Philosophy
Why learn a martial art?
These days, most people practice martial arts for fitness and self-defense. Undoubtedly, training in a martial art is the most effective way to improve strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental concentration. It is a great way to burn calories and build lean muscle while also learning how to defend yourself. It also does wonders for your focus, perseverance, and temperament. No amount of time at the gym can possibly compare to the benefits you receive from training in a martial art!
Perhaps most importantly, learning a martial art is a lot of fun!
We also offer fitness, yoga, and Pilates classes!
For those not interested in (or ready for) learning a martial art, we also offer yoga, Pilates, Yogilates, and FightFit group conditioning classes geared towards optimal physical fitness. These classes are great for getting in fantastic shape quickly! It doesn't matter whether you are just starting to exercise or are a seasoned gym rat, each FightFit workout can be modified to your individual fitness level.
Why train at our gym?
We at Body & Seoul are eager to share with you our passion and knowledge for all the disciplines we offer. We want each of our members to view the gym as his/her home away from home. It is a small international community in itself, with students from many nations and cultures; it is our love and practice of martial arts, yoga, and physical fitness that brings us together.
The purpose of our gym is not to produce violent and dangerous fighters, but to provide the means by which students bring out the best in themselves both physically and mentally. We will encourage you to push yourself to the limits, but in the end it is entirely up to you how far you are willing to go.
With a membership at Body & Seoul, you are welcome to train in any of the programs we have to offer: Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi & nogi), MMA (mixed martial arts), Krav Maga, Pilates, Yoga, and FightFit group conditioning classes. We have a continuous enrollment system, which means you can start anytime, and beginners are more than welcome! Each class will be led by qualified and experienced instructors and all classes will be conducted in English, with translating done for our Korean-speaking members. Personal attention will be given to you, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced martial artist. For those that wish to receive more personalized attention or to improve their skills quickly, we also offer private lessons and personal training outside of regular class times.
In addition to regular classes, we will periodically hold weekend workshops covering a wide range of material. Some of these topics include women's self-defense techniques, outdoor conditioning sessions, AcroYoga, kettlebell tutorials, yoga postures, weapons training, dance, and much more. We will also be hosting seminars led by professionals in the fields of MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and yoga. These workshops and seminars are open to the public and you are welcome to attend even if you are not a member of our gym. Please send us an email at seoulmartialarts@gmail.com if you would like to be included in our mailing list notifying you of upcoming workshops and seminars.
We are also heavily involved in Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA events around Asia, so if you'd like to be a fighter, sponsor, or just a spectator, feel free to contact us!
Keep in mind that it is NEVER too late to start learning a martial art, practice yoga, or get in shape. We have students of all ages and fitness levels. We encourage you to have an open mind. It doesn't hurt to try it out! There's no need to be intimidated if you are a total beginner and have no experience. Everybody's nervous their first day of class! You won't regret taking that first step, because you will soon discover that nothing feels better than having a healthy body & soul. ;-)
왜 격투기를 배우는가?
최근 대부분의 사람들은 격투기를 운동과 자기방어의 목적으로 배웁니다. 의심할 것 없이, 격투기를 수련하는 것은 힘, 스태미나, 유연성, 집중력을 기르는 가장 효과적인 방법입니다. 이것은 자기방어 방법을 배우는 동시에 칼로리를 소모하고 근육을 형성 하는 훌륭한 방법입니다. 그리고 무술은 집중력, 인내심, 성격에 많은 도움을 줍니다. 무술을 수련하는 것은 헬스를 하는 것과는 비교도 못할 만큼의 이득이 있습니다.
왜 우리 gym에서 격투기를 배워야 하는가?
우리 바디&서울에게 격투기를 배우는 것은 하나의 삶의 방식입니다. 우리는 우리의 격투기에 대한 열정과 지식을 당신과 공유하고픈 열망이 있습니다. 우리는 회원들이 gym을 그들이 격투가로서 자신의 집처럼 느끼길 원합니다. 우리는 그 속에서 다양한 국적과 문화를 지닌 학생들로 작은 국제 커뮤니티를 형성하고 있습니다. 격투기에 대한 사랑과 연습이 우리를 뭉치게 합니다.
우리 gym의 목적은 폭력적이고 위험한 파이터를 양성하는 것이 아니라, 학생들이 자신들의 신체적 정신적으로 최상의 상태를 이끌어 내는 것을 목표로 합니다. 우리는 당신을 한계까지 밀어붙이도록 자극할 것이지만, 결국 그것을 실행하는 것은 당신의 의지에 달려 있습니다.
