About us

Our Story

We’ve just celebrated our 28th anniversary! Thank you to everyone for all the amazing years of training, friendship and being part of our extended family.

Founded in 1994 by Carlos and Gayle Ferrer, Chinatown Fight Club is a boxing, kickboxing and personal training gym dedicated to helping people find enlightenment through fitness and combat training. Carlos also teaches Brazilian jiu jitsu and bboy breakdancing.

All personal training sessions and classes are tailored to your individual fitness level whether you’re a first-time exerciser or a seasoned athlete. Our loyal clients consider us to be the best kept secret of the downtown community. As dedicated gym owners and trainers, we attribute our continued success to never losing sight of our goal which is to make sure that everyone who comes through our doors gets a great workout with a personal touch. 

Our Team

Carlos was born and raised in the Bronx, NYC. He is a former Golden Gloves finalist, amateur kickboxer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist, original 80’s bboy breakdancer, and bodybuilder. Boxing since the age of 12 and a personal trainer since 1987, he was one of the first trainers to teach boxing and kickboxing as an intense and effective workout for everyday people, without the risk of being hit. Emphasis is always on learning proper technique as well as how and why a technique is used, so you will also learn very practical self defense which could one day save your life. He has trained too many celebrities to mention in his over 33 years of experience, but he does not believe in promoting himself in that way. He would rather show you, in person, what he does, as he believes the personal relationship is key in personal training. His experience and practical yet philosophical teaching style make him beloved by Tribeca Sport Center’s loyal clients.

Gayle is a Chinatown, NYC native with over 30 years of fitness training, boxing, kickboxing, bodybuilding, and martial arts experience and has been a personal trainer since becoming certified in 1994. Her training is geared to bringing people optimal health, functional strength and mobility that translates into more enjoyment of everyday life. She believes that everyone can live an active lifestyle and look and feel great at any age. Also experienced in helping people who have been through an illness or injury regain their health, strength, and confidence. Her clients rave about the personalized workouts and nutritional plans she designs for them that are optimized to improve their physical, spiritual, and emotional health and wellness.

Now in our 50’s, (how did that happen?!) we are living proof examples that you can be strong, healthy and fit at any age! We want to continue to inspire and motivate you to be the best version of yourself. We are all in this together, and we are here for you!