Kinesthetic Exercise Sciences

If you have not had the pleasure of meeting Kewesi Simon, you’re missing out. He knows what he’s doing, he’s smart, professional and inspiring! KES fitness is an awesome spot, because he is a gem of a guy!

Kewesi has become an exemplary instructor for me since my first day in his Muay Thai class 3 years ago. His teaching is as rigorous as it is rewarding. My experience at KES Fitness has truly changed my life for the better. Thank you for everything Kewesi and everyone at KES!

Kewesi is a great trainer for both conditioning and Muy Thai. I left for a few years to train other martial arts and have come back after some serious back injuries because he’s the only trainer I trust to help me get strong while protecting my back. I can’t express how relaxing it is to train with a teacher who knows how bodies work and tailors individual workouts to each student for our long term benefit. It took leaving to appreciate just how special this place is. The music is good, there’s no space for egos, and the gym itself looks like a cross between Rocky and Flashdance. What’s not to like?
Muy Thai here is focused on technique and discipline, and it draws a supportive, hardworking, fun group of people. And there are classes nearly everyday, so it’s super convenient.
But the best part is that I get my ass back when I train at KES! It disappears into sad flatness when I’m playing other sports, but a few weeks into training here and there it is – enough tush to strain a pair of jeans. That alone is worth the price of admission.

I can’t say more about our trainer; Kewesi. I met him 2.5 months ago, I came from a trainer (email me and I will give you the name, so you don’t make my mistake) who seemed nice at first but more interested in volume than being a «personal trainer.» He was always on his phone or upstairs doing paperwork. I didn’t lose weight and would often get bored with our workouts. I found K on Unilocal and decided to try him out! My husband and I love his professionalism, he has never once been on his phone! He is super engaged! Both my husband and I have already lost ten pounds in a short amount of time! He offers complimentary boot camps as long as your a member! Take Advantage! They kick your butt and really care about your self improvement! If your looking for a great trainer. Look no further! This is the place!

Sooo so grateful to have found Kewesi and this great gym.
I came to KES in need of healthy outlets for anger and frustration, and also hoping to refocus on taking care of my body so that I could feel healthy and fit again (I work in the food industry… its pretty easy to forget eating carb-​cenrtic meals three times a day is not so good!)
The results were almost immediate– after my first session I was buzzing with energy and could practically hear the serotonin rushing around my brain. In weeks I remember being surprised when I spotted the shadow of a newly-​toned muscle under my arm! I just felt *better*.
Kewesi is extremely intuitive and patient and encouraging to work with. He really honed in on my strengths and weaknesses and used that knowledge to curate an effective régime for me which, again, had great results. Fast. He’s a joy to work with.
The gym offers several different services (with more on the horizon, as I understand), such as personal training, Muay Thai, boot camp, self-​defense… all of which offer results, and plenty of personal attention. I’m so glad we have something like this here in Oakland!
Thank you KES!!!

I don’t understand people who say they love to work out. It’s time-​consuming, it’s sweaty and it’s painful. I’d honestly rather lay on the couch and catch up on Glee than do push-​ups any day.
Kewesi gets this and makes me laugh while jumping rope. Somehow, my resistance to doing anything that is going to make me sweat is wiped away. Temporarily, of course.
I just started back with personal training after 6 weeks off and Kewesi guided the workout so that I was challenged, but not to the point of wanting to give up. I’ve certainly been pushed NEARLY to my breaking point a few times, but he is incredibly in tune with how I’m doing and adjusts the training accordingly.
I highly recommend KES to anyone who wants to make a firm commitment to improving their physical fitness. I’ve seen incredible results and have had plenty of laughs doing it.

I can’t say enough good things about training at KES.
As a former pro-​level athlete (yes, I know how obnoxious that sounds, but it’s true), I have had a lot of experience with trainers, coaches, and training plans. My time at KES has been among my best experiences. Kewesi is a fantastic teacher who gets to know to his students/​clients. If you try to pretend that you’re feeling some way that you’re not, he’ll see right through you and will modify your training accordingly so that you don’t hurt yourself by being an idiot with a chip on your shoulder (cough). He won’t hesitate to push hard when you’re slacking or rein you in when you’re moving too fast to learn properly.
He makes sure to train your mind and your body together, so that you know WHY you’re doing what you’re doing. You can apply the movements you learn in class to your real-​life movement, which makes you a stronger & more resilient person across the board.
On top of being a fantastic trainer, he’s a great guy. There’s no attitude, no judgment, and just the right amount of good-​natured teasing. Like I said, I can’t say enough good things.

