About Us

 

WOSSOBAMA GYM™ (Est. 1997)

History

Wossobama Gym is trademarked and owned by Alan Currie who set up the gym 1997. The gym has gone from strength to strength and is recognised as one of the top facilities of its kind in the UK. Alan has taught fitness and martial arts for over 22 years now. The gym is managed and run by fitness and martial arts champion & expert Ally Smith who has worked in the gym for many years and is assisted by fitness and martial arts champion Paul Kelly who again has worked with Alan at the gym for many years.

Mission Statement

Wossobama Gym’s mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of our members and class users through fitness, well being and martial arts promoting a healthy body and mind approach.

Our mission is to give you the best possible experience each and every time you visit the facility whether its for a gym session, class use, personal training, buying from the shop or simply just to say hello. You are our focus 100% of the time.

Aims

  • Providing a value for money service at all times without compromising quality.
  • To take pride in our service and our commitment to customer relations and ensuring you are taken care of.
  • To build a team spirit within the gym; this provides a sense of belonging for each member, gym user and staff alike.
  • Providing a safe and welcoming environment anytime you visit.
  • To provide you with the information, tools and knowledge support you need to become the best you can be.

Where does Wossobama come from ?

The gym was opened in 1997 by owner Alan Currie and was originally called ‘West Of Scotland School Of Boxing And Martial Arts’ which is where the name Wossobama comes from. The gym is now well established as one of Britain’s premier specialised fitness and martial arts facilities.

Muay Thai Specialists

The Wossobama Gym specialises in Muay Thai, headed by owner Alan Currie who has taught for more than 20 years, his wealth of experience has been passed down to many beginners and champions alike that have been produced from the Wossobama Gym. You will see many top level athletes training alongside you, they and the coaches will be happy to give you any advice and guidance about grading, how to improve your techniques, fitness or competing and taking your sport to the next level. If you simply want to train to get fit, fight or to grade – we offer a full Grading Syllabus- or just to socialise then great, Wossobama Gym promotes a friendly and professional atmosphere at all times.

The renowned Wossobama Fight Team and champions that train here are headed by gym manager, champion and UKs top fighter Ally Smith. Alongside Ally other champions will help and strive to advance your knowledge base; Paul Kelly is a full time member of staff with excellent skill and knowledge, UKMF British No.1 Stevie Brown, Davie Bowie and Bobby Holland to name a few. The team have won over 50 titles to date, Scottish, British, K1 and Challenge belts alike. Whether you want to be fit to fight or fit for life we guarantee you’ll get results.. Be inspired at Wossobama Gym.

There are local clubs/gyms which do not comply with the correct guidelines for teaching Muay Thai as set by and promoted by the Scottish Government. We do at the Wossobama Gym and Alan Currie played an essential part in putting together a criteria that all coaches of Muay Thai should be adhering to in Scotland.

 

We are also the only club/gym locally that are fully recognised and certified with the Scottish Thai Boxing Association and the UK governing body for Muay Thai.