Sensei Paul Castagno (Owner/Master Teacher)

Sensei Paul has been training in martial arts for over 25 years. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt and multi-style Martial Artist. He intially recieved his master level in Kempo. He eventually shifted his focus to the more effective and practical arts of Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu.

He has lived in Thailand where he trained in Muay Thai and is a certified instructor under esteemed practitior Kru Mark Dellagrotte of Sityodtong. In addition, he has extensive training in Brazillan Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, Kung-fu. Sensei Paul trains weekly in both Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, and seeks continued education from the best self-defense instructors in the industry.

He is also one of the only Satori Alliance Certifed Instructor in Mass. and one of the few people worldwide to complete the "Ultimate Black Belt Test"

Additional Expertise

Fast Defense Certified Instructor

Certified Kettlebell Sport Lifting Coach Through the Orange Kettlebell Club

Completed training with Darkness 2 Light on Child Abuse Prevention

Josh Conway (Forrest Fitness Head Coach)

Movement has been an anchor of Josh’s life since 15. After an unathletic childhood, he became a competitive runner and collegiate rower until intractable back pain hobbled him in his 20s.

He tried (literally) every therapeutic modality to mixed results, but not without doing his homework. Through studying the science and principles of human movement, he found his own way out of pain and ultimately left the business world to help others full-time. For 10 years, Josh ran studios where he shared his approach with athletes, clinicians, personal trainers, and a wide variety of folks seeking a healthier and smarter fitness path. Pain-free for 20 years, he can out-move his 20-something self and finds purpose in helping others find their own way to long-road physical freedom.