바디&서울의 멤버십으로 당신은 우리가 제공하는 어떤 수업도 자유롭게 들을 수 있습니다. 무에타이(킥복싱), 그래플링(노-기 브라질리언 주짓수/서브미션 레슬링), MMA(종합 격투기), 크라브 마가, 필라테스, 요가, 그리고 파이트핏 메타볼릭 컨디셔닝 수업들이 있습니다. 우리는 특별한 일정 없이 자유롭게 수업에 참여가 가능한 시스템을 가지고 있어서 누구든 언제든 원하시는 시간에 바로 수업을 들을 수 있고, 초심자는 더욱 환영합니다! 각 수업은 자격이 있고 경험이 있는 지도자에 의해 지도 될 것이고 수업은 영어와 한국어로 진행됩니다. 당신이 초심자이든 경험이 풍부한 사람이든 각 개인마다 신경을 써 줄 것입니다. 더 개인적인 지도를 원하거나 기술을 더 빨리 연마하고 싶은 사람들을 위해서 1:1 수업과 트레이닝을 기본 수업 시간대를 떠나서 제공하고 있습니다.
기본적인 수업시간 이외에도 우리는 주기적으로 많은 무술을 가르치는 워크샵을 주말에 실시할 것입니다. 이 워크샵에서는 자기방어 기술, 여성 안전, 실외운동, 케틀벨 운동법, 요가 자세, 무기 수련, 스파링, 춤 등을 가르칠 것입니다. 그리고 우리는 MMA, 킥복싱, 브라질리안 주짓수의 전문가들을 초빙해 세미나를 개최할 것입니다. 우리를 메일링 리스트에 추가해 앞으로 있을 워크샵과 세미나에 대해 정보를 얻고 싶으면 seoulmartialarts@gmail.com으로 메일을 보내 주세요.
우리는 아시아쪽 무에타이, 킥복싱, MMA 이벤트에 관여가 되어 있으니, 파이터가 되고 싶거나 스폰서를 하고 싶거나, 아니면 그냥 관람을 하고 싶거나 하면 자유롭게 연락을 주세요.
격투기를 배우는 것이나, 요가/필라테스를 배우거나 몸을 만드는 일은 절대로 늦지 않습니다. 우리는 다양한 운동능력을 가진 다양한 연령대의 학생이 있습니다. 우리는 당신이 열린 생각을 가지길 바랍니다. 한번 시도해 본다고 다치지는 않습니다! 당신이 초보자이거나 경험이 전무 하다고 해도 겁먹지 말길 바랍니다. 왜냐하면, 당신은 곧 건강한 정신과 몸을 가지는 것보다 좋은 기분을 느끼기는 어렵다는 것을 알게 될 것이기 때문입니다.
These days, most people practice martial arts for fitness and self-defense. Undoubtedly, training in a martial art is the most effective way to improve strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental concentration. It is a great way to burn calories and build lean muscle while also learning how to defend yourself. It also does wonders for your focus, perseverance, and temperament. No amount of time at the gym can possibly compare to the benefits you receive from training in a martial art!
Perhaps most importantly, learning a martial art is a lot of fun!
We also offer fitness, yoga, and Pilates classes!
For those not interested in (or ready for) learning a martial art, we also offer yoga, Pilates, Yogilates, and FightFit group conditioning classes geared towards optimal physical fitness. These classes are great for getting in fantastic shape quickly! It doesn't matter whether you are just starting to exercise or are a seasoned gym rat, each FightFit workout can be modified to your individual fitness level.
Why train at our gym?
We at Body & Seoul are eager to share with you our passion and knowledge for all the disciplines we offer. We want each of our members to view the gym as his/her home away from home. It is a small international community in itself, with students from many nations and cultures; it is our love and practice of martial arts, yoga, and physical fitness that brings us together.
The purpose of our gym is not to produce violent and dangerous fighters, but to provide the means by which students bring out the best in themselves both physically and mentally. We will encourage you to push yourself to the limits, but in the end it is entirely up to you how far you are willing to go.
With a membership at Body & Seoul, you are welcome to train in any of the programs we have to offer: Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi & nogi), MMA (mixed martial arts), Krav Maga, Pilates, Yoga, and FightFit group conditioning classes. We have a continuous enrollment system, which means you can start anytime, and beginners are more than welcome! Each class will be led by qualified and experienced instructors and all classes will be conducted in English, with translating done for our Korean-speaking members. Personal attention will be given to you, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced martial artist. For those that wish to receive more personalized attention or to improve their skills quickly, we also offer private lessons and personal training outside of regular class times.
