“When I first started training with Gigi, I was struck by her warmth and genuine interest in seeing me develop. She also had an ability to push me and was firm when needed. It made me want to give that little extra to show her that I could. Moreover, it was always fun, and I looked forward to the next session.”
“I started training martial arts when I was 12 years old, but I didn’t find the right fit until I began kickboxing with Gigi in 2006 when I was 16. I had been searching for a place and a type of training that felt right, and luckily, I ended up with her. I fell in love with the training style and the warmth and inspiration she brought as a coach.
Martial arts have meant an enormous amount for my personal development, and it’s especially my years with Gigi as my coach that have shaped me the most. She is a trainer who has been there and supported me through thick and thin, and I’m grateful to have trained and competed under her guidance. Her sessions are always fun, varied, and full of growth.
As a coach, Gigi is driven, inspiring, and above all, dedicated! She has an incredible eye for fighting and for recognizing one’s strengths and knows how to bring out the best in someone to make them a better fighter based on their individual abilities. I highly recommend her to everyone, regardless of the type of training! She’s amazing at building on your strengths and identifying areas for improvement and is also a wonderfully positive person who is great at uplifting and motivating others!”
“I had Gigi as my coach in kickboxing. As an instructor, she was very pedagogical and great at teaching, with a lot of knowledge. She always cared about ensuring that we developed and improved. As my coach, she always made me believe in myself, which really helped. During fights, I was always motivated in the best way, seeing how invested she was and how she seemed even happier than me when things went well. One memory I will never forget is during the World Championship when I was doing well in a fight, and she got so excited, fully engaged, shouting tips from the corner. She was so enthusiastic that she hit her arm against the ring’s edge, breaking her watch! All my martial arts experiences and lessons will stay with me for the rest of my life; they have given me confidence and mental strength.”
“I’m so grateful to have Gigi as my sanda/kickboxing coach. She brings positivity and energy to every session, creating an atmosphere that’s both challenging and motivating. Gigi is good at providing personal feedback tailored to my needs, and she consistently pushes me to go beyond what I thought possible in a constructive, encouraging way. Her friendly approach and dedication to her students make all the difference. Thank you, Gigi, for everything you do!”
“It’s the in-depth knowledge and years of experience that defines Gigi as a coach. Her ability to see every individual, read them and meet them where they are, is the true gift of being coached by Gigi. I have had the pleaserue of being coached and guided by her on several occasions, an experience, I strongly recommend if you are serious about growing in any area of your life.”