THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT MARTIAL ARTS 🥊
That everyone who walks through our doors wants to fight…
They don’t.
In fact, probably 95% of our members will NEVER compete.
And it’s simple really, martial arts is about so much more than fighting.
It’s about respect.
Self-belief.
Confidence.
Courage.
Discipline.
It’s about becoming more comfortable in yourself, learning how to handle difficult situations and developing skills that carry into everyday life.
Not everyone needs to become a fighter.
But everyone can become a stronger, more confident version of themselves. 🥊❤️
That’s what martial arts is really about.
With that being said!! “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.”
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Rivals Gym is a Martial Arts not for profit charity organisation, helping to take young kids off the street to learn them self defence, confidence & more
19/08/2026
Knocnout the stigma 8 is only a couple of weeks away!
Join us and help us raise more funds for Chris's House 🙏🏻 🥊
Rivals Gym fundraiser for Chris's House Help Stewart Allan raise money to support Chris's House
19/08/2026
18/08/2026
There’s still time to get your tickets for our Darkness into Light Ball.
We are a small Charity who relies solely on the funding from our supporters.
Our annual Ball is one way we raise funds to ensure we can continue to provide the service that has become vital in the community.
đź“ŤDoubletree by Hilton, Cambridge st, Glasgow
đź“… Friday 11th September
đź•• 6:30 - 01:00am
🎟️ £80pp or £800 for a table of 10
Includes a sparkling reception, 3-course meal, fantastic entertainment and incredible prizes up for grabs.
Email [email protected] or call 01236 766755 to secure your tickets. đź’›
You never walk alone!!
The walk to the ring can feel lonely.
The noise around you.
The pressure.
The nerves.
The thoughts running through your head.
Mental health can feel the same.
Like you’re carrying something nobody else can see.
But no matter how lonely the walk feels, there are people in your corner.
People who will listen.
People who will stand beside you.
People who want you here.
On September 5th, we come together again for Knockout The Stigma 8, raising awareness and supporting the incredible work of .house
Because some of the toughest fights happen outside the ring.
You don’t have to fight them alone! 🖤💛
Music by the one and only 🙌🏻
Maybe we will see him make an appearance at the show đź‘€
You don’t become confident because your mum and dad tell you, “just be confident.”
Confidence is built.
It’s built by putting in the reps 💯

By turning up when you’re nervous and surrounding yourself with like-minded people who push you forward!!
You start looking around thinking…
“If they can do it, why can’t I?”
Martial arts teaches how to believe in yourself through experience, repetition and doing hard things.🥊
Confidence isn’t given to you, ever… It’s earned through putting in the reps
17/08/2026
Morning are for winners …
Win the morning, win the day 🥊
Great workouts had by all this morning. đź’Ş
06:30 every Monday Wednesday and Friday.
If you’d like more info on our programs, head to rivalsgym.com , 7 locations across Lanarkshire 🙌
What’s the hardest thing martial arts has put you through? 🤔
Coach sits down and talks about some of the most important things that happens inside a martial arts gym!
What do you think the hardest thing martial arts has taught you?
Kids are back to school today and we would like to wish every single student of ours past, present and future all the best 🥊
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94 Main Street
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 3:45pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45pm - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 3:45pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 3:45pm - 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:45am - 1:15pm |