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Coaches
Moemen Mohamed
Artistic Gymnastics
Hello my Name is Moemen i m a Artistic Gymnastics coach at lvl up gyms I m Egyptian, I have bachelor in physical education 13 years as a National gymnast, worked as a coach for 10 years in Alexandria, Egypt.
Juliia Chemarova
Artistic Gymnastics
Coach Yulia from Russia, experience of more than 8 years. Experience in artistic gymnastics. She has a higher education. Education: P.F. Lesgaft National State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Health, St. Petersburg. Coach Yulia is a member of the Russian team, Multiple winner and medalist of international competitions, Russian championships, Winner of the IV Russian-Chinese Youth Games, Winner of the Top Gym tournament in 2011 in Charleroi, Belgium. Winner of the V Summer Spartakiade of Russian students, winner of the international youth tournament of the Baltic and CIS countries "Olympics of Hopes".
Anna Kalashnyk
Artistic Gymnastics
Experience & Accolades: 1- Medalist of the European Championship 2009. 2- Winner of the stages of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup. 3- Multiple champion of Ukraine. 4- Approximately 10 years experience as a trainer. 5- 2010-2014 - Specialist degree at National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport Gymnastics and complex coordination sports faculty
Imad Benchohra
Artistic and Adults Gymnastics
Coach Imad from Algeria, he speaks 3 languages Arab English and French. Gymnastics trainer and physical education trainer, he has 6 years of experience in artistic gymnastics. Baccalaureate in Economy Management Graduate of the Higher School of Sports Sciences and Technologies ESSTS(Master in gymnastics)African champion in his sporting career as an athlete, and he trained the Algerian junior national team.
Kristina Pravdina
Mommy & Me
Coach Kristina is from Russia and has over 10 years of experience inArtistic Gymnastics. She holds a degree in Higher Education from the VoronejInstitute of Physical Culture and Sports, Russia - with specialization incoaching complex Coordination Exercises.Kristina is a proud holder of many accolades and achievements includingEurope’s Champion in the Juniors Team Championships, Bronze medalist of theWorld Team Championships. Kristina is also a member of the Russian National Team, and member and Coach of the Azerbaijan National Team. She is also anInternational FIG Judge.
Eslam Salama
Artistic Gymnastics
Coach Eslam is an experienced gymnastics coach from Egypt with over 23 years in gymnastics and 15 years of coaching. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Miss International University. His achievements include high rankings in international competitions such as the World Cups African Games and Arab games He has coached at a lot of clubs in Egypt as a coach and head coach earning numerous medals and championships with various teams. Certified from FIG academy training and arbitration courses, he is widely recognized in Egypt for his expertise and dedication to the sport.
Ashraf Shalaby
Artistic Gymnastics
Gymnastics Coach and Judge with over 10 years of coaching experience and more than 15 years of involvement in the sports field. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and a Master's Degree in Sports Training with a specialization in Gymnastics. Certified Artistic Gymnastics Judge and Certified Aerobic Gymnastics Judge with extensive knowledge of competition regulations, performance evaluation, and athlete development. Experienced in designing and implementing training programs, enhancing technical and physical performance, talent identification, and preparing athletes for local and international competitions. Committed to applying scientific training principles and promoting excellence in sports performance.
Mariia Shadrina
Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics Coach and Judge with over 9 years of coaching experience and more than 18 years of involvement in the sports field. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theory and Methodology of Gymnastics with qualification as Coach of Artistic Gymnastics and Physical Education from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sports, Youth and Tourism. Certified Personal Trainer – Adult Fitness (FPA). Candidate for Master of Sports in Artistic Gymnastics, multiple-time participant in Moscow Championships and All-Russian competitions in artistic gymnastics, and former member of the Central Sports Club of the Army national team. Experienced in conducting group and individual trainings for athletes from 1–2 years old to adults, designing and choreographing individualized floor exercise and beam routines (USAG Levels 1–10), preparing gymnasts for local and international competitions, judging, as well as trampoline training, physical conditioning, and stretching. Leveraging a background in musical education (piano with excellence), creates innovative routines that blend artistry and athleticism. Committed to fostering talent, enhancing performance, and inspiring athletes to achieve their full potential.
Alena Piatykina
Rhythmic Gymnastic
Belarus | Master of Sport of the USSR | Former USSR National Team Member
Alena Piatykina is a highly experienced rhythmic gymnastics coach and Master of Sport of the USSR with over 30 years of coaching experience. Throughout her career, she has worked in Belarus, Switzerland, Lithuania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, training gymnasts from beginner to competitive levels.
A former member of the USSR National Team, Alena specializes in technical development, flexibility, choreography, apparatus handling, and competition preparation. She is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, discipline, and achieve their full potential both in sport and in life.
