ALEK KUCICH - FOUNDER
Quote I Live By:
“Outwork your problem. If you can’t outwork them, out dress them"
Fun Fact About Me:
I won a tennis tournament at the Tennis Hall of Fame, and if you go there I have my name on a trophy on display
Bragging Rights
I did "bring sally up" (the push up challenge) for the whole song
Why I like Boxing
Boxing is one of the few exercises that can actually get you in better shape and it allows you to work on a skill that people have always been in awe of. You can get faster on a treadmill, but you don’t really work on a skill. With boxing, you are working out and getting visible results, but at the same time learning a skill such as a new combo, which can’t be replicated by any other workout.
Classes I teach
Everything
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Energized and confident
NELL KUCICH - CO-FOUNDING TRAINER
Quote I Live By:
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”
Fun Fact About Me:
I played tennis in college!
Bragging Rights:
I have been boxing for 10 years, am CPR/AED and First Aid certified and am AFAA certified.
Why I Like Boxing:
I wanted a workout that challenged me physically and mentally. It's a sport that makes me feel confident and strong. You don't ever have to use the skills in real life, but I know I can if I need to :)
Classes I Teach
Group classes (adults and youth), privates (adult and youth) and parties
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to leave saying "I can't wait to do this again"
SEAN COLLINS - TRAINER - ROSLYN / LIC
Quote I Live By:
“When you feel like quitting think about why you started.”
Fun Fact About Me:
I began working out at 11 years old and haven't stopped since.
Bragging Rights:
I am a certified boxing fitness instructor under the auspices of both Box N' Burn Academy (Level 1 & 2) and the Boxing CPR/AED trained. I am also certified in Personal Training with the American Sports & Fitness Association.
Why I Like Boxing:
Boxing makes me sweat like nobody’s business. I understand that there is a wide range of fitness abilities that are age and experience based. I tailor your workout to meet you where you are in fitness and age
Classes I Teach:
Group adult classes, private training sessions for adults and children.
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Confident and exhausted.
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HAYLEY KUCICH - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (ADMIN)
Quote I Live By:
The most important thing is to enjoy your life... to be happy. It's all that matters. - Audrey Hepburn
Fun Fact About Me:
I was a concert pianist and have performed all over the world. I have two daughters and am fluent in French!
DONALD GRUPSKI - TRAINER - ROSLYN / LIC
Quote I Live By:
“Anything in life worth doing is worth over doing. Moderation is for cowards.”
Fun Fact About Me:
I ran competitive track in college and after college for a year.
Bragging Rights
I spend my free time at the beach surfing and hanging out with friends. I have a criminal justice and computer science degree and love working out in my free time. I am also CRP, AED and Basic Life Saving certified.
Why I like Boxing
After I stopped running track I wanted to start another individual competitive sport that had the same cardio vascular results, and boxing fit that description perfectly.
Classes I teach
Group adult and kids classes along with privates for all ages.
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Confident in their boxing abilities and energized after the workout.
SARINA ZARNIGHIAN - TRAINER - ROSLYN / LIC
Quote I Live By:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Fun Fact About Me:
I swam competitively when I was younger, and have worked with people with disabilities in an adaptive surfing event the last 2 years.
Bragging Rights
- I'm a doctor of physical therapy student at NYU
- I'm a certified health coach and plant based nutritionist
- I'm working on my Pilates mat certification
- I'm certified rock steady boxing instructor
- I'm CPR, BLS, advanced life support certified
Why I Like Boxing
I started boxing 7 years ago when I started college. I was an athlete all throughout my childhood into high school and I wanted another sport that I could get better at and challenged me like gymnastics did. I love how you can constantly get better, learn more skills and release any stress you have!
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to feel confident, strong, and capable in their bodies. I want people to leave empowered every time they work with me.
CODIE PAYNE - TRAINER - LIC / ROSLYN
Quote I Live By:
"Adversity introduces a person to themselves."
Fun Fact About Me:
I'm a huge fan of philosophy and history.
Bragging Rights:
I'm a member of the armed forces and I was an MMA and Muay Thai Champion.
Why I Like Boxing
I started boxing while I was training in Mixed Martial Arts. I've been a huge fan of the sport ever since I was a child.
Classes I teach
Group Adult and Kids Classes. Privates for all ages
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to feel empowered and confident after taking my class. I want people to leave thinking that working out can be enjoyable and fun!
