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The House A Champion Built
Steve Shepherd
Co-Founder
Steve Shepherd is a five-time world kickboxing champion. He defeated eight world champions from five weight divisions, four of them during their championship reigns. He also decisioned future world champions Don Wilson, Ted Pryor, Dale “Apollo” Cook and Bob “Thunder” Thurman.
Ed Shepherd
Co-Founder, Co-Owner
Ed Shepherd created workouts based on programs involving strength and aerobic circuits, which are very effective and require less time, and nutrition strategies that are sustainable and enjoyable. Now he enjoys helping people achieve the body and lifestyle they desire.
Edgard Figueroa
Group Classes, Champions Boxing Academy, & Personal Trainer
Edgard “El Titan” Figueroa followed his brother and father into boxing at the age of 14. Edgard debuted in the pro ranks July 2017 in a televised fight winning an upset in a unanimous decision.
El Titan also leads the Champions Boxing Academy and brings energy and experience to classes and training sessions.
Jose Cortes
Group Classes & Personal Training
Jose Andres Cortes is originally from Cali Colombia, also aka:”The Colombian Necktie” is a experienced professional boxer & MMA fighter, and a well known personal trainer and group fitness trainer.
He came to the US to escape the violence, cartel and political wars in the region, and as an athlete, he quickly assimilated and soon became a star soccer player in the minor leagues and had several offers from professional teams and chose boxing instead. Recently, this past December, he fought a 10-round light heavy weight bout and won the championship belt in a dominating victory.
Dana Johnson
Group Classes & Personal Trainer
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Franky Gedeon
Group Classes, Youth Boxing, & Personal Trainer
Franky Gedeon is a Golden Gloves Champion native of West Palm Beach with 12 professional fights and ranked #1 in Florida and #5 in the nation. His boxing classes are basically aHollywood training montage, and the youth program is a great addition for the kids!
Chloe Lambros
Group Classes & Personal Trainer
Meet Coach Chloe! She has been the fitness industry for over 10 years Certified with NFPT, SRT and Schwinn, she has a specialty in strength training, bodybuilding, functional training as well as endurance training. Originally from NYC, Chloe spent a lot of time as an endurance athlete cycling, running and Spartan race training. When Chloe made her way to Florida, she fell into the world of competitive bodybuilding.
Joseph “JC” Shepherd
Group Classes & Personal Trainer
JC is a West Palm Beach native. He has a long-time passion for all sports including surfing, swimming, boxing and kickboxing. He trained under his five-time world champion uncle Steve Shepherd and his strength is effectively demonstrating how to kick like a pro.
Who We Are
We’re more than kickboxing! Come by and try a class in several different fitness areas including HIIT/ Superfit, boxing, DEKA, sparring, and of course kickboxing (you think we’d leave it out?).
Meet the team and our story below.