[In alphabetical order, click name for extended bio]

SHARON BONEWICZ
Sharon is a certified MKC instructor with four years of experience.  She is a personal trainer at Maxercise with a wide variety of expertise, from rehabilitative work to elite athletic training and conditioning.  Contact us to schedule a consultation.  In addition to her athletic training, Sharon is an accomplished martial artist, holding the rank of Black Belt in BJJ and Brown Belt in Judo.

ART BOURGEAU
In 1982, Art Bourgeau, who began his Judo career with Ishikawa Sensei, was passed the torch of the Philadelphia Judo Club, which was the first martial arts club in Philadelphia, established in 1949.  Since that time, Art Bourgeau has kept the spirit of the Philadelphia Judo Club and that of his teacher, Takahiko Ishikawa, alive.

RYAN CASSIDY

KEVIN CASSIDY

JOHN DISIMONE
John Disimone is the head of Maxercise, taking over the club in 2006 from his friends and colleagues, Steve and DC Maxwell. John is currently the head Jiu Jitsu instructor and assistant Judo Coach.  He is a Senior Maxbells instructor and Co-Creator with Steve Maxwell of the MKC Maxbells Training Systems.  His extensive experience in all these fields has also enabled him to help coach our athletes active in MMA.  John is available for private lessons.  Contact us for scheduling information.

CRAIG FINGRUTD
In 1993 Mr. Fingrutd became a student and disciple of Steve Maxwell, Senior MKC Instructor. Since then he has trained with Steve in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kettlebells, Joint Mobility, Zhealth, Body Flow, Clubbells, and different workshops for strength and conditioning. Mr. Fingrutd currently teaches Kettlebell classes at Maxercise and is available for both private and semi-private classes.  Contact us to schedule a consultation.
 
TRAVIS FRASER
A seasoned and well-loved personal trainer, Travis is currently accepting clients.  Contact us to schedule a consulation.
 

RAY HUXEN 

Ray began his Judo career in 1994 in Baton Rouge and continued it at the Philadelphia Judo Club in 1995. He has been awarded his Sandan (Third degree black belt) in Judo. Ray began to cross train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1999, he was awarded his Brown belt (Faixa Marron) in BJJ in 2005. Ray has been competing in Judo and BJJ since 1995 and has competed at the local, regional, National and International level. Ray is available for privates and seminars in Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or the F.L.A.G. (Fight Like A Girl/Girls On Guard) Women’s Sexual Assault Prevention Self-Defense System. Contact Maxercise for scheduling or contact Ray at Philadelphiajudo@gmail.com .


STEVE MAXWELL
Steve Maxwell has been in the Physical Fitness business for over 35 years. Mr. Maxwell has kept himself on the cutting edge of physical fitness his entire life. He is always researching and learning the newest and sometimes the oldest methods of fitness and developing his own creative way to use them for maximum gain for any client.  Mr. Maxwell is an accomplished 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and has won the World Championships on several occasions.
Steve and John Disimone are the Senior Instructors and founders of the MKC, putting a name on their unique kettlebell system developed over the past eight years.
See Steve's website, maxwellsc.com, for more information.


ALMA QUALLI
Alma has been a part of Maxercise for over 6 years.  An MKC certified kettlebell trainer with extensive knowledge on the subject, she is also an experienced personal trainer currently accepting clients.  Contact us to schedule a consultation.  Alma is one of the most experienced and accomplished Judo practitioners in the Philadelphia Judo Club and has competed in Judo and Jiu Jitsu tournaments at local, regional, and international levels.