Fight Science
Nick 'Headhunter' Chapmans Fight Science In Aldershot
Since this was originally written Nick has
generously allowed The Academy Of Hard Knocks to be run from his gym.
The Academy run by Sam Roweis a project set up to help young offenders
to try and change their behavior. Read aboutThe Academy here
This Review has come about totally by accident.
While attending the Women Fight Back all female cage fighting show which was
being held at Fight Science owned by Nick "Head-Hunter" Chapman it seemed a good
idea to grab some photos and see what we could find out.
The first thing that you notice
about the gym is the size of the building coming in at 20000 square feet packed
with state of the art equipment down to the simplest of training aids the punch
bags hanging from the walls. The gym is housed in an ex military building in
Aldershot, a large military area, and what with cutbacks the army's loss was
without a doubt Nick's gain. The full size competition cage down one end just
seems to get lost in the expanse of the building, but just in case you don't
feel like the rest of the gym watching as you take you first tentative steps
into the cage this area can be separated from the rest of the building. Between
the cage and the weights area is 6000 square foot of Tatami interlocking jigsaw
mats which is can he hired out to local instructors and could
easily accommodate two separate classes at once.
In partnership with Life Fitness the leading
manufacturer of fitness training equipment the cardio area is packed with cross
trainers, concept rowers and a total array of other state of the art equipment.
If your not feeling tired yet a visit to the
strength and conditioning area should do the trick. Partners Hammer Strength
have taken care of your needs in this area with top quality equipment filling
the remaining space.
Without leaving the building you
can visit there shop and I quote fight science here when I say "We supply
everything you need to become the best that you can be and if we don't have
something you need we will source it for you." So you now know a little and I do
mean a little bit about the physical building so what else do Fight Science
offer. Let me give you a brief insight.
A Sports and Exercise Nutritionist is
available to produce a nutrition plan suited to you and tailored to your
individual needs in a safe and easy to understand way.
The Fighter Development
Programme will certainly get the best out of you but it is for those with a high
level of commitment. Covering physical, technical and nutritional requirements
your management and publicity is also part of the programme built into your
individually created training plan. Please understand the modules I have
mentioned here are just part of the overall experience offered and more
information can be gained by visiting the Fight Science Gym in person or the
usual method which I will go into shortly.
As you would expect the staff
that can be found here are also top notch with a wealth of experience and
knowledge between them so this leads on to "well how much is this going to cost
me?" Good question so during a video interview we did with Nick he told us they
don't do fixed plans which seemed a better way of charging, offering value for
money after all you are not going to use everything available so why would you
want to pay for it. That said there are plans available for those who wish to
take one. Also there are some deals going on at the moment to be taken advantage
of.
With Nick Chapman as the manager, arguably one of
the most well known of the MMA fighters currently and certainly one of the top,
in charge you know that this is a good place to be fighter or just someone who
wants to get into shape for next years holiday. Here's some details of how to
find them followed by an Interview with The 'Head-Hunter' himself. So take a
look I have just scratched the surface.
This is the huge banner that you
see when you first walk through the door. Nick is a big old lump himself
so this sums up both the man and the building.
Phone: 01252 333 135
Fight Science
Maida Gym,
Hospital Road/Queens
Ave,
ALDERSHOT,
HAMPSHIRE,
GU11 2BT
Filmed at Women Fight Back