In addition to regular classes, we will periodically hold weekend workshops covering a wide range of material. Some of these topics include women's self-defense techniques, outdoor conditioning sessions, AcroYoga, kettlebell tutorials, yoga postures, weapons training, dance, and much more. We will also be hosting seminars led by professionals in the fields of MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and yoga. These workshops and seminars are open to the public and you are welcome to attend even if you are not a member of our gym. Please send us an email at seoulmartialarts@gmail.com if you would like to be included in our mailing list notifying you of upcoming workshops and seminars.
We are also heavily involved in Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA events around Asia, so if you'd like to be a fighter, sponsor, or just a spectator, feel free to contact us!
Keep in mind that it is NEVER too late to start learning a martial art, practice yoga, or get in shape. We have students of all ages and fitness levels. We encourage you to have an open mind. It doesn't hurt to try it out! There's no need to be intimidated if you are a total beginner and have no experience. Everybody's nervous their first day of class! You won't regret taking that first step, because you will soon discover that nothing feels better than having a healthy body & soul. ;-)
왜 격투기를 배우는가?
최근 대부분의 사람들은 격투기를 운동과 자기방어의 목적으로 배웁니다. 의심할 것 없이, 격투기를 수련하는 것은 힘, 스태미나, 유연성, 집중력을 기르는 가장 효과적인 방법입니다. 이것은 자기방어 방법을 배우는 동시에 칼로리를 소모하고 근육을 형성 하는 훌륭한 방법입니다. 그리고 무술은 집중력, 인내심, 성격에 많은 도움을 줍니다. 무술을 수련하는 것은 헬스를 하는 것과는 비교도 못할 만큼의 이득이 있습니다.
왜 우리 gym에서 격투기를 배워야 하는가?
우리 바디&서울에게 격투기를 배우는 것은 하나의 삶의 방식입니다. 우리는 우리의 격투기에 대한 열정과 지식을 당신과 공유하고픈 열망이 있습니다. 우리는 회원들이 gym을 그들이 격투가로서 자신의 집처럼 느끼길 원합니다. 우리는 그 속에서 다양한 국적과 문화를 지닌 학생들로 작은 국제 커뮤니티를 형성하고 있습니다. 격투기에 대한 사랑과 연습이 우리를 뭉치게 합니다.
우리 gym의 목적은 폭력적이고 위험한 파이터를 양성하는 것이 아니라, 학생들이 자신들의 신체적 정신적으로 최상의 상태를 이끌어 내는 것을 목표로 합니다. 우리는 당신을 한계까지 밀어붙이도록 자극할 것이지만, 결국 그것을 실행하는 것은 당신의 의지에 달려 있습니다.
바디&서울의 멤버십으로 당신은 우리가 제공하는 어떤 수업도 자유롭게 들을 수 있습니다. 무에타이(킥복싱), 그래플링(노-기 브라질리언 주짓수/서브미션 레슬링), MMA(종합 격투기), 크라브 마가, 필라테스, 요가, 그리고 파이트핏 메타볼릭 컨디셔닝 수업들이 있습니다. 우리는 특별한 일정 없이 자유롭게 수업에 참여가 가능한 시스템을 가지고 있어서 누구든 언제든 원하시는 시간에 바로 수업을 들을 수 있고, 초심자는 더욱 환영합니다! 각 수업은 자격이 있고 경험이 있는 지도자에 의해 지도 될 것이고 수업은 영어와 한국어로 진행됩니다. 당신이 초심자이든 경험이 풍부한 사람이든 각 개인마다 신경을 써 줄 것입니다. 더 개인적인 지도를 원하거나 기술을 더 빨리 연마하고 싶은 사람들을 위해서 1:1 수업과 트레이닝을 기본 수업 시간대를 떠나서 제공하고 있습니다.
기본적인 수업시간 이외에도 우리는 주기적으로 많은 무술을 가르치는 워크샵을 주말에 실시할 것입니다. 이 워크샵에서는 자기방어 기술, 여성 안전, 실외운동, 케틀벨 운동법, 요가 자세, 무기 수련, 스파링, 춤 등을 가르칠 것입니다. 그리고 우리는 MMA, 킥복싱, 브라질리안 주짓수의 전문가들을 초빙해 세미나를 개최할 것입니다. 우리를 메일링 리스트에 추가해 앞으로 있을 워크샵과 세미나에 대해 정보를 얻고 싶으면 seoulmartialarts@gmail.com으로 메일을 보내 주세요.
우리는 아시아쪽 무에타이, 킥복싱, MMA 이벤트에 관여가 되어 있으니, 파이터가 되고 싶거나 스폰서를 하고 싶거나, 아니면 그냥 관람을 하고 싶거나 하면 자유롭게 연락을 주세요.
