James Lee
Lead Krav Maga, CrossFit coach
James has 3 passions in his life. The first two are Fitness and Martial Arts, the other is teaching people about Fitness and Martial Arts. James has been involved in fitness and martial arts all his life and he has been teaching and continuously learning for the last 15 years and has the “train the trainer” status in both Krav Maga and the Bas Rutten Systems. He has been blessed with learning directly from the best instructors around the world including Darren Levin, John Whitman, Jarrett Waldman for Krav Maga and Bas Rutten for MMA and fighting to name a few. He started his teaching career at the Krav Maga WorldWide National Training Center and now has committed to providing the best fitness and self defense education to Team CrossFit and its members.
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Gymnastics Coach
- CrossFit Running and Endurance Coach
- CrossFit Movement and Mobility Coach
- CrossFit Nutritional Coach
- CrossFit Kids Coach
- CrossFit Strongman Coach
- CrossFit Powerlifting Coach
- CrossFit Football Coach
- USA Weight Lifting Club Coach
- 2nd Dan Black Belt Krav Maga Certified Instructor ( Krav Maga Worldwide / Krav Maga Alliance)
- “Team Leader” for Krav Maga Alliance Training Team
- Bas Rutten MMA System Certified Instructor
- Bas Rutten Fight Club Instructor (Lead Instructor for the Bas Rutten System)
Emily Reninnger
CrossFit, Team CrossFit Kids Coach
Emily has been serious about fitness as a way of life for the past 8 years. Prior to that, she was a self professed “couch potato”! In her “former life”, Emily disliked gyms, wasn’t a fan of getting sweaty, never did cardio and loved to eat. In her early 30s, after realizing somewhere along the line she had packed on 35lbs, she knew it was time to make a serious change. She changed her eating habits, losing the first 20lbs through diet alone, but soon noticed her progress slowing. That’s when she finally sought the help of a personal trainer. By incorporating exercise into her life, learning all she could during the process, she was finally able to transform herself into the “fit girl” she knew she could be. Once her transformation was complete, she committed herself to helping others reach their goals by getting certified herself.
Emily’s strength lies in her personal understanding of the physical, mental and emotional obstacles to losing weight while incorporating a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get tone or just increase your current fitness level, she can help. It’s not an easy process, but she is living proof that with guidance and determination, anyone can reach their goals. Her clients say she’s “an ass-kicker with a heart” and that she seems to always find a way to inspire them and make exercise fun.
Emily continues her training education whenever possible, her next step being a Crossfit Level 1 Certification. As a recent personal accomplishment, in 2009 at the age of 40, she competed in her first Fitness Competition and placed 7th in her age group. She continues to push herself to her limits and has no plans of slowing down.
“If I have my way, I’ll be doing this until I drop!”
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Kids Coach
- CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
- CrossFit Movement and Mobility Coach
- International Fitness Association (IFA)
Stuart Moffett
Krav Maga, Team CrossFit Kids Coach
Stuart Moffett (Stu) has been heavily involved in fitness for over 15 years and received his Personal Trainer Certification in 2003. Also possessing an interest in martial arts, Stu has been a martial arts practitioner for over eight years. Prior to being introduced to Krav Maga, Stu studied Kun Fu for 3 years, and 3 System Martial Arts which focuses on inside, outside and ground fighting (early form of MMA), and assisted in teaching adult classes throughout these years. Being passionate at helping others and spreading knowledge of the importance of fitness and self defense, Stu has had the pleasure to experience teaching children’s martial arts classes and had the privilge to lead martial arts summer camps. Outside of the realm of martial arts and fitness, Stu also has had the opportunity to gain experience in working with children holding 7 years experience in education assisting teachers in classrooms and as an instructional aide and teacher assistant.
Here at Team Crossfit, Stu has embraced the Crossfit philosophy of fitness and has been a “Crossfitter” for over a year now. He is a true testament to the functionality of Crossfit combined with a complimentary diet and how it can elevate one to a higher level of fitness and well being. Following the leadership of Team Crossfit coaches, he has performed the workouts and followed the recommended diet plan which over time enabled him to shed unwanted weight which resulted in a higher level of agility, flexible, has become stronger and eliminated the need to take medications such as for hypertension. He is definitely a believer by experiencing Crossfit training and living its results.
