Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Premier Martial Arts & Fitness Center in Horsham
Rob's Fight Club has been dedicated to transforming lives through martial arts and fitness training since 1993. Founded by Coach Rob Papile, a 5th-degree black belt with over 30 years of experience, we combine professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts instruction with personalized fitness programs. Our certified coaches, including USA Boxing champions and NASM-certified trainers, specialize in teaching all skill levels from beginners to competitive fighters. We emphasize proper technique, injury prevention, and character development while offering non-contact and semi-contact options.With programs for ages 6+, including youth leadership development and adult fitness classes, we create a supportive community where students build physical strength, mental focus, and self-confidence. Our Horsham, PA facility features group classes, private training, and upcoming Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction, maintaining the same mission since our UFC-era founding: making martial arts accessible to everyday people.
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Fitness Training
Kids Programs
Personal Training
Online Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer certified instructors with 30+ years of combined martial arts experience
- Our programs combine fitness training with self-defense and character development
- We provide age-specific classes from kids' leadership programs to adult fitness
- Our trial classes allow new students to experience our training environment risk-free
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and safety
Associations and certifications
- USA Boxing
- NASM CPT
- NASM PES
Services
Martial Arts Classes
Our martial arts programs combine traditional techniques with modern fitness training. Students learn practical self-defense skills while improving physical conditioning. Certified instructors teach proper form and technique to prevent injuries while developing strength, flexibility, and mental focus through structured belt-ranking systems.
Fitness Training
Fighter-style fitness programs deliver high-intensity workouts combining boxing, kickboxing, and MMA techniques. These sessions burn up to 1,000 calories per hour while building functional strength and cardiovascular endurance. Both group classes and private sessions focus on proper movement patterns for safe, effective results.
Kids Programs
Age-specific martial arts programs for children aged 6+ develop discipline, focus, and confidence. Our curriculum includes bully prevention techniques, leadership training, and physical development through structured activities. Classes emphasize character building alongside technical skills in a supportive, non-intimidating environment.
Personal Training
Customized one-on-one training sessions with certified instructors. Programs combine martial arts techniques with fitness goals tailored to individual needs. Private sessions offer focused attention for skill development, competition preparation, or personalized fitness plans in a flexible training environment.
Online Instruction
On-demand video lessons provide accessible martial arts instruction for home training. Content includes technique demonstrations, conditioning workouts, and skill development drills. Subscribers gain unlimited streaming access to structured programs taught by experienced instructors for continued learning outside the gym.
People
Rob Papile
Founder & Head Coach
5th-degree black belt with 30+ years experience, former ToughMan Champion and multiple-time boxing/kickboxing champion. Certified USA Boxing Coach and NASM Personal Trainer who established one of Pennsylvania's first MMA gyms in 1993.
Sean Patrowich
Boxing & Kickboxing Coach
3rd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do with 16 years martial arts experience. 2021 Gleason's Masters Champion and USA Boxing coach who teaches kids kickboxing and assists adult boxing classes while maintaining active competition status.
Joe O'Connor
Striking Coach
20+ years martial arts experience including full-contact fighting. Black belt in Tae Kwon Do/Moo Duk Kwan with 11 amateur kickboxing fights. 2-time Gleason's Masters Boxing Champion who develops striking techniques for all skill levels.
Nicole Thompson
Lil' Sluggers Coach
Specializes in youth instruction with extensive teaching experience. Main instructor for the 6-7 year old boxing program, focusing on foundational skills and safe training practices for young athletes.
Greggory Hammerton
BJJ Coach
3rd-degree BJJ black belt under Eduardo Barros with continuous training since 1996. Brings specialized grappling expertise to RFC's curriculum as one of only five black belts under his lineage.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach a mixed martial arts system combining boxing, kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques.
Are there classes for complete beginners?
Yes! We welcome all skill levels with introductory classes focusing on basic techniques and proper form.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We offer programs for ages 6+ including youth development classes, teen sessions, and adult martial arts training.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior experience required. Our structured programs help newcomers develop skills at their own pace.
Can I try a class before committing?
Yes! We offer trial classes to experience our training environment and meet instructors before joining.
Are there competition opportunities?
We prepare students for local boxing and kickboxing competitions with experienced coaches and sparring partners.