JEO RIVERA- TRAINER - ROSLYN / LIC
Quote I Live By:
“Be like water" ---Bruce Lee
Fun Fact About Me:
I played in a tournament at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Bragging Rights
I ran a 4.74 40 yard dash in High School.
Why I Like Boxing
It's a great way to get cardio in your workout and boxing is a great workout to shock the body. It helps clear the mind and relieves stress.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates.
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Confident and healthy.
COLIN BISHOP - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
“Who you are speaks louder than what you say. Action creates opportunities, feelings follow behaviors."
Fun Fact About Me:
I met my wife at a fitness class in Long Island City.
Bragging Rights
I am a qualified life coach and ski/snowboard instructor. I have also competed in these different events...
- Hyrox: Top 10 for my age group
- Spartan Race: Placed in top 50 out of 4,500 people (all ages)
- NYC Marathon, Tough Mudder, Rugged Maniac and various 5K, 10K and Half Marathons.
- I have visited over 150 different fitness studios around the world.
Why I Like Boxing
I have been boxing for over 15 years. Boxing is the ultimate sport for mind and body. If you're fit enough to box, you're fit enough to face any battle in life.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates.
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
My classes should help you feel mentally and physically stronger. My ultimate goal each class is to inspire you to come back.
AMY CALJEAN - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
“Manifest the best"
Fun Fact About Me:
I competed in a roller derby league!
Bragging Rights
- I have 10+ years of kickboxing and boxing training experience
- I'm CPR certified
- I'm a trained "nose", developing fragrances at a French perfume house!
Why I Like Boxing
I love boxing because it is a pure moment of focus on nothing else but the movements. My mind can take a break from daily stressors and it's a blissful chance to just flow! It relives tension and sharpens the mind body connection.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates.
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Strong, confident, energized and accomplished!
MARA NDIAYE - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
“Do good and good shall come back to you."
Fun Fact About Me:
I am very outgoing and like to be a tourist in New York City even though I live here!
Bragging Rights
Growing up I played soccer, I wrestled and I boxed. I came to America 12 years ago from Senegal and am fluent in French. I am also CPR/AED certified.
Why I Like Boxing
Boxing is relaxing and helps take away the stresses of everyday life. Boxing helps create both physical and mental strengths to the mind and body.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
II want people to feel that they have gotten stronger and have learned something in class. I love what I do and want to teach people the ways that I know while always having lots of fun!
HAKIM ROBERSON - LIC
Quote I Live By:
"Discipline equals freedom." I believe putting in the work physically, mentally and spiritually--it gives you the freedom to move through life with strength and confidence.
Fun Fact About Me:
I have 8 years of discipline and leadership forged in the United States Marine Corps. I also have a Picador named Dominic. Besides fitness, I'm into music, storytelling and exploring culture and talking about late-night food spots in NYC.
Bragging Rights
ISSA Personal Trainer Certified, trained in DNA- Based Fitness, I currently serve as the Head Track and Field Coach at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology in Flushing, where I lead, inspire and develop athletes with next-level speed, power and resilience.
Why I Like Boxing
Boxing isn't just a workout-- it's a battlefield of mental toughness, endurance, and heart. I started because I thrive on the strategy and mental focus it demands. Every round pushes you past your limits and teaches you to rise stronger on the other side.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Every session is fight night. Expect sweat, energy, and intensity. I want you walking out of my class feeling like a warrior-- confident, sharper and stronger than when you walked in. Whether you're here to sharpen your skills, torch calories, or test yourself against the bag, you'll leave knowing you gave it everything!
ANTONIO CERBONE - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
"Decide who you want to be, and then do that work”
- Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
Fun Fact About Me:
I’m a model and son of a chef/nutritionist so when I’m not training or coaching I’m cooking ribeyes at Rustica
Bragging Rights
Currently I am an undefeated MMA fighter with 3 knockouts and a amateur title. CPR certified, and am very experienced in weight cutting.
Why I Like Boxing
I love boxing because it is my favorite art form. I love the beauty of its movements and problem solving it forces. Boxing is one the greatest gifts you can give someone.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
After class I want you to feel a sense of progression and even if it’s by 1%, closer to your goals.
KOUTA HERNANDEZ - TRAINER - CHARLESTON
Quote I Live By:
"Fall seven times, get up eight."
