Our Philosophy
Strength through Intention, Resilience & Unwavering Commitment
Oath + Iron is more than a brand and gym—it’s a discipline, a mindset, and a way of life.
Rooted in Eastern philosophy and the warrior’s code, we believe true strength is forged through intention, resilience, and unwavering commitment.
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Our training philosophy blends time-honored martial wisdom with modern strength and conditioning, emphasizing mindfulness, discipline, and precision in every movement. Whether you’re lifting, moving, or mastering your body, every session is a ritual of self-improvement.
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At Oath + Iron, strength is more than muscle—it’s a promise to yourself, a code to live by, and a path to mastery.
Step inside, embrace the way, and forge your mind and body with purpose.
Our Story
As a young boy, I struggled with confidence. I was tall, skinny and an easy target for bullies. My parents enrolled me in Taishindo Karate — a Japanese discipline that became my foundation. I earned my black belt, not just through physical skill, but through discipline, resilience, and an early understanding of inner strength.
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Training became my sanctuary. Whether I was navigating the highs or enduring the lows of life, I always returned to the gym — not just to build my body, but to reconnect with my core.
Over time, I transformed not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
I’ve always been drawn to Eastern philosophy. Bruce Lee, the Samurai code, Shaolin monks, and Buddhist teachings around meditation and mindfulness have been guiding lights. From these influences, I’ve adopted a code of my own — discipline, stoicism, honour, and balance — values that continue to shape how I live and lead.
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Oath + Iron was born from loss — the death of my close friend and founder of a local gym, left a void not only in my life but in our community. In that space of grief, I felt a deeper calling: to create a new kind of sanctuary. One built not just with iron plates and sweat, but with soul.
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The name Oath + Iron reflects that mission. The Oath is the promise you make to yourself — to grow, to endure, to become more. The Iron is the medium — the weight that forges not just muscle, but character.
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This space is for those who move in silence, who commit daily, and who seek something deeper than just a workout. It’s for those who train for self-mastery. Who want to feel empowered, not just strong. Who are searching for belonging.
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I believe modern fitness has lost something essential: soul and community.
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Oath + Iron is here to bring that back.
