{"id":15152,"date":"2025-09-17T00:50:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15152"},"modified":"2025-09-17T00:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:50:46","slug":"the-pack-is-on-a-quest-to-help-redefine-fitness-and-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15152","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Pack&#8217; Is on a Quest to Help Redefine Fitness and Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Noah Neiman is adding a tweak to the traditional approach of self defense, starting with the phrase \u201cself defense. In putting his personal flair behind his latest punch and kick project, <a href=\"https:\/\/wethepack.com\/\">The Pack<\/a>, the muscular mastermind behind one of the world\u2019s most iconic boxing-themed group fitness studios is redefining how many of us are taught to survive\u2014and thrive\u2014during moments of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStreet defense,\u201d as the co-founder of the Rumble franchise coins it, goes beyond simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/athletes-celebrities\/pro-tips\/step-by-step-how-to-throw-a-knockout-punch\/\">high kicks and haymakers<\/a>, and even the occasional choke hold. Neiman\u2019s vision for creating The Pack is based on empowerment and community often found in many martial arts studios, but now in a welcoming atmosphere geared toward the everyday athlete.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cForget everything you think you know about self-defense,\u201d Neiman says. \u201cWe call it street defense\u2014and it\u2019s about being ready for whatever life throws at you, not just in the gym, but out there in the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it first opened its doors in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/athletes-celebrities\/pro-tips\/noah-neiman-found-a-way-to-make-a-rumble-in-the-fitness-industry\/\"> 2017, Rumble<\/a> taught the once-reluctant after-work athlete that boxing can be both a fun and energizing activity\u2014especially when you add nightclub-like lights and a live DJ spinning top tunes.\u00a0 Now just a few doors down from his original fitness flagship, The Pack now expands on Rumble\u2019s original energizing experience. It\u2019s still got the cool lighting, top-level music, and elite instructors, and weight-training based cardio-crushing classes. Where The Pack\u2019s elevated its combat curriculum is with a wide variety of martial arts based defense techniques\u2014including boxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, and others<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Pack is definitely not a derivative,\u201d Neiman emphasizes. \u201cIt\u2019s a unique experience and offering. The mission behind it is much different. Boxing is an incredible sport, but it\u2019s just one element of what we do here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Street defense, for Neiman, is also a larger concept than just throwing jabs and right crosses at BOB\u2014aka Body Opponent Bag. With The Pack, Neiman and his partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stenz18\/\">Andy Stenzler<\/a> are looking to create a camaraderie culture for the everyday athlete who want to learn to throw a devastating punch when needed but remain intimidated by the perceived brutality of many MMA facilities. \u201cI hate the term self defense,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s not always an engaging experience, and if it\u2019s not an engaging experience, nobody\u2019s going to come. So how can you impact them?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With memberships starting at $75, the vision behind The Pack has become alluring enough that stars such as New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, have also become partners in this street defense showroom. And it\u2019s just the beginning, as Neiman suggests. After all, street defense and martial arts helped him turn his life around, and now he continues his quest to help others who may be vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just want to keep creating avenues for people to have an incredible experience that\u2019s highly curated and thoughtful,\u201d he says. \u201cThis stuff saved my life, and I just want to keep creating avenues for people to have an incredible experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.271186440678%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NNN1-e1757975187550.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Noah Neiman\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NNN1-e1757975187550.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">The Pack<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Pack: New Community, Newer Gear and Gains<\/h3>\n<p>No matter the myriad street defense methods you\u2019ll learn at The Pack, common sense remains the top rule, according to the longtime trainer and martial artist. \u201cFirst line of defense is always run away,\u201d the Rumble founder admits. \u201cEven me, I\u2019m 205 pounds, trained in martial arts, boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, striking\u2014I still want to run away. I don\u2019t want to have any street fight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He adds, however, \u201cBut sometimes you can\u2019t run away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when you realize, upon first stepping inside The Pack, that the team has created much more than just a trendy training boutique, though the E 23rd Street venue certainly qualifies as a place to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>With its thoughtful design, original branding, and the upcoming merch drop\u2014courtesy of close confidants, including the Waterford Group\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noblegent\/\">Daniel Maynard<\/a> along with designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danielamaze\/\">Daniel Amaze<\/a> \u2014The Pack offers top-of-the-line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/features\/feature-news\/nerio-alessandri-turned-olympia-dreams-into-olympic-level-glory\/\">TechnoGym benches<\/a> for weight training, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roguefitness.com\/assault-airbike-and-accessories?srsltid=AfmBOoqRW0828gMHR7GNlbEs2t7haW-9XvBiGVR_j9Wsw74CNYItY_sd\">Rogue Assault Bikes<\/a> for intense conditioning sessions, and, of course, rows filled with BOB. Neiman is hoping The Pack will help redefine what it means to train, connect, and grow\u2014inside and out. And with Wilson and Ciara lending their star power and passion for wellness, the energy is becoming undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I stare at it, it all looks beautiful,\u201d Neiman playfully brags before adding, \u201cbut they all play a key part in what we call getting you prepared, making you tough and strong and confident\u2014that\u2019s never going to go out of style.