Sometimes even the best trainers need motivation. When I stopped competing, I needed a new goal...something fun and fresh, a break from the boring cardio machines at the gym. I searched and searched for something that would inspire me. I found it.  About 10 years ago, before bodybuilding, I did Muay Thai Kickboxing, boxing, and grappling. I loved the workouts and the changes the training made in my body! I didn't consider doing it again because I do not want to fight again or even get hit (it doesn't feel good, LOL).

 I heard about a gym on 1960 that had a great kickboxing instructor. I went in and asked a million questions, met the trainer, and decided to try a class. IT WAS AWESOME! I told Bob that I had no interest in ever fighting, but that  I would like him to train me in cardio boxing and kickboxing in order to help me reach my goal of getting back down to 10% body fat. Although he does train fighters, he was very happy to oblige me. He works me very hard, treats me with respect, is professional, and is amazing at his job. I train with him 2-3 times a week in addition to my weight training.
 This is not the cardio kickboxing that you do in an aerobics studio. When you actually hit Thai pads, focus mitts, and learn self-defense, you get a completely different kind of workout than you do when just hitting air. It feels completely different, burns more calories, and you will enjoy it so much that you won't even notice how hard you are actually working. Although his classes are wonderful, I would encourage anyone who can to do private lessons with him as I do. In the first 6 weeks with him, I lost 9 lbs and 8% body fat, AND IT WAS FUN! Don't get me wrong, it is hard, but well worth it.

His info follows:

Robert "Bob" Perez
281-650-7731
10638 FM 1960 W, Houston, Tx 77070
E-mail- We_Love_Fighting@yahoo.com

Bob is the head striking instructor at 4 oz. Fight Club
-Has over 26 years of combatative sports experience
-Trainer of multiple MMA champions
-Nominated as 2008 Texas MMA Trainer of the Year