Rare Beasts Gym

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, very welcoming and friendly

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Charles and Rare Beasts in general. Charles has extensive experience across all aspects of physical training, including resistance training, nutrition and various combat sports. The latter is my main focus, although I've benefited from Charles's experience across the others on a number of occasions too. With regards to the latter, Charles has all the credentials you could want from a coach, including a professional muay thai record, as well as a brown belt under the Itaipava BJJ lineage. With his guidance I've developed massively and feel really blessed to be able to be part of our jiu-jitsu family. The gym in general is well maintained, friendly and founded on principals of mutual respect. This is something that is critical for an older grappler like myself, and is certainly not something I've felt at all other gyms I've attended in the past. This gives me security in the knowledge that I can push myself in training within safe limits, whilst avoiding injury. If you're thinking of trying any of the above services I whole-heartedly recommend you give Rare Beasts a go.

Fantastic experience: Recently started learning BJJ at rare beasts gym and absolutely loving it. Friendly and welcoming gym, would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had been looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a long time but never really had the confidence to turn up to a class on my own. I eventually decided to give it a go but was nervous to start initially. When I turned up to my first class at Rare Beasts Gym, I immediately felt welcome! I’ve now started other martial arts classes within the gym and I am thoroughly enjoying it. Very friendly gym with a great atmosphere, great people and great knowledge. Recommended for other ladies who want to learn self defence!

Fantastic experience: Charles is a dedicated and very knowledgeable PT. I have been training 1:1 with him at Rare Beasts Gym for a little while now and I’ve been very impressed with the results so far. As soon as I walked into the gym, I was made to feel very welcome and Charles really took on board my goals. He has tailored my sessions perfectly to help me achieve these. I have no doubt that, with Charles’ help, I will reach the fitness level and weight loss / toning I’m after! Can’t recommend Charles and Rare Beasts Gym enough! Thank you

Fantastic experience: Rare Beasts Gym is a great training facility, whether you're looking to get in shape, or work on your strength and conditioning. Charles is able to tailor a training and diet plan to ensure you meet your fitness goals. If you're looking to try something new, BJJ classes run twice a week, on a Tuesday and a Thursday, I'd highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Having trained in more than one BJJ club. I can say without a doubt this place is fantastic. Very welcoming place. Charles is a fantastic teacher and incredibly passionate in what he does. This is a great, challenging and fun place to train. I cannot recommend it enough!

Fantastic experience: Started about 8 weeks ago as a complete beginner. Was welcomed with open arms. Chaz the owner paired me up with someone and they showed me some drills. Have been going over the last 8 weeks and have felt my skills grow a little. Everyone that rolls is very friendly and the environment has the right level of competitiveness. Cannot recommend highly enough. Wish I had started years ago! Just go - you’ll love it !

Fantastic experience: I Started training at Rare Beasts Gym in March, a month after my partner had started. There was already a noticeable difference in his physique and he came home having always thoroughly enjoyed his session so I thought why not give it a try. I have never looked back since! The gym itself has everything you would need in a gym; mats, weight, machines, bikes etc. I currently have 2, 1 hour PT sessions a week, which are very reasonably priced and have resulted in a weight loss of 2 stone. Although this is a definite bonus, what’s more important is how much I enjoy going. From my very first session, I felt at ease with Charles, we discussed what I had hoped to get from the sessions and he provided me with advice about the diet aspect as well as the training. The sessions are individually tailored so you don’t have to worry about your current fitness levels. He definitely makes you work hard but not to the point where you never want to go back ( we’ve all been to those kinds of classes or sessions!). If you are looking for a gym that supports and encourages you on your individual journey this is definitely the place for you. Even during those weeks, where the scales have crept in the wrong direction, I have come out motivated and positive. The gym is now just part of my lifestyle and thanks to Rare Beasts I am now fitter, healthier and happier.

Fantastic experience: I started Rare Beasts gym and lost 15lbs in 7 weeks. Its perfect for those who don't want to train infront of people or in a public gym as they offer private 1 to 1 sessions. Charles offers lifestyle guidance and eating plans if you would like them. Since joining I am fitter and healthier than I have been in a long time, I definitely recommend it.

Fantastic experience: I have been with rare beasts for a year now after trying with another gym I contact Charles and he was more than happy to talk me through my concerns and give me the advice I needed to achieve my goals and here we are a year later 2 stone down and never felt better if you are looking to start a weight loss journey or even just that first step to making a life style change give this man a call not only a coach a friend too