...about Shawn Ooi
I live in the San Francisco bay area, having moved here in May 2007. Previously, I lived in the Los Angeles Metropolitan
Area for 16 years. Born in Malaysia, I spent some time in Australia before coming to the
United States. I lived in Melbourne and miss it so if there are any Melbournians out
there, please e-mail me.
I am currently employed by Equinox, a national chain of upscale fitness clubs. My duties include sales,
marketing, promotions and special events.
I also have a personal fitness, boxing and kickboxing training business called
Moomba Performance Xross-Training. I train my clients either
out of exclusive private training gyms or
out of their own homes. Among my private clientelle, past and present,
are actor Luke Perry, 2-time
Emmy winner Doug Steckler, film & music video director Michael Lindsay-Hogg (The Beatles's "Let It Be" and The Rolling
Stones' "Rock and Roll Circus" among other projects), Playboy model Ohnna-Lee Quist, Jon Aranita (former competitive bodybuilder, 1987 Mr. USA),
Keli Roberts (star of the Real Fitness series of videos & books), film producer Andy Given (Alexander, Basic, National Security, Glory Road and T3: The Rise of the Machines) and Toby
Emmerich (President of New Line Cinema). I am still available for personal training on a limited basis. Sessions are by appointment only. Please contact me if you are interested in training.
I have a motorcycle parts distribution business called Moomba Cyclesports as well.
Lastly, I am a Contributing Editor and photographer for Msportbike, a monthly motorcycle magazine.
My hobbies and interests include riding motorcycles, driving cars, 4wheeling, tactical firearms, scuba diving, watching movies, reading, listening to
music, skiing, pets (dogs Wolf (sadly, Wolf passed away on October 14,
2003...he is missed tremendously and still very much loved), Duncan
McCloud (my precious little Dunkie passed away recently on Dec 25th, 2007) & Minnie Mouse and my cat Panda),
sports (triathlons, cycling (my titanium-framed Airborne Spectre triathlon bicycle with Shimano Ultegra components), soccer, tennis,
working-out, kickboxing, etc.) among others.
I'm a huge Manchester United FC fan and also support
the English national soccer team.