Jack Hopkins, Kings Heath, Birmingham, 12yrs, Boxing 

I was a bit nervous before I started, but everybody made me feel welcome and it didn’t matter that I was a beginner.  I used to be a bit overweight and now I feel better about my fitness and my lifestyle.  It’s a good gym and the trainers are brilliant.

James Goodwin, Druids Heath, Birmingham, 16yrs, Ground fighting/ Thai boxing

I joined Battleground in September with my friend just for something to do because I have always enjoyed fighting and the fitness side is a bonus as well, I was a bit nervous that the atmosphere would be aggressive but when I got here i was instantly made welcome I have learnt a lot in my short time here at Battleground.

Ryan Egan, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, 14yrs, Boxing

I was nervous before I joined but everyone was friendly, the reason I started boxing to improve my fitness and strength.  The training is good because I picked it up quickly and the coaches are great. I get constant feedback on the areas that I need to improve on.

Tom Walton, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, 12yrs, Boxing

I started boxing because I was being bullied at school and this made me feel more confident about myself, it has improved my fitness a lot as well.

Phil Rose,Yardley Wood, Birmingham, 25yrs, Kickboxing

I started at Battleground to get fit and to loose weight, I have been training for 3 months and have already lost 2 stone and feel a lot better.  I was a bit nervous before I started but everyone was great and I am really enjoying my training. 

Steve Hossack, Shirley, Solihull, 43yrs, Kickboxing / MMA / Thai boxing 

Battleground is fantastic!  This is the place to come.

Mark Heath, Warstock, Birmingham, 37yrs, Thai boxing 

My son pushed me into training - I found it an excellent experience and have never looked back since. 

Aaron Baines, Kings Heath, Birmingham, 26yrs, Kickboxing 

I was worried about the physical expectations as I had a chest operation but the instructor progressively took me through my training.  I now have more confidence in what I can do since the operation, there is no pressure for me to compete just simply keep fit and enjoy the training.

Paul Saunders, Billesey, Birmingham, 31yrs, MMA / Thai boxing 

The Battleground has a friendly family atmosphere where you always feel welcome and get fantastic tuition. Each coach brings something unique which is something most gyms don’t have.  Some gyms just take your money but at Battleground they are genuinely interested in your development both as a martial artist and as a fighter if that’s what you want to do.  I highly recommend The Battleground to anyone regardless of your fitness or experience.