Super Gym | Testimonials

Mike Bateman, Mechanic & Fighter Aged 27.

"I started training at Supergym to improve my fitness, I had no previous experience of any form of martial arts. I decieded I wanted to compete and since then I have had three professional fights. All this was achieved in the space of eighteen months. In my opinion Ric Barnhill is one of the best Muay Thai and K-1 trainers in the country. I am now regularly involved in training beginners and have ambitions to compete at a higher level fighting "Full Thai Rules". All this will be possible with Ric and the Supergym team in my corner.

If you are looking to get fit, loose weight or even compete Supergym is the place to be"

Neil Clarkson, Company Director Aged 38.

"I guess like many people, the prospect of training at a Thai Boxing Gym was quite daunting, but following one brief introductory session with Ric, I felt very comfortable. At my age, you start to get comfortable and you lose the desire to start new things, but I am so glad I listened to a friend and gave it a go. Anyway, that was a year ago and since then I have had private sessions with Ric, I go to the circuits class on a Tuesday evening and I am starting the classes.

I love the gym, the people are really friendly and it gets you to a whole new level of fitness. Ric Barnhill is a great trainer, he pushes you hard, and understands how to motivate and you and get you really fit. Whatever your goals are, if you are a fighter who wants to improve, or you are just someone who wants to get fit, or a novice who fancies Thai Boxing, then try Supergym Thai Boxing!"

Ruth Noone, Mother of Reece Aged 39.

"Having a lively 6 year old with bags of energy is testing for any parent. Knowing how to structure all that energy is quite a test. That is what I faced with my son Reece. It soon became evident that play fighting could get out of hand and having had some martial art experience in years gone by I decided to take Reece to the gym that had been recommended to me by a friend. That was nearly 3 years ago.

The gym has been great for Reece. It has taught him how to control himself and the importance of staying fit. He loves the classes and thrives on the challenge of the interclubs. He takes it all very seriously now and dreams of being a thai boxing champion, just like Ric.

Ric’s a great role model; he’s teaching Reece a great skill, self discipline and all in a fun way which, as an added bonus, has boosted his confidence. He’s got a shelf full of trophies to boast about already."

Georgia Parker, Management Coach Aged 31.

"Supergym is a fantastic place to train, whether you've ever done any kick boxing before or not. Ric is a great trainer, friendly, patient, very knowledgeable but when you want a beasting, he'll make sure you get it! Can't recommend this place highly enough for either group sessions or 1-2-1 training. Get down there and get your gloves on!"

John Tolchard, Builder Aged 39.

"Having never been a fan of exercise, it was with great trepidation I first lumbered into Supergym. I was fat, unfit and expecting to be mocked. To my surprise and delight I got good advice and fantastic, well structured training. Two years later I'm still doing two classes a week. Fitter, slimmer and happier. Thank you Ric and team"

Dan Morgan, Lecturer and Photographer Aged 38.

"I started over two years ago and in that time I have seen massive weight loss, an improved level of fitness and I am seem to have muscles back that I haven't seen for over fifteen years! I started having private lessons with Ric once a week but I now attend the circuits class and even a fighters class once a week.

I also have found that it reduces stress levels which is an unexpected benefit and also bizzarely I can ski better!"

Charlotte Parkinson, Customer Service Executive Aged 24.

"I've used Sarah's PT services on occasions when I haven't been able to attend the group classes. Sarah's training sessions are challenging but fun, varied and never boring. She has a fantastic way of making you feel motivated and pushes you to do more than you think is possible. I always leave the sessions feeling energised and positive and most importantly feeling that I can actually achieve my fitness goals."