Brandon Sefo
Co-Founder/Coach/Nutrition Coach
IG: @tigerstyle490
Favorite Movement: Hand Stand Push ups and Cleans.
Sports Background: Judo, Jujitsu, Martial Arts
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
Precision Nutrition Level 1 
Precision Nutrition Level 2 (in Progress)
Bachelor in Business Majoring in Management from AUT University.
“I was introduced to CrossFit around 2012/2013 by my brother, I found a great way to train for Judo. I got fully sold on it upon my return home from university , we got our level 1’s and started off training people in our backyard. I am proud to share the methodology that is CrossFit to our nation and i believe it can benefit our people greatly.”
Coach Brand started CrossFit Fatu Toa with Coach Dean back in 2014. He is one of the main CrossFit coaches , and is also head of our nutrition program (Fatu Toa Nutrition). Coach Brand rarely leaves the gym , so if you need him , you know where to find him 😉Â
Dean Sefo
Co-founder/Coach/Technique Coach
IG: @deansefo
Favourite Movement: Muscle Up
Sports background: squash, rugby, outrigger canoeing, regular gym work
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
CrossFit Football Trainer Certification
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
“My brother and I began CF Fatu Toa because we wanted to share CrossFit with our local community and provide a fun workout environment for people who may be intimidated by a traditional gym setting. Our members support each other and there is a real camaraderie and community spirit in our Box.”
Coach dean is a library of coaching knowledge and has a great coaching eye, get him to critique your lifting form next time you’re in. He’s a international airline pilot during the day , but you’ll catch him at the box most evenings.
Lupe Kapisi
Manager/Coach/CrossFit Kids Coach
IG: lupe_kapisi
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Sports Background: Squash
Favorite Movement: Power Cleans
“I started CrossFit in 2014 when the gym was just starting out in the backyard. I am passionate about getting kids and mothers fit and healthy”
Lupe manages the team and admin at CrossFit Fatu Toa. She is also a coach and the CrossFit Kids Trainer.
Amanda Bunn
Head of Programming/Nutrition Coach/Family Member
IG: @amandabunn
Sports Background: Tennis , Netball, , Olympic Lifting, CrossFit/Functional Fitness
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Judges Certification
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
CrossFit Endurance Certification
Precision Nutrition Level 1
Precision Nutrition Level 2 (In Progress)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – University of Auckland
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) – Auckland University of Technology.
Coach Amanda writes the programming at CrossFit Fatu Toa, so if you have been a regular at the gym, technically you owe all your PR’s and fitness to her 😉
Amanda has more than 18 years of experience and is also a medical doctor in New Zealand AND owns her own gym. She is a huge part of the Fatu Toa family and a huge mentor for both the coaches and members. Forever a “student of the game”, Amanda is always looking to strengthen and question her understanding of human movement, health and nutrition. She’s in the gym a few times a year, so if you see her around , say hello 🙂Â