I'm Charlie Rudd, its with great pride to be a co-founder, coach and director of the Stable Boxing and fitness club .

The Stable was born when Michelle and I met in 2017, we found a common passion in boxing, establishing the club in 2019 .

I've coached for the past 27 years. I'm an NZRFU advanced coach... Coaching and sports science, personal trainer, punch fit and an NZ boxing level 2 qualified. I'm a consultant for high profile civil and commercial projects throughout Aotearoa .

My why is born from being in dark places during my life journey... I will always share this Kanohi ki te kanohi... From being in that dark place, I found a spark which turned into a fire... I believe I can do anything I put my mind too... I believe this to my core and is my gift too our members .

I'm proud to say the Stable Boxing and fitness is now the biggest combat gym in the Horowhenua-Kāpiti. The only total package gym, we offer, apparel, supplements, personal training, coach development, fitness and fighting opportunities for novice, amateur, corporate and professionals. We have relationships with big band companies and our facilities are second to none .

I thank the coaches, administrators, friends, families, cheer leaders and members of the Stable boxing and fitness whānau. It's a privilege and honour to include you in my life journey .

"I want to introduce women to a sport that I believe can change lives." - Michelle

Co-founder of the Stable Boxing and fitness, founder of Boxing with Michelle, owner of Michelle Davies Photography, she is an astute business person with over 13 years experience in the business space .

She has an equally impressive Boxing resume. An active fighter with 4 fights under her belt, a Boxing New Zealand level 2 qualified coach, punch fit qualified she leads the womens boxing, marketing and promotions arm of the club, accumulating over 10 years experience in boxing .

"I want to see women push through barriers they didn't believe they could push through, feeling confident and powerful in themselves." - Michelle

A living motivator, business owner, fighter, ultra marathon runner and social media influencer he lives his mantra by actions .

"Never giving up, even when the lights have been turned off and everyone has left." - Kyle Tainsh

Coach Kyle is the litch pin of the Levin Stable and foundation member of the Stable family. His fight fit classes are a combination of skill, work and high energy .

"I admire those that get out there and get after it, even when they get smashed down and broken, and when 99% of people quit, those beasts keep going, keep inching forward. That is what boxing will give you." - Kyle Tainsh

Head coach of the Horowhenua Stable Boxing Academy based in Levin .

"Boxing is addictive and is the best way to build physical and mental fitness" - Coach Jon

An analytical financial strategists by day coach Jon's planning, execution and precision is second to none.

Coach Jon has 20 years boxing experience, 16 years training in gyms in London. He's organised boxing training camps in Germany, Spain, New York, LA, Las Vegas and Cuba. He holds a New Zealand boxing coach level 1 qualification and is a more than capable fighter himself .

"I enjoy bringing new people into this world and helping them progress" - Coach Jon.

Coach Jon's passion for the sweet science is evident, we love his drive, enthusiasm and the way he gets things done.

Coach Shelby Moeahu lives our value of kotahitanga. His happy energy is a welcoming vibe every time you come into the Stable .

"Coaching has always been a passion of mine, to see people happy with themselves after I have trained them and seeing their results from how far they have come makes me proud". - Coach Shelby.

Coach Shelby runs our fun, high energy 6pm boxfit classes on Wednesday and Friday nights, just the tonic to get you over the hump and end on a good note .

"My why….I have always wanted to do boxing in my early age but I never had anyone to look up too or get me into a boxing gym... So now I'm here, I get to be that someone". - Coach Shelby.

A member of the Stable Boxing and fitness club since 2020 she has now joined the coaching ranks, being head coach of the Kāpiti kids boxing class offerings .

No stranger to teaching she's spent time in the fashion industry with Ashley Fogel in the design department for 10 years and ran her own tiling business for the last 20 years... Mentorship and patience is in her blood .

"I don’t know everything but I’m learning and love the idea that I can then pass this knowledge on to others" - Coach Patricia 

Punchfit pad holder safety qualified, Punchfit Boxing qualified, first Aid certified via St Johns and a probationary coach, she has the credentials to fulfil her role.

"When I started boxing it was a good form of exercise and stress relief... If you have had a bad day you'll always felt better after a boxing class. ". - Coach Patricia goes here