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01/09/2026
REPEAT OR REVENGE?! 👀🥊🔥
Andrew Pheely is back and this time, there’s unfinished business!
Whatever happens, one thing is guaranteed… we’re coming together to KNOCKOUT THE STIGMA! 💛🖤
This is going to be some show. 🔥
ARE YOU COMING?! 👊🏼
Let’s get it! 🥊🔥
LET’S KNOCKOUT THE STIGMA!
26/08/2026
Euan Pheely makes his debut on the rivals fight night🔥
This is a rematch from the start of the year when both boys met at a tournament, Ostrowski took the win but Euan is out for revenge.
Another solid K1 matchup added to the card
Get your tickets now before it’s too late🎟️
“YOU CAN PLAY FOOTBALL… BUT YOU’LL NEVER LEARN HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF BY KICKING A BALL.” ⚽🥊
That’s something martial arts teaches you very quickly.
Yes, you’ll learn how to punch, kick and defend yourself.
But you’ll also learn how to deal with nerves.
How to walk into a room where you don’t know anyone.
How to become more confident.
How to handle challenges.
And how to keep going when something feels uncomfortable.
For a lot of children, even walking through the doors for that very first class is a massive step.
New place.
New people.
Everyone else looks like they know what they’re doing.
That can be scary.
But confidence comes from doing it anyway.
And over time, the lessons they learn on the mats start carrying into school, friendships and everyday life.
So if your child is nervous about starting…
Just let them try it.
Sometimes walking through the door is the hardest part. ❤️🥊
19/08/2026
Rematch time⏳
Andrews been waiting for this one, time for revenge under K1 rules. Let’s get behind him and show some support 🙌
Tickets are going FAST don’t miss your opportunity on a great night of fights.
https://rivalsgym.com/knockoutthestigma8?am_id=Motherwell
What makes a good coach? Adaptability. 🥊
Every child who walks through that door is different.
Different personality.
Different confidence level.
Different way of learning.
Different reason for being there.
A good coach doesn’t expect every student to adapt to them…
The coach adapts to the student.
Whether it’s a nervous child, a complete beginner, an adult stepping onto the mats for the first time, or someone getting ready to fight, you need to know how to connect with the person in front of you.
And when it comes to fighting, adaptability matters even more.
Things don’t always go to plan.
You need to be able to read what’s happening, make adjustments and know what to do, when to do it.
That’s coaching. 👊
You don’t coach everyone the same. You coach the person in front of you.
13/08/2026
🥊 INTRODUCING OUR FUTURE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Airah Subash
At Rivals, we’ve always believed that martial arts is more than simply turning up to class each week!
We’ve created a pathway & continuing to develop it to the best of our ability!
That’s why we created The Future Champions Programme!! Which is designed to bridge the gap between student and eventually progressing onto our Leadership Pathway 💪🏻
Future Champions will begin to take the next step in their Rivals journey.
They’ll:
✅ Train more regularly and double up on sessions
✅ Develop their skills at a faster rate
✅ Build confidence, discipline and consistency
✅ Become stronger role models within their classes
✅ Start preparing for the next stage of their journey at Rivals
It gives our students something to work towards, belong to and be proud of.
And importantly, Future Champions is invitation only.
Students are selected by our coaching team based on their attitude, effort, attendance and potential!
For parents, we want you to be able to see the pathway your child can take with us:
Student ➡️
Future Champion ➡️
Leadership ➡️
Coach / Champion 🙌🏻
We’re extremely excited to introduce our first cohort of Future Champions and begin this journey with them. 🥋
We’ll be selecting our next Future Champions cohort before Christmas. 👀
Your invitation could be next. 🏆
Where Champions Train Champions. 🥊
13/08/2026
🥊 INTRODUCING OUR FUTURE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Kayson Taggart
At Rivals, we’ve always believed that martial arts is more than simply turning up to class each week!
We’ve created a pathway & continuing to develop it to the best of our ability!
