SHOW UP AND SWEAT

Trainer/Staff Bio

Whitney has always been an active individual, playing team sports and dancing her entire life.  She was a tri-sport athlete in high school (volleyball, basketball, track & field) and studied dance (tap, jazz, modern) from a young age.    Once Whitney tried out Title Boxing Club after college, she was hooked!  Whitney loves to share her joy for working out with others while being part of a welcoming fitness community.  Outside of TITLE, Whitney works to clean up the environment by remediating contaminated sites.  She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Dance minor and is currently working on her Masters in Community Development.

My personal mantra

“Dedicate yourself to becoming your best self.”

My training style is:

authentic

My why:

I became a trainer at TITLE because I love to challenge people to do their best and enjoy being able to spend more time with the TITLE community.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My drive to be my best self and to help others remember that our health is our wealth.

Trainer/Staff Bio

Mara has always been very active, a jack of all trades in terms of fitness. The sport she knows best is running. Mara has been running since elementary school, starting with Girls on the Run, and eventually moving on to Track & Field and Cross Country. She played competitive soccer and found a passion for dancing as well. Above all, boxing has resonated with her the most and she has stuck with it to the present day! Mara is very passionate about fitness and health and wants to share her love for it with others.

My personal mantra

Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.

My training style is:

transformative

My why:

I started off as a member of TITLE Boxing Club when I was 14. My mom brought me in to try a class and I have been hooked ever since. I've never experienced a workout like those at TITLE, and I want to share the amazing feeling TITLE gives me with others!

What gives me my fighting spirit:

Self-Improvement. I want to become my best self by leaving my comfort zone, eating healthy, and taking care of my body. I want to surpass my own expectations.

Trainer/Staff Bio

It wasn’t until after high school that Jose began to really get serious about working out. One of his best friends played football and unfortunately suffered an injury, so they began working out together in their spare time. Ever since then he’s never looked back. Jose played soccer for a couple of summers, but has mainly stuck to weight training. He has always been a huge fan of boxing, and one day he drove by the club and decided to check it out.  Jose signed up right then and there. It has been one of the best decisions he’s made. Now, as a trainer, he wants to bring that same joy to other members of TITLE Boxing Club.

My personal mantra

Be the hardest worker in the room.

My training style is:

Transforming

My why:

I really enjoy improving my health through fitness and exercise. As a member at TITLE I had some of the best workouts ever! I wanted to help share that passion with other members.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family and the people close to me. To make a positive impact on this world, and to have fun doing it. You only get one life!

Trainer/Staff Bio

Justine has been involved with sports and fitness her entire life. After playing collegiate soccer and softball she wasn’t quite ready to give up her competitive edge and decided to train and fight MMA for Hullett House gym based out of Columbia, MO. After moving to Kansas City for grad school, she remained involved by managing a sports/nutrition store and body building. Since attaining her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy she works on the rehabilitation team in the hospital and continues to strive towards her personal fitness goals and sharing her passion of health/fitness with others.

My personal mantra

The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do

My training style is:

Connected

My why:

I want to continue to share my passion for fitness/health at a more advanced level with individuals motivated to show up and put the work in. I want to be the driving force that inspires you to be better

What gives me my fighting spirit:

The drive to be the best version of myself--for myself and the people I chose to share my life with

Trainer/Staff Bio

Lisa has always been an active person, she developed a love for running early on and participating in track and cross country in high school.  Following this, Lisa tried various workouts over the years but nothing has compared to the passion she has for boxing and kickboxing. She joined TITLE Boxing Club as a member 7.5 years ago and loves it more today than when she started!

When Lisa’s not in the gym, she enjoys helping and teaching others through her professional work; She has a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Manager.

My personal mantra

Always have a personal goal and a plan to achieve it

My training style is:

Energetic

My why:

Throughout the years as a member, I have enjoyed the trainers that pushed me further than I thought possible. I’m excited about the opportunity to share my love of boxing/kickboxing and push other members the same way.

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My family. I love demonstrating to my teenage daughter that strong is healthy.

Trainer/Staff Bio

MJ was a 3-sport letterman in high school (football, baseball, and wrestling). His accolades include Class 5A Kansas State Champion Wrestler for Summer Academy, 2X 1st Team All-Kansas Wrestling, and 2nd Team All-MO/Kan Wrestling. He attended Neosho County Community College on a wrestling scholarship and was a part of the 2000 NJCAA National Championship Wrestling Team. After that, he played football for Kansas State University and was an Academic All-American 2 years in a row. He also was the first 2-time NCWA All-American for The KSU Wrestling Club. MJ competed in Mixed Martial Arts for 7 years, which includes a 12-4 overall amateur record. He held 3 different local belts within that time. In 2013, MJ started a professional MMA career. He has been in the fitness & boxing industry since 2011. He was featured in KC FIT Magazine in 2013 as one of the Top 10 Trainers in the area.

My personal mantra

We all fall down. But we must get up! Because the ground is no place for a champion!

My training style is:

Authentic & Energetic

My why:

TITLE Boxing Club believes in their product, their members and their trainers. TBC truly has the best format and organization I have seen! I also love to motivate my TBC Members and help them reach their goals everyday! I appreciate all of our member's work ethic!

What gives me my fighting spirit:

My drive to be the best "Me" for myself and my family. Especially my 2 nephews. I always try to set the best example for them, not just in sports but in all facets of life. They look up to their Uncle MJ and they inspire and motivate me to get better each and everyday!