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paula
carlos
carlos
Paula Castro is a Retired NYPD Police Officer with 20 years of service (July 1989-July 2009), as a patrol officer in the 28 Precinct in Harlem
She was Coordinator for the 28 precinct’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program from 2005-2009.
After retiring from the NYPD, Paula found a new found love for fitness and did a deep dive into personal & g
Paula Castro is a Retired NYPD Police Officer with 20 years of service (July 1989-July 2009), as a patrol officer in the 28 Precinct in Harlem
She was Coordinator for the 28 precinct’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program from 2005-2009.
After retiring from the NYPD, Paula found a new found love for fitness and did a deep dive into personal & group fitness. She started with becoming a Zumba instructor and continued learning other fitness formats. She eventually was requested to be the Coordinator of Group Fitness at Union Avenue Community Fitness Gym in New Windsor, NY 2016-2018 where she also taught Zumba/Silver Sneakers/Strength Training/Chair Yoga, and was a personal trainer.
From 2018-2020 she also taught a Power Training class at Anytime Fitness Gym at two locations, Cornwall & Walden, NY.
She is a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise (Ace). Her other certifications include:
Zumba: Basic, Toning, Aqua, Step, Gold/Chair, Zumba Gold Toning, Zumba Kids & Kids Jr., Zumba Sentao,
Strong by Zumba
Les Mills: Body Combat
Silver Sneakers: Classic, Yoga, Boom Move, Circuit, Stability,
Fundamentals of Teaching
Additional certifications:
Water in Motion, Silver and Fit.
Paula is also the founder and CEO of Temple Fitness, LLC.
carlos
carlos
carlos
Carlos is a Retired NYPD Police Officer, 21 years of service (July 1989-July 2010), 16 years as a patrol officer in the 28 Precinct in Harlem (uniform & plain clothes)
Carlos is currently is an active duty Police Officer with the Town of Woodbury Police Department (November 2014-present), and is also a Defensive Tactics Instructor for the
Carlos is a Retired NYPD Police Officer, 21 years of service (July 1989-July 2010), 16 years as a patrol officer in the 28 Precinct in Harlem (uniform & plain clothes)
Carlos is currently is an active duty Police Officer with the Town of Woodbury Police Department (November 2014-present), and is also a Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Town of Woodbury Police Department
MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND :
⁃ Started training in the martial arts in 1981 at the age of 14 in Ji Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do under Grandmasters Yeon Hwan Park & Yeon Hee Park
⁃ 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (WTF) under Master Yeon Hwan Park (KukKiWon Headquarters Seoul, South Korea)
⁃ 2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (WTF) under Master Han S. Maeang (KukKiWon Headquarters Seoul, South Korea)
⁃ Senior Associate Level 8 in Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto (Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructor Association)
⁃ Senior Associate Level 8 in Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu & Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Dan Inosanto (Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructor Association)
⁃ Guro Level 1 in Maphilindo Silat & Madjapahit Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto (Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructor Association)
⁃ Full Instructor Level 2 in Filipino Kali, Maphilindo Silat, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do & Muay Thai under Guros Harley Elmore & Chuck Giangreco (Warriors Way International) *No Longer Affiliated with WWI*
⁃ Full Instructor Level 1 in Panantukan: Filipino Dirty Boxing under Guro Daniel Sullivan (Warrior Arts Alliance)
⁃ Apprentice Level 5 Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Daniel Lonero (XTMA - Cross Training Martial Arts)
⁃ Apprentice Level 5 Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu under Sifu Daniel Lonero (XTMA - Cross Training Martial Arts)
⁃ Level 6 / Trainer in American Modern Arnis under Datu Tom Bolden (American Modern Arnis Society)
⁃ Level 6 practitioner in Giron Arnis Escrima/Bahala Na Martial Arts under Grand Master Tony Somera (Bahala Na Martial Arts International)
⁃ Intermediate Level 1 student in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Ron Balicki (Martial Arts Research Systems)
⁃ Beginner Level 4 student Maphilindo Silat under Guro Ron Balicki (Martial Arts Research Systems)
⁃ Beginner Level 4 student Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do under Guro Ron Balicki (Martial Arts Research Systems)
⁃ Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) Level 2 Instructor under Ryron & Rener Gracie (Gracie University - Gracie Jiu Jitsu)
⁃ Level 1 Coach in KRU Muay Thai under Master Ace Ramirez (KRU Muay Thai Association) *No Longer Affiliated with KRU
⁃ Les Mills Body Combat Instructor Advanced Instructor Module 1 (AIM 1) Certified (Les Mills International)
madison
madison
madison
Madison is the owner of Be Fit Studio and has been a certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise for almost 1o years. She has her Associates in science and holds
Certifications in Water in Motion, Silver Sneakers and Zumba. Madison currently teaches a Variety of Classes and provides Personal Training at Be Fit Studio
Madison is the owner of Be Fit Studio and has been a certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise for almost 1o years. She has her Associates in science and holds
Certifications in Water in Motion, Silver Sneakers and Zumba. Madison currently teaches a Variety of Classes and provides Personal Training at Be Fit Studio and other facilities.
Madison is also Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid for Adults, Children and Infants.
“I’ve been a competitive thrower since high school and through college. I train daily and compete in hopes of qualifying for the Olympics. Something I've learned is- you've only got one body, use it wisely...”
Antonio
madison
madison
How can a trainer track their progress? Through the success of their clients. Every day I learn more about myself through my clients. My biggest lesson is that there is no limit to how much you can learn. I've been training one on one and teaching classes for the past 4 years.
About Temple Fitness
Our Mission
At Temple Fitness, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality fitness experience possible. No matter your fitness abilities, we have the tools and expertise to help you achieve your fitness goals.