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Meet Our Team
Monique Flores
CEO/Founder
I am a queer daughter of two Mexican immigrants. I stepped into the boxing scene in 2017 and quickly became obsessed with the discipline that it took to "get good" and truly learn the movement and skill of boxing.
Mija Fitness has taken me from a pessimistic 9-5'er to a coach, creator, and community builder who’s passionate about helping women — especially queer and women of color — feel powerful, connected, and seen.
Through boxing, movement, and storytelling, I create spaces where softness and power can exist side by side. My mission is to lead with heart, live with purpose, and hold space for growth — not just physical, but emotional and spiritual too.
Everything I do is about helping others show up fully, while honoring where they come from and who they’re becoming.
| Life Coach certificate 2015 (IPEC)
| Certified Boxing Trainer since 2018
Monica "Momo" Marquez
Boxing / Strength Coach
Born and raised New Yorker coming from immigrant parents; Dominican & Salvadorian. I have been an athlete all my life and am constantly on the move! When I moved to LA, I quickly fell in love with the sport of Boxing and after 4 years of training myself as a boxer, I decided to become a personal trainer and boxing coach.
As a coach and mentor, my goal is always to motivate and inspire my students to grow 1% better everyday through movement and the art of boxing.
| Specialites in Corrective Exercise
| Stretching/Flexibility
| CPT Certification with NASM
IG: @movewithmomo_
Ariana "Ari" Salcedo
Boxing Coach
I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to Los Angeles in 2021 to start a new chapter. Boxing had always been in the background for me, but in LA, it evolved into something deeper. I found myself drawn to all forms of movement—boxing, yoga, functional training, weightlifting—all of which helped me discover strength in both body and mind.
I became a certified trainer to deepen my own practice, but quickly fell in love with teaching. Now, my goal is to create a supportive space where people can connect with their bodies, feel strong, and fall in love with movement.
I’m inspired by those who work hard to grow and uplift others along the way—that’s the energy I bring to my community: passion, strength, and transformation.
| CPT Certification with NASM
IG: @unfoldyourfit
Joanne "Jojo" Kim
Boxing Coach
Born and raised in LA to Korean immigrant parents, I’m passionate about building community through movement and fitness.
Before martial arts, I felt disconnected from my body and lacked confidence, calling myself "athletically challenged." That all changed when I tried Boxing and Muay Thai in 2017, and I quickly fell in love with the practice. After years of training, I felt called to help others feel empowered through movement.
My mission is to teach technique and skill-building while challenging everyone to strengthen both their mind and body.
Outside of training, I’m always learning—currently diving into Jiu Jitsu, Yoga Teacher Training, and traditional Korean drumming. I’m inspired by passion and authenticity, and I strive to embody that in everything I do.
| CPT Certification with NASM
| Certified Nutrition Coach
IG: @jojoknockout
Kéo
Sound Healer / Coach
I am a queer mixed kid of Vietnamese and Caucasian descent. My mission is to be of service however I can to those who need it most. I believe healing is a human right and that we all have the ability to leave people better than we found them.
| Meditation Guide
| Specialties in Strength/Conditioning
| Sonic healing | meditation
IG: @keotheartist