be effective self defense methods.
Chris Corrales
Boxing Instructor AND PERSONAL TRAINER
I teach a hybrid system of my favorite techniques and principles of Muay Thai, Kickboxing and traditional Boxing. My training stretches from the Bronx to Chicago and I have competed inside the ring, cage and mat. I now teach full time in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, 7 days a week. Drop in and experience a physical, yet educational training session!
When you train with me…
Make sure you are well rested, hydrated and fueled. Be ready to work and think!