격투기를 배우는 것이나, 요가/필라테스를 배우거나 몸을 만드는 일은 절대로 늦지 않습니다. 우리는 다양한 운동능력을 가진 다양한 연령대의 학생이 있습니다. 우리는 당신이 열린 생각을 가지길 바랍니다. 한번 시도해 본다고 다치지는 않습니다! 당신이 초보자이거나 경험이 전무 하다고 해도 겁먹지 말길 바랍니다. 왜냐하면, 당신은 곧 건강한 정신과 몸을 가지는 것보다 좋은 기분을 느끼기는 어렵다는 것을 알게 될 것이기 때문입니다.
Instructors
All of our instructors are available for private lessons and personal training. Here are just a few of the members of our team:
Kris is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) under Tony Passos. He has been training since 2001 and started under the Pedro Sauer Association in which he earned his blue and purple belts before switching to the Ricardo De La Riva Association under which he earned his brown and black belts. Kris has developed both male and female BJJ champions and has worked with pro athletes including former and active NFL players, One FC fighter Bashir Ahmed, Road FC fighter Baeyoung Kwon, UFC fighters Dustin Pague, UFC fighter Allen Chong, and UFC fighter Yuichul Nam. Kris has also taught BJJ to members of the Royal UAE family, high ranking government officials, movie directors, and Korean actors.
Anna began her martial arts journey in 2007 when she wandered into a taekwondo school looking for a way to lose weight and get in touch with her Korean heritage. Since then she has attained a black belt, represented the Republic of Korea in the ITF Taekwondo World Championships, and found a new passion in Muay Thai kickboxing, of which she is a certified instructor and referee through the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations. Anna is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a certified women's self-defense instructor through the Krav Maga Federation, and an avid fan of yoga.
Jema was first introduced to yoga as a teenager and has been collecting yogic knowledge ever since. She has multiple yoga teacher certifications, and has trained in vinyasa, Kundalini, Raja and Ashtanga, both traditional and modern forms of yoga, with many excellent famous and not so famous teachers. In addition, Jema has regularly practiced pilates for nearly 20 years and more recently barre which she is always trying to work smoothly into her personal practice. A theatre artist with a fascination in Sufism, and an avid at home chef, she has her nutrition certification from Precision Nutrition. Her classes emphasize a letting-go of the daily life experience to release the mind from its thought bondage. She has been a registered Yoga Alliance E-RYT for 13 years, though she is not convinced of the value of these kinds of labels.
Mike started training Muay Thai in 2007 under world champion James "B-52" Smith in the US. He began his amateur kickboxing career in New York and then began training MMA, turning pro when he arrived in Korea. He has won all of his kickboxing and MMA fights so far, both in the US and in Korea. He also began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the States and is currently a purple belt. Awards in BJJ include 9 gold medals, one silver, and one bronze in both gi and no-gi competition.
Testimonials
"I just wanted to say thank you to all of the Body & Seoul staff members for changing my life! It's been over a year since I joined up, and I'm in the best shape I've ever been. Thanks for such a miraculous year of training to be fit!"
- Justin, USA
"Body & Seoul is simply the best option for achieving your fitness goals while in Korea. In four months, their trainers in both personal and group sessions gave me a huge head start to my first year (in many years) of being in good shape. I'm moving back to Seoul, and I'm seriously considering living in the same neighborhood as their studio, just for the convenience of being able to attend their group sessions regularly and making fitness a bigger part of my lifestyle. Working out in their group or one-on-one settings pushed me to my limits, and I would not have been able to exercise with the same intensity if I had worked out alone with a regular gym membership. Exercising in such a setting made a tremendous difference in reaching my fitness goals, not to mention it was fun and addicting. Aside from the fat loss, my doctor told me my liver fat and LDL cholesterol levels returned to normal (this was after three months of Body & Seoul). Being that I wasn't really dieting at the time and didn't really make any other changes to my lifestyle, Body & Seoul was fully responsible for dropping those numbers back to safer levels. Anna, the owner, has a personal guarantee: If you're not happy in six months, she'll give you your old body back."
- Gus, USA
"I came to Body & Seoul towards the end of my four years in Korea, but I wish I had discovered it sooner. The progress I made in my fitness goals, not to mention the friends I met, made my last year in Korea the best. Like many people, I had gotten bored with the monotony of the typical gym routine; I was losing my motivation to lift weights and hit the treadmill, and had the belly to prove it. The classes at Body & Seoul changed everything for me. I joined specifically for the grappling classes, but branched out to explore the rest that the gym had to offer and got hooked on training that I had never even considered before. FightFit whipped me into the best shape of my life. Muay Thai taught me patience in learning an entirely new and challenging set of skills. Most of all, grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are passions that I never would have discovered were it not for Body & Seoul. Since I started a little over a year ago, I have won two gold medals and one silver medal in tournaments and am still training now that I’m home in the States.
