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About CKO Carroll Gardens

Jeremy Sanchez

Instructor

Jeremy Sanchez

Instructor

Hometown

Born and raised in Midtown Manhattan

Fitness background

My base is Muay Thai & Kickboxing with varying amounts of experience in a few grappling arts. I’ve been competing in the amateur circuit for the last 8 years

3 words to describe yourself

Technical, creative, strategic

My class
Focused on combinations and movements I do in my day to day training with a emphases in form and efficiency. The pace is generally high, but at the end of the day I want whoever takes the class to make it their own.

Favorite attack song

Me Tengo Que Ir… when the beat drops it’s go time! But seriously I can get down to anything, even R&B. Different beats different flows.

IG handle @jeremy.dean.sanchez

Personal training available: Yes

Adriana Di Dino Zito

Adriana Zito

Co-owner/Instructor
Adriana Di Dino Zito

Adriana Zito

Co-owner/Instructor

Hometown
Brooklyn baby!

Fitness background
15+ years of kickboxing, loving yoga and completed my first (and only) half marathon in 2017

3 words to describe yourself
Welcoming, hard working, passionate

My class…is upbeat, technique focused and full body with lots of combos!

Favorite attack song
If I can dance to it, we’re attacking

IG handle
@adri1105

Personal training available
Yes    

Dan O’Sullivan

Dan O'Sullivan

Instructor
Dan O’Sullivan

Dan O'Sullivan

Instructor

Hometown
Brooklyn, NY

Fitness background
Experienced in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing and triathlon

3 words to describe yourself
Goofy, energetic, focused

My class…you will sweat, you will burn, you will learn

Favorite attack song
Hit me baby one more time -B. Spears

Personal training available
Yes

Elise Kienle

Elise Kienle

Instructor
Elise Kienle

Elise Kienle

Instructor

Hometown
Boston Mass baby!

Fitness background
5+ years Kickboxing, Marathon Runner, 10+ years of Modern and Jazz Dance.

3 words to describe yourself
Feisty, Postive, Outgoing

My class…is intense and high energy with a balance of bag work and calisthenics. I like to push people to challenge themselves and help build their stamina mentally and physically, while keeping it positive and fun! 🙂

Favorite attack song
Usually Hip Hop or Alternative Rock: Anything fast paced to pump you up for a solid knock out.

IG handle
@elisempaul

Personal training available
Y
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Josh Dragomir

Josh Dragomir

Instructor
Josh Dragomir

Josh Dragomir

Instructor

Hometown

Small town Romanian kid at heart but Sunnyside, Queens became my new home

Fitness background

Everything martial arts and weight training. I’ve been on the scene for more than 10 years and am now a professional mma fighter

3 words to describe yourself

Friendly, open, and honest (with the occasional dad joke)

My class…starts slow with proper form and builds up to a positive, energetic sweatfest! Love creative combos. We’re artists in there after all!

Favorite attack song

Jidenna – Worth the Weight

IG handle @slipncounter 

Personal training available:  Yes    

Kelly Chiusano

Kelly Chiusano

Co-owner/Instructor
Kelly Chiusano

Kelly Chiusano

Co-owner/Instructor

Hometown
Beaverton , Oregon

Fitness background
Marathon runner, kickboxer, yogi

3 words to describe yourself
Driven, competitive, hungry

My class is… high cardio and abtastic

Favorite attack song
Anything 80’s

IG handle
@kellychiusano

Personal training available
Yes

Kristine Simoneschi

Kristine Simoneschi

Co-owner/Instructor
Kristine Simoneschi

Kristine Simoneschi

Co-owner/Instructor

Hometown
A Brooklyn Bomber

Fitness background
Over 15 years of kickboxing, 10 years of group kickboxing fitness instructing, Spin junky and a dabbling Yogi

3 words to describe yourself
A Lover, a Fighter, a Boss

My class…Is a total body workout (although I like to work dat a$$) filled with bad jokes, great combos, contagious energy and occasional confessions of my love for Beyonce

Favorite attack song
Oh so many…but this one always gets me “as soon as the beat drop…”
Panjabi MC Beware of the Boys (Ft Jay-Z)

IG handle
@kristinecko

Personal training available
Yes

Marcos Pacheco

Marcos Pacheco

Instructor
Marcos Pacheco

Marcos Pacheco

Instructor

Hometown
Brooklyn, NY

Fitness background
Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu

3 words to describe yourself
Awesome, undefeatable, humble

My class…will test the limits of your endurance

Favorite attack song
Anything by Kenny G

IG handle
@cosisaidso

Personal training available
Yes    

Maria Volpe

Maria Volpe

Desk associate
Maria Volpe

Maria Volpe

Desk associate

Hometown
grew up in Long Island and currently living in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Fitness background
Dance and Pilates

3 words to describe yourself
Kind, Creative and Motivated

Favorite attack song
Anything Beyonce

IG handle
@mariaavolpe

Martin Figueroa

Martin Figueroa

Instructor
Martin Figueroa

Martin Figueroa

Instructor

Hometown

Brooklyn, NY

Fitness background

Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Crossfit, Lifting, Long running

3 words to describe yourself

Competitive, focused, open

My class…is structured, great combos with a lot of cardio and abs mixed in.  Form above all else!

