CONFIDENT JOURNEY HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING
FITNESS - MUAY THAI - BOXING
THE CONFIDENT JOURNEY MISSION
Confident Journey is dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to optimal health and wellness. By integrating the mental and physical disciplines of Muay Thai and Boxing, we strive to cultivate resilience, enhance self-confidence, and promote a synergistic balance of mind and body. Our mission is to inspire lasting, positive changes, guiding each person towards a stronger, healthier, and more confident life.
SERVICES
MUAY THAI
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
Our Muay Thai training program is designed to boost your physical fitness, develop practical self-defense skills, and enhance your mental wellness and confidence. Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn new techniques, or build mental toughness, we offer personalized training through 1-on-1 sessions or small group classes. Each session is tailored to meet your unique goals and needs, ensuring you receive the attention and guidance necessary to progress. This service is provided through scheduled in-person sessions, allowing for hands-on instruction and real-time feedback to help you succeed.
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
As a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I empower clients to enhance their well-being across all 8 dimensions of wellness by developing customized, holistic plans tailored to their unique needs. Through active listening, goal-setting, and evidence-based strategies, I help clients navigate various aspects of life, build resilience, and achieve lasting personal growth. Together, we work to cultivate confidence and create a balanced, fulfilling life. This service is offered through scheduled in-person or online video sessions, providing flexibility to meet you where you are and support you every step of the way on your wellness journey.
BOXING
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
BOXING
Our boxing training program is designed to improve your physical fitness, develop practical self-defense skills, and boost your mental wellness and confidence. Whether you're looking to get stronger, refine your technique, or build resilience, we offer personalized training through 1-on-1 sessions or small group classes. Each session is tailored to your individual goals, ensuring you receive focused attention and a customized approach. This service is provided through scheduled in-person sessions, offering hands-on guidance and real-time feedback to help you achieve your fullest potential.
COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS AND CLIENTS
"I’ve trained with Joel for many years, and it has been a transformative experience. As a Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu practitioner, my skills have improved significantly under his expert guidance. With 27 years in Muay Thai and 18 years of coaching, his depth of knowledge is evident. Not just Muay Thai, but he also has experience in boxing (23 years), BJJ (8 years), and FMA (10 years).
His passion to understand the depth of human health and martial arts, he has earned numerous certifications, including National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and USA Boxing Coach. This highlights his commitment to martial arts and holistic wellness! He will create a well-rounded training environment for you.
What sets Joel apart is his ability to foster a supportive atmosphere that motivates everyone to reach their potential. Whether you're looking to enhance your martial arts skills or improve your overall wellness, I highly recommend Joel as your coach. He’s not just a trainer; he’s a dedicated mentor who truly cares about your progress."
- Illy Song, Doctor of Physical Therapy
“I had the opportunity to work with Joel in Muay Thai and his health & wellness coaching a while ago and both have left a lasting impression on me.
I have been doing Muay Thai for years but after a few bad experiences with other coaches I felt like I was just going through the motions. Joel made me remember why I loved it. He is passionate about teaching. He always welcomes questions and is great at explaining the why’s & how’s. He welcomed anyone who wanted to learn the art. It didn’t matter if it was your first day or if you had been practicing for years he made you feel like you belong there. You became part of his Muay Thai family.
When Joel started his health and wellness coaching I welcomed the chance to work with him. Through Muay Thai I learned to really trust him and respect his feedback. I was at a point in my life where I felt like I was in a rut and really stressed. I was a little nervous during our first meeting but he put me completely at ease. He listened without judgement and we talked through options and made a plan. Each session we talked about what worked and what didn’t. He made sure to check on me throughout the week to see if I needed help or had questions but also made sure I was accountable for the things I was supposed to work on. I had tried writing down goals and making an action plan before but without the accountability I never followed through.
I continue to use the strategies and techniques I have learned from Joel and look forward to training with him again.”