That’s why we created The Future Champions Programme!! Which is designed to bridge the gap between student and eventually progressing onto our Leadership Pathway 💪🏻
Future Champions will begin to take the next step in their Rivals journey.
They’ll:
✅ Train more regularly and double up on sessions
✅ Develop their skills at a faster rate
✅ Build confidence, discipline and consistency
✅ Become stronger role models within their classes
✅ Start preparing for the next stage of their journey at Rivals
It gives our students something to work towards, belong to and be proud of.
And importantly, Future Champions is invitation only.
Students are selected by our coaching team based on their attitude, effort, attendance and potential!
For parents, we want you to be able to see the pathway your child can take with us:
Student ➡️
Future Champion ➡️
Leadership ➡️
Coach / Champion 🙌🏻
We’re extremely excited to introduce our first cohort of Future Champions and begin this journey with them. 🥋
We’ll be selecting our next Future Champions cohort before Christmas. 👀
Your invitation could be next. 🏆
Where Champions Train Champions. 🥊
12/08/2026
🥊 INTRODUCING OUR FUTURE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Peter McKenzie
At Rivals, we’ve always believed that martial arts is more than simply turning up to class each week!
We’ve created a pathway & continuing to develop it to the best of our ability!
That’s why we created The Future Champions Programme!! Which is designed to bridge the gap between student and eventually progressing onto our Leadership Pathway 💪🏻
Future Champions will begin to take the next step in their Rivals journey.
They’ll:
✅ Train more regularly and double up on sessions
✅ Develop their skills at a faster rate
✅ Build confidence, discipline and consistency
✅ Become stronger role models within their classes
✅ Start preparing for the next stage of their journey at Rivals
It gives our students something to work towards, belong to and be proud of.
And importantly, Future Champions is invitation only.
Students are selected by our coaching team based on their attitude, effort, attendance and potential!
For parents, we want you to be able to see the pathway your child can take with us:
Student ➡️
Future Champion ➡️
Leadership ➡️
Coach / Champion 🙌🏻
We’re extremely excited to introduce our first cohort of Future Champions and begin this journey with them. 🥋
We’ll be selecting our next Future Champions cohort before Christmas. 👀
Your invitation could be next. 🏆
Where Champions Train Champions. 🥊
11/08/2026
🥊 INTRODUCING OUR FUTURE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Elijah Cass
At Rivals, we’ve always believed that martial arts is more than simply turning up to class each week!
We’ve created a pathway & continuing to develop it to the best of our ability!
That’s why we created The Future Champions Programme!! Which is designed to bridge the gap between student and eventually progressing onto our Leadership Pathway 💪🏻
Future Champions will begin to take the next step in their Rivals journey.
They’ll:
✅ Train more regularly and double up on sessions
✅ Develop their skills at a faster rate
✅ Build confidence, discipline and consistency
✅ Become stronger role models within their classes
✅ Start preparing for the next stage of their journey at Rivals
It gives our students something to work towards, belong to and be proud of.
And importantly, Future Champions is invitation only.
Students are selected by our coaching team based on their attitude, effort, attendance and potential!
For parents, we want you to be able to see the pathway your child can take with us:
Student ➡️
Future Champion ➡️
Leadership ➡️
Coach / Champion 🙌🏻
We’re extremely excited to introduce our first cohort of Future Champions and begin this journey with them. 🥋
We’ll be selecting our next Future Champions cohort before Christmas. 👀
Your invitation could be next. 🏆
Where Champions Train Champions. 🥊
School Is Coming Back
New school year. New confidence. 🏫🥊
For many children...
A new school year brings excitement.
For others...
It brings nerves.
New teachers.
New classmates.
New challenges.
Imagine your child walking into school standing that little bit taller.
More confident.
More resilient.
More willing to make friends.
That’s exactly what we work on every single week.
Our brand new Kids Confidence Programme starts soon.
Let’s make this their best school year yet. 🥊