Instructors

Christine Meiklejohn is the instructor for Uechi-Ryu karate. She began practicing this style when she was 5, and took the classes with my grandfather, William Meiklejohn.  She began helping him teach classes when she was 15 and proudly got my 1st degree black belt in 2008 at the age of 18. She continued working hard and was able to pass my 2nd degree black belt test in 2011. Christine is excited to share this style with everyone as it has been a huge part of my life. It isn't easy, and it isn't quick but it is definitely worth it.

Christine is also one of our Women's boxing and PLYOGA instructors and you can find her teaching a Spin class here and there.

I always thought I was  healthy, I exercised on a regularly basis and was careful of the foods I took in.  At the age of 50 I decided to take up running, my first goal was a 5k which progressed to a half marathon, now I have a goal to run a half marathon in every state.  I have also completed two marathons and three triathlons.Three years ago, my knee started to give me trouble and I really wanted to work on strengthening my core.  A friend encouraged me to check out a spin class or other classes at Cutting Edge Fitness.  I reluctantly went, I don’t like going to gyms. Fast forward, it has been four years since I first stepped into Cutting Edge Fitness, I started out twice per week and gradually moved to five days per week taking various classes they have to offer. Attending Cutting Edge Fitness is one of the best decisions I have made to improve my overall health, Aimee, David and the staff encourages me to do my best, provide helpful strategies to meet my goals.  I am so inspired by the people who work at Cutting Edge Fitness. I decided to earn my spin certification. I am grateful to my friend who suggested Cutting Edge Fitness. 

Deb is one our Spin, PLYOGA and Yoga instructors.

Joseph has always had a passion for martial arts, fighting, and self-defense. He has trained in Krav Maga

for many years and is currently a certified Krav Maga instructor. Joseph has years of teaching experience

and enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities about the real-world applicability of Krav Maga in a

welcoming yet realistic classroom environment. He strongly believes in providing both men and women

with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves and their families in everyday situations. Joseph has

also trained in other various fighting forms including Muay Thai, Kali, MMA and boxing. Outside of

fighting, he also has a broad security background, which he incorporates into the situational awareness

aspects of his classes. Joseph served 9 years in the Army Infantry where he performed high threat

personal security. He has held several security jobs as a civilian and is a Certified Protection Specialist. In

his free time, Joseph enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

My name is Julie. I joined the Cutting Edge Fitness family with two goals in mind: to build a solid framework for a healthy lifestyle that I can maintain and to teach my daughters the importance of a healthy lifestyle that they will mimic and maintain as they grow into adults. I initially began by taking Spin classes and grew to love the Boxing, Strength, and Bootcamp classes as well. I have earned Spin certification thanks to the encouragement and support of Aimee and others at Cutting Edge and I hope to be as inspiring a person as the team there has been for me.

My name is Holly.  Holly is married with 3 children and recently became a grammy! She has been involved in functional fitness most of her life.  She has always enjoyed group fitness classes because of the camaraderie and motivating atmosphere.  Holly is looking forward to working with the Cutting Edge Fitness members on their fitness journey!