Coaching Staff
The combination of Rogue Fitness, Yoga Cabarete, and Jiu Jitsu de la Costa offers a pure approach to personal fitness with a focus on finding that balance of mind, body and soul.
We love what we do and it shows !
Zach: Crossfit Personal Trainer
Working as a member of the research and development team at Lululemon Atletica exposed Zach to an enormous variety of fitness. One system stood out - and Zach became CrossFit.
Zach’s former clients include Jeff Bezow (founder Amazon.com) Mack Strong ( Future NFL hall of Fame fullback) and Detlef Schrempf (Former NBA All-Star).
Zach is also a nutritional expert, and a big part of his expertise is with food. Zach will help you identify your personal nutritional needs and how to correctly fuel yourself.
Zach is serious about fitness and enjoys helping people achieve results. His knowledge based approach to fitness will leave you better prepared for your quest towards a healthier lifestyle.
Papo: Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Personal Trainer
Thomas “Papo” Stone is one of the original Mixed Martial Arts fighters from the Dominican Republic.
He is a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt with 10 years professional fighting. He spent his early years training in Washington with the Yamasaki Academy and has been producing elite results and fighters ever since.
His experience and professionalism make him one of the top trainers in the Caribbean.
His training incorporates discipline, correct nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
When not training, Papo can often be found in the organic garden enjoying healthy raw vegetables, and has some fantastic Caribbean cooking recipes.
Matt: Coach and Personal Trainer
“Coach” Matt is a local implant originally from Florida. Coach Matt came down to Cabarete for a surf trip one summer and never left. He spent most of his adult years as a Physical Education, health Teacher, and sports coach, most recently at the local private school in Cabarete. When he is not getting others to be active you will find him spending time with his son Reef, playing in the waves, spear fishing, or kayaking in the beautiful waters around Cabarete.
Molly: Yoga
Molly began practicing yoga in 1993 while she lived in Aspen Colorado. She is a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner and believes that the power of yoga can transform your life. Her teaching style is warm and supportive and encourages students to explore beyond their perceived limitations by emphasizing proper alignment to maximize performance and prevent injury.
Grace: Yoga and Massage Therapy
Grace studied Ayurveda (India’s oldest natural health care system), which uses Yoga as an integral part of it’s treatment. Trained in classical Ashtanga yoga, her classes incorporate pranayama (breathing exercises), sun salutations, asana postures and a little meditation to develop mastery over the mind, body and breath. Finding stillness and slowing down the mind (decreasing stress and stress related illness) are key focal points in her class.