Mamaroneck
NEW YORK
914-835-IBOX
300 WAVERLY AVE
MAMARONECK, NY 10543
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Mamaroneck LA Boxing Gym Staff & Instructors


Dennis J. Racanello - Mix Martial Artist and Instructor Formal Training: Dennis began his martial arts career as a youth in which he quickly became ranked 8th on the East Coast in Sport Karate. Dennis soon realized that sport Karate was not his passion, and concentrated intensely on training. He has over 20 years experience in the martial arts including formal training in Shudokan Karate, Won Hwa Do Korean Karate, Kumite Ryu Jujitsu, Self-Defense & Weapons, Ngo Cho Kung Fu, Kyokushin Karate, and Full Contact/Knockdown Karate. Dennis has also self-trained extensively in Kickboxing. Moreover, Dennis trained under renowned Full-Contact Champion Marco Lala, which he is featured in an instructional fighting video series. Dennis was formally the Director of Martial Arts at the New Rochelle Boy’s and Girl’s Club for a decade, and successfully ran a school that targeted underprivileged youths. Dennis currently works for the Iona College Wellness Program in which he is the Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Instructor (presently training himself and students in submission grappling). Dennis is passionate about training individuals to reach their full potential (fitness or competitions). His students over the years have included FBI agents, Cops, and at-risk youths. He is an intense trainer with immeasurable skills to share.
Rob Gutierrez - Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rob has a multitude of accolades behind him. He was the assistant instructor for Team Ground Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The assistant instructor for Relson Gracie in the Bronx. He teaches seminars for women's self-defense/rape prevention. He also was a UFC Trainer/Coach for the UFC 42 Event. Now he is a Progressive Martial Arts Instructor. Titles: Pan American Black Blet Competition 2006 1st Place Masters Division 2007 Arnold Classic Black Belt Competition 1st Place Gracie TA Tournament (Blue Belt) 1st Place Grapplers Challenge II 1st Place Gracie Nationals (Blue Belt) 2nd Place Gracie Nationals (Open Divison) 1st Place NAGA Advanced GI (Purple Belt) 1st Place Relson Gracie Arnold Classic (Purple Belt) 1st Place Gold Metal 2002 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Purple Masters) UFC Trainer/Coach - UFC 42
ANN-MARIE SACCURATO - 3 TIME WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP / BOXING INSTRUCTOR Sponsored and trained by Juan Carlos Santana and the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida. Ann-Marie has spent many years following his teachings in terms of training and sports performance; in order to enhance her knowledge and performance as well as her clients. Ann-Marie now since had the honor of meeting with Carlos to put together her own strength/performance training programs to prepare for her Title Fights.

* Curently raked #1 in the world
* 3x WBC Lightweight world champion(current)
* Top fight of the year honors for 2008
* Top honors of th year by the WBAN 2007
* Biggest KO of the year 2007
* Top fight of the year honors for 2 fights in 2007 by WBC, WIBA, and WBAN
* Road Warrior of the year by WBAN 2007
* Named as the "Boxer who took on all tough opponents in 2007" by the WBAN
* Most Inspirational Boxer honors 2006 by the WBAN
* Sports and functional performance training specialist personal trainer certified by the National Strenght and Conditioning Association

* Sponsored by Harman International, the leaders in audio technology
* Sponsored by Champion Nutrition. They provide all the nutritional supplements needed when while training for her fights.


Dean Bellantoni - Owner Mr. Dean Bellantoni has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry ranging from personally competing in body building competitions to owning his own personal training facility, "Pro Fitness, PTC", located in Mamaroneck, NY for the past 5 years. he has placed 3rd in 2 categories for the 1999 NBI Tri State Body Building Competitions. Most recently he has been involved in the lightweight division of Strong Man competions throught the U.S. Dean also holds a number of world record lifts in powerlifting. Currently Dean is working on a new apparel line (RAW POWER WEAR) will be released fall 2010. Mr. Bellantoni also has a brown belt in Kuk-Sol-Wan which is one of the many forms of Martial Arts.

