Fighters Only

Issue 025

May 2007

Home of The Ultimate Fighter 3 contestant Ross Pointon, Gladiator Gym in Stoke-on-Trent is the only facility of its kind in the region.

Fully equipped with the best equipment to maximise training, the 100-metre long gym is fully matted and has a large number of heavy bags and speedballs, as well as floor bags and crash mats. The mat is large enough to accommodate plenty of people training or sparring, and there is a boxing ring and also an octagonal cage for those who may wish to compete. Pads, gloves and head guards are also available, along with the killer conditioning items Ross brought back from his travels to America. Three huge tractor tires, beer kegs and more are waiting for you to get to grips with them.

Classes are taught by Ross and his team of instructors, and there are training sessions throughout the week in stand-up, grappling and MMA. A separate fitness-training area has full weight training facilities, with free weights and machines as well as cardiovascular training machines such as treadmills and exercise bikes.

Gladiator Gym offers a variety of membership schemes and price packages so you can get the most out of your training, allowing you to take as many classes as you want each month and giving you free access to the gym facilities. If you want to fight or just get fit, Gladiator Gym could be just right for you.