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Joel Bravo | Co-Founder & Co-Owner - Sharif Fitness

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.
 
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 Science 
  • 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