Code 3 Hawthorne

We’ve been changing lives with our functional fitness programs since 2011. Experience the Code 3 Hawthorne difference.

Expect Excellence!

Code 3 Hawthorne is one of the larger and best-equipped facilities in the South Bay. At 3,000 square feet, our facility offers a generous Classroom area featuring a 50’ Rogue Infinity rack with 4 squat racks. Other features include:

Rogue barbells and bumper plates
Rogue Competition Olympic weightlifting bars along with competition bumperlates, and pulling boxes
Dumbbells from 10 to 50#, & kettlebells from 12 to 70#
Dynamax Medicine balls and GHD
Concept 2 Rowers and Assault Bikes
Gymnastic rings and climbing ropes
Battle ropes, and a prowler sled
StrongFit sandbags

Facilities

Class Schedule

Team

What sets Code 3 Athletics apart is the diverse knowledge and experience of our coaching staff. Code 3 Hawthorne has years of combined training experience and hours of extended education and additional training. Besides holding certifications from CrossFit, NSCA, USA Weightlifting, and NASM, we are experienced in personal training and commercial gym management. We are proud to have helped our members achieve their personal goals for weight loss, lifestyle change, and competitive sports.

Tim Johnson

Head Coach / Owner

Tim is the Owner and Head Coach of Code 3 Athletics in Hawthorne, CA. Prior to finding CrossFit, he spent 10 years as a Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach at Redondo Union High School where he ran the year-round strength and conditioning program in addition to coaching. He has spent over 10 years in the corporate fitness industry in a wide variety of roles, including Club Operations Manager, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Manager. Tim discovered CrossFit after meeting Daniel and Marc while working out in a globo gym. He fell in love with the community and the daily challenges that he faced and knew he wanted to start a career around changing lives with CrossFit. Athletically Tim has competed in USA weightlifting on both the National and International stage and won a Bronze medal at the Masters World Cup (30-35 age division) in 2019. He also enjoys an occasional CrossFit competition.

CERTIFICATIONS & DEGREES
American Council on Exercise – Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise – Nutrition Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Performance Enhancement Specialist
TRX Qualified Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Ma Strength Chinese Weightlifting Seminar, 2015
Art & Science of Coaching Weightlifting at Waxman’s Gym, 2013

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Kaitlin Ross

Coach

Kaitlin discovered CrossFit in 2016 when she was in college and preparing for a career as a first responder. She moved to California to pursue her career in 2018, and joined Code 3 Athletics Hawthorne in 2019. While at Code 3 Kaitlin has competed in USA Weightlifting and has qualified for National Events. In 2021 Kaitlin was interested in sharing her passion for fitness with others and began to intern at Code 3 Hawthorne while studying to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
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CERTIFICATIONS & DEGREES
B.A. Criminal Justice – Western Oregon University
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer

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Mark Bonifacio

Coach

Mark grew up learning traditional fitness programs and felt uninspired. It wasn’t until 2007 in the Army that he saw his coworkers exhausted from a CrossFit workout. He wanted to give it a try and immediately fell in love with it. He craved the challenge that Crossfit offered him and used it to help maintain his physical readiness in the Army.

CERTIFICATIONS & DEGREES
B.A. Criminal Justice – The Citadel
M.A Criminal Justice – Boston University
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Personal Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Emergency Medical Technician

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