Kingston gym to help teach women self-defence

By Tilly O'Brien 7th Oct 2025

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Local News by Tilly O'Brien 7th Oct 2025

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UBX Kingston is located in 15 Brook St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EY (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

A gym in Kingston is helping women to learn self-defence.

UBX Kingston is looking for 11 women "who want to learn how to defend themselves and their loved ones whilst improving their fitness at the same time".

Those taking part in UBX Kingston's six-week programme will:

Tone up their bodies

Improve their energy

Feel more confident

Transform their bodies and lives in 2025

Learn a potentially life-saving skill, self-defense

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The classes will be taught by expert boxing coach and UBX Kingston's leading fitness expert, Nick Hirst.

You can find out more about the programme and how to sign up here.

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