Karen Ali

At a very young age of 3, my mother enrolled me in local gymnastics and dance classes.  Throughout childhood, I continued with classes, as well, was a cheerleader, played basketball, ran division ll track and field, and competitively swam. 
My passion for athletics continued, earning a BS in Health and Physical Education from ESU. I have been involved in the professional fitness field for the last 16 years.  
Currently, I train at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu academy, and for the past 6 years at Gleason's boxing gym in Brooklyn. There is where i met my best friend, and now husband who shares my passion for athletics, as he was on Olympic boxing team Egypt.  He is now Professional in USA. .