- Roena Cabrera, Billing Analyst
"I had the pleasure of working with Coach Joel over the past year, not only in Muay Thai but also in self-improvement and development through health and wellness coaching. I first met him through Muay Thai, and it only takes a few moments with Coach Joel to realize his expertise in the discipline. His approach to Muay Thai involves building a solid foundation, finding what works for you, and focusing on your strengths. He always asks, “What are you working on?” His measure of progress is not in comparison to others, but in how you improved compare to yesterday. Coach Joel encourages you to lead your own training while he provides guidance. Through working with him, I noticed significant strides in my Muay Thai skills. I can clearly distinguish my abilities before and after I started training with Coach Joel. However, the improvements didn’t stop with Muay Thai; they extended to my personal life as well. He takes his approach to Muay Thai training and applies it to his health and wellness coaching.
As a Korean immigrant who struggled to fit in before coming to the United States, I found it even more challenging to find where I belong when I moved to the United states. Through studying different movement arts, such as Parkour and Muay Thai, I began to find my footing and build my own identity. One day, in a group chat that included Coach Joel, I half-jokingly mentioned that I struggled with my identity. He reached out to me immediately and offered his expertise. He asked a couple of important questions, including the goals and visions I had for my life, what steps I needed to take, what steps I was currently taking, and how I was progressing compared to yesterday. His process involves not just goal-setting but the journey to achieve those goals. “What are one or two things you are focusing on?” “Focus on yourself, not others.” “How did you improve from yesterday?” These are all questions we have heard in Muay Thai, and they fit almost perfectly with progressing in life; you are deciding what you want to work on, and he is there to listen and offer guidance.
Those of us who were touched by him discuss what he has taught us almost every day. Not a day goes by without one of his words of wisdom coming to mind. He has obviously touched many hearts (a few of whom have also written testimonials for this website), and it has been my pleasure to be one of them."
- Daniel Shin, PharmD, BCPS
"Coach Joel is by far the best Muay Thai coach I've ever worked with—better than any other man I’ve met in the field. He’s not just a coach but also an incredible friend who shows endless support and care. His presence as a role model has been unmatched, always offering invaluable advice that guides you toward your own path, rather than dictating it. With his vast life experience, he brings a unique perspective that sets him apart.
On a deeper level, what makes Coach Joel truly special is how he approaches his training and coaching. He creates an environment where growth happens both mentally and physically. Instead of spoon-feeding solutions, he gives you the tools to discover what you really want and how to achieve it, fostering both self-awareness and discipline. His wisdom and personal experiences serve as the foundation for the countless lessons he shares, not just about Muay Thai but about life itself. Every session with him feels personalized and focused on helping you become not only a better fighter but a better person overall."
- Mina Dawod, General Surgery Resident
"I used to train and competed when I was in my early 20s, but I was out of the game until I was 38. During that time, I was extremely rusty and unable to spar as I did when I was younger. However, Joel helped me sharpen my skills and even exceed my younger performance. He not only helped me regain speed and power but also elevated my abilities to a whole new level. I highly recommend his training to anyone who has competed and wants to improve or to someone with absolutely no experience who wants to learn confidence, self-defense, and even a new way of eating."
- Ludo Castronovo, Business Owner
"When I look back at my interactions with Coach Joel, one thing sticks out the most. His ability to meet you where you're at, wherever that is, and have you not feel any less about yourself. He is a coach and mentor, but he's also a friend. Never once did I feel like he looked down on me or thought less of me because of my life circumstances or abilities in Muay Thai. He can quickly and accurately gauge your needs and help lead you to understanding and finding the next step. In life and in Muay Thai. He teaches from his life experience, and not just from a book. It's real, and you can feel it. His passion to help others shows in how he interacts with those around him. It translates into wanting to try harder and push your limits because there is someone there who believes in you and is able to guide you. He is one of the very few people I've met that instantly elevates those around him. He has impacted my life in a way that I will never forget.