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to building external strength and physical endurance, The Pack\u2019s mission continues to focus to foster greater internal empowerment with its clientele. Members will discover a movement where community and real-world readiness collide and create a greater purpose than just punch technique. \u201cIt\u2019s really about bringing people together inside the studio, and having people cheer you on,\u201d he says. \u201cFeeling like you\u2019re actually a part of what everybody tries to sell, but they don\u2019t actually follow through, which is community and this return to tribalism and collectivism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, no street defense community can function without plenty of striking, kicking, and top-notch coaching. In addition to boxing and striking, Neiman and his crew have been receiving expert-level input and guidance from other disciplines, such as the legendary BJJ studio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/athletes-celebrities\/pro-tips\/rayron-gracie-on-a-quest-to-continue-his-familys-bjj-legacy\/\">Renzo Gracie Academy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoxing is an incredible sport, but it\u2019s one element of what we do in here\u2014how do we evolve that?\u201d Neiman explains. \u201cCan I teach you now strategic punch placement using these BOB bags that have a body and a face? Can I teach you elbow strikes in case, God forbid, somebody grabbed you by the shoulders, and you have to know how to throw a slicing elbow and live in your power in that moment?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:50.766456266907%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pack-Exterior-e1757975245237.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"The Pack\" width=\"1109\" height=\"563\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pack-Exterior-e1757975245237.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">The Pack<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Stronger Together: Why The Pack Aims to Build Community, Confidence &amp; Collective Power<\/h3>\n<p>Self-defense courses, particularly martial arts classes, have exploded in popularity nationwide. A study estimated that nearly seven million people participated in some form of practice in 2020\u2014a number that has surely grown since the year Khabib Nurmagomedov last defended his UFC title with a second-round submission over Justin Gaethje.<\/p>\n<p>Every powerful punch thrown at The Pack, Neiman says comes with even more powerful stories of fear and survival. For Neiman, street defense has become a deeply personal mission, shaped by the real-life, life-and-death encounters people face every day.<\/p>\n<p>He recounts a 2022 encounter in which a Rumble student approached him after one of his New York City classes. Visibly shaken, her voice trembling, she recounted a horrifying situation in which her then-boyfriend tried to aggressively pin her against a wall. \u201cI just instinctively balled up my fist, and I threw it right at his nose,\u201d she told him.<\/p>\n<p>The skills she\u2019d learned in Neiman\u2019s boxing class had given her the confidence\u2014and the ability\u2014to fight back. \u201cThat was really the seedling,\u201d he recalls. \u201cWhat we do is obviously fun, it\u2019s a great workout, but it\u2019s also giving people a touch of the boxing world and the community that I love. It\u2019s empowering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The need for The Pack continued to develop on the West Coast, as Neiman introduced a friend to BOB, the imposingly square-chinned, human-shaped punching bag. Despite years of Rumble and other boxing-related training, his female friend found BOB strikingly intimidating. Neiman saw this as an opportunity for immersion therapy, encouraging her to confront her fears head-on. \u201cThis is part of it,\u201d he told her. \u201cSometimes you have to stand your ground and fight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With each jab, kick, and elbow, her confidence grew, her initial apprehension transforming into a radiant sense of strength. \u201cIt was almost like I gave her the access codes to being tough and showing aggression,\u201d Neiman says. \u201cShe just lit this bag up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.271186440678%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Logo1-e1758033842352.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"The Pack\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Logo1-e1758033842352.png?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">The Pack<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>From Rock Bottom Came The Pack<\/h3>\n<p>If you know Neiman, you\u2019ll soon learn that every detail he puts into his projects has a deeper-rooted meaning than just creating cool vibes\u2014even The Pack\u2019s three-headed dog logo becomes deeply personal. In addition to his Greek mythology fascination, Neiman shares that Cerberus emblem represents the \u201cpack mentality\u201d he learned from his own canine trio\u2014the late Oz, and Zo and Tyson\u2014as well as the three core modalities of The Pack\u2019s training ethos: strength training, the Rogue Assault Bikes, and street defense.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Cerberus stands for just that, the pack mentality that I learned from my dogs, caring after me and me caring after them, and being a part of a group,\u201d he says. \u201cThen it\u2019s also just an incredible, I believe, visual identity, because I love creating things that keep curiosity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neiman\u2019s life story has become the embodiment of the need for community. Even an invincible-looking, 200-plus-pound, imposing athlete needs help. Before he became a celebrated fitness entrepreneur, Neiman faced some of his darkest days, struggling with addiction. It\u2019s a life-changing moment he\u2019s now confident to share with others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had a hard night partying, and was really in a bad place with myself, and I almost OD\u2019d,\u201d Noah recalls. \u201cI woke up the next day and I was like, \u2018Dude, this can\u2019t be my life.\u2019\u201d That pivotal moment set him on a new path, one that would lead him to the doorstep of Warren Stout\u2019s jiu-jitsu academy in Pittsburgh. \u201cI\u2019m driving around and this guy, Warren Stout, is hanging a sign on his business that says \u2018Warren Stout, Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh Jiu Jitsu Academy.\u2019 I ended up just instinctively swerving, pulling over, and walking over to Warren and asking, \u2018Can I be a part of this? I need this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Getting back into training with Stout, a black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie, Neiman not only improved his BJJ skills, but also found purpose and community\u2014kick-starting his quest to return to NYC and pay the fitness favor forward. \u201cI truly don\u2019t think I would be alive right now without that moment,\u201d he admits. \u201cThat got me the confidence to move back to New York, which kicked off my Barry\u2019s career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now, as he launches The Pack in New York City, Neiman says his life and life\u2019s mission is coming full circle, getting to once again work with Renzo Gracie Academy, where he currently trains with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elijah_clarke\/\">Muay Thai instructor Elijah Clarke<\/a>\u2014one of many potential crossover endeavors he hopes to bring to his Pack community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have a lot of friends that have supported me throughout my years, and I would love to support them back,\u201d he says. \u201cI send people to their gyms, and they send people to ours, and we play well in the sandbox. 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