Our Story

Forge Your Strength, Embrace Your Power

How It All Started

Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate origin story. Back in 2018, I was training out of a cramped warehouse space with like six people who were just as obsessed with getting better as I was. We didn't have fancy equipment or Instagram-worthy lighting - just heavy bags, barbells, and a whole lot of attitude.

The thing is, I'd spent years bouncing between commercial gyms that felt more like social clubs than training grounds. Everyone was going through the motions, nobody was really pushing. I wanted something different - a place where you could actually test yourself without someone telling you to "take it easy" or worrying about disturbing the yoga class next door.

So yeah, Celest Thorn Fitness happened because I got tired of the BS. Started with MMA training 'cause that's my background, but pretty quickly realized people needed more than just fight prep. They needed strength, conditioning, real coaching on nutrition - the whole package.

What We're Actually About

We're not here to coddle anyone. If you want someone to tell you you're doing great when you're half-assing it, there's plenty of places for that. What we do is push you past what you think you can handle, then show you that you've got way more in the tank than you realized.

Combat training isn't just about learning how to throw punches - though you'll definitely learn that. It's about developing that mindset where you don't quit when things get hard. Olympic lifting teaches you patience and precision under pressure. HIIT sessions? Those'll show you what uncomfortable really means.

But here's the real deal - we actually give a damn about your progress. Every program's customized because cookie-cutter programming is lazy coaching. Your nutrition plan isn't some downloaded PDF; it's built around your actual life, your schedule, your goals.

The Community Thing

I'll be honest, I didn't set out to build a "community" - that word gets thrown around too much. But when you're sweating next to the same people day after day, pushing through brutal workouts together, something just clicks. You start holding each other accountable, celebrating the wins, picking each other up after the rough sessions.

We've got lawyers training next to construction workers, students grinding alongside business owners. Nobody cares what you do outside these walls - what matters is how hard you're willing to work inside 'em. That's probably the thing I'm most proud of, honestly.

Where We're Headed

We've come a long way from that warehouse. Got proper equipment now, expanded into this Granville Street location with everything we need to really dial in your training. But the core mission hasn't changed - we're still about getting real results through hard work and smart programming.

If you're ready to stop making excuses and actually see what you're capable of, come check us out. First session's gonna hurt, but you'll be back for more. They always come back.