In a slightly more personal note, I am a veteran. I got out of the military April of 2020 right into the covid lockdowns. That transition is difficult in good circumstances, let alone during the forced isolation that covid brought. I floundered for a bit and it took some time to get my feet back underneath me. Coach Joel is himself a veteran. Being able to talk about my struggles with someone who faced similar experiences helped an incredible amount. It helped me reshape some of the stories about my time in and allowed me to see all the positives from my enlistment. Coach Joel definitely helped with integrating that time in my life and letting me get that monkey off my back. Just like any good leader in the military, he continues to support and help those junior to him.
Fighting is life and life is fighting. It's easy to get knocked down and knocked out when you're in a fight all alone. Not only can Coach Joel help you learn how to get back up once you've been knocked down, but he can teach you how to start throwing punches back. He'll be in your corner no matter what happens and you'll never have to fight alone again."
- Nate Vogel, Veteran
"Coach Joel, I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I’ve never had a coach or mentor who taught me so much about life and how to become a better person. Your constant support in Muay Thai and boxing has pushed me to improve, and you always find ways to challenge us that make us better. With you as my coach and mentor, I’ve been working on applying this into other areas of my life and I can say you’ve truly changed how I view the world. I’m incredibly grateful for your guidance."
- Tony Nguyen, Professional Barber
"Coach Joel has had a very special impact on my life, which started with me attending his Muay Thai classes twice a week. I initially started the classes to get in shape and learn basic self-defense, but I fell in love with the sport and culture largely because of how fun Coach Joel made them.
When I decided I wanted to compete in my first point Muay Thai match, Coach Joel took his role as a coach very seriously and challenged me to become the strongest version of myself physically, mentally, and spiritually. I liked how he always told me to journal and think about "why" I wanted to train and compete, which made me dig deep to better understand my intentions. The training coach put me through was intense. I had never been physically challenged like that in my life. Coach checked up on me every day through text to help keep me accountable with my weight management and solo training sessions, which made the experience less stressful. Coach was very emotional and encouraging throughout my fight. It seemed like he wanted me to win just as much as I wanted to win. The fight ended up in a draw, and coach gave great feedback and said he was proud.
Glad I've been able to keep in touch with coach since he moved out of state. Since then, I've had 4 more point Muay Thai matches and 4 amateur fights, in which coach still provides feedback through the phone after I send him videos of all of them.
I wouldn't be in the best physical shape I've ever been in, have the mental toughness as I do now, or have a passion for a fighter/competitor lifestyle if Coach Joel hadn't helped light that fire. I'm very grateful for him and hope to work together again someday!"
- Michael Ignacio, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Active Muay Thai Fighter
"I have known Coach Joel for about 7-8 years now, and I can honestly say he is the premier Coach and Counselor of Health and Wellness. As one of his students, he taught me the fundamentals of boxing and maximized my mental capacity in understanding the game of boxing/fighting starting with the basics. He is a true strategist that understands the importance of patience, determination, and commitment. He helped elevate my game in ways words cannot describe.
When it comes to training Coach Joel will get you mentally strong and physically in shape, no matter the skill level or age. If you’re wanting to be trained for yourself or for a fight, Joel is the one who can get you ready. All you must do is trust his training, listen, and put in the work. The rest will flow.
When it came to counseling and mentorship, Joel helped me when I needed it most. He helped me with my weaknesses and strengthened me mentally. He will work through steps to help you critically analyze the situations and find a solution that will help you in all aspects of life. With real life advice and words of encouragement, I became a better man and husband.
Thank you Coach Joel!"
- Ronald Kwan, Government Contractor
THE LOGO
The logo is a vibrant representation of heritage, nationality, and a holistic coaching approach. The colors - red, yellow, blue, and white, signify Filipino roots and American identity. Primary colors form a versatile foundation, while black denotes the absence of limitations.
The letters "CJ" stand not just for Coach Joel but encapsulate the spirit of "Confident Journey." "C" carries personal significance and embodies roles such as Client, Consultant, Coach, and Clinician. The elegant intertwining of "C" and "J" creates cohesive sections.
These sections, four in total, symbolize family unity and support. Inspired by the art of eight limbs in Muay Thai, there are eight pieces in all, representing the dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Environmental, Occupational, and Financial.
