INSTRUCTORS
Our instructor pool is composed of individuals who embody the meaning of busy professionals. Most of our instructors actively compete or have retired from competition in fighting sports such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Full Contact Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, and Grappling. Maintaining a fit lifestyle is necessary for fighting sports athletes, since competition is year-round. Our instructors are also working toward professional goals in medicine, law, engineering, biomedical research, and entrepreneurship. 02 Workouts are designed for busy professionals.
DEBORAH THROPE
B.A. University of Michigan, J.D. Eastern Michigan
Deborah actively competes in Muay Thai Kickboxing. Despite a grueling work schedule and a daily commute to and from San Jose, she trains to fight five to six days per week. Deborah loves her work as an attorney advocating for the housing rights of the poor and mentally challenged. Deborah’s all-acoustic band is currently looking for a gig.
FAHEEM CHANDA
B.S. San Francisco State, MBA San Francisco State
Faheem regularly trains Muay Thai Kickboxing and grappling. Faheem loves his job as an emerging technologies sales representative for Cisco. Faheem is actively involved in his Oakland Mosque and in volunteering for Islamic causes. Faheem’s ability to speak five languages is a special skill, which enabled him to achieve perfect scores on his SAT and GMAT exams.
DESIREE THAYER
Post-Doctoral Research UCSF, Ph.D. Scripps Research Institute, B.S. University of Michigan
Desiree is an all-around fitness enthusiast who does everything from practice yoga and train Muay Thai Kickboxing, boxing, and grappling with an all-female fight team. Desiree also spends time volunteering at the Museum of Arts and Sciences as well cooking healthy Tofu dishes, and playing piano.
HAPPY REYNOLDS
Family Practice Residency UCSF, M.D.Howard University, B.A. University of Minnesota
Happy Reynolds competed in Muay Thai Kickboxing and boxing, until she became pregnant in 2005. In 2004, she formed an all-female fight team. She currently works as a ringside physician for the California State Athletic Commission overseeing Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, and Kickboxing competitions. Happy is working on becoming a certified Pilates instructor.
JAMES COOK
J.D. Golden Gate University, M.A. University Colorado Boulder, B.A. Howard University
James actively competes in Mixed Martial Arts and full contact Muay Thai Kickboxing. He is sponsored by Fairtex Gear company and Purified Soul. He is a certified Spinning instructor as well as personal trainer. James frequently teaches at health clubs throughout the Bay Area including Crunch, Bally’s, and UCSF. View some of James’ competitions and brutal fight training sessions by following the link below: http://www.youtube.com/hellojamescook
KEVIN BELL
B.A UC San Diego
Kevin is an all-around fitness enthusiast who actively seeks opportunities to push it to the next level when he works out. Kevin generally exercises five to six days per week. Kevin swam competitively for most of his life.
DOREEN WONG
Academy Of Art University BFA
Doreen achieved a 1st degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate early in life. As a young adult she competed in Muay Thai kickboxing and Boxing. Thus far, Doreen is the only person to compete in San Francisco Golden Gloves at night and work as an interior designer by day. When Doreen is not training or designing, she devises schemes to return home to her native Malaysia for long vacations.
