What People Are Saying
“Deniz is a rare find in the world of personal trainers. He’s patient. Supportive. Technical without being complicated. Every session is different. There’s never an off the shelf routine. He’s never going through the motions. He never makes you feel stupid. He has a knack of getting you to push yourself without ever becoming pushy or shouty. It’s also ridiculously good value. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and he’s made a huge difference to my fitness.”
— Peter Fitch, Consultant
“Deniz is so great! He was recommended to me by a friend and I would absolutely recommend him to others. I have so much fun in our sessions and always feel like I’ve had a great workout. He is super knowledgeable about boxing, goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable but also challenges you. I always look forward to our sessions!”
— Natasha Anderson, Comedian, Actor & Writer
“Deniz is an absolutely fantastic teacher, I cannot recommend him enough. Knowledgeable and patient, full of ideas and brilliant at explaining technique and the thinking behind what you are learning. He is also a lovely guy to train with, and he knows his boxing!”
— Jonathan Donovan, Photographer
“I would absolutely recommend Deniz! He is extremely professional, the website is so easy to use. I booked one session as a sort of trial for myself. Loved it so much I went on to book a block of ten. We have had 4 so far and I am thoroughly enjoying them. I learn something new every time. The mobile aspect of his service means I can fit in exercise/boxing pad work that I love, around my extremely busy schedule. He makes it fun, easy to learn as well as giving you a great physical workout. Book a session and try it out. I would highly recommend!”
— Sharma Walfall, Screenwriter
“I always liked the idea of boxing training but didn't have any experience at all! Some years ago I met Deniz at a gym before he started his own business. He taught me all the basics of boxing and developed that to a much greater understanding of foot movement and punching techniques. He was patient and methodical and a great teacher. From those sessions I developed a passion for boxing training. Now he runs his own business I get to do this fantastic training in the comfort of my own home. Its an amazing workout which is fun and challenging. I would highly recommend Deniz as a trainer. If you want to learn how to box in a safe and fun way then Deniz should be your first call.”
— Chris Frawley, Sales Manager
“Have been loving my sessions with Deniz, he’s got an awesome way of teaching you different combinations using famous knockouts from the boxing world (so there's even a bit of boxing education thrown in). Super patient, chill and nice guy who listens to what you want out of each session, but also makes sure to push you hard. Always step away feeling like I never need to exercise again because the pad workout is so good - while also really looking forward to my next session so I can nail that new combination he just taught me!”
— Jules O’Brien, Creative Director
“THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE DENIZ AND THESE SESSIONS! What started off as a lil trial to pick boxing back up after a few years, has turned into my weekly highlight & I can't imagine going more than 7 days without knocking out a morning session with this legend. If you're on the fence of trying, DO IT, you will not look back - perfect for fitness, strength, strategy, and always up for entertaining my painful 7am banter (as long as he's had a flat white...).”
— Romey Oulton, Sales
“Deniz is a great coach, I've had nearly 10 sessions with him now and have enjoyed every single one. He's approachable & knowledgeable and I leave each session feeling fulfilled, not only because I've had a good workout but because I've developed further and learnt more.
Boxing is a physical but also a mental workout which I really enjoy and I have definitely noticed an improvement to my energy levels since starting with Deniz.
Overall Deniz is great, so flexible and will try to meet you anywhere at anytime, really knowledgeable about boxing & just a good guy here to help. Would really really recommend.”
— Lucy Williams, Advertising Account Director
“Though I’ve been in the boxing and martial arts scene for over 10 years, I’ve never met another coach as dedicated, curious and driven as Deniz. Not only in the ring (or let’s say during an outdoor session in the park) but this man lives and breathes boxing. His endless studies and passion for learning and teaching always impresses me and probably explains how he makes his sessions to be so much fun, insightful and challenging. Not only physically but he will challenge your mind! On top of that, Deniz is incredibly trustworthy (always on time) loyal and kind.”
