9ROUND FITNESS
4730 Natomas Blvd Unit #130
Sacramento, California 95835
WHY MEMBERS LOVE US:
About the team
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Keba "The Konqueror" ArnoldKeba “The Konqueror” Arnold has been athletic and a sports fan since she was a little girl. She played basketball and ran track in middle school and high school. As a graduate of the University of Georgia, she loves college football too! Keba became interested in kickboxing after taking Body Combat classes in Downtown Sacramento. When she moved to the East Bay in the Summer of 2015, that’s when she found 9Round in Walnut Creek and fell in love! The rest is history. CPR/AED certified, Keba believes in 9Round so much, she decided to leave her career to open up 9Round Natomas! She can’t wait to help you reach your fitness goals, one round at a time! -
Hong "Horsey Porsey" KangHong "Horsey Porsey" Kang, began training in taekwondo and karate at the age of 7 and has competed in various tournaments since the age of 14. Currently a student at Sacramento State, Hong still enjoys practicing and improving his martial arts skills. When it comes to kicking, he is very technical and often finds himself breaking down the steps in order to launch the kick perfectly. Hong is very passionate about encouraging others and helping people push past their limits to set new goals for themselves. -
Joaquin "Kid Quin" MagpantayJoaquin "Kid Quin" Magpantay grew up running track (Events: 200 meter, long jump, and triple jump) in Calabasas. Currently, he is studying Dietetics in Sacramento and has worked as an Assistant Personal Trainer/ Assistant Nutritionist in San Francisco. He fell in love with many aspects of training, specifically, Olympic Weightlifting. As he continues to learn more about the training experience, Joaquin's goal is to teach people about the importance of health and wellness. In his spare time, Joaquin enjoys spending time with his family and friends, training, and hanging out with his Schnauzer, Pepper. -
Hazel "Libraheart" SanchezHazel “Libraheart” Sanchez grew up in the Philippines, where just being outside was like being at a playground. In high school, she played softball. After graduating from college with an Associate Degree, Hazel worked as a HR/Recruiter in San Jose. She made a career change when she moved to Sacramento and became a Medical Assistant. Her life took a turn when she decided to become a full-time mom for 10 years. During those years, Hazel gained weight and developed anxiety. She tried many weight loss programs and exercises, but ended up mostly running. With very active and sporty kids, she decided it was her turn to find a true fitness routine. She became a member at 9Round Natomas and quickly fell in love. She appreciated the guidance and motivation throughout the workout. Even while dealing with injuries, Hazel still kept busy and stayed fit. Then one day, she decided she wanted to help others as a trainer at 9Round Natomas. She’s also a certified Personal Trainer and is CPR/AED certified. Hazel is motivated to help you reach your goals because she believes the harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it. You may hear Hazel tell you to have fun too, because she also believes that fitness should be fun! -
Nicolas "Mink" GwynNicolas “Mink” Gwyn doesn’t play fitness, he lives it. Since he can remember, Nicolas has always been involved in sports including basketball, baseball, track and field, boxing and weightlifting. He believes challenging yourself is necessary for progression. In 2017, Nicolas would have to face the biggest challenge he’d ever come up against. After the birth of his daughter, he found himself out of shape and out of energy. This prompted Nicolas to go to war against his own mind as he battled back, losing more than 60 pounds in a couple of months. He learned from every bump along his fitness journey. Whether it’s losing 50 pounds or gaining 60, Nicolas will help you reach your goals with a combination of passion, knowledge and experience. -
Elisa "Slade" BanuelosElisa “Slade” Banuelos has always been very active. She played soccer for 3 years and attended a sports camp during several summers, and eventually became a junior counselor. When 9Round Natomas opened in October 2016, Elisa joined becoming a Founding Member. It was during that time she found a new love for kickboxing and physical fitness. After being a member for 18 months, she decided to apply to join the 9Round Natomas Trainer Team. Ever since, Elisa has developed a deeper passion for helping others reach their fitness goals! -
Alexzander "Twitch" Dean-MontenegroAlexzander Dean-Montenegro, "Twitch", has been training in MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and grappling for nearly 7 years. He has competed in various tournaments and matches, with great success. Alexzander is a two-time Mong Kong Champion who fought in Thailand on a broadcasted network fight. He also has an undefeated record in his boxing and Muay Thai career and he's a silver medalist for Capital Submission Grappling No-Gi. Alexzander is dedicated to doing what he loves, has great team work skills, and has a determined mind when it comes to a challenge. Alexzander not only believes in having a healthy body, but also a fit mind in order to conquer the day. He would love to help you achieve your goals by sharing with you his amazing skills and technique, while also giving you the strong encouragement or push you might need with a friendly face! -
Tohua "That 1 Guy" LeeTohua "That 1 Guy" Lee grew up around sports all his life, playing basketball and soccer. He started boxing at the age of 19 and continued to do so for 5 years. After a long hiatus from fitness, he decided to take up Muay Thai and has hopes of competing. Tohua lives by the motto, "The better your form, the better your workout". He has a love of sharing his knowledge and experiences in the combat arts. -
Justin "J Hall" HallJustin "J Hall" Hall has been athletic for most of his life. He started wrestling when he was 6 years old and has placed in numerous national tournaments throughout his wrestling career. His parents are former gym owners, so he's spent plenty of time in a gym and has even helped out at the family gym. A recent high school graduate, Justin is pursuing higher education in sports nutrition. He believes furthering his knowledge will allow him to be an even better trainer! -
Mikey "Magic Mikey" VongthichackMikey Vongthichack “Magic Mikey” started his athletic training at the age of 10 under the disciplines of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not long after, he tried his hand in boxing and trained in the featherweight division. Shortly after attending high school, Mikey also began dancing with members from numerous crews in Northern California such as FXA, Funky fresh, Jedi Assassins, and Good Fellas. Mikey joined his first crew, FXA and won his first performance and was awarded “Best in Show” in the same year. Towards the end of 2015, Mikey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he underwent Marine Corps training in various areas including: martial arts, firearms and tactical combat casualty care training. In 2018, Mikey served overseas in Central and South America performing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. After returning home the following year, Mikey was promoted to the rank of Corporal and continues to serve his nation in the Marine Corps Reserves. Mikey or Corporal Vongthichack now attends school and works as a 9Round Natomas Trainer where he motivates, trains, and pushes the members to their limits, shaping everyone he comes in contact with to be the best version of themselves!
Local News and Events
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