Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness & Martial Arts Destination in Bury St Edmunds
Established in 2010, Unit 1 Gym has grown into Bury St Edmunds' leading facility for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and strength and conditioning training. Our mission is to provide professional, accessible fitness solutions for individuals of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to competitive athletes. With a team of experienced coaches and a state-of-the-art gym environment, we prioritise technical excellence, personal development, and community building. Our services include structured group classes, private coaching sessions, and access to a fully equipped free weights gym. We maintain a welcoming, ego-free atmosphere where members can train effectively while building confidence and social connections. The gym's combat sports programmes cater to both recreational participants seeking fitness benefits and serious competitors preparing for professional events.Our strength and conditioning facilities support athletes across disciplines, featuring specialist equipment for functional training and performance enhancement. Through flexible membership options and transparent pricing, we aim to make high-quality fitness training accessible to the local community. Our coaches bring decades of combined martial arts experience, including international competition achievements and formal qualifications in sports science. We continuously invest in facility improvements and coach development to maintain our reputation as a trusted local fitness provider.
Services
Muay Thai Classes
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Free Weights Gym
Personal Training
Youth Programmes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined coaching experience from internationally recognised martial artists
- Our facility combines combat sports training with a fully equipped strength and conditioning gym
- We provide structured programmes for children aged 4+ through to professional fighters
- Our ego-free environment welcomes all skill levels with expert technical instruction
- We maintain flexible access with extended gym hours including early morning availability
Services
Muay Thai Classes
Professional Muay Thai instruction for all levels from complete beginners to professional fighters. Our structured programmes include technical training, pad work, sparring sessions, and conditioning drills. Classes cater to children aged 4+ and adults, with specialist ladies-only sessions available. The gym has produced multiple national champions and provides competition preparation for serious athletes while maintaining recreational fitness-focused options.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Expert Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction under black belt coach Jack Lister. We offer gi and no-gi sessions for adults at all skill levels, including beginners' classes and advanced technical development. The programme focuses on practical self-defence techniques, ground fighting strategies, and competition preparation. Our friendly training environment supports gradual skill progression with experienced assistant coaches available for technical refinement.
Free Weights Gym
Fully equipped strength and conditioning facility featuring Olympic lifting stations, power racks, and functional training equipment. Access includes specialist tools like sled tracks, suspension trainers, and endurance machines. The gym supports combat athletes' performance needs while welcoming general fitness enthusiasts. We offer equipment induction sessions and have dedicated coaching available for structured strength development programmes.
Personal Training
Tailored personal training programmes delivered by qualified fitness professionals. Sessions combine martial arts techniques with strength conditioning to meet individual goals. Our coaches hold sports science qualifications and have extensive competition experience across multiple disciplines. Training plans are adaptable for different fitness levels and can focus on technical martial arts development or general physical conditioning objectives.
Youth Programmes
Structured martial arts programmes for children aged 4-13 years, focusing on technical fundamentals and character development. Tiny Thais classes introduce basic movement patterns through playful activities, while older children progress to technical drills and controlled sparring. The youth competition team receives specialist coaching for tournament preparation. All sessions follow safeguarding policies with experienced instructors trained in child development.
People
Rich Gent
Gym Owner
With 35+ years martial arts experience and 25+ years coaching, Rich represents the gym's competitive heritage. As former UKMF Area Title Challenger, he maintains technical excellence while overseeing facility operations and coach development.
Hannah Turner
Muay Thai Coach
BSc Hons graduate and WKU Pro K1 World Champion with 10+ years Muay Thai experience. Holds multiple amateur titles and currently ranked UK no.2 professional at 61kg. Specialises in technical development and competition preparation.
Joe Le Maire
Muay Thai Coach
Btec qualified coach with 10+ years Muay Thai experience and Patong Stadium Flyweight Championship title. Combines technical instruction with sports nutrition expertise to support athlete performance across weight classes.
Prathet Kaewmala
Muay Thai Coach
300-fight veteran and former Rajadamnern Stadium no.1 ranked competitor. Brings professional ring experience to technical coaching, with 19 professional boxing bouts and Southern Thailand Championship titles to his credit.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialise in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with dedicated classes for both disciplines.
Are there beginner-friendly classes available?
Yes, we offer specific beginner sessions for Muay Thai and BJJ with technical focus and gradual progression.
What equipment do I need to start?
Beginners need comfortable gym clothing, water bottle, and towel. Protective gear required for sparring sessions.
Do you have childcare facilities?
We offer structured youth programmes but don't provide unsupervised childcare services.
Can I access the gym outside class times?
Strength and conditioning facilities are available during all published gym hours with membership.
Are private coaching sessions available?
Yes, all our coaches offer 1-2-1 sessions tailored to individual training goals and schedules.
Reviews (6)
Richard Dilley
Dec 23, 2021
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Made to feel welcome from the start. Experienced, professional and friendly coaches. An excellent gym!
Miles Taylor
Jul 03, 2021
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Great little gym, based on functional training so no daft machines and excessive amounts of treadmills etc. Reasonably priced, clean and chilled.
Sara Bebbington
Apr 28, 2021
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Friendly place! I go for sports massage with David who is amazing! But from what I can see and what I've heard it's a great place and has great facilities
DRs
May 26, 2019
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Best place to train! I am training at 3 different gyms at the moment and Unit 1 is my favourite! The staff is friendly and highly skilled ! A friendly atmosphere which makes you feel welcome!
Peter Dive
Jul 01, 2018
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Took the 5yr old today. He was a little scared at first and they took him to one side to build his confidence and didnt want to leave in the end. Really good team
Will Fairweather
Jan 02, 2011
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I visited a few gyms in Bury looking for somewhere to train. I visited UnitOne Gym and was amazed! The owners are awesome, very friendly and informative. Whatever your goal is, from loosing weight to Mauy Thia, these guys will get you to your goal. Check out there website for info. This is a real ego-free gym!
