MERVYN ESPIE (FOUNDER)
After a serious car accident as a child resulting in broken femur and back, I was told that later in life I would have difficulties walking and with mobility and from there I decided that this was not my destiny and started to begin slowly running and exercising regularly to slow down or halt the process. From my mid-twenties to present my life has revolved around fitness and health. After boxing training for several years, I was introduced to Kettlebell Training for strength, endurance and functional training which increased my fitness 100%. From there I have maintained a high level of fitness for 30 plus years and still compete in fitness and endurance challenges to push my boundaries, from swimming across the channel in 2005, a 100 mile run in 24 hours (completed in 18 hours ) obstacle courses, sprints and other endurance training challenges ....
I founded and ran an established Gym in London for 10 years and moved to Ballymoney in 2019 where I decided that a there was a market for a fitness focused Boxing gym in N. Ireland for all abilities to learn the skill of boxing alongside building incredible fitness and boxing conditioning in a fun way with a great atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Obesity and diabetes Level 4
Rep registered, Level 3, Personal Training Certificate
S.A.C DIP Personal Fitness training, Level 3
A.D.P.F. Teaching certificate in Kettlebell Training
PCFA Coaching Level 1
Applied Movement Neurology (AMN) Level 1
Award in education & training level 3
Specialities :
Fat burn, Metabolic Conditioning, Endurance and Altitude training, General wellbeing ,Post stroke and Orthopaedic rehabilitation .
Contact: mervynespie@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile:07886277435
MERVYN ESPIE (FOUNDER)
After a serious car accident as a child resulting in broken femur and back, I was told that later in life I would have difficulties walking and with mobility and from there I decided that this was not my destiny and started to begin slowly running and exercising regularly to slow down or halt the process. From my mid-twenties to present my life has revolved around fitness and health. After boxing training for several years, I was introduced to Kettlebell Training for strength, endurance and functional training which increased my fitness 100%. From there I have maintained a high level of fitness for 30 plus years and still compete in fitness and endurance challenges to push my boundaries, from swimming across the channel in 2005, a 100 mile run in 24 hours (completed in 18 hours ) obstacle courses, sprints and other endurance training challenges .
I founded and ran an established Gym in London for 10 years and moved to Ballymoney in 2019 where I decided that a there was a market for a fitness focused Boxing gym in N. Ireland for all abilities to learn the skill of boxing alongside building incredible fitness and boxing conditioning in a fun way with a great atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Obesity and diabetes Level 4
Rep registered, Level 3, Personal Training Certificate
S.A.C DIP Personal Fitness training, Level 3
A.D.P.F. Teaching certificate in Kettlebell Training
PCFA Coaching Level 1
Applied Movement Neurology (AMN) Level 1
Award in education & training level 3
Specialities :
Fat burn, Metabolic Conditioning, Endurance and Altitude training, General wellbeing ,Post stroke and Orthopaedic rehabilitation .
Contact: mervynespie@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile:07886277435
ALAN 'SPIKE' MARTIN
I am head coach of Scorpion Boxing Academy a Club I competed and won championships for myself and I am co founder of Bridges Beyond Boxing Programme. I am an IABA Level 1 & 2 and an AIBA 1 star certified Coach. I have over 30 years experience in the sport and have travelled all over the world and have been fortunate to have worked with some of the best talent Ireland has to offer, from Olympians to European and National Champions. I also have certificates in SC for boxing and basic blind and Visual impairment. Also Parkinson’s for Boxing and Fundementals for Kids
Contact : spikescorpionbox@gmail.com
Mobile: 07971870428
ROBERT DONKERS
Robert is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist who has been running a successful clinic in London since 2009. He also founded his therapy school Accredited Massage Courses in 2007. Over the years he has trained thousands of therapists.
His students have included qualified Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, Sports Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers as well as total beginners.
Robert has also worked as an International Examiner in Sports Massage as well as Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology.
Robert trained with great body workers such as James Waslaski, Leon Chaitow, Jaime Hedger, Chaika Holste and Donna Eden.
His treatment invariably include a combination of Deep Tissue Work, Myofascial Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Neuromuscular Technique (NNT), Trigger Point, Sort Tissue Release (STR).
Having recently moved to Northern Ireland, Robert has opened his clinic and school at Boxing N.I Functional Integrated Training Centre.
As well as working with the public Robert has a vast following of International celebrities as clients.
Robert will be holding clinic on:
Monday 12 pm-4pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4pm
Saturday 12 pm–2pm
Treatments included:
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture for Fertility
- Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Cupping Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Holistic Massage/Swedish Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Hopi Ear Candle Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Sports and Remedial Massage
To book phone 07969 917 212
Robertdonkers261@gmail.com
ALAN 'SPIKE' MARTIN
I am head coach of Scorpion Boxing Academy a Club I competed and won championships for myself and I am co founder of Bridges Beyond Boxing Programme. I am an IABA Level 1 & 2 and an AIBA 1 star certified Coach. I have over 30 years experience in the sport and have travelled all over the world and have been fortunate to have worked with some of the best talent Ireland has to offer, from Olympians to European and National Champions. I also have certificates in SC for boxing and basic blind and Visual impairment. Also Parkinson’s for Boxing and Fundementals for Kids...
Contact : spikescorpionbox@gmail.com
Mobile: 07971870428
ROBERT DONKERS
Robert is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist who has been running a successful clinic in London since 2009. He also founded his therapy school Accredited Massage Courses in 2007. Over the years he has trained thousands of therapists.
His students have included qualified Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, Sports Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers as well as total beginners.
Robert has also worked as an International Examiner in Sports Massage as well as Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology.
Robert trained with great body workers such as James Waslaski, Leon Chaitow, Jaime Hedger, Chaika Holste and Donna Eden. ...
His treatment invariably include a combination of Deep Tissue Work, Myofascial Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Neuromuscular Technique (NNT), Trigger Point, Sort Tissue Release (STR).
Having recently moved to Northern Ireland, Robert has opened his clinic and school at Boxing N.I Functional Integrated Training Centre.
As well as working with the public Robert has a vast following of International celebrities as clients.
Robert will be holding clinic on:
Monday 12 pm-4pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4pm
Saturday 12 pm–2pm
Treatments included:
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture for Fertility
- Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Cupping Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Holistic Massage/Swedish Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Hopi Ear Candle Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Sports and Remedial Massage
To book phone 07969 917 212
Robertdonkers261@gmail.com
Rob Humphreys
I am a certified gym & fitness instructor with a passion for seeing other’s success in their fitness journey. Health, fitness & positive energy has always been a huge part of my life. I started to play competitive rugby when I went to high school and continued to play at club level until the age of 19 when I joined the military. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to continue that journey by playing rugby in various locations around the world during that time.
My passion for health & fitness has driven me to test my limits on numerous occasions through a variety of endurance & fitness events including, multiple 5 & 10km races, 1/2 & full marathons, obstacle courses, white collar boxing, 48 hours running events, mountain races to name a few.
In May 2013 I was diagnosed with Non Seminoma Stage 4 testicular cancer. I underwent surgery to remove the tumour then that was followed by 3 bouts of BEP chemotherapy. I believe that having that positive energy and a high level of fitness seen me get through that time in life with relative ease.
If I am not in the gym training or coaching others to reach their goals, then I am spending time with my wife Danielle and my 5 boys in the great outdoors.
Our boxing gym is based in Ballymoney, and welcomes anyone in the North Antrim Coast and surrounding areas including all of Ireland.
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