Leon Baillie

"No-one will do more for your personal fitness and general wellbeing than Leon at Highgate Fitness Studios." - Alex Savvides (Black Belt kickboxer)

Leon started training with Korean Hapkido aged 10 and also trained at St Pancras Boxing Club under Pat Numan. He studied boxing and various martial arts for over a decade both in the UK and in Europe and is a qualified boxing coach and boxercise instructor. He formerly coached a successful youth squad at St Pancras Boxing Club.

Leon has studied yoga extensively and is a qualified sports massage therapist, and has previously helped with pre-competition preparations for heavyweight Danny Williams amongst others. This knowledge gives Leon a deeper understanding of the body and injury prevention scenarios.

He studied kettlebells and continues to train under the 'mighty' Steve Angell, becoming the first instructor under his guidance. From his own full time studio / gym in North London (Highgate Fitness Studios) Leon now trains a wide selection of people including black belts in various martial arts, personal trainers, jiu jitsu practitioners, media personalities, professionals from all walks of life, and models!

He has run seminars in conditioning/boxing circuits at Karma Martial Arts and the Bob Breen Academy to name a few.

Leon's qualifications include:

. B-Tech (Higher) Dip Member Embody
. Member Sport and Fitness Instructors' Association
. Qualified ABA Boxing Coach
. Registered Boxercise Instructor
. Thai Yoga Bodywork Level 1 (Vedic Conservatory)
. Sports Massage Therapist (LSSM Dip)
. Kettlebell Instructor Level 1

Leon focuses on an individual's needs, be it weight loss, enhancing boxing skills or as an interesting, fun alternative to the gym. He takes a modern approach to traditional boxing and kettlebell drills and techniques, and fuses them with functional fitness and stretching based on the principles of yoga.

This makes for a balanced and unique approach to training, whether in group circuits or one to one training, for all sports and martial artists alike. Leon's overall goal is an ever-challenging and changing workout; learning whilst having fun and achieving personal levels of fitness, fighting fit with an unbeatable resilience and flexibility while keeping mind / body equilibrium.

TESTIMONIALS

Training with Leon on a one-to-one basis took my fitness to another level, pushing me harder and harder... thanks Leon!”
David Onuma, Combined Fighting Systems, Filipino martial arts/BJJ European champion

“Having trained at a number of different gyms and dojos in London over a number of years I consider myself an experienced and discerning fitness fanatic. In my humble opinion, no-one will do more for your personal fitness and general wellbeing than Leon. Whatever your needs, Leon has a programme to suit utilising a fusion of traditional, modern and unique fitness techniques and exercises. Traditional weights and circuit training, outstanding boxing skills and leg techniques, MMA-style floor skills, high-end kettlebell training or Bulgarian bag and a mind-boggling array of other functional fitness skills and yoga stretches. You name it, Leon utilises it in some way. All of this is done in a well-equipped studio in a friendly, but focused and tailored environment that a high street gym just can't compete with. If you're serious about improving your fitness in some way, whether you consider yourself an absolute beginner or already well-trained martial artist like myself, you need to see Leon.”
Alex Savvides (Black Belt kickboxer)

“NO-ONE can push me like Leon can! Thanks bro.”
Rodrigo ‘Brucutu’ Cabral, MMA fighter, BJJ black belt/national BJJ champion

"I had, for a few years, thought I would like to learn to box but was worried that at 47 I might be too old. When I found Leon's gym I decided to give it a go. I have now been training with Leon for three months and it's been great - my boxing is progressing and I am much fitter than when I started and probably stronger than I have ever been before."
David

"Training with Leon one-to-one is a fantastic experience. Every session is different and keeps you on your toes, and he has tailored our activities to help with speed, strength and agility for tennis, giving me an extra edge when I step out on the court. He works you to your limits and gets results - highly recommended.”
Stuart Hancock

"After just two sessions with Leon I was able to cancel my weekly back treatment specialist massage, which I had been receiving for three months. My back problems, related to lots of driving, working with computers, bad posture and a recent car accident, just disappeared. I have not since suffered any back problems. I have also raised my general fitness level, which has benefitted many aspects of my life including the interaction with my young children. My energy levels have increased and seem to increase further after each training session. My training had also highlighted a lack of mental strength and toughness. Leon was experienced to address and resolve these and other issues. Training with Leon is very productive and his experience helps answer all my physical, mental and spiritual needs. I would highly recommend him to everyone and he is a real credit to himself.”
Kam Solanki