Chopper's Gym

Fantastic experience: As a beginner who has looked around Canberra, no gym has been as welcoming and supportive as Chopper’s. From the great community vibe to the top-tier staff & coaches, I can’t recommend this gym enough.

Fantastic experience: Best muay thai gym in ACT hands down.

Fantastic experience: Definitely this is the most awesome gym to train in Canberra. Such friendly coaches for all ages and genders. Doesn't matter if you are a beginner or someone professional, Gaz, Ben and all the amazing coaches will attend you according to your experience and needs. It was a marvelous year training with Gaz, Ben, Nicky and everyone at Chopper's where I have learned so much about boxing, K1 kickboxing and Muaythai. Would definitely come back to train here if I come to Canberra again.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn boxing and muay thai kick boxing. Staff are friendly and training is fun whether you're new or experienced.

Fantastic experience: Ben is the best trainer I’ve ever had. All around friendly and knowledgeable trainers/staff. Great facilities, overall the best combat gym in Canberra. Cannot recommend enough. Gaz is also a top bloke and will help you get started.

Fantastic experience: Always looking forward to coming in. Would highly recommend anyone to come try a class.

Fantastic experience: I love this place. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get fit or learn how to do self defense. The trainers are super awesome and helpful, you will never get bored.

Fantastic experience: Such a great and supportive atmosphere for beginners. Pat is a great teacher and very encouraging. Looking forward to future classes!! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: First class establishment. The facilities, coaches, timetable, bookings app, prices, and culture are all spot on. Super friendly and welcoming without compromising on the quality of the kickboxing and boxing. Can't recommend it highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, awesome people and a very knowledgeable coach.

Fantastic experience: I have been looking for boxing training for a while, but most I have found are boxing fitness in the gym which do not feel really professional. Until I had found Chopper's gym, I have had a look at the team and pics of the gym and I signed for a trail immediately. I was quite enjoying the trail session and I have introduced this boxing place to a few other friends. So far, 4 of us have signed members, and we are all beginners without any experiences before. But every trainer is so patient and skillful to help us. This place is awesome! I am sure most people will fall in love after trail!

Fantastic experience: Chopper's Gym is a great gym. My kids have been going to Gaz for well over 12 months now and they love going there. It is a nice and inclusive gym, and the training is of a very high standard.

Fantastic experience: Love coming to train at Choppers! Everyone here is super friendly and has helped me improve a lot.

Fantastic experience: I have never done Muay Thai before but the gym was very welcoming and friendly. Learnt so much in the few months of joining Chopper and my fitness has improved a lot. The gym is very nice and clean, would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: The best martial arts gym in Canberra with the best trainers. Very clean and friendly environment to be in. Would recommend popping in and having a trial session! :)

Fantastic experience: Great instructor and members. Excellent facilities and very clean.

Fantastic experience: Have been training in this gym for half year. The coaches are very patient to take care of each student. Great atmosphere. Up-to-date techniques. Highly recommended for all levels fighters.

Fantastic experience: I started coming to Chopper's Gym more for fitness purposes but I found that I suddenly just kept coming more and more because it's fun and it just became a part of my life every week. I recommend coming whether your new or experienced because everyone is really friendly and your guaranteed to learn something new every lesson. Chopper's Gym is very juicy ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Fantastic experience: Chopper's gym has awesome classes with friendly and competent staff! Good balance between technique and workout where the instructors will patiently tailor you to have correct forms and movement.

Fantastic experience: Gaz goes above and beyond to help every single person and make sure they're getting the most our of their time at the gym. Every single person is welcoming and always willing to help.

Fantastic experience: Chopper's Gym is one of the best gym atmospheres I've encountered. They're really good at welcoming beginners and adjusting their sessions to cater to all skills. I am in and out of Canberra and have felt at home every time I visit for a training session.

Fantastic experience: I can say with great sincerity that Chopper's gym changed my life for the better. Not only is the training world class, the environment fostered by the coaches and other students at the gym is nothing short of amazing. Whether you are a beginner that wants a fun way to get fit and healthy or a fighter looking for the right team, Chopper caters to all skill levels and provides a comfortable, non-threatening environment. The head coach Gaz, tailors his approach individually to all his students and always has time for everyone. By joining Chopper I have adopted another family and can't praise this gym enough for what it has helped me to achieve in my own personal growth.