- Krav Maga Level 4 Instructor (Krav Maga Alliance)
- New Generation Krav Maga (NGKM) Kids certified Instructor
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
Bob Takano
Olympic Lifting, Sports Conditioning Coach
Although the competitive weightlifting career was long but undistinguished, the coaching career has progressed steadily over a four decade span that resulted in induction into USA Weightlifting’s Hall of Fame as a contributor. Incorporating the knowledge gained from a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Occidental College with 37 years of secondary science teaching pedagogy into hours of practical coaching experience in the gym has resulted in a mastery of the art of coaching weightlifters and developing the speed/strength characteristics of athletes in other sports.
Barry Borses
Krav Maga, Team CrossFit Kids Coach
Barry was fortunate to be introduced to Krav Maga as early as 1983. In a short time it became a passion which pushed him to excel through yellow, orange, green, and blue belt in just over a year and a half through intensive training and seminars. In the summer of 1984 he had the opportunity to train for four weeks in Israel with Eyal Yanilov, Elli Avikzar as well as Grand Master and Founder Imi Lichtenfeld at the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sport. He returned with his assistant instructor’s degree from the Administry of Education in Israel and a desire to teach all levels of Krav Maga to children and adults. In 1986 after his second trip to Israel and continued training with Darren and Eyal, Barry received his black belt and continued teaching in numerous locations and schools to help spread the system which he loves. After many years away, the desire to train has brought him back to Krav Maga with the same desire and passion to teach that had excited him before. He is proud to be able to once again pass along his knowledge and passion to Team Crossfit students and its members.
- Black Belt – Full Instructor – Krav Maga – Administry of Education Israel
- Certified Massage Therapist – Specializing in Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Jennifer Poepke
CrossFit Coach
Jennifer has always recognized the importance of fitness. After high school she studied kineseology expecting to pursue a career in the fitness industry. After two years, she took an entrance exam for lapd and knew she had found her true calling. With 12 years on the force, she continues to enjoy a life revolving around fitness. An avid runner, triathlete and crossfitter, Jennifer is excited to finally come full circle and bring the gift of fitness to others. Jennifer is one of the original members of Team Crossfit, and is now a coach bringing her expertise in law enforcement to TCF in our new M/CAP program designed to prepare military, law enforcement and fire dept recruits for the physical and mental challenges they will face.
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- LAPD Officer
Bryin Taylor
Krav Maga Coach
Bryin first became interested in Krav Maga after getting in a fight with three guys at one time. He felt there must be a fight system that could deal with multiple attackers as well as guns, sticks and knifes. Bryin first started Krav Maga in 2006 and in late 2007 completed his Phase A instructors certification from Krav Maga Worldwide. Soon after this Bryin was introduced to Krav Maga Alliance founder John Whitman and began teaching at Krav Maga Alliance headquarters in Culver City. He realized he really loved being in front of a class and teaching people to be safer. It was here that he also discovered Crossfit and how its high intensity short workouts related directly to Krav Maga. Bryin is currently training for his Black Belt test in August of 2012.
- Krav Maga Level 5 Instructor (Krav Maga Alliance)
- Krav Maga Alliance Training Team Member
- Krav Maga Alliance Force Instructor
- Bas Rutten Fight Club Instructor
Ernie Azpeitia
CrossFit Coach
Ernie has been working in athletics/fitness since 1999. He started out as a high school assistant coach, and became a head coach of a varsity program at the age of 21. From there, he knew that he loved to motivate people to achieve more than they thought they could. He also enjoyed teaching life lessons through sports. Ernie completed his BA in history at CSUN in 2004. Once he graduated, he became a PE coach for grades K-5 for a private school. Ernie has been involved in high school football, basketball or baseball for the past 12 years. He enjoys that he can work with such a broad spectrum of ages. Ernie has been doing Crossfit a little over a year and enjoyed it so much, that he decided to become a certified Crossfit coach to help people learn how great they can be with just the right motivation.
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Power Lifting Coach
- CrossFit Football Coach
Juvie Gonzalez
CrossFit / Endurance Coach
My name is Juvie Gonzalez and I am Fitness Instructor . A native of Brooklyn, New York and descendent of Puerto Rican parents, the combination equates to “Newyorican.” I attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2004. Some of my interest are Ironman, Crossfit, motorcycling, enjoying the outdoors, and participating in extreme sports.
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Endurance Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Kids Coach