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Our Staff

At LA Boxing Florham Park, all of our trainers have professional or amateur fighting experience under their belts. And these are the people who will be training you! Our highly-qualified instructors will teach you proper techniques in a challenging yet fun environment, and also act as your mentor to help you discover your own inner champion! Interested in a one-on-one experience? Private lessons are also available in our gym

 Anthony Gerber- Boxing/Kickboxing Instructor

Anthony Gerber brings over 21 years of experience of martial arts to the table and teaches with his own unique approach.   He has applied to Jeet Kune Do philosophy/concepts of absorbing what is useful and discard what is not to the plethora of different styles he has studied such as:
Muay Thai-15 years experience, Colligate Wrestling-4 years experience, Boxing-20 years experience
Submission Wrestling-11 years experience, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-Blue Belt, Doce Pares Eskrima (Filipino Martial Arts)-Black Belt, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do-Apprentice Instructor, American Free-style Martial Arts-Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do-2nd Degree Black Belt & Hop Ki Do-Black Belt

In addition to over 15 years of competition experience in various combat sports and 10 years of teaching (both private and group lessons), Anthony has trained several fighter for both mixed martial arts and kickboxing/muay Thai competitions.

 

Angel Soto – Head Instructor/Personal Trainer
Angel Soto has over 20 years of training, teaching and competition experience. He has trained in Boxing, Muay Thai,Grappling, MMA, Soo Bahk Do, Goshin-Ryu Karate, Sieshin-Kai Karate, JKD Concepts, Junsado, and achieved the rank of 3rd Dan Black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Angel owned and operated his own MMA gym in San Antonio, TX called White Tiger MMA, where he trained and produced many amateur and professional fighters. Angel also served 7 years in the U.S. Army and now he’s back in his home state teaching and preparing fighters for future competition.
 

 

 Iris J. Torres (Club Manager) - Instructor/Personal Trainer

A certified Self-Defense Instructor and a black belt in the martial arts style of Ninjitsu. Her most recent achievement was completing the FGRAV (Use of Force) instructor certification for APC360ZONE and Tai Chi instructor certification. She has dedicated her life to learning, applying and teaching various styles of martial arts. Her  training dates 1988.  Her skills enabled her to compete at a high level nationally receiving numerous gold and silver medals in kata (forms) and kumite (fighting).

Iris has won championships bouts against both men and women. She continues to compete in Martial Arts tournaments around the country.  Iris continued her studies throughout the years in various styles such as Moy Yat Wing Chun Kung Fu System, Muay Thai (kick boxing), Shotokan and Tai Chi Chuan.  

Iris is a personal trainer. She prides herself in understanding her client’s needs.  Iris trains women, men and children of all ages. She works with them in order to design a program that will allow them to reach their goals. Her diverse background enables her to personalize individuals trainings based on their current condition, which creates a non-threatening environment and allows them to reach their desired level of fitness, improve their health and spiritual condition.  Her tactics have proven to assist her clients in achieving optimal results that have provided them with many benefits, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Iris’s inner and physical strength have enabled her to compete against both men and women. Her dedication throughout her journey has been unwavering. Her passion and commitment have enabled her to travel all over the world. She passes on her skills to others with ease and is dedicated to providing the desired outcome for all her clients.