May 16, 2017

Meet Achour Esho of FLO Fitness and Martial Arts

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Achour Esho.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started FLO MMA 11 years ago with some amazing partners and ending up buying them all out and changing the name to FLO Fitness and Martial arts. We are an 8000 sq. ft. facility teaching Boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, Krav Maga, cardio boxing, cardio kickboxing, strength and conditioning, boot camp, personal training and CrossFit.

I started training in kickboxing at the age of 11 and won the regional kickboxing title at the age of 19. Moved on to boxing in 2001 and won the State title in 2004. I just retired at the age of 36 with and undefeated record in Professional boxing and MMA. 13-0 boxing and 2-0 MMA. I now fully focus my attention on training young children and adults.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Partner issues years ago. Some employee issues. But as of the last 3 years the market has become completely saturated.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with FLO Fitness and Martial Arts – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
We were the best MMA gym from 2007-2011 in the Chicagoland area. We changed the name and focus on helping people learn martial arts and fitness and business took off. We really offer everything. Personal training, boot camps, group classes, strength and conditioning, cardio boxing, cardio kickboxing, boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, Krav Maga and CrossFit. We also have a weight room and cardio machines. We drives us apart from everyone else is that fact that we have everything. CrossFit, martial arts, and fitness equipment. And always the friendliest staff and members. NO EGOS!

We are really known for our high level boxing instruction. We are very proud to have been in business for 11 years strong.

So, what’s next? Any big plans?
We are looking to improve our customer service and educate ourselves as trainers to make everyone’s experience better.

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