Our story

Two brothers, a few mates and a passion for fitness - that’s how Grassroots Club was born.

Morgan and Kaden Gibbons, twin founders, outside the Grassroots Club building.

How it started

From the garage to the HQ

The original backyard rig — training under the timber Grassroots Club frame.

The weekly Grassroots Club workouts started small – just Morgan, Kaden and a handful of mates. What began as sessions squeezed in between engineering lectures quickly outgrew the garage. One class became two. Two became daily sessions. Soon, every slot was packed.

“We grew way quicker than we expected - suddenly we had 35 members in a garage, and we thought, we definitely need a building now.”— Kaden Gibbons
Inside the garage gym — barbells, the NZ flag, and the GRC Christchurch sign.

Co-founders, Head Coaches and twins Morgan and Kaden made the call to go all in on a building - and haven’t looked back.

Why we do it

Grassroots Club is built on the philosophy that we are made to move, built to grow and here to enjoy doing it.

“For us it’s about the experience, the vibe. Our goal is to make the best hour of someone’s day.”— Kaden Gibbons, co-founder

Who are we?

Top-tier community-driven CrossFit gym

A community, not a crowd. It’s where everyday people do extraordinary things by showing up, working hard, and having a bit of fun while they’re at it.

“We aren’t afraid to raise the bar - to set higher standards for people, and for fitness.”— Morgan Gibbons

We keep the club a manageable size on purpose — small enough that the coaches know your name and your goals, big enough to bring the energy.

The whole club running out together under the Grassroots Club sign.

Take the first step.

Come in for a chat about your training goals, our offers and what might work for you.

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