
Fordes Gym (formerly keddles gym)

Information about Fordes Gym (formerly keddles gym)
BR5 4AX, Orpington
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-17h
- monday: 8h-22h
- tuesday: 8h-22h
- wednesday: 8h-22h
- thursday: 8h-22h
- friday: 8h-22h
- saturday: 8h-17h
Our comment from FitFit UK about Fordes Gym (formerly keddles gym):
Fordes Gym, formerly known as Keddles Gym, located in Orpington, is a highly regarded training center that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels. With a range of facilities suitable for beginners through to experienced fighters, users have praised the friendly staff and knowledgeable trainers. Here are some key highlights:
- Inclusive Environment: The gym welcomes everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete. It's a place where you can feel comfortable while working towards your goals.
- Excellent Coaching: Many reviews commend the professionalism and expertise of the trainers, making it a fantastic place for personal development in martial arts and fitness.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: The gym is particularly popular among families, with specialized classes for kids and a strong sense of community.
- Diverse Training Options: In addition to boxing, there are classes focused on Muay Thai, personal training sessions, and conditioning workouts.
However, some feedback indicates that beginners might find certain adult classes a bit challenging without prior experience. It is recommended that newcomers consider starting with one-on-one training to build a solid foundation. Feedback also noted that while the facilities are good, some users found them slightly worn and in need of upgrades.
Overall, Fordes Gym is an excellent choice for those looking to improve their fitness in a supportive environment while having fun.
Services, Machines and Guided Classes
Fordes Gym (formerly keddles gym): Opinions
Negative experience: Decent facilities. Would not recommend coming as a beginner. Coach was bit unprofessional
Fantastic experience: Very welcoming place! My 8yo son does the Saturday morning class, very well run by all involved
Fantastic experience: Great boxing gym good atmosphere very welcoming and the owner James is always on hand for advise
Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly staff. Facilities and training available for all levels. Love the atmosphere
Negative experience: Worth noting that if you're a beginner who is interested in Muay Thai, the only way to start out is 1-on-1 training! The Tuesday class is padwork and conditioning, with no instruction or guidance and if you don't know the basics, you're going to struggle. Thursday's class is a sparring session, so even less suitable for novices. The atmosphere is friendly and the trainers appear knowledgeable but the adult classes are just not intended for newcomers, despite what the website and testimonials will indicate.
Hi Jan Thanks for attending, and thank you for the feedback.
Fantastic experience: Best gym around. Incredibly friendly, experienced and professional. This is our new second home. Some brilliant fighters bring trained out if this gym to. Couldn't rate it high enough.
Fantastic experience: Have been training with Jimmy for almost a year now and I don’t have anything negative to say about him or the gym. They are accommodating to all fitness and ability levels and there is a great atmosphere. Fordes is a great place to train and it will help your physical and mental health as well as making you have fun.
Fantastic experience: Love coming here for the junior boxing sessions
Fantastic experience: Joined this gym around 6 months ago and I have to say it’s a great place , top quality facilities and top coaches. Training with jim Collins my fitness and general well-being has come on leaps and bounds. Great family feel gym that now is like a second home.
Fantastic experience: Excellent club with good facilities and excellent coaches. Everyone is very welcoming, regardless of your experience and ability.
Fantastic experience: After 15 years out of training I decided to jump back into thai boxing and book some private lessons with Greg , The guys are friendly and welcoming and the gym has excellent facilities with an old school vibe which Is so much better than the usual sterile pay per month gyms can offer I would recommend to anyone who wants to get back into it or try a something new to book some private lessons and give it a go as they guys have the experience and pedigree to get you fighting fit!
Fantastic experience: Have trained at Fordes for some time and love the atmosphere and how friendly and professional all the trainers are. My son recently started doing the group boxing sessions and went from one to two sessions straight away as loved it so much, and has made some good buddies as well as love the variety of the sessions and how they are all pushed but looked after. Would highly recommend Fordes
Fantastic experience: Fabulous Gym, Fabulous trainers with many many years of experience. Well worth the travel. All disciplines covered, for all ages. This is not just a gym to me, it’s been a life line. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Fantastic experience: Great gym; great people. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Smells like a gym should do
Fantastic experience: Great gym experienced trainer's
Fantastic experience: Great place my boy loves it friendly trainers really good would def recommend
Fantastic experience: Booked my Son in as an introduction to Boxing and he has always struggled with confidence and forming relationships but on his first class he really enjoyed his time and felt he made a friend instantly which is great. Will continue with bookings weekly and hope he shares the same enthusiasm each and everytime.
Fantastic experience: Very good gym.
Fantastic experience: excellent
Fantastic experience: Lovely gym. Great and friendly trainers.
Fantastic experience: I love this place because it's a place where you can fulfil your potential, learn something new every visit and there is no judgement if you try your best....
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Very friendly for beginners, always welcoming and great attention is spent with the students. They also have alot of International stars that train there too. So they cater for all levels. Facilities are on point too, great set up and have two rings too. I love the place.
Fantastic experience:
Fantastic experience: The Legendary Keddle’s Gym... if you don’t know, you’d better ask somebody! Excellent range of limited edition cactus drinks were available.
Fantastic experience: Amazing place to go
Fantastic experience: Great martial arts and boxing gym with a wide range of classes and personal training available. Friendly atmosphere which is important as some people can find these types of gym a little intimidating but I found every one here is very welcoming and inclusive. Caters for all levels from complete beginners to professional fighters. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Wow. Big gym and many people from different nations. All for one and one for all. I loved it
Fantastic experience: Excellent. I can not fault it at all . Total dedication from all trainers involved , great training given from youngsters to adults . Totally professional.
Fantastic experience: Great environment! Really helpful trainers, Great for kids to build strength & discipline.
Fantastic experience: Looks clean
Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym best place x
Fantastic experience: Polite and friendly staff, very professional
Fantastic experience: This is a world renowned Thai boxing gym absolutely brilliant!
Fantastic experience: Best place to train in Muay Thai, boxing MMA. Been going for decades, my son's have both trained here, combination of serious training for competitive fighters, friendly atmosphere for beginners and a real family friendly ethos.
Positive experience: Some of the best in the business train here so you come to be among champions. But facilities are small and tired.
Fantastic experience: fantastic gym,great trainers make newcomers very welcome
Fantastic experience: Nice environment, knowledgeable trainers, not intimidating for newbies.
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