Staying motivated to work out is my biggest challenge. It’s easy to fall in the same routine. However, since joining Kewesi’s bootcamp classes I have never been more motivated to push myself beyond what I thought was my limit, to get stronger and to do all the hard work that I usually avoid when by myself in the gym. When I first started I want to quit, wanted to leave the jumprope on the ground, but Kewesi allowed me to just get all the frustrations out so the work could begin. Now, I feel guilty if I don’t make it 3 or 4 times a week. Through his classes and his individualized instruction, I have learned to do exercises and lift weights in proper form. It’s amazing what a little form correction and awareness can do. After only a few months I feel like my body (and motivation) have changed.
The small group environment is supportive and accepting of all fitness levels, Kewesi never makes you feel like a beginner or fails to motivate you through a seemingly endless burpess session or weight lifting circuit. You do a lot in an hour at KES and leave a more confident stronger person. Kewesi is the best!

Since I have been going to classes at K.E.S, my girlfriend has been a little bummed. She prefers that I stay a little chubby and that is not happening with the work out that is bestowed upon any person who trains with Kewesi.
For the past couple of months I have attended about 3 – 4 classes weekly and grateful that I have. The work outs vary from focusing on the core to strength endurance and everything in between, oh and there is a ton of jump rope. I have been pushed harder than I ever thought I could physically be pushed. I have been more sore than I can remember. However, I haven’t felt this great in a long time!
The work outs can be grueling at times, but there is another important aspect to K.E.S. The atmosphere is energetic, fun, and safe. The small groups are supportive and encouraging, while Kewesi is personal to the point it feels as if you have known each other for a long time.
Do you want a real work out? Do you want to feel accomplished? Do you want to feel confident and strong? Then you will want to train here!

I love working out with Kewesi. When I first started boot camp I had no idea what to expect, I just knew I needed an exercise regimen. Now, three months later, I feel inspired and energized. Kewesi brings a different routine to each class. He keeps it dynamic, interesting, challenging and fun. He shows me how to push past my imaginary limits at the same time taking care to keep a balance to avoid injury. He is fully attentive with each person in each class and often works the full routine with us. The focus on core strengthening is key and I can see and feel the strength, balance and flexibility that is transforming my body. It has become such an integral part of my day to day life. The work I do with Kewesi has a positive influence in how I move through each day and allows me to do so with more grace, strength and self-​confidence.

i’ve been going to bootcamp and taking muay thai here for over a year now, and although i’ve moved back to san francisco, i still make the drive over to oakland for my workouts. I’ve had many trainers before, and have learned a lot of stuff, but i’ve never had as much attention and corrections made to my form, which apparently sucked before. Getting up at 5am to make it to class can be rough, but i know its where i’m going to get the best results. I’ve not only lost weight, but am seeing some serious muscle form.
Kawessi also has helped me work through some intense previous injuries and I’m now reaching levels of fitness i just figured i’d never obtain. Most importantly without creating new injuries. I can’t recommend kes fitness enough!

My experience searching for gym’s and working with personal trainers has been quite a mixed bag. My search has turned out many disappointments. Trainers are either high priced, and used to working out with people that are completely unmotivated; trainers who apply the same workout to all their clients. After working out with Kewesi and KES Fitness, it becomes apparent that he gets to know each of his clients, and many times, understands their limitations better than they do. Even when working out in groups, he seems to know where you are in your physical and mental energy level and always get you over the hump. In personal sessions, he’s helped myself and a number of friends reach goals that they set together — either weight loss, endurance, marathon training, or amateur MMA, Muay Thai or traditional boxing competition.
When we aren’t working out in the studio, we’re in the outdoors: Redwood regional, Lake Merritt which is one of my favorite things.
After being part of the KES Fitness boot camps, personal training, and striking classes for the past 4 years, I can tell you that there isn’t an all around trainer in this city that is as personable, motivating, technical, or as caring as this teacher is. I suggest to all my friends that they give his classes a try — and I haven’t heard of a single complaint yet.