
Simon Redmond
Owner & Founder
OWNER · 1999 NOR CAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMP
Dublin-born, fought on the undercard of ESPN's Friday Night Fights in SF. Co-founded 3rd St Boxing in 2003, opened Polk St Boxing in 2007, and brought Hit Fit SF to life in 2014. Divides his time between SF and Mexico.
“Bringing fitness through boxing to the community since 2003.”
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TRAINER · GENERAL MANAGER · 15+ YEARS COACHING
20,000+ hours on the gym floor. 7,000+ fitness classes led. Background in competitive bodybuilding, soccer, golf, and CrossFit. Coaches everyday warriors with the discipline of an athlete and the patience of a teacher.
“Help people move better, feel stronger, and unlock the champion within.”
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TRAINER · 15 YEARS BOXING · 15+ AMATEUR FIGHTS
Amateur boxer with a decade of competitive involvement. Trained in world-champion camps and sparred with seasoned pros and elite national fighters. Brings real fight-camp intensity into every session.
“15 years of boxing, on the verge of turning pro.”
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Will "The Thrill" Shaw
Boxing Coach
TRAINER · PROFESSIONAL BOXER · OAKLAND, CA
Seasoned pro from Oakland with over a decade of fight experience. Known for an explosive style and relentless work ethic. Brings elite-level conditioning, discipline, and technique to every session.
“Train like a pro, hit like one too.”
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Cole "B" Blankenship
Boxing Coach
TRAINER · SF NATIVE · 8+ YEARS AT HIT FIT
Lifelong boxing fan trained under and alongside the best coaches and fighters in the Bay Area. The coach to see if you want to truly refine your boxing skills and break down techniques meticulously.
“Refine and hone — break down the technique meticulously.”
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Sierra Johnson
Strength & Conditioning
TRAINER · 10+ YEARS COACHING · BAY AREA NATIVE
Former competitive athlete specializing in women's strength training and nutrition. Holistic coaching focused on the lifestyle habits that make elite results sustainable. From mastering the big lifts to VO2 max conditioning to boxing HIIT.
“Functional power, metabolic health, sustainable results.”
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TRAINER · NSCA CSCS · ATHLETIC BACKGROUND
Longtime strength coach and combat sports veteran. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Runs his own brand, AthELITE, designing sport-specific programs for working professionals.
“Sport-specific training for the modern working professional.”
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Christina Baretto
HIIT & Stretch
TRAINER · CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER · STRETCH SPECIALIST
Focuses on building real strength, endurance, and mobility. Her high-energy HIIT classes push you to your limits. Also performs samba on stages in SF and Rio de Janeiro.
“Train with purpose. Move with power.”
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Rachelle Francisco
Boxing Coach
TRAINER · 10 YEARS BOXING · COACHING SINCE 2021
Born in the Philippines and raised in San Francisco. Sessions focus on coordination and fundamentals of boxing as a fighter. Develop your speed and power through boxing drills and conditioning.
“Develop your speed and power through real boxing drills.”
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CJ Blackman
MMA & Conditioning
TRAINER · EXERCISE SCIENCE + NUTRITION DEGREES · PRO MMA/KICKBOXING
Lifelong fitness enthusiast and martial artist. Competed professionally in kickboxing and MMA. Pursues both undergrad degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition to help clients live longer, healthier, happier lives.
“Live longer, healthier, happier — through movement and habits.”
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BOXING ACADEMY · FIGHT TEAM · 20+ YEARS COACHING
Nationally revered boxing coach who has produced national champions and top-ranked amateurs. The #1 USA Boxing matchmaker in Northern California. Runs the Boxing Academy with his son Mario.
“From total beginners to advanced — tailored to your level.”
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BOXING ACADEMY · FIGHT TEAM · 60+ FIGHTS
Former USA Boxing fighter with more than 60 fights on his record. Uses years of fight experience to train private clients and run the Boxing Academy with his father Rob.
“Real fight experience, channeled into every session.”
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Christina Chung
HIIT Coach
TRAINER · YOGA INSTRUCTOR · DEKA TRAINER · CANCER RESEARCHER
Deep curiosity about the human body led to careers in cancer research, yoga instruction, and HIIT coaching. After her first HIIT session at Hit Fit she decided to come back as a coach.
“Scientific insight paired with fierce motivation.”
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Andrea Sanders
Strength Coach
TRAINER · NEUROSCIENCE GRAD STUDENT · FORMER COLLEGE ATHLETE
Lifelong learner known for self-discipline and curiosity. Former college softball player and current neuroscience graduate student. Offers a unique perspective on movement and performance shaped by deep understanding of the brain, body, and behavior.
“A unique perspective on movement, shaped by the brain.”
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