Ioannis has been immersed in fitness since the age of seven, mastering a wide spectrum of disciplines from martial arts to weightlifting, cross-training, functional training and endurance sports. With over 7 years of professional coaching experience, he has guided individuals through personalized transformations across weightlifting, conditioning, and performance training.

A graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physical Education & Sport Science and a former Amphibious Commando in the Special Forces, Ioannis blends elite discipline with scientific knowledge, bringing military precision and athletic expertise into every program.

As the Founder of The Grind Effect, Ioannis goes beyond traditional coaching by curating an exclusive, concierge-style fitness system. He personally designs every client’s roadmap, selects their training environments and ensures that every detail, from workouts to recovery, is executed at the highest standard. His vision is clear: to elevate high performers to elite levels of strength, discipline, and lifestyle mastery.