— Kajza Ekberg, Contemporary Dancer & Yoga Teacher
“I’ve known Deniz for many years now I first met him when he was head coach at Total Boxer in Crouch End. I’ve found his teaching techniques to be extremely effective and my fitness levels have increased immensely when I train with him regularly.
He’s the most friendly coach although his training routines can be tough. He’s a stickler for good form and explains each posture/technique and exercise clearly and effectively.
If you’d like to begin boxing then I would recommend Deniz very highly indeed. He’s flexible with times and places so I find it ideal and it leaves me no excuses not to train!!”
— Ray Williams, Tour Manager
“For a fun, invigorating, mentally-stimulating boxing based workout ... don't hesitate to contact Deniz. Whether you're a beginner (like me) or a seasoned boxer, he's a terrific teacher. His solid experience in personal training comes through in his focus on form & technique, and sessions are a mixture of set routines & general conditioning. Always flexible scheduling sessions, reliable and great he comes to your location ... highly recommended!”
— Sam Myers, Event Manager
“Deniz is an amazing coach - I had done some 1on1 boxing training before, but I’d never had a coach so patient, encouraging and helpful - I feel like I’ve learned more/got more out of just a few sessions than I did in months elsewhere. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to get into boxing/looking for a different kind of work out - you’ll feel like you’ve put in a shift by the end.”
— Daniel O'Mahony, Journalist
“It has been around 3 months since I started training with Deniz and have been extremely satisfied so far. Deniz is a great professional, always punctual, patient and very methodical. Apart from being very knowledgeable on his field, he is also well educated and social and you can talk with him for a variety of subjects outside boxing. He’s highly suggested and a great option for some intense PT boxing sessions!”
— Achilleas Sfakianakis, Data Scientist
“I have known Deniz over the last few years. He was my coach at a boxing club and now does personal boxing training. Deniz knows a lot of skill and technique and adapts the training to the level of your fitness and abilities. Deniz is patient and encouraging. He also has a sensor of humour. I highly recommend Deniz for any level of boxing and for children as well.”
— Chelsea Eldridge, Nursery Manager
“I love training with Deniz, he’s a gentle soul with such an impressive knowledge of boxing and training in general. Sessions with him are fun but so challenging, always finishing them with a smile and a lot of calories burned! Highly recommended!”
— Judi Abbot, Children’s Books Illustrator & Author
“Deniz is a top trainer, specialising in a deep knowledge of boxing and the sweet science. He has a great spirit and a very positive energy to add too! I would highly recommend as I've been thoroughly enjoying my sessions.”
— Glen Scott, Label Head Music Producer
“Training with Deniz is a joy! He takes the time to explain techniques and each training session is fun and an amazing work out! I had never tried boxing before: since the first session, I felt confident I could do it and very motivated. He really looks after his clients and makes sure the session is ok for them, especially if they have injuries or concerns. I look forward to my weekly training! I strongly recommend training with him!”
— Elisa Impara, Researcher & Data Analyst
“I have been training with Deniz on a 1 to 1 basis for the past few months now and I can't recommend him enough. I first trained with him when he was head coach at a boxing gym in North London. He's really good at what he does. His boxing discipline and technique has made me enjoy the sport even more. #jabjabcrossteam”
— Klajdi Vavla, Retail Manager
“Always very pleasant training sessions with Deniz. Very easy to book a session with him, morning, evening or even week-end. This has allowed me to start boxing despite a demanding job. Yes, you will sweat, but always in good company. Deniz also deserves a full 5 stars for his patience.”
— Christopher Corsia, Developer
"Deniz is a brilliant trainer!! He always brings a great energy to our sessions and his passion for boxing shines in his work allowing him to breakdown complex boxing combos into bitesize chunks, helping to bring out the best of your abilities in each session! I highly recommend him!!"
— Phillip Boateng, Lead Software Engineer
“Deniz is a brilliant boxing coach and personal trainer. Reasonably priced sessions which would be good for anyone looking to get fit (this is an amazing way to get fit) or interested in learning boxing in a non-confrontational way. Highly recommended.”
