About Us
Nick Stone has spent almost 36 years committed to transforming his students from beginners to champions. His passion for the sport helps him get the best out of everyone who comes into the gym.
In the last 20 years Kick boxing has surged in popularity for the average person wanting something more from their training routines.
Thai Boxing offers you so much variety and covers all aspects of fitness.
Thai kickboxing has many benefits which include:
- Improve Fitness – It is an all over workout making it an excellent way to shed unwanted weight, improve cardiovascular fitness, and cross-train for other sporting activities.
- MMA Training – Kickboxing is a major part of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), made popular with organisations such as the UFC. Learn all aspects of the MMA stand-up game, including boxing, the “clinch”, strikes using both hands and legs, offence, and defence.
- Self Defence – Thai kickboxing is a great way to learn how to protect yourself in threatening situations. The skills taught along with consistent training gives you a huge advantage in defending yourself.
- Confidence – Training creates discipline, resilience and a self confidence that positively affects all facets of your life.
- Stress Relief – Get the endorphins pumping, take out your frustrations (on the bags). Walk out feeling like you have shaken off the day’s stress
Thai boxing is for everyone!
Muay Thai is an ancient martial art developed in Thailand. It is also that country’s national sport. Nick Stone was a pioneer in bringing this sport into Australia after spending a decade training with the masters in Thailand, England and Europe.
Bulldog Gym started out in Australia 30 years ago as one of the first schools dedicated to training fighters in the art of Muay Thai. In that time, we have trained many State, National and World champions and continue to bring out top quality fighters.
Our HQ is based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches is in Balgowlah, which is less than 5-minutes’ drive from Manly. We run classes for men, typers, women-only, and children.
Our new classes include:
- Functional circuit training
- Dads and son’s boxing
Our school is clean, well maintained and fully insured.
The original Bulldog Gym from Bow, in East London, was founded by Terry Butwell who was a Bulldog breeder. Now enjoying its 30th year in Australia, Bulldog Gym fighters have won many titles from local to world championships. We hold over 50 local and state titles and 11 world titles!
Every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Bulldog students strive
to achieve their goals to be stronger, fitter fighters and better, more confident people.