Joel Bravo
Co-Founder | Co-Owner | Head Coach
Strength & Conditioning
100%
Sports-Specific
99%
Muay Thai
98%
My passion for fitness started at a young age. Born and raised in Latin America, Ecuador, I grew up around sports like Soccer, Bodybuilding and Powerlifting. It did not take me long before I joined and competed in the Ecuadorian Bodybuilding & Powerlifting Federation, maxing out a 1RM Deadlift of 425lbs at a very young age! My thirst for sports and strength and conditioning training increased substantially in my life and it became my passion! I pursued my post-secondary education with Honors in Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Strength & Conditioning in Toronto, ON and Miami, Fl.
As a Kinesiologist, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer, I had the rewarding experience to serve as a Strength & Conditioning Coach to professional athletes playing for the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS and NHL in Miami, FL prior to moving back to Toronto.
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My passion for Muay Thai and Kickboxing started shortly after. Brand new sport to challenge myself and become a forever student of the arts of 8 limbs. Combining the years of Strength and Conditioning, Muay Thai and Sports-Specific Training, I am confident that I can serve my community with my expertise for the betterment of their health in their fitness journeys.
Qualifications
- Specialized Honors Bachelor of Science (BSc), Kinesiology / Exercise ScienceÂ
- Fitness & Health Promotion Degree
- Former NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS and NHL Strength & Conditioning Coach
- BPS Level 1 Certified (Bommarito Performance Systems)
- NSCA – CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
- NSCA – CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
- Pre & Post Natal Training Certified (Pregnancy Training)
- FKCI – Kickboxing Instructor Level 1
- FKCI – Kickboxing Instructor Level 2
- FKCI – Kickboxing Instructor Level 3
- FST Level 1 Certified (Fascial Stretch Therapy)
- FST Level 2 Certified (Fascial Stretch Therapy)
- FST Level 3 Certified (Fascial Stretch Therapy)
- CanFitPro – PTS (Canadian Fitness Professionals – Personal Training Specialist)
- CPR Level “C” First Aid/CPR/AED