Our Vision
Virtus - Warrior Fitness is dedicated to strength and conditioning for HEMA practitioners in North Carolina. Founded by a former professional athlete with extensive coaching of pro athletes experience, our personalized programs target injury prevention, mobility, and elite conditioning, utilizing science-backed methodologies to enhance training, performance, and recovery.
Izaic Yorks is a retired professional track and field athlete with over 15 years in athletics. Mentored by some of the greatest coaches in the world, Yorks competed on the global stage for many years. After retiring, he spent a stint coaching Olympians and fellow professional athletes. In 2024, he picked up military saber and European martial arts and quickly noticed a need for professionals who understand training, conditioning, physiology, mental training, and programming within the HEMA world.