Area 52 is the training school and first stepping stone for the potential stars of the Scottish Wrestling Alliance.
At the training school you will find Scotland’s largest matted area as well as a selection of different sized crash mats, a British sized show ring and a moderate selection of freeweights.
As a new student you will be under excellent supervision and guidance from Head Trainer Damian O’Connor and the training team at SWA in our own fully insured training centre. O’Connor is a 6 year pro and holds a blackbelt with the International Budo Federation in Ring Wrestling, and is a fully certified ring instructor with the IBF. O’Connor has wrestled all over the UK and has recently been training with the WWE during their British tours. Supporting O’Connor is William Grange, Falcon, Glen Dunbar and Scott Renwick as well as SWA founders Peter Murphy and Eric Canyon. Guest trainers from around the UK such as Johnny Moss, Paul Tracey, Majik and more will be on hand throughout the year to provide a more varied training.
Supplementing an already wide array of training, will be New Japan Pro Wrestling’s own, “Prince” Fergal Devitt, who will be on hand bi-monthly, putting the best of the Area 52 through their paces in weekend camps. Throughout the 14+ hours, Devitt will bring his own world-class wrestling knowledge as well as New Japan dojo training menthods for a fun but intense pro-wrestling camp.
At Area 52 we pride ourselves in taking you through every step necessary at your own speed. There are no deadlines, try outs or down payments required. You pay as you train as we take you through your basic break falls, chain wrestling, promo work, advanced wrestling techniques, character development and advice on fitness and gym workouts.
Viewing of the centre is welcome on Sundays where you can also sit in on a lesson before you decide if training with us is right for you.
Over the years graduates from Area 52 have went on to;
- Win Tag Team gold
- Wrestle for over 25 UK promotions!
- Achieve the Laird of the Ring title
- Appear on Cable & National TV
- Win Championships elsewhere in the UK
- Secure a full time contract in America
- Had WWE try-outs
- Become NWA Scottish Heavyweight champion
With our help we will make sure you manage to achieve your dream regardless of your size, gender and fitness level, as long as your willing to listen, work hard and dedicate yourself to becoming a professional wrestler.
Area 52 apologises in advanced that we can only take students from the ages of 14 upwards with parental consent.
The facility is located at:
Unit 1
Mossedge Industrial Estate
Linwood, Renfrewshire
PA3 3DN
Classes and schedule are as follows;
Pro Wrestling Classes
Tuesday-Thursday Nights, 6pm-9pm, £5
Sunday: 1-5.30pm, £10
Newcomers are recommended to attend Sunday sessions for approximately four weeks or until suggested otherwise by your trainers before attending a weekday session.
Private Classes
Available any time outside of the training classes, SWA offers individuals the opportunity to train one or one, or as a small group with our head trainer Damian O’Connor.
Price: £10 per hour
Booking a session
Booking a session couldn’t be simpler. Simply text your name and the day(s) you wish to train to 07595 543816. This number recieves text only bookings and not voice calls. Please state your name when booking your session! . You are only required to book in on weekdays, but please book in before 12 midday on the desired day of training.
Feel free to email us for more information.
