Our Team

• Meet
  Attila H.

  Attila H.

  Born in: Hungary
  but raised in: Moved to the US/California

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Avid cyclist, former kickboxing junior middle weight champion in Hungary (1980s), love animals

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    Great environment

  • Who inspires you and why?

    Motorhead – one of a kind music

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    Experience and reliability

  • What are you best known for?

    Someone you can count on

  • What was the last workshop you took to continue your education & what was it about?

    Fitness nutrition specialist course

  • If you could change something about yourself, what would that be and why?

    Be 20 years younger… LOL!

• Meet
  Brian L.

  Brian L.

  Born in: Houston, TX
  but raised in: Los Angeles, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Graduated from CSUF with a B.S. in Kinesiology; currently enrolled in APU’s graduate program for Physical Education in hopes to teach Physical Education to middle school children; I am a lifelong learner.

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    Love the work environment, clean facility, people & freedom to run my own business, as well as the positive & upbeat energy of everyone, including the clientele. Coming to work is so fun, I couldn’t picture any other place to train out of than MPC!

  • Who inspires you and why?

    I am inspired by my father who emigrated from So. Korea in the 1980s in search of a better life & opportunities for his family. I know that my hard work and dedication is because of him.

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I have a relatable personality and value the teaching aspect of personal training. I believe in living a healthy & active lifestyle which encompasses nutrition, hydration, optimum sleep, etc. I hope to inspire you on changing your lifestyle to fit your needs and goals. I’ve accumulated over 1,000 hrs. in physical therapy aide experience at multiple outpatient clinics.

  • Do you have a nickname?

    BLIM or Turbo

  • Which is your favorite quote and who does it belong to?

    “It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable” - Socrates

  • What’s your go-to breakfast?

    Avocado toast with egg. Want a piece?

• Meet
  Daniel T.

  Daniel T.

  Born & raised in: Los Angeles, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    I question pretty much everything, I’m serious about what I do say and don’t take myself too seriously

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    Equipment options, owners are great to us, unrestricted

  • Who inspires you and why?

    Those who find themselves in difficult situations and behave calmly

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    If you’re an athlete or have a child who is an athlete, I have a lot to offer. Quite a few trainers here at MPC are very good.

  • What secret talent do you have?

    Connecting with kids

  • What is your guilty pleasure?

    Chai Tea with Boba

  • What are you best known for?

    In training: Speed development

• Meet
  David Y.

  David Y.

  Born in: Hong Kong
  but raised in: Los Angeles, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    I am self-motivated, dedicated and true success requires sacrifice

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    Good location, clean facility and friendly staff

  • Who inspires you and why?

    I’m inspired by the positive energy of positive people and am fortunate to be surrounded by a lot of them.

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I’ve been competing for bodybuilding since 1989 and have almost 30 yrs. of training experience as well as working with elite-level sports people in NFL & NBA

  • Which is your favorite quote and who does it belong to?

    “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” - Bruce Lee

  • What are your specialties?

    Bodybuilding and fitness bikini contest preparation coaching. Self-defense and martial arts.

  • What motivates you?

    Doing a good job and achieving the desired end result is my primary motivation. I also enjoy working on a project on my own.

• Meet
  Erick V.

  Erick V.

  Born in: Los Angeles, CA
  but raised in: Highland Park, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Enjoy a good laugh, love working with people and have a great sense of humor

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    MPC offers a friendly environment and top of the line equipment

  • Who inspires you and why?

    Professional boxer – Canelo Alvarez inspires me because of his dedication to boxing

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I take everyone’s personal goals into consideration when designing a training program to ensure maximum results. I’m also a great listener.

  • Has reading a book ever changed your life? If so, what book(s) is it & what changed?

    “The Charisma Myth” by Olivia Fox changed how I behave mentally in front of others.

  • What are your specialties?

    My specialties are functional training and boxing

  • How do you measure a client’s success?

    I measure a client’s success by their ability to learn and understand how their body works. I also measure their success based off of their progression in strength and physical fitness.

• Meet
  Francesca L.

  Francesca L.

  Born in: Lima, Peru
  but raised in: South Pasadena, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Speak fluent Spanish & some German, graduated with honors from Cal-State L.A. with degree in Nutritional Science; Have earned certificates in sports science

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    The cleanliness and wide variety of equipment

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I went to school for this very purpose. Clients will not only get training but also nutrition when they train with me. That’s what makes me special.

