Rivals Gym Uddingston

12/09/2026

Another great grading complete for the team 🥋

Building that next gen brick by brick 🥊

Away to enjoy our fundraiser tonight, pop along if you have a spare bit of time 💪🏻

09/09/2026

Listen to Erin🤣👊🏼… new beginners block starting this Monday get yourself involved

08/09/2026

Coaching isn’t just about teaching someone how to fight. 🥊

You can coach the technique, the fitness, the combinations and the physical side of it all day long…

But on fight night, there’s another battle going on 👇

The changing room.
The lights.
The crowd.
The noise.
The nerves.

And if your fighter gets hurt, loses their head or starts doubting themselves… how do you bring them back?

That’s where coaching really matters.

Keeping them calm & focused. Knowing what they need to hear in that exact moment.

Because sometimes the biggest job of a coach isn’t improving the fighter physically…

It’s making sure they’re mentally ready when it matters most. 🧠🥊

06/09/2026

Last night was about a lot more than winning and losing. ❤️
We had the privilege of taking the team to Chris’s House Show, raising money for su***de prevention and helping knock out the stigma around mental health.
👊🏼 EMIR
First up was Emir in an exhibition against a tough young lad. He was brilliant from start to finish a perfect example of how to kickbox. He listened, stayed composed, and applied every bit of instruction. For someone so young, that stood out. Those are the moments that make you proud as a coach. Very bright future for this young man.
👊🏼 LUCAS
Lucas was ready to go, but his opponent didn’t turn up. Through no fault of his own he didn’t get his chance. He handled it like a professional. His time will come.
NATHAN
And f**k me… what a start, not the one we wanted.
We got clipped early and dropped, but Nathan got straight back up, bit down on that gumshield and turned it into a fight. He never stopped. Never quit. Fought right through to the final bell against a very experienced opponent.
Points loss. That one hurts. Especially when i know what he’s capable off But when things go wrong, you stand beside your fighter and take full responsibility as a coach. We learn, we fix, we go again. Nathan will be back. That character can’t be taught. ❤️
Three fighters. Three different stories.
Every one of them represented Rivals Gym Uddingston with pride.
One team. We are never out the fight. 👊🏼
And to anyone reading this check in on your mates. Ask twice if you need to. Have the conversation. Sometimes that message can make all the difference. ❤️
MentalHealthAwareness SuicidePrevention KnockOutTheStigma

03/09/2026

Full breakdown of some of the concepts we like to apply into our striking system at Uddingston. Get comfortable it’s a long one😅. If you’re looking to get involved drop us a Dm to get started.

02/09/2026

Don’t be sitting on that fence guys it’s the most uncomfortable place to stay. Listen to what Stevie had to say about joining the Beginner programme here at Rivals Uddingston. Kicking off Mon 14th Sept 7 weeks x4 classes per week to choose from full kit and boxing gloves included!!

31/08/2026

Ready to Transform Your Fitness in Just 6 Weeks?

6-Week Course for Beginners Kickboxing & Boxing Course

Only £99

Starting from 2 weeks today Monday, 14th September

Classes 4 times Per Week

Monday & Friday - Boxing
Tuesday & Thursday - Kickboxing

👊 No Experience Needed – Just Show Up & Give 100%!

Kickboxing hits every major muscle group. Expect better stamina, more strength, and a fitter, sharper version of yourself.

24/08/2026

“THE STYLE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PERSON WHO CAN IMPLEMENT IT.” 🥊

Karate. Kickboxing. Boxing. Jiu-Jitsu. Wrestling.

People love debating which martial art is the best…

But an exceptional karate fighter can beat an average kickboxer — and vice versa.

It’s not just the style. It’s the person using it.

That’s what makes martial arts fascinating.

Every strike has a counter

Every style has strengths and weaknesses.

Every fighter can be beaten.

And nobody ever truly completes martial arts.

There’s always something else to learn, another problem to solve and another way to improve.

That’s why being open-minded matters so much.

Because the minute you think you know everything…

You stop learning. 🥊

24/08/2026

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?

08/06/2026

Our new timetable starting 15/06👊🏼