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IRON GUMP

STILLNESS & MOVEMENT 

“Composure under pressure. For individuals and teams managing

high-stakes decisions.

Through lineage-based training, sound recovery, and performance science

Philadelphia · South Jersey

MEDITATIVE STRENGTH TRAINING  |  SOUND FREQUENCY RECOVERY  |  CORPORATE WELLNESS EXPERIENCES

Spiraling

My life’s work has been lived at the intersection of stillness and movement. I’ve spent the last fifteen years learning that true power isn’t about force—it’s about composure.

Since 2008, I’ve been teaching combat yoga and meditative strength training, blending that martial lineage with the high-performance standards of UHP (intensity, intention, and outcome). After years of teaching globally, I’ve brought those protocols back to Philadelphia, where I actively host sessions and residencies today.

Having navigated this city’s hospitality and nightlife for over twenty years, I now bridge the gap between high-end environments and internal discipline. My practice blends performance science with my work as a Mental Health First Responder. Whether you’re managing a room full of people or managing your own nervous system, the most valuable asset you can own is your center.

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Lineage Training • Nervous System Science • Hospitality-Based Leadership

MEDITATIVE STRENGTH

THE BODY & BREATH

RELAXATION

THE HEART & MIND

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IRON GUMP 
MEDITATIVE STRENGTH TRAINING for HIGH STRESS ENVIRONMENTS. 

Since 2008, I’ve been refining a method that prioritizes internal architecture as much as

physical output. My Meditative Strength Training (MST) sessions are informed by the high-performance standards of UHP, ensuring that every movement is grounded in modern biomechanical science. By blending fifteen years of martial lineage with these elite

protocols, I help you build a body that isn’t just strong, but composed under pressure.

High-performance living requires high-fidelity recovery. I facilitate sound and frequency sessions designed to down-regulate your nervous system and clear the noise of high-pressure environments. Using my background as a Mental Health First Responder, I’ve

developed a grounded approach to neurological resets that moves beyond traditional meditation—these are about recalibrating your baseline and returning to a state of absolute clarity.

This is active, intentional work designed for the high-output individual who needs to maintain their center in an unpredictable world. Whether through movement, breath, or frequency, I help you build composure under pressure.

I’m currently structuring one-on-one

sessions, group residencies, and private sound journeys across Philadelphia.

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 “I cannot express enough how transformative Gump’s training has been for my life. His deep knowledge and experience in yoga, strength training, breath work, and sports medicine have made a significant impact on my overall health and athletic performance. Since joining his classes, I have not suffered any serious injuries in martial arts, which I attribute to Gump’s exceptional training methods and physical expertise. 
Luke Bernardi
 “I highly recommend working with Gump if you are looking for a energetic recentering while breaking a sweat. You will learn a lot about yourself, your body, your strength, and as he says “don’t let the ego tell you otherwise”. This not just a “workout”, his trainings are adopting a new way of life.” 10/10!!!!  
Payal Patel 
“Yoga and the arts in the west naturally lost a lot of their true depth and purpose over the years and it can be difficult to find teachers that practice more than they teach. Gump’s personal discipline and direct experience of these arts translates in his ability transmit the teachings. And personally speaking there’s a huge difference.”
Jeffrey Peltz
“One of the main benefits is that he taught me how to use breathing techniques to relax my muscles and calm my nerves for before busy days. His program has helped me with my mobility after my knee injury. I used to have trouble walking and climbing stairs, but after following his exercises and stretches, I have regained my range of motion and reduced my pain.”
Ibbou Sylla
“Gump! You and your combat yoga class have helped me so much throughout the healing process of my herniated discs and have always been a positive experience! This class has helped me heal physically, and has helped shift my mental and spiritual focus to another level. Hoping we get another class added to the schedule if possible! Thank you”
Michelangelo Truscia

WELLNESS AMBASSADOR FOR BNCEP (PHILLY)  |   UHP PERFORMANCE STANDARDS  |  MENTAL HEALTH FIRST RESPONDER

IRON GUMP

stillness & movement

 In Residence • Philadelphia, PA

Contact: gump@irongump.com

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