The Whole You Training Systems
The Whole You Training Systems is a premier training academy that offers a comprehensive approach to physical and mental wellness. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, whether you're looking to improve your fitness learn self-defense, or simply relieve stress. With a focus on holistic training, we strive to help you become the best version of yourself both on and off the mat.
Meet The Founder
Shammah Garcia is the founder and head instructor of The Whole You Training Systems LLC. She has been active in Martial Arts since the age of 11years old and began teaching at the age of 15. She has 9 years experience studying under two time Martial Arts Hall of Famer James R. Culpeper, as well as USC's former ground fighting practitioner Carl Collins, and spent some time training with Sijo Steve Muhammad (formally known as Steve Sanders) Co- founder of the Black Karate Federation. She earned her 1st degree black belt in that system. She continued growing in her studies and teaching skills for four and a half years under Nelson Nio, founder and head instructor of SHEILD Women's Self-Defense system, formerly located in Culver City. There she was responsible for overseeing, scheduling and teaching the Women's evening Kick Boxing classes. In addition, she would assist Nelson in promoting SHEILD Women's Self-Defense at schools, private women's groups and even made an appearance in a Good Morning America video clip and article about self-defense. Most recently she trained under the late UFC Boxing coach and mixed martial artist Arthur "One Glove" Jimmerson.
Since 2016 she has been developing and teaching her own program formerly called the Kids Martial Arts Program now known as The Whole You Training Systems LLC. She taught her program at private christian school Children's Community Academy in Ladera Heights for 5 years and has taught personally referred clients in Compton, Culver City, Inglewood and Los Angeles as well. She has experience working with clients ages 2 1/2 years old all of the way up to 56 years of age. She has also worked with clients with special needs such as autism, hard of hearing and wheelchair bound. Offering both in person, small group, and Zoom sessions, her student body continues to grow. She continues to look for more opportunities to grow and expand herself while pouring into her clients. She has a passion to wake up, cultivate and partner with the God given potential and purpose in each client that she has the honor of working with.