  • What is your favorite hobby or hobbies?

    Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting and reading nutrition books

  • What secret talent do you have?

    I’m a ninja for the FBI.. just kidding! I am good at calisthenics (body weight training)

  • What are your best personality traits?

    High energy, likeable and good listener

  • What are you best known for?

    Alternative healer using nutrition to treat symptoms

• Meet
  Gary H.

  Gary H.

  Born in: New Jersey
  but raised in: Los Angeles, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    I am a former professional cook; participated in cross country at a division-1 university; have been a coach at a drug rehab facility, helping clients with substance and food addiction

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    It’s a professional environment while having a community feel with the other trainers and their clients

  • Who inspires you and why?

    My parents – both came to America to provide our family with every opportunity to succeed

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I’m a coach who cares just as much about proper movement and technique as I do about who you are as a person

  • Has reading a book ever changed your life? If so, what book(s) is it & what changed?

    “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan and “The Third Plate” by Dan Barber. Vaynerchuck books which inspire the reader to “hustle” more

  • Share a client success story

    At age 24, a friend of mine had a cervical cancer biopsy return positive. She then asked for my help in turning around her health. We addressed exercise, nutrition and lifestyle. Today she is much healthier and zero trace of any cancerous cells.

  • How do you measure a client’s success?

    By client’s ability to become self-sufficient enough to truly take control over fitness and nutrition

• Meet
  Jared H.

  Jared H.

  Born in: Poplar Bluff, MO
  but raised in: Buffalo, MO

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Had the opportunity to perform in Great Britain’s New Years Day Parade; worked with James Cameron in the film AVATAR and competed on the biggest stage possible as an amateur in bodybuilding (men’s physique)

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    MPC has made smart decisions in space and equipment efficiency; something I appreciate as it facilitates a greater ease of execution of my training programs

  • Who inspires you and why?

    Seeing my client athletes achieve different heights of their physical fitness goals

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    I listen to what the client’s goals are and we produce a science-based, year-long program to achieve said goals, no cookie-cutter, magazine workouts here!

  • Has reading a book ever changed your life? If so, what book(s) is it & what changed?

    Absolutely! This is ongoing, I enjoy books that challenge me to think in ways I hadn’t previously. Currently I’m reading Malcolm Gladwell.

  • What are you best known for?

    Good question, maybe as being “That tall, white guy with a beard”. Others could answer this better than me.

  • What are your pet peeves?

    Lack of professionalism, accepting weakness, pigeon-puffing egos, speaking beyond their mental paygrade

• Meet
  Johnny T.

  Johnny T.

  Born & raised in: Los Angeles, CA

  • List 3 things to know about you:

    Love sports, weightlifting and my family/friends

  • Why do you train at MPC vs other gyms?

    The training environment

  • Who inspires you and why?

    My parents, wife, son and highly respected colleagues for their work ethic

  • Why should someone pick you to be their personal trainer?

    My philosophy is to make the sessions both productive and fun; always focus on the client’s goal(s)

  • Have you received any accolades &/or awards? If so, for what achievement(s)?

    Master of Exercise Science, NMT (Neuro Muscular Therapy), FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy), CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist), TPI (Titleist Performance Institute), PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist)

  • What motivates you?

    Providing for my family, helping others and always striving for perfection

  • How do you measure a client’s success?

    Whether the client has achieved their goals and is able to apply and utilize these lessons for the rest of their lives

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Our Results

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Our Method

Transformation To Success System

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  Individualized, Custom Workout Plans

  No one-fits-all fitness program – because everyone requires a different approach.

  Plans are goal-targeted to achieve desired outcomes – we work together with you to reach your specific fitness goals.

• 2

  Fuel Properly To Fuel Your Performance

  We help you identify nutritional deficiencies that halt your progress.

  Targeted Nutrition Plan:
  Crafted and balanced yet pleasing, never boring.

  Speeds up recovery from training to prepare the body to start again.

• 3

  Continued Motivation,

  even after you’ve moved on

  Via on-going check-ins with your personal trainer.

  Help you formulate strategies and new workout plans to prevent quitting and maintain momentum.

