Rival Gym King's Cross

Rival Gym King's Cross in London has built its reputation on the experience and achievements of its coaching team, led by founders Amy Andrew and Jon Durrant. Amy brings the perspective of an undefeated professional boxer, English and New Zealand elite champion, and a driving force behind boxing education in the UK. Jon complements this with a decorated career in boxing and kickboxing, holding multiple British, Commonwealth, European, and ISKA world titles, and years spent developing fighters at all levels. The gym’s approach is grounded in their belief that combat sports can transform not just athletes, but anyone seeking challenge and self-improvement. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi grappling are a core part of the schedule, guided by coaches with real competitive pedigree. Ashleigh Grimshaw, a veteran of Bellator and Brave, brings a wealth of MMA and submission grappling experience to his classes. Fuad Ahmed, a brown belt and IBJJF London Fall gold medallist, structures his no-gi sessions around building competitive skills. Injana Goodman, also a brown belt and IBJJF Worlds and Europeans gold medallist, leads classes for men, women, and children, and is especially active in encouraging more women into BJJ. The timetable features adult no-gi BJJ, open mat sessions, and a women’s-only sparring slot. Rival’s programme covers boxing, Muay Thai, and conditioning, with classes for adults and children. There are women’s-only boxing classes, regular sparring sessions in both boxing and Muay Thai, and a focus on technical development for all participants. The gym opens early each weekday and runs through to the evening, with weekend hours for those balancing training with other commitments. Drop-ins are welcome, and the variety of classes reflects the coaches’ commitment to making high-level combat sports accessible in the heart of King’s Cross.

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