Welcome to 9Round

9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results.

9Round is a specialized fitness center that brings Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness training to the average person in a convenient, affordable, 30 minute, full body circuit format! The workouts involve aerobic (cardio), anaerobic, and resistance training- getting you results-FAST!! Our program is developed around a proprietary- copyrighted system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. Whether you are a beginner or advanced fitness level, our Certified 9Roundâ„¢ Trainers will help you kick and punch your way to a healthier YOU!!

Leadership Team

Founder/CEO Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson

Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson, found and CEO of 9Round Franchising, LLC is the current IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the World. He won his title on October 1, 2011 with a 6th round TKO victory. He trains under legendary boxing trainer Xavier Biggs, brother of 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyrell Biggs. Shannon began martial arts at the age of seven, and has continued training ever since then. He has a 5th degree Black Belt in Japanese Shotokan Karate and a 4th Degree Black Belt under Joe Lewis's Fighting System JLFS. After over 70 bouts inside the ring, competing in Canada and Europe, Shannon could not find a place where the average person could be exposed to the "Top Secret" training of some of the best fighters in the world. If he could take the grueling workouts he did in the ring, and create a non-intimidating, convenient circuit workout format, then the average mom and businessman could enjoy the benefits of boxing and kickboxing without getting hit. Shannon is a family man himself with two children, and so, keeping the workout short but still effective was KEY. After much thought, he conceptualized the 30 minute workout with 9 different stations to work every muscle in the body, added the convenient circuit format, and the best part, a motivational trainer just waiting on YOU!! In July 2008, 9Round Fitness was born and quickly has become one of the fastest growing fitness franchises in the nation. Our mission is to get America Fit, 9Rounds At A Time.

Co-Founder/COO Heather "H Bomb" Hudson

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President/Director of Franchise Sales Tom "Tornado" Sagehorn

Tom Sagehorn serves as our national franchise sales representative and is founder of The Franchise House, Inc. a franchise consulting and brokerage concern. He is a member of the respected Franchise Brokers Association and is affiliated with The Franchise Alliance. He has worked for and counseled many major franchisors, both mature and emerging. He has served in C-Level executive positions with public and private organizations, including serving as general counsel. He has published articles such as "The Future of Franchising in America" in Nation's Restaurant News and "Conflicting Provisions Between Franchises and Leases" in the ABA's Practical Real Estate Lawyer. He is a member of the highly respected World Presidents Organization, FCA Circle of Champions and CEO's Against Cancer (Illinois). His business career spans 3 decades in franchising, management and consulting since graduation from Stanford and SMU Law.

Director of Operational Support "Dangerous" Drew Brashier

Drew comes to 9Round from a background in law enforcement. After graduating from Lander University, he began a career as Probation and Parole Agent for the State of SC. During his time in law enforcement he continued his education in pursuit of a Master’s Degree. Upon receiving his degree Drew decided to leave active law enforcement and began working in higher education as a criminal justice instructor. During this time, he also served as the head of the Criminal Justice Department of a local technical school.

Drew joined the 9Round family as a member of the Headquarters location shortly after leaving law enforcement. He immediately fell in love with the workout and began attending on a regular basis. After dropping nearly 20lbs and 11% body fat in only 8 weeks, Drew saw first hand how truly life changing the 9Round workout can be. Shortly thereafter, He was hired by Founders, Shannon and Heather Hudson as the first trainer for the Headquarters gym. Drew has been involved with 9Round in nearly every capacity of the company. He has been a member, trainer, owning partner of a franchise location, and he now serves as a corporate officer as the Director of Operational Support. He works very closely with each franchise location to assure that members are provided with the amazing quality workout that has made 9Round so popular. During this time he has had the opportunity to train under founder Shannon Hudson and compete in several amateur kickboxing bouts. He currently lives in Mauldin, SC with his wife and young son.

IT/Website and Software Development Jason "Bonecrusher" Bishop

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9Round Nutrition Coach Rick "Hollywood" Kattouf

Dr. Rick Kattouf II has recently been named as one of America’s PremierExperts® in recognition of his world premier coaching service for Multi-Sport, Running, Cycling, Fitness and Nutrition. Rick is the Founder of TeamKattouf, Inc. and has spent more than 20 years focusing on health, fitness, nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and human performance. Kattouf is the creator of 5-Round Fury nutrition supplement and has his own workout App, 5-Round Fury Fitness, as well. He is the author of Forever Fit: The Easy-to-Follow, Step-by-Step Life Plan to Improve Your Body and Mind and also wrote a chapter in Training Tips for Cyclists and Triathletes. Along with his book, he is the host of 3-DVD series, Rx Nutrition: Eating for Improved Performance in Life, Fitness, and Sport. Dr. Rick is also the creator of TeamKattouf Nutrition Supplements.

Kattouf is a NESTA Certified Food Psychology Coach, ITCA Triathlon Coach, MMA Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutrition Specialist, Wellness & Nutrition Consultant, Sports Nutrition Consultant and a Heart Rate Performance Specialist.