Contender Gym

Fantastic gym. Incredible coaches especially Kay and Kai. I have four daughters here. They have learnt so much and are insisting on upping the amount of lessons and progressing further. My wife insists on self defence for them, believes it's absolutely pivotal to their development so that they are able to defend and protect themselves at all times as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and mind. We also believe that this should be taught as part of the education system. Which is much more important than some of the irrelevant material taught today. We are extremely glad we have found Gary and his Contender gym.

Reviews are everything nowadays and here is ours from the Contender Gym that we have recently joined. Before I made contact I had spent a few weeks watching the page, seeing what others wrote and watching all the positive comments made about the coaches and assistants, the support even between members themselves and that's what made me choose this place. It is the best gym we have ever been to, absolutely no exaggeration. Right off from the initial contact it was a positive experience, it's not often I can find an activity AFFORDABLE for 4 children yet learn something so very important and useful as a life skill, self defence method as well as a form of mental health support. My 4 children absolutely love coming here, they are very shy and not very confident, one has Autism and one has quite severe Adhd. The free trial session was a great way to have a look around and get introduced and the fact that the parents are not allowed to stay worked perfectly for us because then they couldn't mess around and run off to us rather than do the lesson which was the problem in a previous gym. We’re not from here so my children had a little difficulty with the accent (still do but will get better in time) and when I spoke up to help the middle child understand at the trial session, I got told off, I couldn't believe it, I was in 2 minds as to do as I was told or kick him in the goolies and run for me life but the stairs and my fatself would of prevented me getting too far so I did in fact for once keep my mouth shut much to my husbands surprise. This proved beneficial as my children (little one) then knew no misbehaving would be tolerated. My girls are well behaved in general anyway thankfully. Few tears when leaving them the first time but after this they have thoroughly enjoyed the time here. It's actually helped us with the youngests behaviour at home too because she's calmer and exhausted which gives us a slow, calm day the next day too. Everyone seems so kind, polite and helpful. All the coaches are fantastic according to the children. The owner's story and everything he has been through and achieved is really inspirational BUT by far the most impressive person I personally think is the guy who did the taster session called IAIN. He is extremely good with children, comes across as a genuinely good person with a lot of love, care and compassion for people and their circumstances. The children love his humour too. He's very knowledgeable, dedicated and more importantly PATIENT being that the eldest takes a little longer to process instructions, anyone who can get my children to believe in themselves and to trust their capability more than I already encourage in them, In my eyes that is a very special person who probably has a lot to give to this community and the people in it. We are so excited to see how the children progress here. There is ample parking opposite in a pay and display car park which is free after 5pm. But the road is awful to cross with children. However there are 2 pay and display car parks to the rear of the gym which aren't free but well worth the pound just to not cross that road. We wait outside until sessions are over but there is a small waiting area downstairs if needed. But we definitely, highly recommend coming here, you won't regret it!!

I have been coming to contender over a year now & love it here. The coach’s are all great & are very knowledgable & supportive. It’s a friendly gym with friendly staff & students. Coach’s go above and beyond in the teaching & training. Safe space to enjoy training.

Wow! What a gym! Everytime, when I come to train at Contender Gym, I absolutely love it. Great approach from their coaches. They are very helpful and patient. There's a great atmosphere as well. Can't recommend enough! 😉 🔥🥊👊

Lincoln trains at this gym both in classes and in private PTs. All of the coaches are fantastic and put their all in to make the gym the best of the best. Ian and Kai are both amazing. Couldn’t recommend them enough!