The Commando Temple

Become Your Strongest Self In Our Gym and Out There

Award-winning gym in Deptford and Chesterfield for solo training, 1-2-1 coaching, group sessions and coaches looking for a unique space.

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It´s our mission to improve lives.

This isn’t just a gym – it’s a place where people come to change. Becoming stronger here will strengthen you as a person. Whether you come to train solo, with a coach, or are a coach, we help to build a more disciplined, resilient and capable you. Our core areas are strength training, strongman, strongwoman, powerlifting, calisthenics, military fitness, muay thai and judo.

You’re not just lifting weights or learning to fight. You’re building the grit and tenacity to show up when life gets hard. The confidence that no one else can give you. The clarity to make decisions under pressure and avoid burnout. And the courage to raise your standards – in the gym, and in life.

TAKING THE PAIN OUT OF YOUR TRAINING

If you are in pain, or left training because of pain and discomfort – we can help put that right. Around a third of our members were in the same situation when they joined the Commando Temple. This is a core focus for us – to help you build strength and move with ease and without pain.

THE FIRST STEPS ARE EASY:

1. Click on Get Started

2. Tell us your goals

3. We build a plan to get you there

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COMMANDO TEMPLE

EXPERT PERSONAL TRAINING

Strength Training

Military Fitness

Fitness Training

Our Personal Trainers

Life’s too short to stay stuck at average.

Who Trains Here?

Professionals who reached career success but let their health take a back seat.

Adults ready to move from coasting to actively managing their progress.

People who want training that transforms them.

Coaches and personal trainers.

Anyone serious about the work – from beginners to professional athletes.

People who value inclusion.

What You’ll Find at Commando Temple

World-class personal trainers in strength, Muay Thai, judo, strongman, calisthenics, and movement.

A team of hand-picked, long-term coaches – no churn and no sales reps.

Unrivalled strength training facilities, including the Grip Cave – which contains the largest assortment of grip training and steel-bending equipment you’ll find in any gym in London.

A commitment to get to know you, your goals and the right plan to achieve them.

A focused, inclusive, dog-friendly environment (yes, Red is still in charge).

A community that trains with purpose to support real personal transformations.

Founded by Rob Blair

Rob Blair founded Commando Temple and Commando Temple Peak District to help people to improve strength, mobility and confidence through focused training programmes.

A former Royal Marines Commando, Rob built this gym on discipline, grit, and long-term growth. He’s combined military experience with proven strength training systems tested extensively throughout his career.

“F* average” isn’t a motto. It’s a challenge. One we take seriously.

The Commando Temple is a place for people who want to make the most of their life – and have the body and mind to go far with it.

MEET ROB & THE TEAM