Alex is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a NASM Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist. Being a staunch proponent of fitness, and the martial arts Alex began studying traditional Chinese kung fu in high school, and he’d proceed to practice Sanda (kung fu) in college.
Majoring in Asian Studies and Theatre Arts Alex remains passionate about both fields. Alex earned Bachelor of Arts in acting and is pursuing a career as a professional actor. In college he also began practicing the traditional Japanese martial arts and he’d maintain captaincy of his university judo team for one and a half years.
Alex now holds a black belt in judo. His first judo instructor and university team coach Dann Baker is a lifelong martial artist, an expert level Judo practitioner, and also a former Team USA Karate coach. Alex was also coached by 7th degree black belt holder former Team USA Olympic coach, and medalist Jimmy Pedro at Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Currently, based in Los Angeles Alex is coached by 6th degree judo black belt holder Philippe Morotti.
Alex came to Sparta Academy inspired by head coach Jonathan Howard’s experienced, and innovative approach to both physical fitness and to the martial arts. Alex holds Jonathan’s and the other Sparta Academy coaches commitment to transforming their clients lives in the highest regard. Alex is always delighted to shadow Jonathan as a trainer and to coach on his own. Likewise, Alex genuinely appreciates the inclusive atmosphere and synergism at Sparta Academy.
