As a competitive swimmer in high school in Rio de Janeiro, Brenda has always loved athletics, but coincidentally began her passion for fitness classes at Suzanne Olson's studio in Washington, DC. Upon moving away from the DC area, she managed several group fitness programs in the Milwaukee area while obtaining a master's degree in Human Resources from Marquette University & a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.

Brenda holds certifications in: Pilates Full Equipment & Mat, Zumba programs, Bokwa Dance Fitness, PowerStrike Kickboxing, Atletica, Barre Fitness, Yogafit, Crossfit, Spin Star 3, Aerial Yoga, Core Align, Aerial Yoga, Body Pump & has developed many other programs throughout the years.

Her previous career of 15 years was with the Central Intelligence Agency where she worked for Ben Affleck's character in the movie Argo. She was undercover traveling to many parts of the world during most of her Agency career until her last assignment in Human Resources where she managed the diversity program.

Brenda has been married for 31 years & enjoys traveling & the outdoors with her husband. 

David has trained under David M. since he first opened 4 years ago. In 2014, he became fully certified as a Generation 2 F.I.G.H.T. Instructor, and Battle Ready Kickboxing Instructor (this makes Zone Boxing a BLAST with him!)

David trains in HaganaH to keep his mind and body ready for worst case scenarios. His main motivation for teaching Haganah is to keep people as prepared as possible for the senseless acts of violence plaguing our society.

Credentials & Achievements:
~HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. Instructor
~Senior F.I.G.H.T. Instructor at PurEnergy Studios
~Associate F.I.G.H.T. Instructor at MSMA Regional HaganaH Center
~Battle Ready Kickboxing Instructor

Israeli Tactical Knife Fighting is my specialty.

concentrate on the physical attributes of being a Warrior but the mental attributes as well. Sam trains

because he has to. “You and only you are responsible for yourself,” says Sam. “I teach HaganaH

because I am thankful for all that it has given me, it is my duty to give to the good people that want to

learn.”

Personal:

I am a Realtor/Investor/Landlord in the West Chester area and also work for a local mechanical

contracting firm. In addition to practicing HaganaH, I am a husband and father which is the most

important thing of all!

HaganaH Strength

My strength in HaganaH is helping people to develop the warrior mindset which is crucial for a Warrior.

David’s love for HaganaH can only truly be seen, by training with him. He takes time to make sure that each and every student grows 1% every class. David has experience instructing members of our Military and Law Enforcement community as well as professionals and students.

Credentials & Achievements:
~HaganaH Black Belt
~2012 International HaganaH Federation’s Instructor Of The Year
~Chief F.I.G.H.T. Instructor at PurEnergy Studios
~Senior F.I.G.H.T. Instructor at MSMA Regional HaganaH Center
~HaganaH PT & Combat Fitness Coach
~Ground Survival/Combat Wrestling Instructor
~Tactical Knife Fighting Instructor
~Israeli Combat Shooting (Pistol & Rifle)
~IPTT Certified: Active Shooter Response, Medical Combat/Trauma Response, Security & 3rd Party Protection, Counter Terrorism Strategies

Victor imstructs our Zone Boxing, Self Defense, Zone Cardio classes. It os a true passion. With a strong background in coaching gymnastics, emphasis is placed on good body mechanics aling with some very challenging exercise regimens.

Victor has been a trainer at places such as The Sporting Club at the Bellvue and One-on-One Sports Training Center in Center City. There is a rich history of helping folks maximize their physical and mental potential.

Victor holds a 4th degree Black Belt in a self defense system called Haganah. Haganah is essentially "smart fighting" combined with rigorous physical conditioning. He holds lower belts in Judo, Savate, and Tae Kwon Do.

A strong sense of community exists in all of the classes. Class participants help their classmates excel..."Iron sharpens Iron." New students will be welcomed into an environment of de-stressed learning.