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One of the two original RKC Masters, Andrea DuCane has been involved in the world of fitness for over twenty years. Before that she was everything from a ballerina to a martial artist to a Pilates instructor. And believe it or not, she wasn't even athletic as a child.  
Andy Petranek is the owner and founder of CrossFit Los Angeles, one of the oldest and most successful CrossFit affiliates. Before finding CrossFit, Andy was an officer in the Marine Corps and an accomplished professional endurance athlete, having competed in three Eco Challenge races, cycled across Costa Rica, and participated in adventure races for five seasons as a Redbull Athlete.
Becca found her way to a career in health and fitness through Martial Arts and CrossFit. Originally a music editor for film and television, Becca started studying Martial Arts in 2000. Though she started with traditional Martial Arts it was not long before she discovered Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and her path was forever altered. She began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai and started working with professional MMA fighters, building websites, working on fight promotions, and producing videos.
The surname LaLanne is a well-known one, not just in the field of fitness, but in the world beyond. Most of us have some exposure to the teachings of health-and-exercise guru, Jack LaLanne. Surprisingly, only one member of Jack’s family has followed in his footsteps. Jack’s grandnephew, Chris LaLanne is our newest featured coach and the owner of LaLanne Fitness.  
Dan John has been teaching and coaching for well over thirty years. He is the former Strength Coach and Head Track and Field Coach at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah He remains a full-time on-line religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri and contributing writer to Men’s Health. Originally from South San Francisco, Dan came to Utah to throw the discus for Utah State University and recently returned “home” after 35 years away. He currently lives in Burlingame, California.
Eva T. is a 2X Olympian in Alpine Skiing (Albertville and Lillehammer) and a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Ski Team. She has won 6 National Championships, won a world Championship Bronze Medal, and is a World Technical Skiing Champion.   She also became a Masters National Weightlifting Champion in 2007 and holds a national record for the clean and jerk and total.  
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John Farr has recently completed his tenure at UCLA after 5 years on staff as a strength and conditioning coach with UCLA Athletics. Farr was directly responsible for the strength and conditioning development of Men’s and Women’s Tennis, as well as the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams. He was also directly responsible for strength and conditioning for Softball in 2007 and 2008. In 2008, the Women’s Tennis team captured NCAA team and doubles national championships as well as their first Pac-10 title.
John Hackleman began training in martial arts at the age of 9 and began his fighting career at the age of 14. An accomplished professional boxer and kickboxer, known as "The Train" for his heavy hands and knockout power, John went on to be successful as a nurse and a businessman. In 1985 he founded his own branch of Kajukenbo, which he named Hawaiian Kempo.
Liam “Taku” Bauer is the co-founder of HybridFitness.tv. “Truth, Not Trend” is the slogan for Hybrid Fitness and Taku takes a thoughtful and scientific approach to the way he trains his clientele.
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