CrossFitDC is lead by Tom Brose. A native of Cleveland Ohio, Tom moved to Washington to
attend American University, from which he earned a B.A. in Foreign Policy and Asian Area
Studies. As a gym rat, he picked up a part time job at a gym to make ends meet while
interviewing with NGOs. It wasn't long before Tom realized that the gym was more his style.
With 10 years experience in fitness, Tom was certified as a CrossFit Trainer in April of 2005, and
has worked to bring CrossFit up from the "underground" in our nations capital. CrossFit was a
natural progression, as it combined the elements of hardcore strength and martial arts
conditioning. Tom also integrates kettlebells extensivly into his classes.
Tom currently teaches kickboxing at City Fitness, and has studied Bando, Muay Thai and
Krabi-Krabong, and Jow Ga kung fu. As a member of Team Jow Ga, under Sifu Ron Wheeler,
Tom has won medals in sparring and forms. As an AU alum, he also assists as a coach for
the AU Mens rugby team.
