Leo Perrucci
Owner/Head Coach
Coach Leo began training boxing and karate at 9 years old, he began teaching in 2007 after relocating from DC to Colorado to pursue music. While juggling a career in music, Leo managed to compete in various combat sports, including MMA. After a lengthy amateur career, eye and knee injuries brought Coach Leo’s competitive journey to an end. Following the birth of his daughter Harley, Coach Leo switched his focus to teaching and coaching, eventually opening the original Forza in 2016. Since opening Coach Leo has produced numerous National, North American, and World Champions in multiple combat sports. Most recently Coach Leo was named 2020 WMO Team USA Coach, 2021-2022 WMO Team USA Head Coach, 2023 Team USA Assistant Coach at the IFMA Youth World Championships.
Koi Carney
Youth and Adult Coach
Koi Carney began at Forza as a way to get fit, after losing over 150 lbs Koi decided to try his hand at kickboxing. After a successful debut Koi was hooked, he’s gone on to win some of the most prestigious amateur titles in the world. Koi is the current Sparta 147lbs Champion, Freedom Muay Thai 154lbs World Champion, TBA 147lbs North American Champion, and was the 2x Freedom National Champion before vacating his title when he won the Freedom Super-welterweight World title. Coach Koi is looking to remain active through 2024 and turn professional early 2025.
Joseph Hobbs
Assistant Adult and Youth Coach
Joe has been training at Forza since he was 11 years old, he quickly became on of Team Forza’s standouts. With a few months under his belt he participated in a YDL and right away we knew he was a born competitor. Now 16, Joseph assists with the youth and adult programs, and has had multiple bouts. In fall of 2021 Joseph was silver medalist in the USMTA North American Championships, in 2022 Joseph went to Arizona and competed in the US Muay Thai Open winning the 109lbs National Title, he then won the 113lbs TBA World Title, and in 2023 represented Team USA at the IFMA World Championships after winning gold at the US Qualifier. Joseph has again qualified for Team USA and has his eyes set on competing at the IFMA World Championships Bangkok in 2024.
Harley ‘WARBEAR’ Perrucci
Assistant Manager
Harley’s basically been punching and kicking since she could walk. This future champion can be spotted hanging around, greeting, and encouraging students. Harley enjoys fruit snacks, rides on her trike, and chipmunks remixes.