About Us

Ayrshire Warriors is an independent gym based in Kilmarnock, offering a healthy experience based on inclusion, fun, focus and friendliness.

Why Ayrshire Warriors?

Ayrshire Warriors was born as a young teenage boy training alongside the first person who I believe was the first true Ayrshire Warrior my dad Derek Simpson.

My dad was a professional boxer and had an impressive 57 professional fights to his name although sadly had to retire from the sport due to an eye injury at the age of just 28yrs.

I remember my dad took me and my younger brother along to a few gyms in Ayrshire where he enjoyed training. The place that really stuck in my mind was the boxing gym in Springside located in the back garden of the great trainer and gentleman John Mullen.

I boxed a few times in the Met Police “Lafone Cup”and got beat more times than I won, but for me it was never the competition of the fights that interested me but the boxing training itself which required a great deal of discipline and hard work as well as a shed load of mental and physical strength.

My dad instilled in me the importance of being consistent with training, showing up even on the toughest days and putting in the effort to reach your full potential. This has always been my guiding principle, give your best every day.

A few years later I discovered an old shed, put up some punch bags and began training with some like minded friends. Thats when Ayrshire Warriors began. I’m proud to say we went on to raise £50,000 for local Ayrshire charities, benefiting our local communities.

Today we have a thriving community of Warriors at our local gym who are passionate about feeling strong, fit and healthy. Sadly my dad passed away in March 2023, but I truly believe he’s still with us in spirit, throwing those big combos. Feelthepower

The Ayrshire Warriors Team