Testimonials

What Our Clients are Saying

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  Matador Performance Center

  42 reviews
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  Tracey A.

  1/17/2018
  Over the past 6 yrs. I've been frequenting a local, membership, corporate gym with very little to show for it.  I decided I needed to hire a personal trainer to help me get to the next level with regard to strengthening and toning my body. I was very apprehensive at first, I feared I'd make a bad choice, hire the wrong trainer and spend too much money in the process. Well none of that happened.  Was fortunate to find MPC here on Yelp and learned they hosted dozens of qualified PTs so I contacted them; MPC was instrumental in matching me with Daniel, my PT over the past 4 months and oh boy, what a difference it has made in my life, training with him just 2 days a week; the results have been life-changing. Daniel is very patient, carefully demonstrates each exercise and explains what muscle groups are being targeted with each different routine. I wish I could afford his services 5 days a week, nevertheless he provides me with a training program which I can safely follow and do on my own on those days I'm not training with him... that is soooo valuable. The variety of equipment is extensive, makes for a multitude of fun workouts. The facility is clean, organized and welcoming. Their trainers & patrons are all very friendly, respectful and inspire me to work hard; just like I see them do every time I'm there.  I highly recommend this terrific facility and their PTs.
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  Janette J.

  12/15/2017
  Ok I have been here for 6 mos , working out with Mr Jed Dennis, when I first started I could not get up or down onto the floor to workout. But now I can and have strengthen my legs so I can walk more than 20 mins. Now I can do 40 easy.  I was always going to doctors a ppointments trying to find what was wrong with me .After talking to Jed Dennis and learned that maybe my body just needed to get fit would help . so that's what I did . And it worked!!!  I have lost a total of 75 lbs and my doctor is aamazed how my body bounced back to better health. This place is so amazing and we are all like a big family.See you there,
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  Adriana G.

  12/8/2017
  Great location, great space and the whole gym is currently under expansion and it looks amazing. The gym is well taken care of and everything is extremely clean.
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  Oscar V.

  11/27/2017
  Matador Performance is the private gym where my trainer provides me his services. In the beginning I had trouble with my knees and limited balance; with his help we've made tremendous progress in improving my mobility, strength & balance in just 4 months. My personal trainer has been very patient, inspiring & supportive while also tough by pushing my limits in a safe & pain-free manner. He's very knowledgeable and a perfectionist about using proper form & equipment correctly to stave off injuries. I highly recommend this clean & organized gym as well as it's friendly trainers for improved physical health at any age & fitness level..I'm living proof.
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  Suzanne C.

  11/21/2017
  I love Matador Performance and my trainer; he's been instrumental with keeping me healthy, strong & fit.  Been coming to MPC at least twice a week for several years now and will continue as long as I'm able.  My husband, family & doctors all comment on my appearance, my numbers look good plus I feel terrific every day - full of energy, stamina & all around well-being.
  
  On a side note, MPC is owned & managed by a former student. Even back then I knew he had a great head on his shoulders & he'd succeed in whatever he ventured into... I was not wrong!  Never imagined I'd witness and enjoy the fruits of his hard work, passion & success. Adversity has made him tough and uncompromising when it comes to the strength of his character, convictions and pursuit for justice while remaining kind & humble. It's no surprise that so many who have come & gone through MPC over the years have gone on to emulate his business model, concepts & layout... definitely a success worth emulating. As a former teacher, it's a dream come true to share in his success and makes my chosen career that much more gratifying.
  
  You must go & explore MPC, support local small businesses, find a trainer that suits you or allow MPC to match you with just the right fit - there are dozens of great trainers to choose from at MPC. You won't regret it, quality of life will be improved, have fun with all the great equipment & toys that abound & maybe I'll run into you there one of these days.
  Happy Thanksgiving to MPC, its community of personal trainers, clients and their families.
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  Andrea O.

  11/9/2017
  Matador Performance Center is where you go, if you're serious about your workouts. The facility is clean and the trainers are friendly and knowledgeable. I am working with Francis Rivera, who is teaching me American Ninja Warrior type of training. He always thinks out of the box!!!!! And, Michael Jennings is very knowledgeable and is a lot of fun! The owner, Joseph Del Toro is renovating and expanding the facility, so it will be exciting to see it grow!
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