Martial Arts • Boxing • Wellness • Business Growth
With 20+ years of experience, Shifu Antonio empowers gyms and organizations through boxing and martial arts wellness programs, employee workshops, trainer sales coaching, and business consulting. The result: healthier teams, resilient cultures, and sustainable growth.
Boxing and martial arts workshops improve employee fitness, reduce stress, and build resilience that carries into the workplace.
With proven sales strategies and trainer development, gyms and organizations see higher retention, stronger culture, and measurable revenue growth.
With 30+ years of experience, Shifu Antonio has trained hundreds of clients, led fitness teams, and partnered with top brands to deliver results that last
Shifu Antonio is a 5th-degree black belt, certified Team USA Boxing Coach, and nationally recognized martial artist with over 30 years of experience in martial arts, boxing, and fitness training. A former Fitness Director at Crunch Fitness and Group Fitness Director at Equinox, he was recognized as the top sales trainer four years in a row. Antonio has owned and operated multiple martial arts studios, where he trained hundreds of clients, developed holistic martial arts programs, and helped fitness professionals grow their personal training businesses.
Today, Antonio specializes in corporate wellness programs, gym partnerships, trainer sales coaching, and martial arts pop-up events. He collaborates with leading fitness organizations and companies including Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, Equinox, Crunch Fitness, BodySmith, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and Downtown DC BID. His services include boxing and martial arts employee wellness workshops, staff development, business consulting for gyms, public speaking, and sales strategy training for personal trainers.
With over two decades of teaching experience, Antonio blends boxing for physical strength and conditioning with kung fu for mental focus and resilience, creating programs that improve employee health, team performance, and business growth. His mission is to make organizations stronger, healthier, and more successful through the transformative power of martial arts and fitness.
“I had zero boxing experience, but Shifu’s teaching style made it accessible and fun. I left every session feeling stronger and more confident.”
“Antonio doesn’t just train your body—he trains your mind. His mix of boxing and kung fu builds strength while keeping you mentally sharp.”
“I’ve worked with many trainers, but none have Shifu Antonio’s depth of knowledge. He understands how to push you without burning you out, and the results speak for themselves.”
“Antonio was the first mentor who truly invested in my career as a trainer. He didn’t just teach fitness—he taught me how to sell, retain clients, and build a sustainable business.”
“Antonio’s boxing program not only improved my conditioning but gave me discipline and focus I now apply in every part of my life.”
“Training with Shifu Antonio completely changed my approach to fitness. The boxing workouts pushed me beyond my limits, but in a way that felt safe, structured, and motivating.”
“Antonio built his studios from the ground up and created a culture that kept members engaged and trainers motivated. His leadership as a gym owner shows in the systems and strategies he now shares with others.”
“When I started, I was out of shape and unmotivated. Antonio’s personal training gave me a clear plan, constant accountability, and a community I actually wanted to be a part of.”
Let’s connect for a quick discovery call. This is a chance for us to meet, discuss your goals, and see how my programs can support your members, trainers, or organization.