Karen Bond
Owner and Coach
Karen Bond stands as a steadfast presence in the CrossFit community, boasting a decade of dedicated experience and a CrossFit Level 2 certification. Her athletic journey was ignited early on by her parents, leading her through a diverse range of sports such as swimming, softball, volleyball, basketball, track, and rowing. Her competitive focus now centers on Outrigger Canoe Paddling and CrossFit competitions, reflecting her unwavering drive.
Karen’s favorite Olympic lift is the snatch, her favorite power lift is the back squat, and her favorite strength lift is the front squat. Her enjoyment of barbell movements is in the midline stability they build and the mobility they require to complete successfully. Karen has a key interest in nutritional science, with her mission being to empower others with informed choices, intertwining exercise and nutrition for lasting well-being.
Grant McCartney
Gym Manager and Coach
As a 10x American Ninja Warrior, Grant has made training a lifestyle, wanting to be ready for any challenge—physical or mental. In his off-seasons of Ninja Warrior, he got his CrossFit certifications and grew a love for CrossFit. With a background in many sports, including playing rugby in high school and college, he knows proper form for lifting heavy and complex gymnastics.
He brings a fun, lighthearted energy to his classes, with a matched intensity to grow members’ potential. Grant is also the Gym Manager and can address any questions you may have at grant@crossfithonolulu.com.
Matt Beals
Coach
Coach Matt, nicknamed “Captain America” in the CrossFit community, has been involved since 2012. He has a CrossFit Level 1 certification and Invictus Athlete Camp experience.
Matt embraced various sports, excelling in football and baseball, and achieving All-American First Team selection in collegiate rugby at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His achievements extend to triathlons, cycling, and the impressive title of World Champion Outrigger Canoe Paddler.
A four-time CrossFit Games competitor (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018), Matt has held the distinction of Fittest in the Hawaii Masters age group for an astonishing 10 consecutive years.
Among workouts, “Captain America,” dedicated to him, Hero WODs like DT and NATE are two of his favorites. Matt served as a USAF Fighter Pilot (F-15) for 24 years. His 2022 memoir, Wingman at War, chronicles his experiences as the youngest USAF fighter pilot during DESERT STORM.
Marcus Arincorayan
Coach
Coach Marcus is a passionate CrossFit enthusiast with a love for the ocean and coaching. He has dedicated nine years to CrossFit and holds a CrossFit Level 1 certification.
Marcus enjoys engaging in longboarding, bodyboarding, and pickleball. His favorite lift is the snatch, finding it both beautiful and challenging.
Marcus is committed to supporting individuals of all ages and fitness levels, ensuring they stay strong, fit, and connected in their journey toward a healthier lifestyle for their ohana and keiki.
Jenn Creech
Coach
Jenn Creech brings passion, expertise, and a whole lot of energy to the classes she coaches. Jenn's CrossFit journey began in 2008, and became a certified CrossFit trainer (L2, Olympic Lifting/L1) in 2015. Jenn prefers a heavy power clean and wall balls as her favorite movement choices, while her favorite benchmark is “Annie” (double-unders and sit-ups). Beyond CrossFit, you can find Jenn running, hiking, or embracing new sports in the water.
Jenn's passion for fitness fuels her drive to continuously improve and excel in her workouts and fitness activities. Jenn is a proud mother to Josalyn, Connor, and Parker.
savannah wright
Coach
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Jonathan Larrazabal
Coach
Coach Jonathan is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and has been actively involved in CrossFit since 2015.
Growing up, Coach Jon wasn’t particularly athletic as he struggled with being overweight. However, as a big fan of the sport, he enjoyed playing basketball with friends. During college, Jon took up boxing to lose weight, which marked the beginning of his fitness journey.
In 2014, he transitioned to HIIT training, which eventually led him to discover CrossFit while living in the Philippines. Since then, he has been dedicated to improving himself and embracing the CrossFit lifestyle.
Coach Jon’s favorite basketball team is the Los Angeles Lakers, largely inspired by the legendary Shaq and Kobe era.
Jonathan is passionate about Olympic lifting because it challenges him to improve his technique and strength. He also enjoys gymnastics movements, including pull-ups, muscle-ups, handstand push-ups, and handstand walks, as they push him to be more efficient and skilled.
Jon relocated from the Philippines to Honolulu with his wife and two children in April 2024, excited to embrace the vibrant community and opportunities in Hawaiʻi. He is deeply passionate about contributing to the CrossFit Honolulu community by sharing his knowledge and experience.
