About

Olavi is an elite Strength and Conditioning Coach, former Boxer for the oldest established Boxing Gym in the UK “Repton Boxing Club”. With over 33 years of experience in a variety of Martial arts Internationally  including Black Belt in Karate from Toyama Karate–Do in Mexico. He combines this with knowledge and practical understanding of weightlifting, strength and conditioning training, delivering high paced, energetic and fun workouts as well as personalised nutritional advice. As a personal Trainer, he recognizes the individual needs, ranging from complete beginners to professional athletes. His aim is that you can achieve the results you want but also remaining motivated along the way.

His journey into martial arts started in 1989 at the age of four, at the age of 15 got a Black Belt in Karate Shotokan. At the age of 20 started Boxing in Mexico. In 2009 started living in France and Belgium, where he practriced different Martial arts including Krav-Maga, MMA, Chinese Boxing (Sanda), etc.

Olavi has more than three years of Experience as a Personal Trainer and Martial Arts Coach.

Certifications

  • Lvl 4 Diploma in British Weight Lifting Coaching, Strength and Conditioning by the British weightlifting association.

  • Lvl 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain

  • Lvl 3 Personal Trainer

  • Lvl 3 Exercise referral (Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, Joint Replacement, Asthma, Osteoporosis, Depression and Anxiety)

  • Lvl 3 Pre and Post Natal.

  • Lvl 3 Sport Massage Therapy

  • Lvl3 First Aid for Sport, Exercise & Fitness

Equipment

  • TRX

  • Free Weights

  • Yoga Mat

  • Resistance Bands

  • Boxing Gloves and Pads

  • Slam ball