— Christian Kent, Managing Director
“Amazing padwork and fun sessions designed to your fitness level. Not just physical but a lot of brain work and fun combinations. Very friendly and safe approach to boxing. Flexible and helpful at all times. Recommended to all fitness levels.”
— Mehmet Cetin, Restaurateur
“Deniz is a great coach. He can teach you dozens of boxing combinations and help to master footwork. Our training sessions are challenging but also fun, they always make my day. I definitely recommend Deniz as a highly professional, effective and dedicated trainer!”
— Oleg Chernov, Software Engineer
“The best boxing sessions. All personalised, challenging and enjoyable. If you’re looking to improve your cv, stamina, endurance, technique, coordination you will find it all tailored to your needs. Look no further. Highly recommended”
— Marek Majewski, Soft Tissue Therapist
“Deniz was fantastic and a pure fountain of knowledge about boxing technique. Quietly unassuming, approachable and gentle, he instantly put me at ease with his playful manner. Throughout the session, he would mix up the content, tailoring it to how I was doing or how quickly I was picking up the skills, trying to showcase as much boxing knowledge as possible, as he knew this was what I wanted to find out about.”
— Katie Garner, Magazine Editor
"First of all I really enjoy the sessions with Deniz, when I met him he was very easy to work with, very friendly but pushes you hard. Initially I took one session per week for 6 weeks and signed up for more, he taught me the standards at first and within weeks very difficult combinations with ease. I really do enjoy the sessions and highly recommend."
— Angus Lawson, Student
“Deniz is a great coach. He can teach you dozens of boxing combinations and help to master footwork. Our training sessions are challenging but also fun, they always make my day. I definitely recommend Deniz as a highly professional, effective and dedicated trainer!”
— Oleg Chernov, Software Engineer
“Deniz has trained me many times at Total Boxer, both in classes and 1-1 Personal Training sessions. In classes he effortlessly manages large groups, keeping the training moving and intense while still helping individuals with technique. In PT sessions he has an inexhaustible library of moves and combinations to pass on. He does this systematically and patiently, which is definitely a plus for a slow learner (and mover) like me :-)
After classes, and especially PT sessions I genuinely feel fitter and a more capable boxer.”
— Gordon Wilkinson, Field Applications Engineer
“I like feeling I am improving my knowledge of different boxing routines. I also like that Deniz pushes me to improve my memory for different combinations of punches and blocks. Very positive and enjoyable - I really look forward to his sessions.”
— Harriet Crawford, Teacher
"I highly recommend Deniz as a coach and trainer. I met him while starting out on my boxing journey in London, and it was such a pleasure to be coached by him. He’s skilled but patient, and understands the needs of the client/learner to make sure they get what they need out of each session. I’ve never been pushed more than I have in my spars and classes with Deniz, but I’ve always wanted to come back for more. I wish you well Deniz, thank you for teaching me how to be calm like a bomb."
— Saurabh Mishra, Social Policy Development Expert and Lawyer
“Deniz has a really high boxing IQ and he knows to how to teach the right technique. Also he is kind and gentlemen. He is the right person to start boxing.”
— Emirhan Tolunguc, Master’s Degree Student
“I'm a newby to boxing and Deniz has been outstanding. He has a lot of patience and a great sense of humour. The sessions are fun but also increase and improve my fitness and mobility. He also structures the sessions so you learn in increments, so by the end of the session you are doing complex routines. I can't recommend this man enough. Really impressed and you will be too.”
— Mike Owen, IT Professional
“I really needed to work on my technique. I had only really been smashing bags and never really had the opportunity to progress with my moves.
Deniz was providing boxing fitness classes whilst at Total Boxer. He was always proactively correcting moves and pushing me outside of my comfort zone.
My overall fitness goals are progressing well with Deniz. From a technical point of view, I have made huge progress with my punches and my footwork.
Deniz listens to my needs and is always happy to switch between fitness and technical sessions.
