Ironside Athletics

StrongFirst-certified Instructor.
ACE CPT

A life-long martial artist and student of strength, Matthew Wagner has lived coast-to-coast and been fortunate enough to have some really exceptional teachers. Starting Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12 helped him bridge a personal gap from being a meek video-game loving nerd, into an active, athletic, self-confident video-game loving nerd. Eventually Matt found himself in LA training and instructing muay thai at Renzo Gracie LA (then 5 Star Martial Arts) under a current SF Senior Instructor, John Spezzano. John introduced Matt to kettlebells, barbells, and the bigger concept of the importance of strength and its crossover benefit with martial arts. He has now been a student of strength for nearly a decade. Matt tries to bring his own personal style and technical focus to training his students, and strives to make you confident enough to train safely and effectively. Matt enjoys giving his students now just the “how” but also the “why”. Now fully committed to learning and teaching, Matt earned his SFG I in August of 2019 and is currently training for his SFG II.

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Marissa was born and raised in Georgia. She graduated from Georgia College State University with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science- Fitness and Performance, and a minor in Physical Education. Marissa was also the captain of the GCSU women’s club lacrosse team.

Experience & Certifications:

B.S. in Exercise Science Fitness and Performance | NASM Certified Boot Camp Instructor | Pursuing NASM CSCS

Gina is the definition of a motivator and a morning person. She swam competitively as a sprinter at the University of Northern Colorado where she was the team captain for two years. With 15 years of coaching experience ranging from large youth swim teams to personal training to high intensity cycling classes; her sessions are always safe, effective and meaningful. Gina loves working with older active adults and is the Fitness Coordinator at a retirement community where she also teaches chair classes and aqua aerobics. She trains new to fitness clients, clients wanting to take their workouts and lifestyle to a sustainable level, young athletes and older active adults. For Gina, it’s all about helping those around her navigate a path of lifelong health while approaching each day with inner and outer strength.