The Fitness Boxing & Muay Thai Expert
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Introduction
Looking for a highly experienced, personal trainer who can help you?
Please read everything below for the best possible experience 🙏🏼
Would you like to?
👍Build self-confidence
👍 Increase Strength, Flexibility & Endurance
👍 Learn life-saving self-defense skills
👍Decrease excess body fat
And most importantly, have fun while doing it!
With over 25 years of experience training clients of all ages (4 to 76), I specialize in working with women and men from all walks of life. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push your limits, I create customized bespoke programs to help you:
🔥Achieve your personal fitness, confidence and self-defense goals!
My Certifications & Qualifications:
✅ NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National
Academy of Sports Medicine) 2002
✅ ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine) 2003
✅ CrossFit Certified Trainer 2008
✅ 7X Undefeated Muay Thai Champion (WBC & IKF) 1999
✅ USA Boxing Coach 2002
✅ Black Belt Level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu California State Submission Wrestling Champion 1999
✅ Over 37 years of experience in Olympic lifts Kettlebells & functional resistance training
My Background & Expertise:
◾️ 7X Undefeated Muay Thai champion (WBC & IKF) and producer of Champions.
◾️ USA Boxing Coach
◾️ No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and producer of Champions
◾️ 20 years of competitive Baseball
◾️ Extensive experience in women’s self-defense strategies
I’m committed to helping you achieve your goals in a supportive and empowering environment.
My Clients Include but are not limited to:
🔥 Members of Navy SEAL Teams 1 & 3
🔥 Many Pre and postnatal women
🔥 NFL Players (Teams including the San Diego Chargers and others)
🔥 Grammy Award-winning artists
🔥 Breast, kidney and oral cancer survivors
🔥 Special populations such as: Seniors, children, autism spectrum, and multiple neurological disorders.
🔥 Highly regarded members of the San Diego business and legal community, and more!
Specialized Services:
⭐️ Goal-oriented training plans customized to your needs and fitness level
⭐️ Self-defense workshops for women, with complimentary annual workshops designed to teach practical, life-saving techniques
⭐️ Prenatal and postnatal fitness programs, providing support for new and expecting mothers
⭐️ Self-defense skills that are practical, empowering, and effective
⭐️ A fun and engaging approach to fitness that keeps you motivated
💵 My single session rate is $150…$100 for active duty military.
💵 Travel fee of $5/mile to and from for any locations more than 5 miles from 92110
💵 I offer bespoke training packages and rates based on client needs and my availability.
💵 Rates as low as $75/hour with some pre-paid packages.
🔥 I will not quote a training package without training you 1 time.🔥
Why Work With Me?
I offer a 100% money-back guarantee on all sessions after your 3rd session* if you don’t feel it’s a good fit because I’m THAT confident I can help you achieve real, lasting results AND I want to make sure that we have the best possible relationship!
*Minus $5/mile travel fee to and from your location and all Thumbtack fees.
Request must be made by text message, within 1 hour of your 3rd session, ending…No Exceptions.
All refunds via Venmo for speed and ease.
I have multiple gyms we can meet at, in El Cajon, National City and Central Coast San Diego, though most clients prefer their home, office or local park. Select clients are invited to my home training space.
Ready to Get Started?
Transform your body…
Increase your strength and endurance…
Boost your flexibility…
Learn vital self-defense skills!
Book your introductory session today, and let’s work together to make your goals a reality while having fun along the way!
(Due to the nature of my high profile clientele, public photographs are limited. However, I am happy to show you pictures and provide you extensive references and referrals, in-person.)
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Serves San Diego, CA
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Agnieszka M.
2 weeks ago
I gained new confidence I didn’t think was possible to attain!
Growing up, and as an adult, I've always been shy and timid, but after training with coach Dave, I was able to overcome that, and unleashed my inner warrior.
We worked on my confidence and I gained new strength, physically and mentally, that I now apply to all areas of my life.
Coach Dave is incredibly supportive, patient, and shows complex techniques in easy steps.
The classes are a fantastic full-body workouts, and I love feeling empowered learning new confidence and self-defense skills.
The support and inspiration I get training with coach Dave is amazing, it inspires me to push myself harder.
I was looking for a challenging and rewarding workout, and with coach Dave I got not only a physical workout, but a mental and emotional journey that gave me rewarding lifelong skills of being stronger and more confident, both inside and out.
I’m glad I stepped up to the challenge to empowering and improving my life.
Gisa D.
Oct 23, 2023
I’ve been training with Dave for over one year. I have progressed a lot and Dave continues to challenge me every single class, and in-between. Dave has a wealth of knowledge about training methodologies and will help you get to your personal goal, whatever they may be. He also knows a what appears to be everything there is to know about nutrition, healing from injuries, and he’ll talk you out of any slump quickly.
I thoroughly enjoyed my personal training with Dave. He was able to accommodate the different fitness levels of my mom, my sister and me with ease, we all felt challenged but also not overwhelmed. And he’s great with kids!
Brittany T.
Jan 27, 2024
Been training with Dave for seven years now. Within 3 months of training (Muay Thai only), I noticed a difference in my health and physique. After 6 months, I was in the best shape of my life (and that's 1-1.5 hours x2-3/week). Kru Dave is a no BS, technical coach. It's not for everyone, but if you want smart, practical training, don't need to be coddled and can handle tough love, then Dave is your guy.
Daniel M.
Sep 21, 2024
working with Kru Dave has been one of the best experiences I’ve had. learning the Art of Traditional Muay Thai in a fun positive environment and also the hard work, discipline and commitment to self betterment that it takes to have a positive impact in all areas of your life and those around you as well. If you want to take your skills and health to the next level you need to look no further. No matter your current fitness level Kru Dave can help you improve and level up! He’s committed to his craft and his crew.
Brittany T.
Sep 13, 2023
I've been training with Dave and American Boxing for 7 years now. I've done all sorts of martial arts for most of my life, but nothing has been as effective in maintaining my health and physique as Boxing and Muay Thai with Dave. I noticed fat loss and muscle tone after just 3 months and in 6 months I was in the best shape of my life. Kru Dave is a no BS, technical coach. It's not for everyone, but if you want smart, practical training, don't need to be coddled and can handle tough love, then come and try a few sessions. It's good for all ages and experience levels.
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