The Trainers Behind Your Progress

Tariq "Taj" Hoosan

Senior Coach & Member Experience Lead

Taj is known for his ability to keep members consistent and focused. With a strong background in personal training and group fitness environments, he combines technical knowledge with an encouraging coaching style that helps members push through challenging rounds while maintaining proper form.

Marc "Paul" Kouya

Head Boxing & Performance Coach

Originally from Ivory Coast, Paul is the boxing specialist at TENROUNDS and the most experienced coach on the team. His sessions emphasise clean technique, rhythm and powerful striking mechanics. Known for his disciplined coaching style, he delivers highly structured rounds and elite-level mitt work that challenge both beginners and experienced members.

Stephan de Jager

Strength & Muscle Development Coach

Stephan specialises in strength development and safe progression. With experience in resistance training and functional conditioning, he helps members build strength and confidence through structured, controlled movement and attention to technique.

Simphiwe "Sims" Ohaba

Performance & Conditioning Coach

Sims brings energy and athletic performance focus to the floor. With experience in conditioning training and movement development, he helps members improve endurance, coordination and overall fitness through dynamic, high-intensity rounds.

Monique Barnard

Mobility & Performance Coach

Monique focuses on movement quality, flexibility and injury-resilient training. Her background in acrobatics and movement training helps members improve mobility, control and balance while supporting long-term strength and conditioning progress.