Kahuna Claire
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Kahuna Mike
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What is TNG?
Mike and Claire first crossed paths in 2013 at a local CrossFit gym where Mike was the Olympic weightlifting coach. Claire attended Mike's weightlifting classes and was quickly bit by the weightlifting bug. They soon realized they had very similar training philosophies and that they shared the same passion and drive in their own training and in training others. Shortly thereafter, they branched off and started the FIRST and ONLY Olympic-style Weightlifting gym on the island of O'ahu, Taken Not Given.
The name and brand Taken Not Given means exactly as it says. Nothing in life is ever given to you, it is achieved by hard work and dedication. The gym TNG is exactly that, we work hard and we take control of the goals we set for ourselves. We are constantly trying to educate ourselves and those around us, push boundaries, pursue our passions and most importantly, enjoy life. You must take what you want in life because no one is going to give it to you!
The TNG gym outgrew their first location within the first few months, moved to a bigger and better location, and outgrew that within a year. Now 3 years later (2018) they are moving to yet a bigger location, and plans for a second location are in the works. Out of this partnership, Claire and Mike combined their love for Hawaii, with their passion for lifting and fitness and created LifTNG Aloha to provide athletic clothing and fitness retreats to spread the ALOHA everywhere they can!. Check it out at www.TakenNotGiven.com.
The name and brand Taken Not Given means exactly as it says. Nothing in life is ever given to you, it is achieved by hard work and dedication. The gym TNG is exactly that, we work hard and we take control of the goals we set for ourselves. We are constantly trying to educate ourselves and those around us, push boundaries, pursue our passions and most importantly, enjoy life. You must take what you want in life because no one is going to give it to you!
The TNG gym outgrew their first location within the first few months, moved to a bigger and better location, and outgrew that within a year. Now 3 years later (2018) they are moving to yet a bigger location, and plans for a second location are in the works. Out of this partnership, Claire and Mike combined their love for Hawaii, with their passion for lifting and fitness and created LifTNG Aloha to provide athletic clothing and fitness retreats to spread the ALOHA everywhere they can!. Check it out at www.TakenNotGiven.com.