“My mission: to spread health and joy.”
A high-level karate athlete turned personal coach to business leaders, Matthieu Verneret created Leaf Circle so that everyone can enjoy the high standards of tailored coaching, in a place where they feel good.
Complimentary, no commitment.
From the tatami to coaching business leaders
“Passionate about sport since childhood, I have built my whole life around this calling. From the tatami to the coaching studio, my journey has always been driven by the same passion.”
A passion that became a calling
Sport as a common thread, from a very early age and for a lifetime.
High-level karate athlete
A school of rigour, discipline and excellence.
An enriching experience
Before choosing to pass on his energy and expertise by becoming a coach.
Personal coach to business leaders
Demanding people, short on time, who expect concrete results.
The idea of Leaf Circle
After exploring the most iconic clubs in Paris, New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
1,500 people coached in Lyon
In the heart of Lyon 6, with more than 200 Google reviews from our members.

Personal coach to Jean-Michel Aulas for ten years
“An honour to have coached the former president of Olympique Lyonnais for ten wonderful years.” Those standards, the standards of a leader with no time to waste, are the ones we apply today to every one of our members.
of my clients had had a bad experience at the gym.
“I have been going to gyms for more than twenty years. They have always been a refuge for me. Over time, I understood why so many people give up.”
Lack of guidance
You are never left to your own devices: a programme built for you and a coach who reviews your progress with you regularly.
An impersonal atmosphere
A human-sized club, where the team knows you and takes the time to welcome you.
A lack of purpose
Every session serves your goals: your health, your energy, your balance. You know why you are coming.
“We needed to create a place where high standards meet kindness, where expertise goes hand in hand with enjoyment, and where everyone has a lasting experience, far from the codes of traditional gyms.”
Sportingly yours,Matthieu Verneret
An ambition that only makes sense with you
Let's talk about your goals during a personal consultation: a complimentary meeting, with no commitment, to clarify what you want and show you how to achieve it.
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