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Our FightFit Family is made up some of the best trainers in New Zealand.

We hand pick instructors who have fought/trained/taught at an elite level, so you know you are learning from people who have lived and breathed combat sports.

Our strength and conditioning coaches have also trained and worked with athletes at the highest levels, and we are so lucky to be able to access their wealth of knowledge and experience. To get a feel for each trainer read their bio or check out their videos below.

RUAN KOTZE

RICK ELLIS

MIKE GAULT

One of the proud and passionate owners of FightFit. Ruan started his boxing journey 20 years ago fighting under the guidance of Rick Ellis and has been a Boxing Coach for the past 14 years. "I feel so privileged to be able to bring my family home to New Zealand where I grew up, continue doing what I love and building the gym that Rick and Robyn have put so much hard work into over many years."
After stepping back from running Ringside Health & Fitness, now known as FightFit Boxing Centre, Rick dedicates most of his time to solely focus on the Ringside Boxing Team, coaching novice and elite fighters who wish to compete in the Amateur Boxing scene around the country. Rick is highly regarded in the amateur boxing circuit and holds a Level Two Coach creditation from Boxing New Zealand and has had success at both national and international levels of competition.
With 25 years Thai Boxing experience, 18 pro fights across New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and Morocco, Mike brings a wealth of experience to the gym. He spent 16 years at ETK gym in Auckland as a trainer and a fighter, owned his own ETK gym in Pukekohe for 6 years and has been the official pad man for many NZ and world champions including UFC Fighter Luke the Jedi. Mikes classes include combinations focusing on technique which are high intensity and fun. He caters to beginners all the way through to professional fighters.

LIZA SAVAGE

JAMIE OGILVY

KRIS EDWARDS

Liza is a certified women’s coaching specialist and she absolutely LOVES what she does! Her approach to coaching is fuelled by compassion with a significant focus on supporting health and well-being. Liza regularly competes in IPF powerlifting comps and loves trying out new skills and training hard. Specializing in boxing, running, pole dancing, spin, yoga, and many types of group fitness classes. "I am humbled to be the latest addition to the FightFit crew."
Jamie has worked in athlete development and as a trainer in the sport and fitness industry for over 10 years. She has a Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a Post Graduate Diploma specialising in Advanced Sports Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning experience along with female athlete performance. In addition, she is currently doing her PhD, researching Sport for Development from an indigenous perspective at Massey University. Jamie competes in Olympic weightlifting and is passionate about female health and performance, nutrition and strength training and the benefits it has for health, performance, and life in general. Specialising in Strength Training and Nutrition she offers online or face to face sessions, one on one or group setting coaching sessions; Mindset, Goal Setting, Strength and Conditioning, and nutrition advice - empowering people to achieve their goals.
Kris has been in the health, recreation and fitness industry for almost 20 years and has extensive experience in running group fitness classes. Boxing, kickboxing and martial arts in general are his passion and he loves imparting the knowledge he has developed over the years to his clients. Chris is always learning and developing his skill set to ensure classes are fun, varied, engaging and accommodating for all fitness levels.

PAIGE HOLLOWAY

Occupational therapist by day and boxing trainer by night. Paige fell in love with boxing after competing in her first corporate fight 6 years ago. She then went on to become a trainer at Ringside Health and Fitness, playing an integral part in creating a great community at the gym.

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