Chaz Knight

Chaz Knight’s Pilates journey began as a late-start dancer who discovered the transformative power of the method at the Fletcher Pilates School in Tucson, Arizona, in 2006. In less than three years, his dedication and hard work propelled him from a beginner dancer to earning a full scholarship at the Graham School and the Graham Second Company in New York City. However, after an injury abruptly ended his dance journey, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he found the Whole Body Method School of Pilates.Chaz completed his studies there in 2014 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a student mentor and eventually the lead educator for the Mat portion of the program.

In 2018, eager to deepen his understanding of Pilates, Chaz enrolled in the Romana’s Pilates program, studying under Trish Garland and receiving mentorship from Moses Urbano. That same year, he launched his own venture, founding Chaz Knight Pilates.

The lockdowns of 2020 proved to be a transformative period for Chaz, as he uncovered his talent and passion for online instruction and mentorship. In 2021, he furthered his education by beginning an apprenticeship with Saul Choza. By 2023, Chaz completed the final chapter of his Pilates journey, earning a certification from the Fletcher School of Pilates under the guidance of Kyria Sabin and Deborah Mendoza.

Currently, Chaz leads weekly teacher classes in Beverly Hills at Hummingbird Pilates, where he also conducts several workshops each year. He is instrumental in helping studios across Los Angeles refine their hiring practices and leads workshops focused on class structure and safety. His influence extends internationally, as he teaches abroad and is set to launch a first of its kind mentorship program in Bangkok, Thailand.