Getting in shape and staying that way are not easy things to accomplish. Training is hard and, if you’re like me, you’ll struggle and may want to give up at times. But the instructors at Body & Seoul are some of the most talented and dedicated in the city. They, along with the awesome members in your classes, will push you and guide you every day to get better. You never train alone and that’s often the difference between succeeding and failing to get in shape.
My experience is not unique. If you put in the time, you will see results and will have fun doing it. I encourage anyone who is looking for a new, better way to train to sign up at Body & Seoul."
- Graham, USA
"I tried running, everything...but FightFit was the only thing that gave me results."
- Lusia, Russia
"I was always an active person, but prior to my arrival in Seoul, I had become sedentary due mostly to my work schedule. I made the commitment to get myself back into shape because I was tired of feeling out of shape and exhausted all of the time. My first Muay Thai class is what I would call a "wake up workout." Meaning, you can sometimes delude yourself into believing that you are still able to complete a regular workout even though you have given zero attention to fitness for quite some time. Within five minutes I was winded and gasping for air and realized how far I had let myself go. I came to the conclusion that I needed to be in the gym as often as my work schedule would allow to get fit once again. Now, almost two and a half years later, I am competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling tournaments and have medalled in each one. I have found a passion for exercise that I had lost and have found a sport where I can excel. I also have met some of my closest friends through the gym. Socially and physically the gym has been a positive force in my life here in Seoul."
- Jes, USA
"During my time in Korea I have found a new love for fitness and exercise. A lot of what motivated me was definitely a desire to improve my health and appearance, and working out at Body & Seoul has been a great way for me to compliment my training. All the trainers at Body & Seoul are motivating, responsive and highly skilled individuals. For someone like me, who knew very little about the science aspect of working out, the great knowledge I've gained by working with the Body & Seoul trainers has been invaluable. Not only that, but all the members of Body & Seoul are encouraging and friendly, and they push me to my limits every time I work out. I'm proud to say that in my time at Body & Seoul I have become significantly fitter, stronger, more motivated and most of all, healthier. I have lost a huge amount of weight through combining working out on my own and at Body & Seoul as well as changing my eating habits and lifestyle in general. Total I've lost nearly 60 kilos (132 lbs.). I'd recommend Body & Seoul to anyone who is trying to get motivated to improve their health and lifestyle."
- Patrick, New Zealand
"It's been nearly one month since I joined post surgery and 6 broken bones. I want to thank the staff, especially KRIS and Anna for your
patience and kindness for helping me get over my fears. A great community, environment and group of professionals for anyone to benefit from - ALL STARS all the way."
- Kelly, Canada
"Thank you for the great times and awesome workouts. Trainers not only shape bodies, but you guys build self-confidence and spirit. I appreciate everything you've done for me and all you've taught me. I'll always look back and fondly remember my time at Body & Seoul."
- Brandon, USA
'한국에 온지 4년이 지나갈 무렵 바디&서울에 오게 됐는데 더 일찍 알았으면 좋았을걸 했어요. 한국에서의 마지막을 운동 목표를 이루기도 했지만 친구들을 사귀게 되어 최고로 만들었어요. 많은 사람들처럼, 저도 뻔한 헬스장 운동을 지겨워했어요, 저는 런닝머신을 뛰거나 웨이트를 드는 것에 자극을 받지 못해 그 결과로 배가 좀 나왔어요. 바디&서울의 수업은 제 모든 것을 바꿔줬어요. 처음에 그래플링 수업을 시작해서 점점 다른 많은 수업들을 둘러봤고, 듣게 될 거라 생각하지도 못했던 수업을 듣게 됐어요. 파이트핏은 제 생에 가장 좋은 몸매를 가져다 줬어요. 무에타이는 새로운 도전과 기술을 배우는 것에 대해 인내심을 가르쳐 줬어요. 결정적으로 바디&서울은 그래플링과 주짓수에 대한 열정을 일깨워 줬어요. 1년 정도 더 되는 기간을 수련 하면서 저는 2개의 금메달과 하나의 은메달을 토너먼트에서 수상했고, 미국에서 아직까지도 수련하고 있어요.
몸을 가꾸고 그것을 유지하는 것은 쉬운 것이 아니에요. 트레이닝은 어렵고 당신이 나와 같으면 고생하다 그만두고 싶은 경우가 있을 거에요. 하지만 바디&서울의 지도자 분들은 능력 있고 열심히 하는 사람들이에요. 같은 수업을 듣는 다른 멤버들을 포함해 지도자들은 당신을 위해 더 열심히 밀어붙일 거에요. 당신은 혼자 운동하지 않을 것이고 이것은 보통 몸을 가꾸는 일을 성공하거나 실패하는 것에 중요한 차이를 만들어요.