Dean Bellantoni also holds a Culinary Arts Degree which he acquired in 1992. This has lead him to own his own restaurant, "Manzi's", from 2000 to 2003 located in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Mr. Bellantoni brings high energy, discipline and entrepreneur skills to our team. His focus and willpower will help to see our business run smoothly in its entirety.
Jacqueline Cirincione - Owner Ms. Jacqueline Cirincione has 10 years experience of working as a Massage Therapist in the Tri-State Area. Her business, "The Therapeutic Body Center," has grown rapidly over the past 6 years. She had a very strong clientele base which started off in Manhattan and migrated to the Westchester County Area. The practice mostly focuses on therapeutic, medical, sports, and pregnancy massage. With the help of employed massage therapists, she runs an out patient service. Jacqueline holds a NY State license and a national Certification for Massage Therapy. She also is certified as a Strength Training Specialist by IWA (International Weightlifting Association. In September '08 Jacqueline will be enrolling in a Master of Science Program at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences to expand her scope of practice to include Acupuncture. Previously, she worked as a sales representative for a young men's clothing line for a company called Manhattan Trade, located in the Empire State Building. She is familiar with selling goods at wholesale prices to large corporations. Ms. Cirincione has the experience in selling and running a business which are two very important assets that she bring to our LA Boxing Team.
BRIAN FULLER - ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Brian joined the LA Boxing team in 2008 after an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps. As a corporal in the marines, brian held a brown belt in the MArine Corps Martial Arts Program, and served our country with two tours in Iraq. Brian is currently developing his skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is working on his degree is Psychology.
Rick Screeton - Pro MMA fighter/Trainer Rick Screeton is a professional fighter with over 30 pro fights to his credit. He has been a master instructor for LA Boxing since 2007. He is here to help you meet your fitness or competition goals. He has successfully coached professional athletes in MMA, and Muay Thai, and amature athletes in Boxing (one to a third place finish at USA Boxing nationals) and grappling. He holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is a certified Muay Thai instructor under Deth Ko Sin, and a registered coach for USA boxing. You can find a more extensive bio and media at : www.rickmma.com
SCOTTY MILLAN - KICKBOX INSTRUCTOR Scotty- After serving 4 years in the U.S.Marine Corps, including a tour in Iraq, Scotty moved to Yuma Arizona, where he worked as a conditioning coach for the Yuma MMA fight team at the Arizona Athletic Club. He then earned his NESTA certification as a personal trainer and combined this with working as a kick boxing instructor for The Boxing Club in San Diego, California.
He studied Muay Thai under the direction of Mel Menor and recently won a NY Fight Club 3 competition in Long Island. Scotty has recently introduced TRX suspension training to LA Boxing and invites you to experience a free demonstration.
ABRAHAM AWAD - KICKBOX INSTRUCTOR BIO TO COME..
Steve Baek - KICKBOX INSTRUCTOR Steve Baek is a certified 4th Degree Black Belt Master in Tae Kwon Do (World Tae Kwon Do federation – W.T.F.) . He started his training in South Korea since he was 6 years old and earned his Junior Black Belt at the age of 8. He then came to the States and restarted his training at the age of 14. Since then, he had trained with many renowned Tae Kwon Do masters such as Grand Master K.S. Hwang (CT), Grand Master / movie actor David Kang (NY), Grand Master I.J. Kang (NY), Grand Master B.Y. Kim (NY), Grand Master J. C. Lee (N.J.), Grand Master Y.B. Kim (CT), Master J. Chung (CT), and Master Herbert Perez (92 Olympics Gold Medalist).

He was also the past team captain and coach for the Korean American Athletic Festival and certified U.S. Regional Referee for the United States Tae Kwon Do Union (U.S.T.U.).

In addition to Tae Kwon Do, Master Steve Baek is also a certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT, Post/Pre Natal, Golf Strength Training, and Kettle Bell). He had worked as a trainer for more than 6 years in most well known fitness clubs.
Viwat Sakulret - 'Kru' Muay Thai instructor Originally from Thailand, V arrived here in the United States in 1993. While in Thailand, V began practicing Muy Thai at the age of 7 and established himself as one of the best fighters in the country. After competing for over 12 years, and earning an impressive record of 155-25, V was recognized with the title of "Kru", the highest level earned in Muay Thai.

With the rise in popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, V has come back from a twelve year hiatus from teaching Muy Thai in order to instruct fighters on the more traditional form of Muay Thai, a form that is much more rich in culture than displayed on television.

V is excited to be teaching again and is looking forward to sharing his culture and experiences to all willing participants.
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