Members gathered on the Mat Arena around the VM logo

All classes led by certified coaches

Our coaches

Private coaches for one-on-one training, and the team behind every class on the Mat Arena: martial arts, strength, HYROX, Pilates and yoga.

One on one

Private coaches

One-on-one sessions with our coaches, built around your goals. Message us on WhatsApp to get matched with a coach.

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  • Elias Dagher

    Elias Dagher

    Fitness & MMA Trainer

    • 12+Years of experience

    Private sessions

    • Bodybuilding
    • Fitness training
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • CrossFit
    • Boxing
    • HYROX
    • K1
    • Wrestling
    • MMA
    • Jiu-Jitsu

    Elias has spent more than 12 years fighting and coaching, and has managed fitness centers in Dubai, including UFC GYM.

    • KO/TKO wins at the IMMAF World Championships
    • Multiple-time MMA national champion
    • Multiple Sanda & Jiu-Jitsu wins

    This week

    • Monday7 PMStrike & Shred
    • Monday8 PMMMA
    • Wednesday7 PMK1 Kickboxing
    • Wednesday8 PMMMA
    • Thursday7 PMStrike & Shred
  • Alex Dagher

    Alex Dagher

    Fitness & MMA Trainer

    • 7+Years of experience

    Private sessions

    • Bodybuilding
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • HYROX
    • MMA
    • K1
    • Boxing
    • Wrestling
    • Jiu-Jitsu

    Alex coaches strength, HYROX and combat sports, and trains fighters who have won gold at recent national tournaments.

    • EREPS, ACE & Inspire Fitness Academy certified
    • Coaching certificates from the Lebanese MMA (LMMAF), Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Federations
    • 2× AJP bronze medalist
    • Wrestling national champion
    • Jiu-Jitsu national champion
    • Division 1 wrestler
    • HYROX Istanbul competitor

    This week

    • Today, Tuesday7 PMBoxing
    • Today, Tuesday8 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
    • Today, Tuesday9 PMWrestling
    • Thursday8 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
    • Thursday9 PMWrestling
    • Saturday10 AMHYROX
  • René Aouad training with battle ropes

    René Aouad

    Fitness & MMA Trainer

    • 8+Years of experience

    Private sessions

    • Bodybuilding
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Fitness training
    • HYROX
    • MMA
    • Boxing
    • Kickboxing
    • Grappling

    René coaches everything from building muscle to getting fight-ready, and has competed in MMA, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and HYROX.

    • NCSF Certified Strength Coach & Personal Trainer
    • B.A. & M.A. in Physical Education
    • 3rd place, Asia MMA Championship 2025
    • 2× Lebanese Jiu-Jitsu champion
    • Division 1 wrestler
    • HYROX Istanbul competitor
  • Elio Chebly at the gym in a VAN MILE t-shirt

    Elio Chebly

    Fitness & Rehab Trainer

    • 6+Years of experience

    Private sessions

    • Fat loss
    • Muscle gain
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • HIIT
    • Load management
    • Injury rehab
    • Neck & back pain
    • Older adults

    Elio coaches fat loss, muscle gain and strength, and specializes in rehab, injuries and back pain, from athletes to older adults.

    • Physical Education degree (TS1, TS2, LT)
    • Personal Trainer (StepAheadSports) · Rehab Trainer & Injury Specialist (SAS School)
    • Pre/post-pregnancy & pre/post-menopause specialist
    • Fitness & Sports Nutrition, Inspire Fitness Academy
    • TRX instructor (SPI) · Ski instructor · AFC Level 1 Futsal coach
    • Official Hannibal Race trainer
  • Sara El Halabi doing a kettlebell lunge at the gym

    Sara El Halabi

    Fitness & Adaptive Trainer

    • 4+Years of experience

    Private sessions

    • Resistance training
    • Strength
    • Weight loss & gain
    • Functional training
    • Posture & form
    • Adaptive & inclusive training

    Sara builds inclusive, adaptive programs that help every client gain confidence, strength and long-term wellness habits.

    • Certified in adapted physical activity for special populations: autism, Down syndrome, physical disabilities and mental challenges

On the Mat

Class coaches

Your first session is on us

Message us on WhatsApp and we will set up your visit across all three floors.