제 경험은 특별한 것이 아니에요. 시간을 투자한다면, 당신은 결과를 보게 될 것이고 즐거움을 느끼게 될 거에요. 저는 누구든 새로운 운동방법을 찾는 사람이라면 바디&서울을 추천해요.'
-Graham, 미국
'달리기 등 모든 것을 해봤지만 파이트핏만이 제가 원하는 결과를 가져다 줬어요.'
- Lusia, 러시아
'저는 활동적인 사람이지만 서울오기 전에 일 때문에 앉아 있는 생활을 하게 됐어요. 저는 몸을 만들겠다고 스스로 결심했어요, 왜냐하면 몸매가 망가지고 항상 피곤한 것에 짜증이 났기 때문이에요. 제 첫 무에타이 수업은 'wake up workout'이라고 불렀어요. 왜냐하면, 당신이 전혀 주의를 기울이지 않음에도 운동을 해낼 수 있을 거라 스스로를 착각하게 만들기 때문이에요. 5분 안에 저는 숨을 헐떡이고 얼마나 제 자신을 놔뒀었는지 알게 됐어요. 저는 몸매를 가꾸기 위해 일하는 시간을 방해하지 않는 선에서 최대로 운동을 해야 한다고 생각했어요. 2년 반이 지난 지금은 주짓수와 그래플링 시합에서 메달을 각각 따 냈어요. 저는 운동에 대한 열정을 찾았고 제가 잘하는 것에 대해 알게 됐어요. 그리고 gym에서 가장 가까운 친구들도 사귀게 됐어요. 사회적으로나 신체적으로나 gym은 제 서울의 삶에 큰 긍정적 영향을 줬어요.’
- Jes, 미국
‘한국에 있는 동안 저는 운동을 사랑하게 됐어요. 저에게 동기가 됐던 것은 건강과 외모였고 바디&서울은 제 운동을 만족시켜 주었어요. 바디&서울은 모든 트레이너 들은 동기를 부여하고 대답도 잘하며 능력 있는 사람들이에요. 저 같이 운동의 과학적 효과에 대해 잘 모르는 사람들에게 바디&서울 트레이너들과 운동 하면서 얻은 지식들은 가치를 메길 수 없어요. 뿐만 아니라, 바디&서울의 멤버들은 모두 서로를 격려하며 친하게 지내고 제가 운동 할 때마다 한계까지 몰아붙였어요. 저는 자신 있게 바디&서울에 있는 동안 훨씬 더 강해지고 몸도 좋아지고, 특히 건강 해졌다고 말 할 수 있어요. 생활습관과 식생활, 그리고 비디&서울의 운동을 병행하면서 저는 현저하게 많은 체중을 감량했어요. 저는 60kg를 감량했어요 저는 자극 받기를 원하고 건강과 생활을 더 향상 시키고 싶은 누구에게든 바디&서울을 추천해요.’
- Patrick, 뉴질랜드
‘골절 수술을 하고 등록한지 한 달이 됐네요. 스태프 특히 Kris와 Anna 에게 제가 두려움을 이겨낼 수 있도록 참을성과 친절함을 가지고 도와준 것에 감사해요. 올스타- 좋은 환경, 커뮤니티, 그리고 전문가들은 원하는 누구든 혜택을 받을 수 있게 할 것입니다.’
- Kelly, 캐나다
‘운동과 좋은 시간에 감사 드려요. 트레이너들은 몸만 만들어주는 것이 아니라 정신과 자신감을 잡아줘요. 저한테 해준 모든 것과 가르쳐 준 모든 것에 감사 드려요. 바디&서울에서의 기억을 항상 되돌아 보고 추억할게요.’
- Brandon, 미국
- Justin, USA
"Body & Seoul is simply the best option for achieving your fitness goals while in Korea. In four months, their trainers in both personal and group sessions gave me a huge head start to my first year (in many years) of being in good shape. I'm moving back to Seoul, and I'm seriously considering living in the same neighborhood as their studio, just for the convenience of being able to attend their group sessions regularly and making fitness a bigger part of my lifestyle. Working out in their group or one-on-one settings pushed me to my limits, and I would not have been able to exercise with the same intensity if I had worked out alone with a regular gym membership. Exercising in such a setting made a tremendous difference in reaching my fitness goals, not to mention it was fun and addicting. Aside from the fat loss, my doctor told me my liver fat and LDL cholesterol levels returned to normal (this was after three months of Body & Seoul). Being that I wasn't really dieting at the time and didn't really make any other changes to my lifestyle, Body & Seoul was fully responsible for dropping those numbers back to safer levels. Anna, the owner, has a personal guarantee: If you're not happy in six months, she'll give you your old body back."
