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Meet The Team

About Us

Owner / Coach

Koji Shigeeda

Koji’s goal has always been to create a welcoming, family-oriented gym where people of all backgrounds can come together to improve their health in a supportive community.

With a Diploma in Exercise Science from CIT and a Bachelor’s in Sport & Exercise Science from Massey University, he is a certified strength and conditioning expert. Koji has coached athletes at all levels, including roles with Wellington Rugby and the Hurricanes. His martial arts skills include a black belt in Judo and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His competitive spirit has also driven him to complete the 2023 New York Marathon and multiple Ironman events, demonstrating his commitment to pushing physical limits and leading by example.

Roles
  • Head personal trainer
  • Head Tamashii Fit Coach
  • Head Programmer
  • High performance strength & conditioning coach
Qualifications
  • Diploma Exercise Science – CIT
  • Bachelors degree in Sport & Exercise Science – Massey Uni
  • ASCA Level 1
  • CrossFit L1 Trainer
  • CrossFit L2 Trainer
  • Kids/Teens CrossFit Trainer
  • Red Cross First aid certificate
  • Advanced First aid in Rugby
  • Black belt in Judo – Japan
  • Brown belt in BJJ – GSW
  • AED trained

Experience

  • Wgtn Rugby High performace trainer
  • Wgtn U16s, 7s S&C coach 2017/18
  • Wgtn Rugby Grappling and contact readiness coach 2018/19/20/21/22
  • Hurricanes Grappling & Contact readiness coach 2018/19/20/21/22
  • Completed in Multiple 1/4 and 1/2 ironman
coach

Isaac Bracewell

Born on the North Shore and raised in the Wairarapa, Isaac has called Wellington home for the past four years. His passion for rugby drives his goal of one day playing at a professional level, and he currently plays club rugby for Oriental Rongotai.

Isaac’s enthusiasm for fitness extends beyond the field; he thrives on the sense of community in Khandallah. He loves helping others reach their goals and inspiring a deeper love for fitness and exercise among the tight-knit group of members he works with.

Roles
  • Personal Trainer
  • Group coach
  • Strength & Conditioning coach
  • Youth BoxFit coach
  • Teen Fitness coach
Qualifications
  • NZIS Diploma in Sport & Exercise
  • First aid certificate
  • NZ Maori U20
  • Wgtn High performance Academy
  • Wairarapa College head boy 2017
  • Wgtn Axemen Premier Captian

Experience

  • Wgtn Rugby High performace trainer
  • Wgtn U16s, 7s S&C coach 2017/18
  • Wgtn Rugby Grappling and contact readiness coach 2018/19/20/21/22
  • Hurricanes Grappling & Contact readiness coach 2018/19/20/21/22
  • Completed in Multiple 1/4 and 1/2 ironman

Speciality areas

  • Youth athletic development
  • Athletic strength and conditioning
  • Aerobic capacity
  • Sport specific
  • Womans training & exercise
  • Weighloss
  • General health and well being
  • Rugby performace
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