Shield Fitness and Self Defence

I've been training here for over 3 and a half years and absolutely love it! I was initially nervous as I'm not great joining new groups but I was put at ease almost instantly! Chris is a fab trainer who pushes me so that I have lifted heavy things I never imagined I would be able to! I have definitely noticed a good improvement in my overall fitness and Chris is supportive and knowledgeable about diet and things too helping me be as accountable as I want to be! I've never stuck to any other fitness program or class this long! Highly recommend to anyone!!

I have been at shield for about 6 years now and the classes are amazing. Chris and Brendan are two of the nicest guys you could hope to meet and their training is fantastic. They genuinely take an interest in everyone in the club and make anyone feel welcomed. The members are all great and the classes are filled with plenty of chat as well as learning amazing techniques in practical self defence and ways to improve your fitness.I cant recommend it enough and my advice is to come along and give it a try and meet the team we would be happy to have you and you will very likely enjoy yourself and have a great time.

Brilliant gym with two brilliant and knowledgeable instructors Chris and Brendan. The fitness classes are excellent as are the self defence classes. Great bunch of guys and girls who attend the gym. Everyone is made to feel very welcome.

Really big, well equipped gym space, where everyone trains together and supports each other. Chris is a very skilled and knowledgeable trainer that makes everyone feel comfortable and confident and in safe hands. Chris' style of training is straight forward and common sense and it works! I've always been into different types of training but never quite met my goals, achieved them and more in 12 weeks at Shield. Would recommend to anyone for strength and conditioning training or for krav classes.

Great gym! Everyone welcome regardless of shape, size, ability as training plans are very person centred even if you are training in the group setting! Chris is extremely knowledgeable and encouraging, it's a fab place to get to ur goals Id recommend it to anyone!

Started training at Shield fitness and self defence a few years ago now and can’t recommend it enough classes are varied and always kept interesting and the instructors Chris and Brendan make you feel at ease and great at passing on there knowledge. Great bunch of people at the classes to train with. Enjoy it that much I’ve got my 12 year old son training now.

Excellent mixed martial arts facility teaching practical self defence and a great variety of fighting styles including stand up, ground fighting and Kali stick fighting.Chris and Brendan are fantastic, skilled and incredibly patient instructors and the fitness classes are excellent. Chris has also helped me with my phyical rehab following a bad injury and I know he has helped other students with their physio. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Great experience. Trainers were very friendly and helpful. You can go at your own pace and learn accordingly even when your training with guys who have years of experience.

I started training with Shield a few years ago and can honestly say that it has been one of the best things I have done. Although joining any new club can always be a bit nerve racking, you are very quickly put at ease by the excellent instructors and the friendly and welcoming members.Brendan and Chris are brilliant instructors that give great practical training that improves both your fitness and your confidence.The classes are set up to cater for all ages and abilities and everyone will take something beneficial away from each class.Although I originally started attending the classes for self defence, I now also attend the fitness classes and through Chris's excellent training sessions, I have seen a marked difference in my overall fitness levels and body shape.I would highly recommend Shield Fitness and Self Defence to anyone and would suggest that you try one of their regular Beginner sessions to see how it can benefit you.