Fantastic experience: Whether you want to train to fight or for general fitness - Chopper’s Gym is the best in Canberra! I tried my first class almost four years ago and I have been hooked ever since. Gaz is incredibly dedicated to his students and has created such a friendly and supportive Chopper community. Thank you Gaz and Marlou!

Fantastic experience: I went to my first class on a whim, and was hooked (no pun intended). The atmosphere is friendly, supportive and welcoming. Gaz is a great coach with seemingly infinite patience, making sure your technique is correct. An awesome way to get fit!

Fantastic experience: Never have I felt so supported. I came in overweight, unfit and uncoordinated. Everyone has been so helpful and motivating. I feel like I am in a judgement free zone where everyone is helping me and pushing me session to session. I have lost over 12kgs since I started and I feel the heavy bag sessions are a major contributor to that.

Fantastic experience: Never trained at a gym before where every class feels like a PT session, no matter how full the class is, Gaz will spend the time to make sure every student has correct form and patiently will keep reminding you even if your slow to remember like me :). Gym also has a great atmosphere, and really great bunch members, by far one of the best gyms in Canberra.

Fantastic experience: My kids started attending kids classes at chopper 12 months ago and they love going. The trainers are fantastic with the kids and knowing that they are getting taught correct techniques, as well as discipline, keeps us coming back. Watching the kids enjoying the classes and seeing their confidence grow, encouraged me to try it out too. The team at chopper provide the most amazing training sessions I have ever been a part of and the best part, they make everyone feel welcome.

Fantastic experience: Gaz runs a fantastic gym. The training is disciplined yet fun. The heavy bag classes are my favourite for a great workout. Try it!

Fantastic experience: Gaz & Marlou have created such a welcoming, enjoyable and challenging Muay Thai training environment at Chopper’s gym! Starting here as a beginner helped build my confidence dramatically in a lot of aspects and I am so grateful for that. Gaz is such a great trainer and is attentive to all, genuinely wanting everyone to improve and enjoy themselves. The culture is amazing and everyone is there to support each other, can’t wait to get back into it. Recommend this gym to anyone and everyone!

Fantastic experience: Awesome classes, suitable for all fitness levels. Started here Sep 2018 after giving birth and definitely got some good results and pushed me in the right direction. Trainers are great, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend Chooper :)

Fantastic experience: Have been training at Chopper's for a bit over a year now. The gym is fantastic, the instructors are knowledgable, friendly and supportive. The classes are great, and guaranteed to push you to your limits.

Positive experience: Overall, my experience as a beginner was very good. The only feedback I would give would be to have more classes during the day - and allow for easier access to private lessons if available.

Fantastic experience: I moved interstate and couldn’t find a gym that even came close to Chopper. Best members, best vibe, best trainers. Best gym!!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best places I've ever trained in, I feel very at home and has that family feel. Gaz takes his time with each student and best of all no ego!

Fantastic experience: I've done quite a few gyms in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Middle East but this is without a doubt the best I've been too. I've been going to Chopper for a few years and I continue to learn new things every day. Really good place to learn the best techniques but more importantly it's so much fun and the crew there are such a friendly bunch. Try it and you'll never look back!

Fantastic experience: Great Gym with friendly people and atmosphere. Easy to learn techniques and helpful coaches!

Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming atmosphere among all who train here as well as expert instructors!

Fantastic experience: Chopper’s gym is a great experience whether you want to learn how to defend your self or you’re looking for a fun way to get fit. The gym always has a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with an amazing, friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Excellent trainers and a great, friendly, respectable training environment for all levels of experience. I have no hesitation recommending training with Gaz and his team.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to try muay thai. Everyone is really welcoming and friendly, Gaz is a fantastic trainer and it's a great work out! I'm learning a lot every class and always have fun. I would highly recommend it to everyone!

Fantastic experience: Great class, good facility. The trainers are extremely helpful and friendly, and it helps that they know their stuff.

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility and fantastic atmosphere, well organised and professional classes with lots of help and support if required, I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn a martial art from an experienced and talented coach.

Fantastic experience: When I visit Canberra, I always look forward to training at Chopper. The classes are run exceptionally well, the community is a great bunch of people and I am always satisfied with each workout!

