Kingdom Gym is a Christian family-led gym located in the heart of South Shields.

The driving force behind everything is husband and wife, Vaughan and Helena Potter.

Vaughan has been involved in the amateur boxing industry since his teens and is passionate about how boxing helped change his life. It taught him dedication, built strength, and gave him the willpower to train regularly. It also gave him the ambition and skills to compete, as well as a family and support network when he needed it most.  Now, he has turned his personal journey into a mission to help others. 

Vaughan is fully qualified under England Boxing and takes pride in working with all members both inside and outside of sessions. He is a dedicated coach, friend, and inspirational role model to each member of his team.

Helena has over 30 years of experience in martial arts, starting with Taekwondo at the age of 7 before transitioning to MMA in her late 20s. Like Vaughan, she believes that competitive sports have changed her life for the better.  In 2012, she became a qualified personal trainer and began helping others make positive changes in their lives. She has since earned numerous physical and mental health qualifications, enabling her to work with both adults and children, in her quest to help others achieve the best in their lives. 

Both Vaughan and Helena have faced challenging upbringings and difficult times as adults. They have overcome darker times individually and as a couple, enduring heartbreak and setbacks along the way. 

On 26th June 2022, they found faith and were born again.  It had a profound impact on their lives and ambitions.

Helping others has become more than just a job or a hobby for them - it is now their life's mission.  

They and the Kingdom Gym family take great pride in the work they do and are committed to helping you.  

Everyone is welcomed through our doors.

Whether you want to improve your mental and physical health, learn to box, have questions or queries or just drop by for an unplanned cup of tea and chat, we are here for you.  Come to Kingdom Gym at Market Place in South Shields or send us a message anytime. We're excited to meet you. 

Be part if the Kingdom!