Hamad Ali
Artistic Gymnastics
with more than 18 years of experience in coaching, athlete development, and competitive gymnastics. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education specialising in Gymnastics Coaching and a Master’s Degree in Sports Training with a focus on Gymnastics. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading sports clubs and institutions in Egypt and served as a Technical Director for over seven years, leading coaching teams and developing high-performance gymnastics programs. He is also a former Egyptian National Team Coach and a member of the Competitions Committee of the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation.
Coach Hamad has extensive experience preparing athletes for national and international competitions and has participated in numerous international events, achieving outstanding results. He is a FIG Level 1 Certified Coach, an officially registered FIG coach, a FIG International Judge, and a USA Gymnastics Judge. His qualifications also include High Performance Coaches Education, Sports Movement Analysis, Physical Load Planning, international coaching and judging certifications, and First Aid & CPR. Recognised for his expertise in athlete development, performance analysis, talent identification, physical conditioning, and modern coaching methodologies, he is committed to excellence and the long-term development of high-performance gymnasts.
Adrian Simion
gymnastics Training
He is a former Romanian Gymnastics Champion with 13+ years of experience and also has extensive experience in athlete development and competitive gymnastics training. Coach Adrian holds a degree from the West University of Timișoara, specializing in sports and physical education. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to coaching and mentoring gymnasts of various levels, helping them develop strong technical skills, discipline, and confidence. His background as a former champion athlete, combined with his academic education in sports, allows him to provide high-quality training focused on both performance and long-term athlete development.
Fouad Fathi
Artistic Gymnastics
Coach Fouad possesses over a decade of experience in artistic gymnastics, including seven years in Egypt and six years in the Emirates. He holds a certificate in administrative systems and information as well as a physical education diploma in training from Egypt. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant success, notably winning the Republic Championship multiple times.
Gustavo Miranda Azevedo
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU 3rd DEGREE BLACK BELT
He have been practicing Jiu Jitsu for 18 years and working as a coach for 12 years. He graduated as a Black Belt under master Fábio Gomes in 2014, a 4th degree black belt under master Rocian Gracie. Gustavo taught the UAE army from 2014 till 2019 as well as at a couple of gyms in Dubai (TKMMA, Fly High Fitness, Fitness4Life, UFC GYM). He have a lot of experience with kids too from 3years old till teens.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- BRAZILIAN NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPION
- SAO PAULO BRAZIL OPEN CHAMPION
- ARGENTINA OPEN CHAMPION
George Micouris
Martial Arts Kickboxing
George been involved with Muay Thai since 2000 starting off as amateur fighting out of Johannesburg, South Africa, with an amateur record of 23 fights with 18 wins. I began my pro career in 2006 with 18 fights 11 wins. Loved fighting and traveling, I have competed in Australia, Dubai, Iran, Greece and back home in South Africa
Leonardo Mataruna
Judo Coach
Leonardo is a highly accomplished judo coach with a 6th-degree Black Belt (Red & White Belt) in Judo. He is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Previously, Leonardo served as a coach for the Brazilian Olympic and Paralympic Teams, where his guidance led to their remarkable achievement of 2 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals, and 10 Bronze medals.
Master Carlos Bazan
Taekwon-Do instructors
World-class coaching. Character-first development.
Master Carlos Bazan is one of the most accomplished ITF Taekwon-Do instructors teaching in the UAE today. With 37 years of Taekwon-Do experience, 26 years of coaching experience, and multiple World and Continental Championship titles, he brings elite-level expertise to every student he teaches.
Today, his focus is simple: helping children become more confident, disciplined, resilient, and capable through structured Taekwon-Do training.
Dmitry Luchko
CrossFit
With over 11 years in the fitness industry, Dmitry Luchko brings a wealth of experience and passion to LevelUp CrossFit. Specializing in weight loss, muscle gain, strength, conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting, Dmitry is dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs and dynamic group classes. Known for his energetic and passionate coaching style, Dmitry ensures every session is both effective and enjoyable, making fitness a rewarding journey for all.
Christophe
Gym
Hailing from Paris, Christoph has been a dedicated fitness professional for the past 8 years. With a diverse background in sports including judo, gymnastics, and Muay Thai, Christoph naturally transitioned his passion for fitness into a career. Discovering CrossFit 6 years ago, it quickly became a true passion. In his classes, Christoph brings a wealth of experience and expertise, accumulated over years of dedication to the fitness industry. He specializes in weight loss, muscle building, and injury prevention. Christoph loves helping people move well and become the best versions of themselves, making his sessions both transformative and inspiring.
Nadia
Hyrox
Nadia is dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential through strength training, endurance development, HYROX-specific coaching, and practical nutrition guidance. With over 5 years of coaching experience, she combines proven training methods with a personalized approach to help individuals improve performance, build confidence, and achieve sustainable results.
Her mission is simple: to help every client become a stronger, healthier, and better version of themselves.
