Today we’d like to introduce you to Henry Mendez.
Hi Henry, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
As a former native New Yorker battling COVID in the city, my family and I went through some difficult times over the last few years. I was in the telecommunications industry for nearly 20 years, 16 of which were in a leadership capacity. I was in sales for 12 years leading multiple retail locations. My last 8 years consisted of operational management roles ranging from sales cycle improvements to expense management. Facing the COVID pandemic in NYC and layoffs, I was at a crossroads. With a successful background in front-of-house sales and back-of-house controls, I decided to pursue an opportunity to work for myself. I was always an on-and-off gym member until I discovered the world of combat sports in my mid 30’s when I became a Krav Maga practitioner. Since then, I have also trained in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing through my local Title Boxing Club. After losing 25 pounds in doing what I loved, I have not looked back. I wanted to use boxing fitness as a physical and mental health vessel.
At first, I attempted to open a Title Boxing Club in Brooklyn, NY, but life had other plans for me. I was presented with the Title Boxing Club Jacksonville as a resale purchase option. I have vacationed numerous times in Florida but have yet to visit Jacksonville. I knew nothing about the city. I decided to visit the city and took a family vacation. I went to visit the club, its staff, and its members. I went around different neighborhoods and communities to absorb the vibe. I was impressed.
After going through multiple mergers in my career and battling everything COVID-related in NYC, we decided to make the life-changing decision to leave everything and everyone we knew and move to Jacksonville. As someone from humble beginnings, I was okay with starting over. My faith has led me here and will guide me the rest of the way.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The move and business venture have been challenging roads. Undoing our ties in NYC while trying to find a place to land in Jacksonville proved challenging. Moreso, I wanted to do something other than purchasing and running a business out-of-state. It took me nearly months to finally land in Jacksonville. Since then, the challenges of being a new owner, manager, employee, co-worker, neighbor, and Floridian have been unique. I took on this business because I believe in the product. I believe in the mental and physical benefits of boxing fitness. But I should have noticed the business aspect of Title Boxing Club. Changes needed to be made. Since taking over the club, I have invested in multiple facets of the business- new layout, new equipment, more team members, and more marketing, to name a few. Ultimately, all the investments were geared to enhance the member- experience. Coming from NYC, there is no margin for error, and the demand for a quality experience is high. That is what we’re striving for at Title Boxing Club.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
We are the world’s leading authentic heavy bag boxing club. Our proprietary 52-week journey incorporates skill progression techniques and interval training for a true full-body workout in a ‘no-judgments’ environment. Each authentic heavy bag boxing workout combines the benefits of high-impact training and stress relief while incorporating skills and fun into each class. Title Boxing Club is also an opportunity to join like-minded individuals and share physical and mental progress in a supportive and engaging environment.
As the Owner/ Operator, I aim to spread the word about the physical and mental health benefits of boxing fitness. We deliver an exceptional member and first-time guest experience by getting to know you individually and delivering a knockout program. We offer all our first-time guests a complimentary class to try us out. We begin with a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one session before your first class to show you the ropes- we wrap your hands and cover the basic 6 punches (angles, names, & numbers), the boxer’s stance, and defensive drills.
In addition to our signature boxing classes, we also offer kickboxing, MMA, and an open gym where members can come in at any time. There is no structured class running, and they work with a virtual instructor or independently. All our membership options are open to all our class offerings. Most of our memberships are month-to-month with no initiation or enrollment fees. We want you to sign up and stay with us, not because you have to, but because you want to.
We would love to hear about your fond memories from growing up.
My favorite childhood memory was traveling to Ecuador. As a first-generation American born to Ecuadorian parents, I didn’t know first-hand about my culture. Seeing a different way of living was amazing, and learning more about my culture first-hand was amazing.
Pricing:
- $149 Unlimited Club
- $139 Unlimited TITLE
- $119 Club 8
- Family Memberships as low as $79.50 per person
Contact Info:
- Website: https://titleboxingclub.com/jacksonville-fl/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titleboxingclubjacksonville/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TITLEBoxingClubJacksonville
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/-YlDZa8IcL0
Image Credits
Julius- IG: @misterfillmore
