Our Trainers
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
coachHe’s 10 years of training in Muay Thai, kick boxing, and boxing under 5 world champion Kathy Long. He’s competed in Jiu-Jitsu,Judo, boxing, kick boxing and full rules Muay Thai. He holds a black belt in kick-boxing 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, kick boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and has an amateur record of 2-0 in boxing and 8-3 Muay Thai.
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
CHALTON
coachMANDI
coachHOMETOWN: Philadelphia
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Lucia Rijker
CHEAT MEAL: Soft pretzel and an ice cream at the boardwalk
WALKOUT SONG: Cruel summer by Bananarama
FUN FACT: Muay thai has lead me to the most invaluable lessons of my life from studying eastern philosophy, to meditation, and even sent me on a path to become a bodyworker.
ONE WORD: Unpredictable!
JON
head coach/brand directorHOMETOWN: Whittier, Ca (Born in the Philippines)
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Roy Jones Jr.
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: A Good Ribeye Steak and A Fried Blooming Onion
WALKOUT SONG: FUGEES Ready or Not
FUN FACT: Wish to be a Wildlife Photographer for NatGEO
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Adaptable
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: JIGGY JON, Old School Hip-Hop, BUSTA RHYMES Radio, James Brown Radio, BBOY MUSIC THAT ISNT SHIT
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
CAYLAH
coachNICKNAME: Killa Cay
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA
FAVORITE FIGHTER: Mike Tyson
FAVORITE CHEAT MEAL: In n out
WALKOUT SONG: Skrillex, Fred again., Flowdan
FUN FACT: Learned To Surf In Bali
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD: Beach
CERTIFICATIONS: NASM, CPR AED
OLIVIA
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 🍑👋🏽
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.