Flavia De Simone
Yoga Teacher
Flavia De Simone is an Italian a registered Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Consultant ,Pilates Instructor, Author and Inspirational Speaker.
Eryt 500 qualified and Rep’s Level 3 leads 17 recognized certification program in Middle East and Europe. Finalist of Fitawards Middle East 2022 as best instructor and 2023 as best of Educator of the Year.
She is the founder of Maya Yoga Academy, where she offers yoga classes and trainings on-site and online. The yoga classes are based on traditional Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, Pranayama(Prana Vashya lineage), and Yoga Nidra.
Inspired by the teachings of Vinay Kumar, she completed yoga teacher training in Hatha Yoga at Satyananda School, in Vinyasa at Ananda School, in Prenatal and Kids at Aipy, in Aerial Yoga at Yogafirst , intensive teacher training in Prana Vashya at Prana Vashya Yoga School (TT500, TT300, TT200 RPYT ,RCYT And YACEP registered by Yoga Alliance).
She devoted her life to spreading deeper yogic and Ayurvedic teachings for the benefit of all.
Ganesh Shinde
IYENGAR YOGA
I am drawn to the Iyengar Yoga approach, as the discipline and accuracy of the teaching promotes the true meaning of yoga - the yoke or union between mind and body. This means while the body benefits from physical exercise, you also exercise your mind through concentration and awareness.
I like to keep my classes precise with alignment and challenging. I enjoy the holistic approach to the practice and this is what I endeavour to bring to my classes.
Flavia De Simone
Director of Operations
Flavia De Simone is a leading figure in the Middle East’s fitness and wellness industry. Serving as Vice Chairman of the Fitness & Wellness Business Group at Dubai Chamber, Director of Operations at Level Up Gyms and CEO of Maya Yoga Academy, she has played a pivotal role in shaping professional education and wellness initiatives across the region.
An E-RYT 500 certified yoga educator, REPs Level 3 certified trainer, international speaker and writer, Flavia has trained and mentored hundreds of yoga, Pilates and aerial instructors. She was recognized as a finalist for Best Instructor (2022) and Educator of the Year (2023) at the Fit Awards Middle East and leads 17 recognized certification programs across the Middle East and Europe.
Her mission is to inspire transformation through mindful movement, holistic health and high-standard professional education in fitness and wellness.
Danielle Rosillo
Administrative Executive and Padel Event Planner
Danielle Rosillo brings a unique blend of sports passion and organizational precision to every project she undertakes. A Sports Management graduate from Canadian University Dubai, she has built a career that bridges her love for athletics with expertise in planning and operations. With over five years of experience across rollerskating, tennis, and padel, Danielle has worked as a skating coach, operations manager, and event planner—turning big visions into seamless execution. Her ability to coordinate international events such as the IPT, from managing logistics and travel to ensuring flawless delivery, has earned her recognition for efficiency and creativity.
At Level Up Gym, Danielle combines her administrative and event management expertise to support both internal operations and major sporting events. Her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and deep understanding of the sports industry enable her to create meaningful experiences that connect people. Whether behind the scenes or at the forefront of events, Danielle’s goal is to ensure every experience leaves a lasting impression.
Gustavo Miranda Azevedo
Martial Arts Manager
Gustavo, from Brazil, is a professional athlete and international competitor with 18 years practising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 12 years coaching. He is a 3rd-degree Black Belt in BJJ and graduated as a Black Belt under Master Fábio Gomes in 2014. From 2014 to 2019 he trained members of the UAE Army and coached at several Dubai gyms including TKMMA, Fly High Fitness, Fitness4Life, and UFC Gym.
An experienced coach for children and teens, Gustavo has worked with students from age 3 upwards. His competitive honours include Brazilian National Open Champion, São Paulo Brazil Open Champion, and Argentina Open Champion. He emphasises technique, discipline, and practical competition preparation.
Dmitry Luchko
CrossFit Manager
Dmitry brings over 11 years of experience in fitness and specialises in strength, conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting. He creates personalised programs for weight loss, muscle gain, and improved athletic performance, and leads dynamic group classes designed for consistent results.
Known for high-energy, motivating sessions, Dmitry focuses on safe progression and helping members meet their goals through technique, programming, and accountability.
Jomar Tambanillo
Manager - Client Relations and Operations
Jomar Tambanillo is a dedicated and customer-focused professional with a strong passion for service and excellence. Currently serving as Head Receptionist at Level Up Gym, he plays a key role in overseeing front desk operations, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for every member and guest.
With a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and a results-driven mindset, Jomar is committed to providing exceptional customer service while supporting daily operations and team success. His background in sales management and customer relations has equipped him with the skills to build strong client relationships, drive efficiency, and contribute to organisational growth.
Jomar continues to develop his leadership and service skills, striving to make a positive impact in every role he takes on.