Tea Talk on Kickboxing & Mental Health

Event Date: September 14, 2025 2-4PM

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois invites you to discover the powerful connection between movement, mindfulness, and mental well-being in this unique and engaging session on KICKBOXING & Mental Health.

Get more than just a sweat -- turn your workout into a mental recharge. The 9Round Kickboxing Fitness 30-minute kickboxing circuit boosts strength, cardio, and confidence.  Paired with mindfulness, it helps you stay focused, release stress, and build resilience.  

Learn skills to help you maximize your workout and feel stronger—inside and out.  9Round kickboxing & mindfulness is a mind-body wellness combo.

We will be serving delicious Japanese obento meals provided by Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya and sweets from Sugar Bliss!

Wear comfortable attire.  Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.

Sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Illinois.

Asako Hoichi, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 27 years of experience. She established her private practice, Mindful Professional Counseling, in 2007. She is passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Trust is central to her work, and she values the privilege of walking alongside clients through life’s challenges.

Asako specializes in helping adolescents and adults navigate depression, anxiety, mood issues, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She offers individual, family, and couples counseling, tailoring her approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, coping skills development and self-care strategies.

She holds a Master's in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and offers bilingual sessions in Japanese and English.  Asako believes everyone’s uniqueness is a strength—not a flaw—and sees her role as a guide, helping clients find direction and purpose.

Mark Yasuoka co-launched 9Round Kickboxing Fitness in Schaumburg in 2023, bringing his passion for health and wellness to the community. A dedicated member of 9Round over three years, he developed a deep understanding of the program and is committed to creating an energetic, supportive, and results-driven fitness environment.

9Round Kickboxing Fitness offers a high-intensity, full-body workout through a unique 30-minute circuit. The program features nine stations focused on kickboxing, strength training, and cardiovascular endurance—designed for convenience, variety, and maximum effectiveness.

Mark is also a versatile commercial leader with expertise in strategic marketing, merchandising, and business/product management, most recently within the online industrial distribution sector. He holds an MBA from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a bachelor's degree from Boston College.

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