Rebels Weightlifting Club was founded by Benjamin Choi in 2019 and initially served as a small Olympic weightlifting club located in Storrs, CT. Rebels has since expanded into a USAW affiliated club and is recognized by the New England Weightlifting Association. Rebels provides 1-on-1 coaching, team programming, and Olympic weightlifting programs for all levels in-person and remote.
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to guide olympic weightlifters to reach their highest potential through all avenues possible and promote the sport of olympic weightlifting.
MEET THE COACHES
DR. BENJAMIN CHOI
Head Coach, Owner
Dr. Benjamin Choi started coaching Olympic weightlifting since 2018. He founded the club in 2019, utilizing the "Rebels" name to continue the sport at his university gym despite the facility making regulations and rules against the sport. Since then, he has coached athletes ranging from sedentary individuals to national level athletes to help achieve their highest level within the sport. He is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2023, and helps bridge the gap between rehab and sports performance.
DR. JANET KIM CHOI
Assistant Coach
Dr. Janet Kim Choi started her fitness journey since 2013, and has experience in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and Olympic weightlifting. Since then, she has competed in many local and national competitions in each sport, and is primarily responsible for coaching the women's team in Rebels Weightlifting Club. She has a Doctorate of Music, and is also the Director of Instrumental Music and Professor at the University of Connecticut, in which she utilizes her skills in teaching to help athletes further understand the snatch and clean and jerk.
