Kristel is a powerhouse of passion, with a fierce love for Jesus, fitness, and martial arts. Growing up in the Philippines, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance from a young age, raising chickens, ducks, and pigs with her siblings, and climbing trees for fun. Kristel's love for martial arts was sparked by her two older brothers, who introduced her and her sister to the world of boxing, and fueled by her fascination with martial arts movies, which she and her sister would recreate in their backyard.

It was 13 years ago, Kristel walked into a martial arts studio seeking self-defense training after a traumatic incident that resulted in an ongoing cycle of fear for her life, depression and anxiety. After finding herself exhausted in battling through it all by herself, she woke up one day hearing these words, “Get up!” It was at that moment she knew that the strength she needed couldn't  come from her, but something bigger, God. So, she dedicated herself to studying the gospel, the study of Muay Thai Kickboxing and found herself competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kristel's dedication to growing in her faith is matched only by her passion for sharing it with others. She loves teaching women and children about Jesus, martial arts, and fitness, and believes that these disciplines can help women and children develop confidence, discipline, and resilience that will serve them for a lifetime.

Kristel's unwavering dedication to her faith and physical discipline is reflected in her passion for teaching women and children about Jesus, martial arts, and fitness. She believes these disciplines foster confidence, discipline, and resilience. Her story is a powerful example of personal transformation and the impact of sharing one's journey to inspire and empower others. At Maganda Fitness, the aim is to help women and children achieve their full potential through faith and physical training.