The logo evolves into a maze, a metaphor for life and coaching responsibilities. As a guide, I empower you to choose your path through numerous entry and exit points. The maze, with no dead ends, ensures options and a smooth navigation, reflecting the essence of my coaching philosophy.
FAQ
Please reach us at coach.joel@cjhwc.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Health and wellness coaching is a collaborative process where I help clients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), I use a client-centered approach, allowing my clients to set their own goals and engage in self-discovery and learning. Through this approach, clients are supported in monitoring their behaviors and increasing accountability. I provide guidance and encouragement throughout the journey, ensuring clients receive the support needed to reach their goals. With my advanced training and commitment to professional standards, I offer unconditional positive regard, walking alongside clients to help them become their healthiest and most confident selves.
What makes CJHWC different from other health and wellness coaches is the unique combination of specialized coaching techniques and over 25 years of Muay Thai and Boxing experience, including nearly 20 years of hands-on coaching. Achieving NBC-HWC certification requires years of rigorous education, training, and practical application of scientifically proven techniques for behavior change—ensuring a deep and comprehensive understanding of holistic health and wellness. This is not a weekend or short-term certification, but a thorough, evidence-based process that prepares coaches to support clients with lasting, meaningful change. By blending evidence-based wellness practices with the principles of martial arts, we offer a comprehensive coaching experience that fosters both mental and physical well-being, leading to sustainable, transformative results.
Muay Thai, also known as "The Art of Eight Limbs," is a striking-based martial art that originated in Thailand. It incorporates punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch utilizing all parts of the body for both offense and defense. This makes it an incredibly versatile combat discipline, ideal for building physical fitness, self-defense, and mental resilience. At Confident Journey, we integrate Muay Thai and Boxing to empower individuals in their pursuit of a balanced and confident life.
Practicing Muay Thai offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including:
- Full-Body Workout: Engages all major muscle groups, improving strength, power, flexibility, and coordination.
- Cardiovascular Health: The high-intensity nature of Muay Thai workouts elevates heart rate and lung capacity, enhancing cardiovascular health and endurance.
- Weight Management: Burns a significant amount of calories, helps with fat loss, and builds lean muscle mass, promoting a healthy metabolism.
- Stress Relief: The physical exertion and focus required during training help reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, promoting mental clarity and emotional well-being.
- Self-Defense Skills: Muay Thai provides practical techniques for personal safety, boosting confidence and empowering individuals to protect themselves.
- Mental Resilience: Muay Thai trains both the mind and body, enhancing mental toughness and discipline, which is central to the Confident Journey philosophy.
Muay Thai sets itself apart by using eight points of contact – fists, elbows, knees, and shins – unlike many martial arts that focus primarily on fists or feet. This full-body approach makes Muay Thai especially effective in close-quarters combat, as well as in its practical application for self-defense. At Confident Journey, we teach Muay Thai and Boxing to help create a complete system that builds resilience, strength, and confidence.
Absolutely! Muay Thai is suitable for people of all fitness levels and backgrounds, including beginners. At Confident Journey, we tailor training to meet each individual’s needs, ensuring that beginners feel supported and confident as they learn the basics and build their skills at their own pace. Whether you're looking to improve fitness, learn self-defense, or boost mental toughness, Muay Thai offers a welcoming and empowering environment for everyone.
Definitely! Muay Thai is renowned for its ability to build mental toughness and resilience. The intense physical and mental challenges of training, combined with the discipline and perseverance required, teach you to push through discomfort and face adversity head-on. At Confident Journey, we emphasize these elements of training to help you develop a resilient mindset that extends beyond the gym and into daily life, helping you become more confident and adaptable in any situation.
The primary difference between traditional Boxing and Muay Thai lies in the techniques and areas of focus. Boxing is a striking art that primarily uses the fists for punches, with emphasis on footwork, head movement, and defensive maneuvers. It focuses on speed, power, and precision in delivering effective punches, often at close or medium range.
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