Hodori Martial Arts

My good friend Ashlynn did some private training with Hodori Martial Arts a few weeks back and was really happy with the results she got. So when I went on the hunt for a martial arts class I looked them up. I actually ended upstudyingTaekwondo, which is a Korean art. It is challenging — and fun! I have never done a boot camp thing that became the range, but my guess that this is even better. After all I get a great cardio workout, and have better flexibility (makes my Yoga classes easier) plus I have learned self defense. Win. Win, Win! Our dojang is in Zenercise which is amazing and a perfect fit for our classes. Get there and kick it in gear!

I been working with Kevin at Zenercise Fitness Center for the past couple of months. He’s a great teacher who makes working out interesting. I’ve been involved in his TaeKwonDo lessons and it’s been getting me through my days. I used to be tired and stressed out from working all the time. Now I destroy that tension with a focused workout. I have more energy and I am excited to bring on the day. Now I have more energy, a bit more confident and less stressed out.
Kevin gets me pumped up to work out and seems to sense when I need to be pushed harder or when I need a break. He has a great rhythm to his class and the hour’s up before I know it. Now I feel like I could work out for hours and not get tired. I’ve noticed a big change in the last couple months and I can’t wait to see myself a few months from now!

I love bootcamps that really get you results but don’t make you cry, and this one doesn’t disappoint. I did a martial art kickboxing bootcamp with Kevin at Pan Pacific Park (ps, love working-​out outside in the fresh air) and between the circuit training, punches, pushups, I really felt the burn everywhere the next day! Also, $ 10 a class?! SO WORTH THE PRICE! Kevin takes you on this month-​long workout journey, and you end up looking awesome… I haven’t done the private lessons with him yet, but plan to after the holidays :)

I used to take a kick boxing classes and loved it. Then, the place closed and I joined a gym. If you are like me, Gyms are just NOT my thing. I never know what to do– how many lbs weights I should lift, for how long, etc… and trainers are a rip off at most gyms!
I signed up for Kevins kick boxing class in the park and its AWESOME! Its just what I have been looking for — kick boxing, abs, cardio, legs… and everyday is a little different. It really is an all-​in-​one class that makes you feel good, powerful and keeps you motivated to keep coming back (I was actually sad when I had to miss a class last week!). After only a couple of weeks, I already see some changes in my body :)
Even though I have taken kick boxing before, I still learn something new everyday. Plus, if you live in LA, why not take advantage of working out outdoors?

I was a little unsure when I signed up for the group class (I thought it might be too intense and I wasn’t sure about my ability to commit). I was so far off — this class is excellent! Kevin teaches to each student’s level — so we are all challenged. After the first week I could feel the difference in my body and my coordination. After the first class you’ll be totally motivated to keep going back! Getting fit by throwing punches and kicks outdoors is so much more interesting and empowering than being stuck in a gym. Kevin pushes you just a little bit further than you thought you could go, without ever pushing you beyond your limit.

I’m not really into the intense bootcamp, huge Army-​esque guy screaming at me type of workout. But I DO want a great full body workout. Kevin is a really cool, laid back, nice guy but gives you a great full body workout without feeling like you’re being yelled at. After working out with Kevin I am sore EVERYWHERE. His one-​on-​one kickboxing training was a great addition to my weekly routine.

Kevin’s one on one kickboxing sessions are what I’ve been looking for it’s a great cardio combined with strength work out, he is very knowledgeable and friendly, but not to nice, he knows just how far to push you to make it all worth it. I’m so glad I found him, its a great way to switch up my routine.

I was looking for a new manner in which to get back into shape and also wanted out of the gym. Hodori Martial Arts was referred to me via friends and thankfully the advice was taken. Having a one on one personal trainer teaching me skills such as martial arts and kickboxing has been great. Over the past 2 months, the weight has dropped and the body has slimmed down.