Fantastic experience: A really awesome atmosphere at Chopper! Trainers make the sessions welcoming to all current and new members. From attending several sessions I have taken mental and physical skills that I can apply to everyday training.

Fantastic experience: Close knit environment of people who look out for one another. Would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great for the new starter! I highly recommened Chopper!

Fantastic experience: Chopper Muay Thai is a great gym with a great coach and members.

Fantastic experience: Heaps helpful and encouraging staff, would recommend for anyone. Great place to learn and grow!

Fantastic experience: Great place to train! The friendly environment makes getting fit so much fun.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best Muay Thai/Boxing gym in Canberra. Most coaches I've had before just take your money and then sit back for an hour while you hit a bag. Gaz will always give you attention, correct your form and give you pointers; it doesn't matter if you're checking it out for the first time or if you're a regular, everyone gets the same treatment and you leave each session knowing you've improved a bit. If you want to learn boxing or Muay Thai check out chopper!

Fantastic experience: I really have to thank Gaz and Marlou. They provide a positive training environment and a place without egos. We're all there to work hard and get results. Gaz provides technical coaching and looks at the mechanics of movement to help get the best out of your training. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I'm from Sydney, new to Muay Thai and tried my first class here. I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it to other local, interstate and international visitors. There is a great team there!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, patient coaching and hard work all make for an excellent place learn.

Fantastic experience: A really great environment to train and workout in! the gym caters for everyone from people doing Muay Thai for general fitness to others who want to train to fight. Gaz is a great coach and very accomplished fighter we've been lucky enough to see in the ring. Rather than flood you with instructions Gaz gives you helpful tips as you go so you can focus on the basics and gradually improve until it becomes second nature. He's really attentive to everyone in the class and Marlou his wife is super lovely and always helpful showing the ropes to new beginners! Whether you're thinking about doing muay thai to eventually get in the ring or just doing it for a fun fitness activity Chopper Muay thai provides a friendly and relaxed environment and best of all it is very affordable!

Fantastic experience: great coaching, culture and most of all...great fun!

Fantastic experience: Chopper is such a supportive environment. Gaz is an amazing coach. I love coming to this gym and knowing that I will have fun while challenging myself. Very friendly environment, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Chopper is an excellent place to learn the art of Muay Thai. Great Trainers and an awesome group of students in a supportive learning environment for any level of student. Would highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Canberra!! Chopper Mauy Thai is a very inclusive club for guys and girls and has a great atmosphere. Gaz has made me feel welcome and included from my first day. I actually miss him if I miss training!

Fantastic experience: Great people, great place to train and great coach. Gaz 'Chopper' Rees: World title: MASA (Professional) - April 2016, Light-heavy weight division Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2011, Cruiser weight division, (defending title fight) Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2010, Cruiser weight division Silver medalist: Iran's Presidents Cup - 2012, Cruiser weight division Represented Australia: IFMA World Championships in Russia - 2012, Cruiser weight division Evolution 24 - 2011, Light-heavy weight division South Pacific title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division Australian title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division ACT State title: WKA champion - 2006, Light-heavy weight division .........enough said.

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming , great trainer and organisation.

Fantastic experience: After moving to the ACT I trained at a few different gyms but chopper is definitley the best I've been too, the atmosphere is great and coaches both boxing and muay thai are awesome. Can't recomend this gym high enough!

Fantastic experience: Chopper Muay Thai is the best gym to train at in Canberra, hands down. Gaz (head coach), is one of the most humble and knowledgable trainers with heaps of experience, so you know you'll learn tips and skills from one of the best. Great family atmosphere at the gym!

Fantastic experience: Training at Chopper is second to none. Extremely professional and friendly.

Fantastic experience: Ive been to a few gyms over the years, and i can honestly say ive never felt more comfortable and at home than at chopper. Gaz is hands down the best coach ive had and just a genuinely good bloke. Everyone is really friendly and helpful and there is no sense of judgment in the gym. Whether you are a beginner looking to get into Muay Thai, or an experienced fighter, Chopper is where its at.