On top of being a great coach, Deniz is a very friendly and interesting person.
Deniz is a fantastic and reliable coach who can help achieve fitness and technical goals. He gives you confidence and whatever your boxing level is, he will push you to your best.
Of course I would recommend anyone keen to get into boxing or who needs to improve its technical skills.”
— Frederic Simon, Sales Director
“I was losing motivation after a couple of years of practicing kickboxing because my club wasn't really challenging anymore.
Deniz helped me getting my motivation back. I've been training with him for a couple of years now and I keep learning new things!
Training with Deniz made me love boxing even more and actually understanding it better.
Deniz is always open to teach me new things I ask. He's really patient and training with him is always fun!
I've trained with Deniz over group classes and PT's and every session is a real pleasure!
I'd certainly recommend him to anyone who wants to get into boxing or just in better shape.
He definitely knows what he's talking about!”
— Julien Pietri, 3D Designer
“Deniz is patient and a great teacher, I feel like I learn a lot about boxing whilst getting in a great workout.
I met Deniz at a boxing gym and got on with him straight away, great guy very friendly and very knowledgeable.
The training puts me in better shape, I feel better, am more knowledgeable about boxing.
The whole experience is great, feeling healthier and learning more of the technical part to boxing also.
Every time I train I love it.
I have recommended friends to Deniz before who have trained with him and enjoyed it.
Deniz is a great guy that can train all people of all abilities and thoroughly recommend.”
— Stephen Simpson, Event Manager
“I have trained with Deniz for years, after meeting him at a boxing club he worked at. I like Deniz’s training style: encouraging, and challenging at the same time. He is calm and kind, which works well to get you to work hard when you think he is being nice to you!
It made me realise I could do things I had never considered, took me out of my comfort zone and made me feel good about myself.
I like the variation. Deniz puts a lot of effort into creating classes and designing punch combinations. This is really good for working your body and your mind at the same time.
An enjoyable challenge!
Deniz is a top bloke, and if you are interested in the technical side of boxing there is probably nothing he can’t explain!”
— Amanda Eatwell, Photographer
“Deniz is very calm and an extremely knowledgeable coach. His very relaxed style was perfect for my profile. I am quite a nervous person and tend to rush things. Deniz taught me so many things in a very relaxed way. His teaching technique is very unique and I think that’s because he’s a natural.
Training with Deniz not only helped me keeping positive when I was not feeling the best, it also helped me drastically improve my boxing technique, control my stress, focus and always want to learn more from Deniz.
Every session with Deniz taught me something new.
I also loved being knackered by doing cardio, boxing and strength, all in one class.
Doing PT’s with Deniz was a great experience and he has been very supportive before, during and after my last amateur fight.
Training with Deniz will take your fitness level to a different level. It is not just about getting fitter, it is about fighting smart and becoming a better boxer in each session. Deniz is so flexible in his approach, it's almost like he reads you and designs a boxing program to your personality. I never trained with such a great coach. Even though I don't live in London anymore, I will always see Deniz as my boxing mentor. He made my boxing experience unique.
No offence to other boxing coaches that I met and I met a few, but Deniz is Deniz and he is the best of the best.”
— Maya Abdou, Document Controller
“I was really intimidated by the idea of boxing. It just always looks like such an aggressive sport. When I first met Deniz he was so gentle he calmed my nerves right away. In the past, when I've had PTs, they always have all of these promises and gimmicks and talks on and on about how they're going to 'transform' me but Deniz didn't. He just listened and was supportive and never judged.
I don't think I would've stuck with boxing if it wasn't for Deniz. He has a way of explaining complicated things so you can understand easily. I know when I'm training with Deniz, he always has my best interest at heart. I always feel better after a session with him.
When I was training regularly, it helped stabilize not only my weight physically but my mental health. I love boxing training because it's not about punching as hard as you can (although sometimes it is!), it is also about the mental block and you have to think about every punch with a purpose. That's not something I've ever thought about before training with Deniz.
