The true impact of Roman Boxing is best explained by the people who experience it every week.

Since opening in 2018, the club has become far more than a place to train. For many members it has become a source of confidence, structure, friendship, discipline and support. Parents have spoken about seeing dramatic improvements in their children’s confidence and wellbeing. Adult members have described improvements to both their physical and mental health, while others have credited the club with helping them build the self-belief needed to find employment, return to education or make positive changes in their lives.

Again and again, people describe the same themes: a welcoming atmosphere, supportive coaching, strong community spirit and a gym where everyone is encouraged to improve regardless of age, background or experience level.

The following comments and testimonials come directly from members, parents and visitors who have experienced Roman Boxing first-hand. Together they help tell the story of what the club means to the people it serves and why securing its future matters so much to the wider community.

“Amazing atmosphere at the gym!!!! Highly recommend to anyone”

“I’m a university student who had boxed elsewhere before, and since joining Romans the coaching, support, and atmosphere here have been outstanding. The trainers are welcoming, knowledgeable, and push you to improve every session.”

“My son started a couple of weeks ago with no confidence in himself Darren and the team has changed this tremendously with the encouragement and help my boy needed he has proven to himself I can’t do this is not a thing anymore with the training and the discipline the coaches has given him he believes he can do anything now thank you so much Roman boxing my boy loves coming and he has found something he loves”

“class sense of community, makes training regularly a privilege, incredible coaching every session and will do the most they can for any boxer who wants to put the work in.”

“I only signed my son up for a couple of sessions through the half-term vouchers, just to see how he would get on.
From the moment we walked in, I knew we’d found the right place.
Darren was so warm and welcoming, as were the other coaches, and even the kids training there made us feel at home straight away.
The encouragement, guidance, and knowledge my son has been given is amazing. In just a few short weeks, his confidence has grown so much, and he’s learning to express his feelings in such a positive way.
I honestly can’t thank Darren and the whole Roman Boxing team enough for the difference they’ve already made. You’re not just teaching boxing – you’re giving these kids skills, confidence, and support that will stay with them for life”

“Great atmosphere my son absolutely loves it, and thriving strict and discipline ,he’s learnt new skills fitness level is improving definitely recommend the boxing gym keeps kids entertained and off the streets brilliant idea”

“Great coaching team.”

“The coach was great with the young person and made them very welcomed at the youth boxing night.”

“Hey Coach Darren (and Bamsey)! How have you been? I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the time and effort you invested in me when I was a student at your boxing gym. Your training and guidance helped me develop discipline, perseverance, and the value of hard work. I am forever grateful.
I am sorry for leaving the gym abruptly due to university and homelessness issues at the time, but I hope you know that your impact on my life was immeasurable. I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I recently landed a job as a highway civil engineer in Exeter, and I will start in September. I am grateful for the skills and discipline I learned through boxing, which I believe played a significant role in helping me secure this opportunity.
Thank you for being a coach who not only teaches boxing but also helps shape character. You have inspired me to be the best version of myself, and for that, I will always be thankful.”

“Had a fantastic time 🙂”

“Class club, brilliant coaches”

“Great gym, with excellent coaches. Even if you are a complete begginer the coaches are very welcoming and happy to help. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to start boxing.”

“Brilliant boxing gym! I have been coming here for roughly 5 months with no prior boxing training and have learnt a great deal thanks to the friendly and knowledgable coaches and good equipment and facilities. The lessons they teach you are invaluable and for the price you really can’t beat it. The atmosphere is great and everyone is very friendly and supportive. Would highly recommend this gym, 10/10.”

“This place is unbelievable!
I walked into the boxing gym at the start of my second year of university and immediately felt welcomed by the coaches and the boxers. The coaches challenge you both physically and mentally to be the best boxer that you can possibly be.
All the coaches are fantastic as they all volunteer their weekday evenings (and Saturday mornings) to help us develop and give us guidance. If you train your hardest, show respect and train consistently, they have no problem with taking you all over the country to get you out.
The boxers are also very friendly and welcoming. Everyone at the club are good friends and are always willing to help all their fellow boxers progress with their training in any way they can.
Amazing club, amazing people.
If you are looking to take up boxing, I would highly recommend heading down to Roman Boxing Gym.”

“PROPER boxing club with real boxers as coaches. No nonsense. Very inclusive, great sense of community, fair and friendly coaches. You really get your money’s worth out of each session. Highly recommend!”

“Great club, all coaches very welcoming and a great place to train”

“A great boxing club. Darren welcomes everyone, beginner or experienced. He is genuinely passionate about boxing, with a wealth of experience and knowledge. If you want to learn boxing in a friendly, yet competitive environment this is the place to go.”

“I trained at this boxing gym during university, and it was truly a life-changing experience. The coaches are some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable people I have ever met. They not only taught me how to box but also helped me build confidence, discipline, and resilience. I can honestly say that the skills and values I learned at this gym have helped me in every aspect of my life.
The gym itself is fantastic – it’s always clean, well-maintained, and has state-of-the-art equipment. But what really sets this gym apart is the community. Everyone is so supportive and welcoming, from the coaches to the other members. I made some incredible friendships while training here, and I will always cherish the memories I made. Unfortunately, I had to stop training at this gym due to personal circumstances, but I will always be grateful for the impact it had on my life. If you’re looking for a top-notch boxing gym in Bath, I highly recommend checking out this one. The coaches are amazing, the facilities are top-notch, and the community is unbeatable.”

“Best boxing club I’ve been to. All the coaches really care about each individual no matter their experience level. Good balance of technique and fitness too”

“Great coaching, amazing atmosphere great sence of community”

“Roman Boxing Gym has helped me a lot in the last few years of my life. Before I went to RBG I was really fat and I didn’t have work. I didn’t have much self esteem and was very insecure about myself. Slowly over the next few months I kept going, kept going, kept going, and by the next 3 months I felt a lot better about myself. I got a job because I felt very confident in myself after a while of going. I lost a lot of weight and am pretty fit now, it’s a very good place even if you don’t want to compete in boxing, it’s really good to go and get fit. It can be very intense but that’s what a good fitness workout is.
I was very down, feeling very suicidal, and Darren and the coaches, all the coaches are lovely as well, it really helped me get off my ass and actually do something, and now I feel much better about myself. Everyone there is very supportive, everyone is lovely there, which is something I was very fearful of when I first started, that no one would be very supportive and it would be a very aggressive place, but I quickly realised after a few sessions “oh it’s really quite nice”. This place is really important to me, it’s like a second home in a way. I feel like if I didn’t go here I would feel lost now. But if for some reason I were to not go, I’d still be like “I went to boxing and they were lovely”, I’d have confidence to go do other stuff, so RBG is an amazing place, it’s very incredible just how much confidence boxing gives you”

“Excellent club, best in the 20mins radius. Great for kids too.”

“Good coaching, nice atmosphere. Everyone is very friendly and the boxing quality is great.”

“Very professional and fantastic with young people.”

These experiences are the reason this campaign matters. Behind every training session, volunteer hour and fundraising effort are real people whose lives have been improved through the opportunities, support and sense of belonging Roman Boxing provides.

Securing a permanent home for the club means ensuring those opportunities remain available for future generations across Bath.