Katie Graf
Coach
Coach Katie has 11 years of experience as a CrossFit athlete and coach. After holding a CrossFit Level 1 certification for several years, Katie earned the CrossFit Level 2 certification in September 2023.
With a diverse athletic background, Katie finds her passion in ocean sports, particularly surfing and outrigger canoe paddling, both recreationally and competitively. Her favored lifts are the snatch and overhead squat. Beyond CrossFit, Katie’s energy extends to the ocean, where she relishes a Hawaii Kai run on her OC1 canoe.
Ivee Aranda
Coaches
Ivee joins the CrossFit Honolulu family with over 25 years of sports training and over 17 years of fitness experience. A CrossFit Level 2 trainer, Ivee has been actively involved with CrossFit since 2016.
She began training CrossFit as a supplement to compete in sports such as beach volleyball, quickly developing a love for CrossFit and hasn’t looked back.
A fitness enthusiast, Ivee has tried it all—from Zumba, hip-hop classes, cycling, Les Mills, kickboxing, yoga, to sports-specific drills and strength training—and believes that the key to sustaining a healthy, active lifestyle is to mix it up and find what really works for you and what gets you excited to come to the gym.
Ivee is passionate about leading an active lifestyle and strives to help members not only reach their fitness goals but maintain their fitness to live a long, healthy, functional, and happy life.
jarret ogata
Coach
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dyron mack
Coach
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Joe Kelling
Coaches
Coach Joe has been involved with CrossFit since 2010 and has been certified as a CrossFit Level 2 trainer, as well as having held Row, Strongman, Mobility, and Endurance certificates.
When Joe is not working and spending time with his family, you can find him surfing, shaping surfboards and bodyboards, or brewing beer. Joe prefers the technical movements of CrossFit, including strict handstand push-ups, muscle-ups, pistols, kettlebell snatches, and Atlas stones.
Coach Joe has put in many years and much time to become the CrossFit athlete he is today. Having competed in several local competitions, Joe brings a vast array of knowledge to his coaching as he continues to work on his athletic ability.
Julie Lovett
Coach
Coach Julie holds a 12-and-a-half-year journey in the CrossFit world. She has a CrossFit Level 1 certification and a CrossFit Mobility certification. Notably, she gained insights from top CrossFit athletes and learned under the guidance of renowned Olympic lifting coach Mike Burgener at the Invictus Competitors Camp.
Julie’s athletic beginnings trace back to high school paddling, later exploring fitness trends like aerobics and turbo kickboxing. However, it was the community, skill mastery, and progress tracking of CrossFit that truly resonated.
Julie actively engages in local Masters competitions, showcasing her love for Olympic lifting, particularly clean and jerks, as well as barbell cycling and wall balls.
Outside of CrossFit, Julie is a devoted mother of two teenagers and manages a full-time job. Despite her busy life, coaching CrossFit brings her immense joy, reflecting her commitment to nurturing a thriving fitness community.
Jess Abner
Coach
Coach Jess brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to movement standards. A stickler for form, Coach Jess is much more impressed with 50 perfect reps than 100 reps with bad technique.
Coach Jess loves how CrossFit has taught her that she can go “dark” and survive, because mindset is everything when it comes to intensity. She is always honored to be a part of any person’s fitness journey.
Her passion is to see members make the connection that movement can be the answer to pain, weakness, confidence, and mental health wellness. Jess emphasizes that it’s not just about working out and getting a six-pack—it’s about consistently showing up as the best version of oneself.
She fully understands that people sometimes just need a little guidance or nudging, and someone to believe in them. Having been both an athlete and trainer in the fitness industry since 2008, Coach Jess holds a plethora of certifications, including CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Pregnancy + Postpartum Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, and 20+ hours as a yoga instructor.
Coach Jess currently specializes in foundational fitness and mobility for women and beginners, including pregnant and postpartum fitness and nutrition coaching. She has competed in marathons, triathlons, and continues to compete in CrossFit, weightlifting, and jiu-jitsu competitions.
Jess’ values as a fitness professional are to help create confidence and safety in one’s body through focused breathing, attention to standards, control of movement, and alignment of the body.
CrossFit Honolulu
Business: (808) 997-9349
Email Us: grant@crossfithonolulu.com
Address: 549 Halemaumau St., Unit D7, Honolulu, HI 96821
Business Hours: Mon: 4:30 AM - 7:30 PM | Tue - Thu: 5:30 AM - 7:30 PM | Fri: 4:30 AM - 7:30 PM | Sat - Sun: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM