Our Story · Saint Paul

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For fifteen years, Element has trained Saint Paul at the highest level in the state — premium coaching, real results, and a community that has your back. A new home opens on West 7th this fall.

EST. 2011
The Road Here

Fifteen years in the making.

From a single ring to a historic brewery. Tap through the moments that built Element.

2011

A ring and a conviction

At 23, St. Paul native and former pro boxer Dalton Outlaw founded Element on Prior Avenue with a single conviction: that world-class boxing belonged to his city — and that no one should be priced out of it. It grew into a hub for empowerment — adding strength, yoga, wrestling, and wellness, plus scholarships and pay-what-you-can access so cost never closed the door. People don't just come to work out; they come to belong, to grow, and to be part of something bigger.

The Founders

Strength and compassion.

Element is led by a husband-and-wife team that balances the discipline of the ring with the care of a community built to last.

Founder & Head Coach
Dalton Outlaw

A St. Paul native and former professional boxer who started Element at 23. Trainer, entrepreneur, and community builder — the heartbeat behind the gym and its mission of access and opportunity.

Co-Owner & COO
Lacee Outlaw

A nurse by background who runs Element with care, excellence, and an eye on long-term sustainability — making sure the gym serves people first, today and for the years ahead.

What We Stand For

The standard, off the clock.

01

Fitness equity

Scholarships and pay-what-you-can so cost never decides who gets to train.

02

Community

A place to belong — not just a place to work out.

03

Mentorship

Coaches who invest in people, not just reps and rounds.

04

Inclusion

Every age, background, and ability has a corner at Element.

05

Resilience

The discipline of the ring, carried into everyday life.

06

Opportunity

Youth programs and pathways that open real doors.

The Team

Coached by the best in the state.

Boxing, strength, conditioning, yoga, and Pilates — led by coaches who live the work.

Dalton Outlaw
Founder · Boxing & Strength
Polly Creager
Boxing · Strength
Phil Sherman
Strength · Boxing
Michael Williams
Boxing · Manager
Alfredo Calderan
Boxing · Strength
Sona Akale
"Slink Proper"
Kat Smith
Element Coach
Kevin Flynn
Element Coach
Jack Kennelly
Element Coach
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