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I’ve never been called an Athlete. I was the girl always picked last for a team sport and told to stick to things outside of athletics because I would get hurt due to my lack of coordination. I’ve battled with my weight and acceptance since I can remember. I share all this just to say that Defiance has been my gym for 3 months now and I love it!

At Defiant I have found ownership that is passionate about their craft, coaches who care and focus on the details of an athletes specifics needs (that’s right, I’m an athlete now!) Every coach I have come across in my training has given me something new to learn from. I was able to walk in with all my mental blocks and at my highest weight and feel like I was welcomed with positivity and given the tools to overcome those challenges. There is an amazing balance of the staff making you feel challenged but also a genuine push for self awareness, mobility training and scaling appropriately.

The community is most incredible. I love the crew so much that I am willing to wake up early to do the 5:15AM classes! I’ve never looked forward to going to a workout. The workouts are well prepared and never boring (trust me..). The community is inviting and you can tell they have been friends for a long time. There isn’t an unhealthy competition or shaming. You get to meet and learn from other members who have been devoted to the sport for years or those who have just started like you. It’s contagious and healthy to be around people who are more advanced than you!

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From Kid to Crossfitter to Entrepreneur—Thanks to Defiant Crossfit

Let me start by saying—Defiant Crossfit is more than a gym, it’s family. My brother Ronnie, who has Down syndrome, came to Defiant when he was just 16 years old, not long after our mother passed away. Our mom was meticulous about Ronnie’s health, and I was determined to carry that torch. That’s when we met Marcus.

From day one, Marcus saw Ronnie the athlete, not just Ronnie with Down syndrome. He locked in with Ronnie’s spirit, pushed him with compassion, and never let a day go by without encouragement, high-fives, and that special blend of discipline and warmth. Over the years, Ronnie’s body has transformed—he’s gone from a kid into a strong, confident man. His growth under Marcus’s care has been phenomenal.

But what’s more incredible is that Marcus and the Defiant community don’t just train Ronnie—they uplift him. They’ve celebrated every milestone, welcomed him every session like a champion, and never once treated him as anything less than one of their own.

Today, Ronnie is thriving. He’s launched a growing modeling career and runs a physically demanding loaded French fry food truck. None of that would be possible without the strength, discipline, and confidence he’s built at Defiant.

At this gym, Ronnie isn’t just a man with Down syndrome—he’s a Crossfitter. And we are forever grateful.

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I have been coming to Defiant Crossfit for a few months now and could not be more in love! I'm pretty hard to please when it comes to coaches but I enjoy every single one at Defiant. The programming is also on point. They have found the perfect formula for doing things frequently enough that you can build on your skills while still keeping everyday new and exciting. I go 6 days a week and not once have I looked at the workout before class and thought "ehh maybe I'll go for a run instead." In fact I actually turn into quite the grinch if I have to miss a class. If all of that wasn't enough reason to fall in love with this gym let me tell you about the people! Both the coaches and fellow athletes are absolutely golden! No matter if it's your first time or your millionth time you'll be taken care of, looked out for, and welcomed. With only three months of coming to Defiant I had lost all my baby weight(30lbs total, but let's be honest that was no babies fault. I was a pregnant pizza monster ) and every week I'm lifting more and more weight. If your looking for a new gym home...