Chopper's Gym Dickson

Chopper's Gym Dickson is a combat-sports gym in Canberra offering Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, a kids program and one-to-one personal training. The gym presents its classes as practical training for different goals: Muay Thai includes punching, kicking, knees and elbows, while boxing focuses on punching, slipping and footwork. Personal training is available for people who want individual attention to refine their technique, and the kids program introduces younger members to the sport in a structured setting.

The gym’s approach is not limited to competitive fighters. Its stated aims include helping members improve fitness, learn real skills, build confidence or prepare to fight competitively. That makes it relevant to people starting out as well as those looking for more focused combat-sports development. The class-based options suit members who want regular coached training, while personal training offers a more individual format. Families may also find the kids program useful if more than one generation is interested in learning.

Chopper’s Gym was established by Gaz “Chopper” Rees, who is listed as the founder, head coach and a world champion. The website says Rees has trained in martial arts since 1998 and has worked with teams including Mejiro Gym in Amsterdam, Golden Glory, Sityodtong Gym in Thailand and the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu School in Brazil. His listed achievements include professional WMC Australian titles, a MASA world title and championships with WKA. The coaching team also includes Australian and state champions, professional and amateur fighters, boxing coaches, personal trainers and a strength and conditioning coach.

For new members, the gym offers a free trial. Its membership terms are described as having no joining fees, lock-in contracts or cancellation fees, with access to all Chopper’s locations and the option to switch between them. The Dickson gym is part of a wider Canberra setup that also includes Belconnen. Overall, Chopper’s suits solo trainees, families and aspiring competitors who want coached training in a supportive, welcoming environment with a strong community focus.