I love how different it is every time! The combinations, the steps, it is ALWAYS challenging no matter how long I've been doing it! I'm trying to get back into it a year postpartum but it really hasn't been the easiest...but Deniz again doesn't judge and pushes me just as far as he knows I can handle it. He knows his clients so well and that is a big bonus cuz you know he cares.
Exhilarating, exciting also calming, therapeutic. I love every second of it and would like to do more.”
— Tiffany Chang, Stay At Home Mom, Occasional Food Person
“I'd 110% recommend Deniz as your next PT. He is always on time and facilitates brilliant sessions. Plus he has a great sense of humour! Whether you want to get fit or blow off some steam - Deniz is your guy. Plus this is a really fun activity I can do with my husband.”
— Christy Brunel, Communications Officer
“Great coach, always making it challenging with a bit of fun. Extremely reliable and nice. I recommend Deniz.”
— Jean Baptiste Brunel, Chief Finance Officer
“Have been training with Deniz for a few months now and have definitely noticed improvement in my overall fitness level and technique. I look forward to each session and always feel great after. Highly recommend!”
— Eugene Ironside, Electrician
“Highly recommend Deniz. The sessions are great for fitness training, developing technique, and for mental agility.
Great coaching approach and a really nice guy, making it fun and also very rewarding.”
— Tom Ironside, Marketing Executive
“A particular thank you to Deniz, who probably accounted for 70% of my training. You are a beautiful, kind soul and I’ll always be grateful for the times we hung out and you showed me how to punch things.”
— Guy Kimber, Actor
“This man’s knowledge is unreal and he’s all over North London. If you’re looking to take boxing to the next level or even just get fit, D is your man.”
— Gokcan Belindir, Lifestyle Coach
“Deniz is the best, highly recommended if you want to get fit and have a brilliant time along the way.”
— Helen Bartlett, Photographer and Canon Ambassador
“Totally agree with the client feedback! Deniz is an excellent trainer.”
— Jock Richardson, Tech Investor
“A very technical boxing coach who pays attention to detail and clearly explains how to improve your coordination.
My name is Andrei and I am a professional boxer and I want to confidently recommend Deniz to anyone who wants to try boxing or to those who are already at an advanced level.
A motivating, disciplined coach who can help you achieve your big goals.”
— Andrei Santa, Professional Boxer
“Originally I know Deniz from a gym where I trained a few years ago and got back in touch recently. Very glad I did, after only 6 weeks I can already feel the difference in my fitness level. He is a great trainer, friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and comes to my house so I've got no excuse !”
— Phil Bouette, Chartered Surveyor
“Deniz is an absolutely fantastic trainer. He is reliable, personable, professional and makes the sessions fun, challenging and engaging. Each time, I get a great workout and also learn something new. Highly recommended!”
— Alley Jones, Lecturer
“Such a great way to get fit! Deniz is teaching us key punches, moves and routines. I’ve learnt a LOT in just 5 weeks and have doubled my push up count!”
— Rachel Kerr, Lawyer
“I would totally recommend Deniz Ates as a fitness coach. If anybody in London wants to get fit, he’s your man.”
— Paul Raymond Smith, Community Nurse
“It’s certainly intense but Deniz keeps the sessions fun and rather than thinking of the exercise I’m trying to remember technique and the combinations.”
— Leora Haga, Parent
"Deniz is great. Super responsive and a great coach. Having a lot of fun training with him. Would recommend."
— Laurence Bargery, Software Engineer
“Excellent boxing coach loads of knowledge a must if you want to get fit and learn new skills👊”
— Sarah Berry, Train Operator
“I can’t recommend Deniz highly enough!”
— Shimmy Levy Riley, Yoga Teacher
“…sweetly merciless…”
— Anna Maxted, Author & Journalist
“So much fun. 💪”
— Verity Coyle, Senior Advisor & Campaigner
“Amazing coach 👏”
— Diyar Pala, Musician