Moningas Lab

Chris Moninga is a personal trainer based in London that started his journey with Capoeira in 2003, becoming a recognised pioneer of the art in the Middle East from 2004 to this day.

He expanded his practice to various other forms of combat such as Kickboxing K1, MuayThai, Boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Following countless injuries of his own, Chris started to study physiotherapy alongside osteopathy in 2009, to add to his teaching methods.

As a result, he now specialises in strength & conditioning, combat sports training and functional fitness. Sessions can be taught in French, English, German, Portuguese or Spanish.

Moningas motto is 'no brain, no gain'.

Chris Moninga teaching a Capoeira workshop in Russia.

Sessions are tailored to each individuals needs and a range of group classes are offered to suit different skill and fitness levels.

You will train with a passionate, creative, caring and fun coach who loves to share knowledge and share new ideas and techniques he has found.

Regular Group Classes

Technical classes to improve your K1/Kickboxing/Boxing skills, but also focusing on strength/conditioning and sparring abilities.

Get ready for a fun class filled with high energy and positive vibes. Be careful though...they are very addictive, once you start you won't want to stop!!

£15/hour with a max of 5 people
3m apart
Own material & cleaning kit

Booking is required 48 hours in advance so a bag can be secured.

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One on One Personal Training

This is for any beginners, intermediates or advanced kick-boxers or boxers.

Come and learn new skills and/or take your current skills to the next level. Focusing on proper form and technique, you will improve your flexibility, strength and speed.

£120/hour
£960 for a block of 10
£540 for a block of 5
£80 for a taster session

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Elite Athlete or Coach Consultantcy

This is for elite athletes and coaches. If you are a sports professional or semi professional or elite athlete, this is for you.

For prices, please send me an email and we can discuss.

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Online Training

During this time of voluntary isolation keep up with your fitness and skills. Moninga's Lab will come into your home (via Zoom of course) and make sure that you are practising good form and technique.

There will be lots of shadow boxing and circuits that you can do right in your living room.

£60/hour
£480 for a block of 10
£270 for a block of 5
£40 for a taster session

Chris also offers downloadable training programmes.

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Personal Group Class (max 4 people)

Do you want the personal attention of a one on one session for you and a group of friends? Then this is the session for you. Split the cost with others and get dedicated bespoke time with Chris to sharpen your fitness and techinque.

£60 per person for 2 people
£40 per person for 3 people
£30 per person for 4 people

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"Training with Chris has been an absolute joy. Not only is he awesome as a person, he's amazing at tailoring a session to your strengths and building on your weaknesses.

For instance, I've always been flexible but only since training with chris has that turned into strength and control along with my overall conditioning being better than ever and a renewed technical approach to my kicking and punching game.

Great coach all round."
— Giles
"Having sustained a hip injury during a car accident, I thought my dreams of getting my flexibility back and kickboxing were dashed.

But then I started training with Chris and in the 4 months that I've been with him my flexibility has actually surpassed my own expectations and my kicks, speed and strength are improving leaps and bounds with each session.

Chris has taught me that my limitations were all in my own head and my body can do anything my mind tells it to. I am super excited about seeing what my body can do and I know Chris is the coach that will help me to reach my body and health utopia.

Chris is a true Coach in every sense of the word and although the sessions are tough, he makes them fun."
— Marta
"Chris is on another level of energy and creativity.

His passion is contagious, his knowledge of the body and its dynamics is mind blowing.

It is actually a real pleasure to train with him, i feel honoured. I could not recommend Chris more!"
— Roberto Daniele, Lawyer
"Chris is a phenomenal kickboxing trainer. He varies session plans so they’re always interesting and varied, right from the warm up.

He analyses your technique and gives you exercises to constantly work on it and he makes an effort to understand how you want to learn, whether that be varied sequences or working on one thing.

He makes a habit of videoing small parts of sessions to show progress and discuss how to improve further.

Chris also has a deep understanding of the body so if you have a weakness or injury he can suggest great physio exercises to address it. Another aspect of training with him is he is happy to give 10 minutes outside of classes to talk and help you improve.

Most importantly he trains with a smile and makes it fun."
— Ben, Agile Team Coach
"I have been training with Chris for about 10 months and it has been a great experience.

I had just come out of a period whereby my new born son hadn't slept for more than 4 hours a night for two and a half years.

That kind of sleeplessness is both debilitating and a disaster for your general health and well being. Working with Chris has been a god send.

He knows volumes about health and fitness and talks you through it as you train. I have been learning all about boxing and kickboxing - which is great training - but also I find all the bio-mechanics of it really interesting. However, the most important thing - and probably the reason that I go back week after week is that - training with Chis is fun."
— Charles O’Neil, Project Director

Training takes place Muscleworks Gym London in Bethnal Green.

The gym is a under a ten minute walk from Bethnal Green and Whitechapel station and about 15 minutes from Shoreditch High Street Station.

If you would like to book a session with Chris at the gym or if you'd like him to come to you, then email us or call us on +44 (0)7716 268 751.

You can follow Chris on Instagram and YouTube for training tips, laughs and much more!