- Gus, USA
"I came to Body & Seoul towards the end of my four years in Korea, but I wish I had discovered it sooner. The progress I made in my fitness goals, not to mention the friends I met, made my last year in Korea the best. Like many people, I had gotten bored with the monotony of the typical gym routine; I was losing my motivation to lift weights and hit the treadmill, and had the belly to prove it. The classes at Body & Seoul changed everything for me. I joined specifically for the grappling classes, but branched out to explore the rest that the gym had to offer and got hooked on training that I had never even considered before. FightFit whipped me into the best shape of my life. Muay Thai taught me patience in learning an entirely new and challenging set of skills. Most of all, grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are passions that I never would have discovered were it not for Body & Seoul. Since I started a little over a year ago, I have won two gold medals and one silver medal in tournaments and am still training now that I’m home in the States.
Getting in shape and staying that way are not easy things to accomplish. Training is hard and, if you’re like me, you’ll struggle and may want to give up at times. But the instructors at Body & Seoul are some of the most talented and dedicated in the city. They, along with the awesome members in your classes, will push you and guide you every day to get better. You never train alone and that’s often the difference between succeeding and failing to get in shape.
My experience is not unique. If you put in the time, you will see results and will have fun doing it. I encourage anyone who is looking for a new, better way to train to sign up at Body & Seoul."
- Graham, USA
"I tried running, everything...but FightFit was the only thing that gave me results."
- Lusia, Russia
"I was always an active person, but prior to my arrival in Seoul, I had become sedentary due mostly to my work schedule. I made the commitment to get myself back into shape because I was tired of feeling out of shape and exhausted all of the time. My first Muay Thai class is what I would call a "wake up workout." Meaning, you can sometimes delude yourself into believing that you are still able to complete a regular workout even though you have given zero attention to fitness for quite some time. Within five minutes I was winded and gasping for air and realized how far I had let myself go. I came to the conclusion that I needed to be in the gym as often as my work schedule would allow to get fit once again. Now, almost two and a half years later, I am competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling tournaments and have medalled in each one. I have found a passion for exercise that I had lost and have found a sport where I can excel. I also have met some of my closest friends through the gym. Socially and physically the gym has been a positive force in my life here in Seoul."
- Jes, USA
"During my time in Korea I have found a new love for fitness and exercise. A lot of what motivated me was definitely a desire to improve my health and appearance, and working out at Body & Seoul has been a great way for me to compliment my training. All the trainers at Body & Seoul are motivating, responsive and highly skilled individuals. For someone like me, who knew very little about the science aspect of working out, the great knowledge I've gained by working with the Body & Seoul trainers has been invaluable. Not only that, but all the members of Body & Seoul are encouraging and friendly, and they push me to my limits every time I work out. I'm proud to say that in my time at Body & Seoul I have become significantly fitter, stronger, more motivated and most of all, healthier. I have lost a huge amount of weight through combining working out on my own and at Body & Seoul as well as changing my eating habits and lifestyle in general. Total I've lost nearly 60 kilos (132 lbs.). I'd recommend Body & Seoul to anyone who is trying to get motivated to improve their health and lifestyle."
- Patrick, New Zealand
"It's been nearly one month since I joined post surgery and 6 broken bones. I want to thank the staff, especially KRIS and Anna for your
patience and kindness for helping me get over my fears. A great community, environment and group of professionals for anyone to benefit from - ALL STARS all the way."
- Kelly, Canada
"Thank you for the great times and awesome workouts. Trainers not only shape bodies, but you guys build self-confidence and spirit. I appreciate everything you've done for me and all you've taught me. I'll always look back and fondly remember my time at Body & Seoul."
- Brandon, USA
'한국에 온지 4년이 지나갈 무렵 바디&서울에 오게 됐는데 더 일찍 알았으면 좋았을걸 했어요. 한국에서의 마지막을 운동 목표를 이루기도 했지만 친구들을 사귀게 되어 최고로 만들었어요. 많은 사람들처럼, 저도 뻔한 헬스장 운동을 지겨워했어요, 저는 런닝머신을 뛰거나 웨이트를 드는 것에 자극을 받지 못해 그 결과로 배가 좀 나왔어요. 바디&서울의 수업은 제 모든 것을 바꿔줬어요. 처음에 그래플링 수업을 시작해서 점점 다른 많은 수업들을 둘러봤고, 듣게 될 거라 생각하지도 못했던 수업을 듣게 됐어요. 파이트핏은 제 생에 가장 좋은 몸매를 가져다 줬어요. 무에타이는 새로운 도전과 기술을 배우는 것에 대해 인내심을 가르쳐 줬어요. 결정적으로 바디&서울은 그래플링과 주짓수에 대한 열정을 일깨워 줬어요. 1년 정도 더 되는 기간을 수련 하면서 저는 2개의 금메달과 하나의 은메달을 토너먼트에서 수상했고, 미국에서 아직까지도 수련하고 있어요.