Fantastic experience: Great culture and knowledge. Thanks for sharpening up my striking skills before I go back to London to fight MMA

Fantastic experience: I've been to other gyms and Chopper Muay Thai is by far the best. Great team and an amazing coach. They are genuinely interested in helping you improve your skills and fitness. I would say to you "GET TO THE CHOPPER... Muay Thai class with Gaz Rees and Co..." :)

Fantastic experience: Fantastic classes with very supportive and knowledgeable instructors. Whether you are a beginner, or looking to compete, you are guaranteed to improve your technique and double guaranteed to increase your fitness. You won’t find a better coach than Gaz. And this is definitely not a Mcdojo.

Fantastic experience: The most enjoyable and rewarding training I've invested in in years. I've tried other MT gyms but none have provided the personal touch and friendly environment that Chopper does. Gaz is an accomplished fighter and trainer more than capable of catering for all levels and abilities and, best of all, he takes the time to get to know his clients. Whether you're training for fitness or training to compete they will cater for you. I love training here and I'd recommend Chopper Muay Thai to anyone. - T. Hides

Fantastic experience: Gas is an amazing trainer :) and great facilities to train at.

Fantastic experience: Chopper Muay Thai is arguably one of the best Muay Thai gyms in Canberra. The reason it's one of the best comes down to two factors: Gaz (the coach) and the environment. Firstly, Gaz is a friendly and highly knowledgable instructor with a wealth of experience. Not only does Gaz have knowledge, he is able to translate his knowledge into his teaching in a way that really helped me develop and improve. Gaz skilfully caters to all students, whether they're fighters, or an everyday person with no martial arts experience. He demonstrates each technique at an appropriate pace and explains the reasoning for why the technique is done in a certain manner, this really helped me develop a fuller comprehension of fighting and techniques involved. Gaz also keeps his training fresh and exciting, meaning, that he constantly provided us with new techniques and skills, therefore, keeping the classes not only fun but engaging. Furthermore, Gaz despite his accomplishments, carries no ego or air conceitedness, rather, he's an approachable and friendly person with a great sense of humour. Lastly, the environment Gaz has crafted is superb. The facilities at Chopper are close to impeachable, this can be attributed to the care Gaz has for his gym. For instance, before and after class the mats we train on are cleaned, and his pads that we use are cleaned after each use. But, when I talk about environment I'm also referring to the general atmosphere. The atmosphere is fun and caring, there really is a sense of community and belonging in the classes. No egos just authentic and genuine characters. Highly recommend Chopper to anyone!!!

Fantastic experience: No egos, only encouragement. No pushing around, only pushing for progress. Best fun you'll have with your clothes on, but just as sweaty. Down to earth people with out of this world personalities. Great coach, and brilliant members. Love CHOPPERLAND family!!!

Fantastic experience: Chopper Muay Thai is by far one of the best Muay Thai/Kickboxing gyms in Canberra not only does it cater for all round Muay Thai enthusiast and fighters but it also has a great and welcoming environment for beginners and individuals that just want to get fit and healthy. Going to a gym for the first can be daunting at first but what I found with Chopper is it has a great family feel to it, and all students are taken care of equally no matter if your an advanced student or some one that has just begun Gaz really caters for individual needs and never forgets what students need to improve on. Which to me I think is a great sign of a Kru ( head instructor) who is loyal and wants the best out of everyone that enters his gym. And the best part of this gym is their are no EGOs!! Everyone helps each other out to be the best they can be and because of the culture built in the gym students even train with each other outside of gym hours.

Fantastic experience: Chooper muay thai focus not only in teaching the art of muay thia, it also focus on making the environment friendly for everyone. the head coach Gaz Rees is a well known world champion and also a very impressive coach, he is always there to help anyone in the gym. i can keep on writing and telling you how good the gym is, come down to chopper muay thai and experience it yourself and tell me I am right.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere to train in. Talented trainers with lots of experience and passion. Great workout and techniques for both the new and experienced!

Fantastic experience: Quality facilities, great instruction and friendly environment. I highly recommend checking this gym out!

Fantastic experience: Gaz Rees' team at Chopper Muay Thai are amazing trainers who are dedicated to improving your technique and skills. Fun classes and people - the Chopper movement is the real deal!!!

Fantastic experience: Fun, energetic, positive and professional. The only thing they lack is ego. These guys are champions that deliver results no matter your level. Give Chopper a go and you won't look back!