Get to know AMP Academy’s instructors by checking out their personal bios, which detail their qualifications and say a little about who they are outside of teaching.
POLVO // JOSHUA AMARELO
Polvo, founder and owner of AMP Academy and WFPF Certified parkour trainer, was born and raised in Fall River, MA and trains capoeira, acrobatics, ninja warrior, and parkour, focusing his training on building strength without sacrificing agility. An experienced instructor with both children and adults, Polvo’s passions outside of health and fitness include finding ways to help strengthen the Fall River community and make the city a better place to live, beginning with the inception of AMP Academy. A design engineer before opening the gym, Polvo enjoys creating something from nothing, making dreams become reality, taking ideas and making them physical. He also loves creative writing and has published three short stories to the Amazon Kindle. Come check out Polvo’s classes and take your skills to a whole new level!
GYRO // BRYAN NADEAU
Bryan, a self-taught traceur from right here in Fall River, primarily trains in parkour and freerunning with a strong focus in tricking and tumbling. He started training parkour in 2009 and has since competed in various ninja warrior and parkour competitions across the country. Outside of training and working with kids, Bryan is a family man who enjoys the outdoors, whether it be hiking, camping, fishing, and any other activity he can do with his wife and son. Bryan brings with him over a decade of skill and experience and we’re proud to have an instructor of his calibur teaching our students how to be awesome! Come build your strength, agility, and aerial awareness with Bryan!
LOTUS // NEWELL ROBERTS
Newell, born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, a trained cheerleader, gymnast, diver, and self taught tricker has been training parkour and freerunning since 2010. Participating and competing for cheerleading organizations like East Coast Envy All-Stars, Newell focuses on safety, conditioning, and flexibility when training various forms of acrobatics. Outside of instructing, he studies Health and Physical Education at Rhode Island College intending to promote health literacy in children and young adults. Newell brings his knowledge of preventing injuries while safely practicing various forms of movements to create unique blended style of acrobatics. Learn new tricks and how to preserve your acrobatics for the long haul with Newell!
KARAMBIT // JOSHUA ALLY-BERGEN
Karambit, son to a well-traveled military family found his home in Portsmouth, RI when he began training parkour in 2016 as an AMP Academy student, where his dedication to personal growth and challenging himself quickly landed him on his highschool gymnastics team. He brings his experience as a former parkour student and knowledge training formal gymnastics to his classes, where he focuses on helping students overcome the mental barriers that hold many back from the more advanced physical challenges. Outside of teaching, Karambit is studying business management at CCRI to start his own business. Get out of your own head with Karambit and do more than you ever thought you could!
KARA OLIN //
Kara began training aerial arts in 2014, quickly falling in love with aerial hammock, whose inversions brought strength, a peaceful mind, and joy as she learned to dance in the air. Wanting to share her life-changing passion with others, she got certified in 2018. COVID-19 forced her private studio to close, but she found a new home here at AMP Academy after she and her kids began taking classes. Outside of aerial arts, she’s a runner, owns PowerLine Tattoo with her husband, and loves exploring nature with her family. Hang with Kara to find a fun way to build strength, flexibility, and confidence!
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