몸을 가꾸고 그것을 유지하는 것은 쉬운 것이 아니에요. 트레이닝은 어렵고 당신이 나와 같으면 고생하다 그만두고 싶은 경우가 있을 거에요. 하지만 바디&서울의 지도자 분들은 능력 있고 열심히 하는 사람들이에요. 같은 수업을 듣는 다른 멤버들을 포함해 지도자들은 당신을 위해 더 열심히 밀어붙일 거에요. 당신은 혼자 운동하지 않을 것이고 이것은 보통 몸을 가꾸는 일을 성공하거나 실패하는 것에 중요한 차이를 만들어요.
제 경험은 특별한 것이 아니에요. 시간을 투자한다면, 당신은 결과를 보게 될 것이고 즐거움을 느끼게 될 거에요. 저는 누구든 새로운 운동방법을 찾는 사람이라면 바디&서울을 추천해요.'
-Graham, 미국
'달리기 등 모든 것을 해봤지만 파이트핏만이 제가 원하는 결과를 가져다 줬어요.'
- Lusia, 러시아
'저는 활동적인 사람이지만 서울오기 전에 일 때문에 앉아 있는 생활을 하게 됐어요. 저는 몸을 만들겠다고 스스로 결심했어요, 왜냐하면 몸매가 망가지고 항상 피곤한 것에 짜증이 났기 때문이에요. 제 첫 무에타이 수업은 'wake up workout'이라고 불렀어요. 왜냐하면, 당신이 전혀 주의를 기울이지 않음에도 운동을 해낼 수 있을 거라 스스로를 착각하게 만들기 때문이에요. 5분 안에 저는 숨을 헐떡이고 얼마나 제 자신을 놔뒀었는지 알게 됐어요. 저는 몸매를 가꾸기 위해 일하는 시간을 방해하지 않는 선에서 최대로 운동을 해야 한다고 생각했어요. 2년 반이 지난 지금은 주짓수와 그래플링 시합에서 메달을 각각 따 냈어요. 저는 운동에 대한 열정을 찾았고 제가 잘하는 것에 대해 알게 됐어요. 그리고 gym에서 가장 가까운 친구들도 사귀게 됐어요. 사회적으로나 신체적으로나 gym은 제 서울의 삶에 큰 긍정적 영향을 줬어요.’
- Jes, 미국
‘한국에 있는 동안 저는 운동을 사랑하게 됐어요. 저에게 동기가 됐던 것은 건강과 외모였고 바디&서울은 제 운동을 만족시켜 주었어요. 바디&서울은 모든 트레이너 들은 동기를 부여하고 대답도 잘하며 능력 있는 사람들이에요. 저 같이 운동의 과학적 효과에 대해 잘 모르는 사람들에게 바디&서울 트레이너들과 운동 하면서 얻은 지식들은 가치를 메길 수 없어요. 뿐만 아니라, 바디&서울의 멤버들은 모두 서로를 격려하며 친하게 지내고 제가 운동 할 때마다 한계까지 몰아붙였어요. 저는 자신 있게 바디&서울에 있는 동안 훨씬 더 강해지고 몸도 좋아지고, 특히 건강 해졌다고 말 할 수 있어요. 생활습관과 식생활, 그리고 비디&서울의 운동을 병행하면서 저는 현저하게 많은 체중을 감량했어요. 저는 60kg를 감량했어요 저는 자극 받기를 원하고 건강과 생활을 더 향상 시키고 싶은 누구에게든 바디&서울을 추천해요.’
- Patrick, 뉴질랜드
‘골절 수술을 하고 등록한지 한 달이 됐네요. 스태프 특히 Kris와 Anna 에게 제가 두려움을 이겨낼 수 있도록 참을성과 친절함을 가지고 도와준 것에 감사해요. 올스타- 좋은 환경, 커뮤니티, 그리고 전문가들은 원하는 누구든 혜택을 받을 수 있게 할 것입니다.’
- Kelly, 캐나다
‘운동과 좋은 시간에 감사 드려요. 트레이너들은 몸만 만들어주는 것이 아니라 정신과 자신감을 잡아줘요. 저한테 해준 모든 것과 가르쳐 준 모든 것에 감사 드려요. 바디&서울에서의 기억을 항상 되돌아 보고 추억할게요.’
- Brandon, 미국
