Rita Figueroa
I have been a student of the Degerberg Academy (DA) since
1996 and have trained under Sam Colonna (Windy City Gym/Chicago Boxing Club) since 1999 first as a boxer, now trainer. An AT&T employee for 23 years, Married to Mike and have a daughter Sahara, now 24.
I received my 1st degree Black Belt in 2003, 2nd degree in 2005 and 3rd degree in 2008.
I earned the rank of Blue Glove in Savate, White Ring in Muay Thai, Intermediate Level I Kali, Intermediate Level II Jun Fan under Guru Ron Balicki. Numerous Degerberg awards including multiple "Warrior Spirit' awards.
4 Time Chicago Golden Glove Champion, Weekend War Kickboxing Amateur experience, Professional Boxing record of 10-2-1 and Former WIBA Americas Lightweight champion.
Currently Level II certified USA Boxing amateur coach and Professionally licensed boxing second. Current trainer of amateur and professional fighters.
In process of completing personal trainer certification.
Teach Blend class, boxing and bootcamp at Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts (Tues/Thurs PM), boxing classes at New Breed Jiu Jitsu Academy (Mon/Wed 8PM) and assist Sam Colonna at Chicago Boxing Club (Saturday AM).