Dream it. Do it.
Here at Althouse Training Center,
Passion meets perseverance and strength is forged through sweat and dedication.
We're more than just a kickboxing gym – we're a community united by a shared love for the art of Kickboxing and a commitment to personal growth. Our journey began with a vision to create a space where individuals of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes, could come together to challenge themselves physically and mentally.
445 Greenwich Street, Kutztown PA 19530
610-914-3127
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our instructors
Meet the driving force behind the powerhouse of expertise at Althouse – our exceptional team of instructors. Each member of our instructor lineup brings a unique blend of skill, passion, and dedication to the art of kickboxing, ensuring that every session at our gym is not just a workout, but an experience that leaves you inspired and empowered.
From seasoned competitors to dedicated coaches, our team encompasses a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, ensuring that there's an instructor perfectly suited to guide you, regardless of your level of experience or fitness goals.
From seasoned competitors to dedicated coaches, our team encompasses a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, ensuring that there's an instructor perfectly suited to guide you, regardless of your level of experience or fitness goals.
JEN HEFFENTRAGERKickboxing Instructor
Jen Heffentrager embarked on her kickboxing journey 18 years ago and instantly fell in love with the sport. Jen earned her personal trainer certification and began teaching, marking the start of her coaching career 14 years ago.While cornering a USKA fight, Jen met Master Irv. Their connection was immediate, and he invited her to his kickboxing gym, where she became his partner. Twelve years ago, Jen became involved in promoting for USKA and fought her first match at 41. She took to the ring to better understand the world of kickboxing, having trained many fighters herself. Following her fight, she began a trailblazing career as the first female matchmaker in Pennsylvania. With Irv's support, Jen championed the inclusion of women in the sport, promoting the first all-female card and the first female Muay Thai champion in PA.For seven years, Jen has served as a co-promoter and matchmaker. During this time, she established her own business, Resolution One Conditioning and Kickboxing. As one of Irv’s first black belts, Jen has advanced to a second-degree black belt and successfully promoted one of her own students to black belt status.Currently, Jen is an inspector for the State Athletic Commission, overseeing the regulation of kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. Her journey reflects her dedication and significant contributions to the world of combat sports.
OWEN WILLIAMS
Kickboxing/Muay Thai Instructor
I was born and raised in the fight game by growing up with my grandfather, Master Irv, as well with my dad who’s a former pro mma/muay thai fighter. Then, I became an active fighter in 2021. I specialize in thaiboxing, with having learned from many different kru’s and instructors on the east coast. However I do have a black belt under Master Irv in kickboxing, hence creating my own style and uniqueness.
SETH WYDRZYNSKI
Kickboxing Instructor
As a young child, I was involved in many different sports, but soccer was my primary sport. I got into the world of Mixed Martial Arts when I became 20 years old and trained for 1.5 years. Meeting Irv roughly 10 years ago, I trained on and off with him. I have been in 3 amateurkickboxing/muay thai fights with a record of 2-1. With maintaining my involvement with the kickboxing/MMA world, I was a licensed judge of Pennsylvania from 2018-2021 and judged countless other fight cards. In my free time, I enjoyed watching fights, especially the UFC.
EMILY WYDRZYNSKI
Kickboxing Instructor
I started kickboxing under Master Irv back in 2015 when my coworker at the time and now husband, Sensei Seth (listed above), invited me to a class to try it out. I’ve always been very into sports, mostly soccer and basketball, so I was excited to try out something new. I loved it immediately and have been training on and off ever since. I had my first fight in October of 2022 and received my black belt in May of 2023.
KYLIE FUOTI
Kickboxing Instructor
My name is Kylie Fuoti and I started kickboxing in 2013. My Brother Seth trained under Irv for awhile and when he passed away I wanted to see why he loved the art so much. I immediately knew why my first class. It’s all because of Irv. He creates this atmosphere that just feels like home and family. He pushes you to always do your best. Back in the day Irv always said “ it’s nothing more than” and I live by that. I always push myself to be better. I received my black belt in May of 2023.
HAILEIGH SMITHKickboxing Instructor
At the age of 5 I fell in love with martial arts. I practiced Kung Fu throughout my elementary years, but eventually grew apart from the sport. It wasn’t until I was 17, when I met Master Irv, that I became re-infatuated with fighting. The dynamic teaching at Althouse allowed me to learn different styles and adopt my own. In May of 2024, I was graciously promoted to instructor level: brown belt. When I am not training in Kutztown, I am across the state teaching among others at my school’s mixed martial arts club as well as studying MMA and Muay Thai at an alternate gym. My background in different disciplines has allowed me to become well rounded as a kickboxer as well as possess uniqueness in my style of fighting.
Luc Tucci
Kickboxing Instructor
I started training under Master Irv at the beginning of my freshman year at Kutztown University, and I can confidently say it was one of the best choices of my life. Althouse Training Center is not just a kickboxing gym, we are more of a family. Master Irv’s kickboxing curriculum has taught me many things, and has allowed me to create my own style out of basic technique. Master Irv has given me tons of opportunities and goals, including instructing the Youth classes. In May of 2024, I received my brown belt, and I intend to use that belt to pass on my techniques to new students.
Meet master irv
Over the last 55 remarkable years, Master Irv has left an undeniable mark on the martial arts world. His journey began in 1996 when he founded his first martial arts school.
A true pioneer in his field, he has been honored with prestigious inductions into the Eastern Alliance of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a master breaker, and the Worldwide Alliance of Martial Arts and the American Federation of Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Martial Artist of the Year. Additionally, his dedication to excellence has earned him the esteemed title of Instructor of the Year for Kickboxing by the Legends of the Martial Arts. And is renowned as the #1 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Promoter in Pennsylvania according to PA State Athletic Commission records
Master Irv holds the world record for concrete block breaking, with an astonishing 70 blocks shattered under his expert technique. After 30 years in training, he became the head coach for Team USA Kickboxing, which allowed him to travel to Greece and South Africa, for many years. Master Irv was the first person to teach full contact kickboxing in Berks County, the first to promote an all-female full kickboxing event in Pennsylvania, the first to promote and sanction a Pro/Amateur Muay Thai event in Pennsylvania, promote Pro Muay Thai International Event, and the first to promote the first female Muay Thai Championship bout.
Master Irv's true essence lies in his unwavering dedication to family – both within the kickboxing community and in his personal life. Known for his selflessness and boundless generosity, Master Irv prioritizes the well-being of others above all else, offering his support and guidance whenever and wherever it is needed.
Master Irv's true essence lies in his unwavering dedication to family – both within the kickboxing community and in his personal life. Known for his selflessness and boundless generosity, Master Irv prioritizes the well-being of others above all else, offering his support and guidance whenever and wherever it is needed.