One of the Forge's most essential assets as a trainer, Branch is a multi-faceted individual. He is an attorney, the Director of City Planning on the River Front and also holds a culinary degree. He is CrossFit certified in Movement and Mobility. If you have ever seen Branch running the pavement then you understand his passion for training and his understanding of efficient and effective movement and programming. Branch brings years of experience and passion to the Forge and to its community.

P.S. If any of you have seen him please drop us a line, the Forge is missing a Branch.

 Also known as the 'Blue Blur', seen here Branch is demonstrating the power of color coordinating your traiing attire

Chris was introduced to CrossFit by Damion in 2007.  He received his CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Cerfification in February 2008.

He is a Former United States Soldier and has trained in Mixed Martial Arts for over 15 years with an emphasis on Brazilian Ju-Jitsu for the past three years. He fears no creature with seven or fewer limbs.

Contact Chris at chris@crossfitsaintsforge.com

Damion began CrossFit training in 2007.  He received CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification in February 2008.  Damion also holds the following CrossFit certifications:

• Running and Endurance

• Gymnastics

• Basic Barbell

• Olympic Lifting

• Nutrition

Damion has a 3^rd Degree Black Belt in Dragon Kenpo and has Mixed Martial Arts Training in Japanese Ju-Jutsu, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, Shotokan Karate and KickBoxing. He is a Former United States Marine with a diverse background in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Information Technology.

Damion has been training people in the CrossFit methodology for over two years and was responsible for bringing it to Wynlakes Golf & Country Club where he has successfully run two CrossFit-based group classes for over 2 years.

He introduced CrossFit to both Chris & Josh when he realized he would never go back to any other training style. Damion has a serious inflammatory autoimmune hyperactivity disease (you can read about it in the nutrition section or on Robb Wolf's blog) and confers credit for his survival and subsequent success to CrossFit, Paleo and Omega 3's.

He is extremely irreverant, very charismatic and highly outspoken. Having no inner filter, he often says exactly what is on his mind. This combination gives rise to an enormous amount of passion for what he does and translates into there being no limit to his efforts and personal involvement when helping his clients achieving their goals.

Contact Damion at damion@crossfitsaintsforge.com

 Josh Carter is a CrossFit Gymnastics and CrossFit Nutrition certified trainer. He was introduced to CrossFit by Damion and Chris at the gym in Prattville where they all met and was consequently brought to Wynlakes by Damion. Josh is one of the most successful and charismatic trainers in the history of Wynlakes and, along with his myriad individual clients at the club, runs CrossFit-based group sessions at Wynlakes for nearly 2 years now.

He brings his extensive background in personal training, athletics and his own training to the Forge. With Level 1, 2, Olympic and Football in his immediate sites, Josh is dedicated to advancing his understanding and ability in order to give his clients the best they can possibly get and more than they expect.

Josh has studied Exercise Science and current nutrition methodologies to better understand what doesn't work. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology.

Contact Josh at josh@crossfitsaintsforge.com