Meet the team
All of our instructors are fully certified and bring their own
individual expertise to training sessions
John
John who has recently taken ownership of Lions Boxing and Fitness, is passionate and dedicated to the Gym, achieving a Level One Boxology Certified Instructors Course.
John has been at Lions Boxing and Fitness for over 14 years and has seen first hand the benefits it has brought to all that come through the door.
With five successful white collar fights under his belt, John has been lucky enough to fight at the York Hall on two occasions.
John will put you through your paces in every class, make you work hard as well as teaching you the fundamental basics to boxing.
Sam
Sam first started boxing over 25 years ago - training and fighting in the Junior amateurs - wining the Jack Petchy Achievement which recognising young people who have demonstrated commitment and attitude, including those who have excelled in boxing.
After some time out he decided to return to boxing and joined Lions boxing & fitness in 2021 - through the fitness sessions and regained discipline he lost over 30 kilos. Sam was eventually asked to join the coaching team and went on to achieve a Level One Boxology certified instructor course.
Sam likes to focus on basic technique & form in his sessions along with ring fitness, conditioning & mental strength.
Dan
Dan, a previous co-owner of the gym played a pivotal part in keeping the gym going, started his boxing in 2022.
Dan took part in his first White Collar event in Summer 24 and was successful via stoppage.
Dan is a keen fitness enthusiast and enjoys pushing the limits, whether that’s through running, football or more importantly to him, boxing.
Dan's classes can vary in tempo but will always get you sweating and keep your heart rate up.
Jay
Jay has over 20 years of boxing experience, first competing as a teenager. Jay began training regularly at Lions, starting in 2018 and going on to became a coach in 2022.
Jay’s sessions focus not only on good boxing fundamentals, technique and developing your boxing IQ, but also on bringing an enjoyable element to competing.
“I’d recommend Lions for any level, age or experience".
I’ve never enjoyed training as much as I have at Lions, great people, enjoyable and a place where everyone is welcomed”
Jordan
Jordan, a previous co-owner of the gym also played a pivotal part in keeping the gym going.
Boxing has been a part of Jordan since walking into a boxing gym at just 11 years old. Coming to Lions in 2014, he found the gym hardworking, very welcoming but enjoyed the diverse demographic, the array of abilities and the different ages of the people that come through the door.
Jordan has 4 successful fights under his belt and hoping to have the opportunity to fight again in the near future!
Jordan’s favourite style of fighting is off the back foot and enjoys bringing that style of fighting into his coaching.
Being part of the gym, Jordan recognises that absolutely anyone is welcome and he encourages everyone that comes along to get involved in the social side of Lions gym too.
Carley
Coming soon
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