Fun Fact About Me:
I have a Boykin Spaniel
Why I Like Boxing
I think boxing is a fun fitness activity that is less taxing than running. It combines both cardio and resistance training while also working on areas such as hand-eye coordination. It is also a great mindfulness activity because there is always something to improve and focus on every time I put on the gloves.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to feel like they received a good physical challenge while also relieving stress to either start the week or close it out. I also want people leaving my classes each day feeling more confident in their abilities.
DUKE LARGE - HEAD TRAINER - CHARLESTON
Quote I Live By:
"Stay hard"
Fun Fact About Me:
I sang Acapella for 5 years in High School and College.
Bragging Rights
I was featured on Tapout's social media with over 100,000 followers.
Why I Like Boxing
I love boxing because it accomplishes so much at once. It's great for cardio-respiratory endurance, hand-eye coordination, fast-twitch muscle fiber development, stress relief and self defense. It requires very little equipment and can be done almost anywhere.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to feel empowered and accomplished, both physically and mentally, knowing that they challenged themselves, I want people to forget about all of life's stressors that prevent us from living a high-quality life.
LORI STUART - TRAINER - CHARLESTON
Quote I Live By:
"Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New"
Fun Fact About Me:
I'm a scientist turned piano teacher and boxing coach. I love learning new things!
Bragging Rights
I have two beautiful sons and a hunk of a husband. I count myself lucky every day.
Why I Like Boxing
Boxing helps build agility, strength, coordination and power AND it's a great outlet for stress.
Classes I teach
Rock Steady Boxing Classes
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
Proud of their accomplishment, tired from their workout.
CHRIS ANZALONE - TRAINER - ROSLYN
Quote I Live By:
"It's a cold world, bundle up"
Fun Fact About Me:
I know how to play the ukulele!
Bragging Rights
I was a varsity wrestler and soccer player throughout high school.
Why I Like Boxing
I started boxing because I wanted to learn more ways to defend myself. It's also a super fun way to workout!
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to shock themselves every class. I want people to push and exceed every limitation, fostering perseverance and continuous growth.
ANDREA JONES - TRAINER - CHARLESTON
Quote I Live By:
"Movement is medicine"
Fun Fact About Me:
I LOVE Pugs. Our most recent pug, Larry, was a rescue with hind-end paralysis but he ran the house!.... from the couch
Bragging Rights
I coached my son’s VEX Robotics team to the World Championships.. Twice! (Really, I’m hijacking my son’s bragging rights…I kept them on track, but I couldn’t tell you the difference between a gear and a sprocket!)
Why I Like Boxing
As a former critical care nurse, I truly believe that exercise is a primary prevention for many chronic conditions. Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-based fitness class for people with Parkinson’s is the perfect mesh of my nursing background and current fitness career!
Classes I teach
Rock Steady Boxing Classes
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want my boxers to leave class with a renewed belief in the strength of their bodies and confidence to fight back against Parkinson’s.
RAUL MAGON - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
"I consider him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self." - Aristotle
Fun Fact About Me:
When I'm not training or working, I'm at home, either studying or indulging in a good book.
Bragging Rights
I've competed in Muay Thai, kickboxing and amateur boxing fights. I've competed in Germany and trained in Thailand. I also earned a scholarship at the National University in my country, achieving 4th place nationwide.
Why I Like Boxing
Boxing has helped me overcome tough challenges as a youngster and brought me closer to academics, science, discipline and focus. It is a gentleman's sport promoting respect and sportsmanship.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I want people to feel empowered knowing they've had a great workout and acquired proper boxing technique.
CARL FLEURIMONT - TRAINER - LIC
Quote I Live By:
"Be the light of the world that you would want to see.”
Fun Fact About Me:
One of my majors in college was performing arts and I later joined the actors union Sag-Aftra.
Bragging Rights
I am a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and massage therapist. I am also a nationally ranked amateur bodybuilder.
Why I Like Boxing
I started as a kickboxing instructor and then transitioned into boxing. I’ve always been enamored by boxing... from the stories of Joe Louis, Jack Johnson, Mohammed Ali, Tyson, Sugar Ray...the list goes on. Boxing is a great workout, teaches structure, discipline and it’s a healthy way to relieve some pent up emotions.
Classes I teach
All classes and privates
How I Want People to Feel After Taking My Class
I would like people to feel accomplished after my class. I want them to know that any and every time they take one of my classes that they will get a great workout with high energy and good vibes.
