Mixed Martial Arts
Striking, wrestling and ground work taught as one system. This is the Range Fighting programme Mark Weir built, and he still coaches it.
Rated 5 stars from 10+ reviews on Google
Gloucester · Since 1996
Walk in a stranger. Leave part of the family.
Mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling on Bristol Road, Gloucester. Run by Mark “The Wizard” Weir, who still holds the fastest knockout in UFC middleweight history.
- 5
- star rated
- 30+
- years as an MMA gym
- Today
- 24
- recommend on Facebook
“Friendly club run by top notch instructors”
On the mats
Classes for all ages and abilities.
Striking, grappling and conditioning, most nights of the week. Take one, or work your way through the lot.
Kickboxing
Bags, pads and technique. Come for the fitness, or take it as far as the cage.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The ground game: grips, guard, sweeps and submissions. Everybody on the mat started as a white belt.
Wrestling
Takedowns, control, and getting back to your feet. The piece that ties the striking and the ground work together.
Young Adults
Confidence, discipline and respect, taught properly in a room that has produced champions. Ages 6 to 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.15pm.
Strength & Conditioning
The engine behind the skills: combat fitness circuits midweek, and cardio Thai/kickboxing on Sunday mornings.
Get directions
Unit 6e, Morelands Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5RZ
Women only
Women’s Bootcamp, Saturday mornings.
Running until 10 October 2026
Kickboxing, conditioning and self-defence, led by certified coach Tamara Weir of WeirFit. Women only, all fitness levels, beginner-friendly.
Ask about the bootcamp- When
- Saturdays, 10 to 11am
- Cost
- £50 for the six-week course
- Bring
- A water bottle. Gloves provided
Timetable
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Most sessions run in the evening, with weekend mornings for jiu-jitsu, the bootcamp and cardio. Tap a day to see what is on.
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Saturdays also run personal one-to-one sessions by arrangement. The academy is closed on UK bank holidays. Message us to check before you travel.
Ask about a classSee the whole week
Monday 2 classes
- 6:30pm–7:30pm Thai/Kickboxing pad work All levels
- 7:30pm–8:30pm MMA sparring circuit All levels
Tuesday 5 classes
- 11am–12pm Fighters' only MMA sparring Fight team
- 5:15pm–6:15pm Young Adults Ages 6–14 · first session £6
- 6:30pm–8pm Thai/Kickboxing drills All levels
- 6:30pm–8pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All levels
- 8pm–9pm MMA training & development All levels
Wednesday 2 classes
- 6:30pm–7:30pm MMA combat fitness circuit All levels
- 7:30pm–8:30pm Wrestling for MMA All levels
Thursday 4 classes
- 5:15pm–6:15pm Young Adults Ages 6–14 · first session £6
- 6:30pm–8pm Thai/Kickboxing pad work All levels
- 6:30pm–8pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All levels
- 8pm–9pm MMA grappling circuit All levels
Friday 1 class
- 6pm–7pm MMA sparring & development All levels
Saturday 2 classes
- 8:45am–10am Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All levels
- 10am–11am Women’s Bootcamp Women only
Sunday 1 class
- 11am–12pm Cardio Thai/Kickboxing All levels
top notch instructorsno ego, no attitude, no dramathe dedication is unbelievableFantastic staffa real honourgood for kidsquality coaching staffHighly recommend it to anyonetop notch instructorsno ego, no attitude, no dramathe dedication is unbelievableFantastic staffa real honourgood for kidsquality coaching staffHighly recommend it to anyone
Why Range
You’re not just a number here. You’re joining a family.
Wondering what makes Range different from every other gym in Gloucester? Every instructor here takes personal responsibility for helping you hit your own goals, whether that is getting fit, getting confident, or getting in the cage.
The academy is run by its founder, Mark “The Wizard” Weir: a UK mixed martial arts pioneer, a two-time Tae Kwon-Do world champion, and a man who once ended a UFC fight in ten seconds. He still coaches here.
From MMA and UFC fighter to trainer and world-class coach.
It has been a pioneering MMA gym since 1996, producing champions in Cage Warriors, Cage Rage, Raged UK and more. Classes run for all ages and abilities.
The fastest knockout in UFC middleweight history.
Ten seconds against Eugene Jackson at UFC 38, at the Royal Albert Hall on 13 July 2002. It was the first UFC event ever held in Britain, and Mark’s debut. Nobody has beaten it since.
- UK mixed martial arts pioneerMark Weir fought in the UFC, WEC, PRIDE and Cage Rage.
- Fastest KO in UFC middleweight historyTen seconds, on his UFC debut. The record still stands.
- First international WEC championOne of several titles across a career that ran to 2013.
- 2× Tae Kwon-Do world championBlack belt in 1988, world titles in 1988 and 1991.
What customers say
Rated 5 stars. Consistently.
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10+ reviews on GoogleRated 5 stars from 10+ reviews on Google
Recommends FacebookFantastic place to train. Whether it's kickboxing/Muay Thai like me or training in BJJ or MMA, this is an excellent place to train. Fantastic staff. But you'd better bring a full water bottle and a lot of patience. Highly recommend it to anyone.
Rated 5 out of 5 GoogleMy grandson trained with Mark until covid. This place is amazing, the dedication is unbelievable. Unfortunately my grandson is older now, works full time and no longer can fit training in. If anything changes we will definitely be back. Cannot recommend Mark's gym enough
Recommends FacebookMyself and my son Ben have been training at Mark's gym for 5 months, it's nothing short of brilliant. Mark Weir is a MMA legend, and to be taught by him is a real honour.
Recommends FacebookHard work ethic in sessions, you get to pause for coaching. Then you get straight back to the training there's no time wasted. Good coaching given enables you to track the progress of your training make improvements and progress.
Recommends Facebookgreat place to train good prices good people also good for kids
Recommends Facebookthe best MMA & KICKBOX ACADEMY TRAINING YOU CAN FIND.
Recommends FacebookI have been part of the range fighting family for over 2 decades, this length of time indicates quality training, quality coaching staff, quality training partners and quality people. Whether you want to get fit, try something new or compete this is the place for you. Made some life long friends here and that's because of the atmosphere there, no ego, no attitude, no drama just hard work and good times. See you there
Get in touch
Come and find out what a proper gym feels like.
Send a message or give us a call, and we’ll tell you what to bring to your first session.
- Call07976 878710
- Emailweirwiz@btinternet.com
- Find usUnit 6e, Morelands Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5RZ
The room
No ego, no attitude, no drama. Just hard work and good times.
Leon Roberts · Facebook
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FAQ
The things people ask first.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. The classes are for all ages and abilities, from people who have never thrown a punch to fighters preparing for a bout. Everybody on the mat started as a beginner.
What classes do you run?
Mixed Martial Arts, Thai and kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, sparring and conditioning circuits, the Young Adults class for ages 6 to 14, the women’s bootcamp, and one-to-one personal training.
How do I find out the class times?
The full week is on the Classes page, and the homepage shows what’s on today. If you want to check anything, call 07976 878710 or message the academy on Facebook or Instagram.
Do you train children?
Yes. The Young Adults class takes ages 6 to 14 and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.15pm. The first session is £6.
Who coaches at the academy?
The academy is run by its founder Mark “The Wizard” Weir, a UK mixed martial arts pioneer who fought in the UFC, WEC, PRIDE and Cage Rage, holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC middleweight history, and still coaches on these mats.
Where is the gym?
Unit 6e, Morelands Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5RZ. Look for the Range Martial Arts Academy banner on the brick frontage.