ABOUT US


Darkside Gym was established in 2003 and originally started in a backyard with  12 mats on a concrete surface. 
Today Darkside is now a fully equipped gym with a boxing ring, cage, wrestling mats, bags and much more.

As times change so has Darkside Gym following the progress and constantly adjusting its programs to suit the ever changing combat environment. 

Darkside Gym is a martial arts school where the disciplines of Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA are taught and a strength and conditioning area to meet all your training and fitness needs.

Darkside Gym is not just a gym but a family and has since made its home in Sydenham 2044.

MEET THE TEAM 

URO PAVI
OWNER / HEAD COACH

Qualifications:
Power Lifting Coach
22 years weight lifting experience
30 years experienced Martial Artist
Head Coach for Amatuer and Professional Fighters. 

​Owner and operator of Darkside Gym. Uro has trained professional and amateur fighters for past 15 years encompassing strength & conditioning as well as technical components and nutrition.

In his own words:
"Motivation is for the moment, Discipline is Forever."

ANDREW KNIGHT
OWNER / HEAD COACH


​Qualifications:
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Major in Anatomy & Physiology/Bio-mechanics)
Brown Belt in grappling
Amateur Muay Thai Fighter
With 10 years experience in Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA & Grappling, Andy delivers an unparelleled service, focusing on training and lifestyle factors to ensure all of his clients reach their desired fitness goals.