Favorite attack song

“False Pretense” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

IG handle@mv.strongstyle

Personal training available:  Yes    

Molly McGrath

Molly McGrath

Instructor
Molly McGrath

Molly McGrath

Instructor

Hometown
Seattle, Washington

Fitness Background
BFA in Dance Performance, 4+ years of professional performance and choreography, 4+ years kickboxing training

3 words to describe yourself
Determined, Goofy, Fancy

My class is…Balances technique with moving in and around the bag to get that full body workout, plus Abs…always Abs!

Favorite attack song
Whatever gets my heart pumping and hands moving quick!

IG Handle
@mollymcgrath
Vinny Panza

Vinny Panza

Instructor
Vinny Panza

Vinny Panza

Instructor

Hometown
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. Best known from Saturday Night Fever. Currently, Manhattan.

Fitness background
25+ years in martial arts. Black belt in Kenpo Karate, many years training in boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Some experience with kung fu, and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Renzo Gracie). Completing graduate degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (’21). Casual runner.

3 words to describe yourself
Constantly moving forward

My class…A dense and constant mix of combinations and calisthenics. Always focused on technique, first and foremost, but driven by hustle and hard work. Be prepared to train your brain as well as your body.

Favorite attack song
Macklemore: Can’t Hold Us

Personal training available
Yes

Yaya Sodoli

Yaya Sodoli

Instructor
Yaya Sodoli

Yaya Sodoli

Instructor

Hometown

Ghana

Fitness background

Amateur boxing & muay thai kickboxer, health coaching, sport specific athletic performance, strength training, classical yoga, herbal supplementation

3 words to describe yourself

Dynamic, accommodating, sociable

My class…is skills and technique focused to not only make you sweat but learn something about the sport. There will be lots of combos, ab work, and tons of fun. You’ll leave with your mind and body telling you, “That was a great workout.”

Favorite attack song

Anybody_ – Burna boy

IG handle @junglboi

Personal training available: Yes

FAQS

How long does a CKO Kickboxing class last?

Each class is 1-hour in length and offers a total body workout. You will sweat, de-stress and enjoy exercising more than ever.

What equipment do I need?

Since you will be punching a heavy bag, you will need to protect your hands with boxing/MMA gloves. Feel free to bring your own or we have a variety of gloves available for purchase at the gym. Wear loose fitting, comfortable gym clothes. We guarantee you’re going to sweat. Therefore, shorts will probably be a good option. You will not be permitted to participate in a class unless you are wearing clean sneakers/tennis shoes or socks. Please bring a towel and you will definitely need water or some type of sports drink. These are also available for purchase at the gym.

Do I have to wait for a specific start date?

Once you become a member, you can begin taking classes immediately.

Do I have to have previous kickboxing experience?

The majority of our members have never taken a kickboxing class prior to coming to CKO. However, they get addicted to the workout quickly.

Are there advanced classes and beginner classes?

Since everyone has their own heavy bag to workout on and goes at their own pace, our classes are geared for all fitness levels. Our certified instructors are trained to motivate and push each member to their desired results.

Are there age restrictions?

If a young adult under the age of 18 is interested, a parent/guardian must sign for him or her to take a class. Please inquire within to see if we are currently offering programs for children.

Are the classes co-ed?

We have both male and female members and the classes are mixed.

Am I restricted to a certain number of classes per week?

Your membership entitles you to unlimited classes. You can workout every day if you like.

What are the membership rates?

We have many different programs available. Once you have completed your trial class, one of our representatives will go over different pricing options.

If I sign up at one location, can I use all locations?

All of our locations are individually owned and operated. Depending on the market, it can range anywhere from $5 - $25 to take a class in another gym.

How often does a new 10 week program begin?

We offer our 10 Week Challenge Program at different times of the year. Once signed up as a prospect in our system, you will be notified whenever the program is offered.

Are CKO Kickboxing children's classes available?

Due to popular demand, some CKO Kickboxing clubs offer group, co-ed, children's kickboxing classes. Please inquire with your local CKO Kickboxing club to see if the classes are available, and let your voice be heard.

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CKO Carroll Gardens

562 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.222.1822

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