Meet your Coaches
YUICHI
owner/coachYuichi Ohi has extensive fitness background and training in Boxing, Jui Jitsu, Grappling, and Judo. Yuichi has trained in Judo starting at an early age under his own father and renowned 6th Degree Black Belt Mastoshi Ohi. Over the past 23 years he has worked with many famous actors shaping them up for their roles in such productions as Transformers and The Great Gatsby. Certified thru NASM as a specialist in both personal training and nutrition, Yuichi is renowned for his work with all fitness levels of clientele.
MANNY
coachWith over 12 yrs learning experience in boxing and muay thai, Manny brings his love of these sports to LAKO. Manny currently holds a 6-2 fight record but…. is undefeated in working successfully with clients of all abilities!
LEO
coachHis 10 years of training in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and boxing under 5 world champion Kathy Long. He’s competed in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Boxing, Kickboxing and full rules Muay Thai. He holds a black belt in kickboxing and yellow belt in kung Fu San Soo under Kathy Long. He also holds a purple belt in Judo under Mike Verdugo. He’s competed in boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and has an amateur record of 2-0 in boxing and 8-3 Muay Thai.
CHALTON
coachOLIVIA
coachHOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Christina Linardatou 🇩🇴
CHEAT MEAL: Filet Mignon with extra bearnaise sauce, potatoes au gratin, roasted asparagus and two sugar free red velvet cupcakes from sprinkles 😋
WALKOUT SONG: My House – Beyonce
FUN FACT: I went to clown college and can swallow a balloon
ONE WORD: Snatchletic 🍑👋🏽
CHEYENNE
coachHOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Bernard Hopkins
CHEAT MEAL: Oxtail (Jamaican Style)
WALKOUT SONG: Cruel summer by Bananarama
FUN FACT: Trains in Afro Diasporic arts like Capoeira de N’Gola
ONE WORD: Nyansapo
JON
head coach/brand directorHOMETOWN: Whittier, Ca (Born in the Philippines)
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Roy Jones Jr.
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: Ribeye Steak & Sushi
WALKOUT SONG: Bebot – Black Eyed Peas
FUN FACT: Wish to be a Wildlife Photographer for NatGEO
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Adaptable
JUSTIN
coachJustin “Juice” Van-Hairston
HOMETOWN: San Diego
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Alistar Overeem
CHEAT MEAL: McDonalds
WALKOUT SONG: Ruff Rider Anthem
FUN FACT: I woke up like this!
ONE WORD: Veteran
DAVID
coachHOMETOWN: Glendale
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Miguel Cotto
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: Pizza
WALKOUT SONG: Roy jones – Can’t Be Touched
FUN FACT: Weakness for Sweets
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Ambitious
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Rap Classics 1990-2010
JACKSON
coachJackson punches his way onto our staff with a 6-1 amateur boxing record, a strong background in kickboxing, wrestling, and MMA. Jackson is a well rounded fighter that also has been training others for well over 5 years.
GREG
coachNICKNAME: Goldie
FROM: Los Angeles (Claremont)
CHEAT MEAL: 1 lb. burgers
WALKOUT SONG: Keep Moving (Bronson), or something by Kelly Clarkson
FUN FACT: I write children’s books
ONE WORD: Biscuit
CERTIFICATIONS: NASM Elite, Cupping
RONNIE
coachILYA
coachNAME: Ilya Tabarovskiy
NICKNAME: Rept-ilya
HOMETOWN: Kemerovo, Russia
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Naoya Inoue
CHEAT MEAL: Ramen 🍜
WALKOUT SONG: Golden Touch Jaxson Gamble
FUN FACT: Double jointed shoulder and elbow
ONE WORD: Indomitable
SPENCER
coachHOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Mike Tyson
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: In n Out – Double Double w/Chopped Chili & Cheese Fries
WALKOUT SONG: Tom Petty “Won’t Back Down”
FUN FACT: BJJ Black Belt
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Resilient
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Bangers?
KEITH
coachHOMETOWN: Nunya
FAVORITE FIGHTER: George St. Pierre
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: Fried Chicken, Ice Cream, Pizza, Burritos, and all that Jazz
WALKOUT SONG: Don’t Waste Your Life by Lecrae but I’m Open to Suggestions
FUN FACT: My Favorite Musical is Legally Blonde
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: The Most Humble
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: It’s called Keith class. Pretty sure it’s private. And stop asking me to remove the Irish song.
ANDREI
coachHOMETOWN: Glendale, CA Straight Out of Romania
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Buakaw
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: Pizza
WALKOUT SONG: March of the Templars
FUN FACT: I Can Adapt in Any Situation.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Unapologetic
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Hip Hop Workout Playlist
DASHA
coachNICKNAME: Kyarra
HOMETOWN: Russia-Germany
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Anthony Joshua
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: Just Love To Eat
WALKOUT SONG: Uplifting Trance
FUN FACT: Big Smile On My Face All The Time
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Adventure
Certification: Not Certified Yet In The U.S.
SARA
coachJOSUE
coachNickname: Coach Progressor
Hometown: North East LA
Fav fighter: Andre Ward
Cheat meal: Mariscos
Walkout song: Chainbreakers (Black Voices Movement)
Fun Fact: God is good all the time
One Word: Progress