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Head Coach

Meet Bakr Shehadeh (pronounced “Becker”), a powerhouse boxing coach in the Bay Area with a rich history at prestigious venues like PerformanceGaines, Mayweather Boxing, and Aloha Time Boxing. As the former head coach at NITO Boxing in Palo Alto, Bakr has raised the bar for technical excellence and dynamic training. Currently training for his professional debut, Bakr infuses each class with cutting-edge techniques and firsthand insights from the front lines of boxing, propelling every trainee toward their maximum potential.

Meet Coach Bakr

Director of Operations + Amateur Boxer

Meet Raj Kaushek, Director of Operations at Boxing With Bakr. A competitive amateur boxer with a sharp eye for strategy, Raj handles everything outside the ring—branding, systems, partnerships, and growth. He’s helped scale BWB from the ground up, making sure the gym runs as strong as it trains.

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Rajan “Raj” Kaushek

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Class Coach

Bella is a competitive amateur fighter and the lead coach for our women’s boxing classes. Her sessions are fast-paced, technical, and empowering—designed to build real boxing skills while pushing physical limits. Whether you're new to the sport or looking to level up, Bella brings the focus and fire every step of the way.

Coach Bella