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Sam Natividad

Health Coach

Specializes in Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo

My Story

Born and raised in the Outer Richmond district of San Francisco, I started martial arts when I was 7 years old, following in the footsteps of my idol Bruce Lee. After training for about 35 years, I have achieved a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Gung Fu, American kickboxing, and was a two-time Golden Gloves Champion in 1998 & 1999. I have been a fitness professional for over a decade now, with numerous certifications in personal training (NASM), athletic performance (NASM PES), boxing, kickboxing, and TRX.

My Fitness Philosophy

Strength, Power, Balance, Mind, Body, Love, and Peace. If you take care of your body it will take care of You. Never give up & never quit. Always Finish Strong.

Favorite Workout Tunes

For jump rope warm-ups it would be “Down” by Jay Sean (feat. Lil Wayne) and when hitting the bag it would be “Don’t Sweat da Technique” by Eric B & Rakim. For weight training I prefer The Godfather of Soul: James Brown’s “Pay Back.”

Favorite SF Spot

So many, dang! Okay... on a nice day it would have to be Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach (when it’s hot so I can surf), Sutro Heights Park, and Sutro Baths (so I can run the stairs). This is my backyard- I live so close to all of them! Of course, I can’t leave out having lunch or dinner at Beach Chalet while watching the sunset.

Hidden Talent

I love taking pictures.

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INSPIRATION

Do what you love. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like your Job, Quit. And if you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing the things you love...