I’ve been a coach in the fitness industry for over 8 years. My background is strength and conditioning training using different modalities including classic weights, barbells, bodyweight flows, and unconventional tools like kettlebells, heavy bags and steel mace.
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I love helping people get off couches and feel comfortable in the gym environment. I want to move the needle for everyday humans who want to better their lives. I understand that it can be quite challenging to incorporate structured fitness into your existing life and family commitments. Therefore I always wanted to create a community that helped people find their wellness with some beginner, intermediate and even advanced offerings for those who really wanted to sink their teeth into a challenge.
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I’ve travelled the world in search of new and exciting training modalities and spent time in Los Angeles, Austin Texas, Indonesia and Thailand for months at a time to immerse myself under various coaches. I believe the learning never stops as a coach and I am honoured to surround myself with this team of highly talented coaches to collectively bring the best in fitness to the Tweed Coast.
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The Jungle “Fight Lift Move” philosophy speaks to me as it promotes strength in all spheres of life; physical, mental and social. Imagine a space where you can get stronger, learn new skills and be supported along the way. 
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We are here for it.

It all started walking down to the local squash courts, dressed up in a kimono to learn Karate like every other kid in the 80s.
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From Karate it led into Muay Thai at the infamous McKinnon brothers’ Bulldog Gym where striking eventually turned into grappling.

Finding BJJ in my late 20s was an eye-opening addiction like no other and led me to seek out training all over the globe from Hawaii to North and South America and Asia. 

Over time I delved into CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebell training and yoga. A little bit of ageing in recent years means that I now have a huge appreciation for recovery and repairing the body. I am constantly experimenting with different recovery modalities and really enjoy hot and cold contrast therapy.

When we met the Jungle Brothers community, I found that their “Fight Lift Move” philosophy aligned heavily with my own interests and beliefs and we wanted to share that with the Northern Rivers community. Now my wife and I are opening our very own facility here in Cabarita Beach and look forward to sharing it with you.