Founded in 1981, Eagle Gym began as a small, no-frills training space tucked into what is now Ericson Plaza at the intersection of Midland and Woodson Rd in Overland, Missouri. What started as a humble, hard-hitting gym quickly grew into a cornerstone of the local fitness and combat sports scene.

After a fire forced the demolition of the original building in the mid-80s, founder Rick King moved Eagle Gym to its current home in 1993. For over three decades, Rick’s passion for powerlifting, strongman training, and boxing shaped the soul of this place. His tough-as-nails attitude and deep love for the sport built more than muscle — it built a community.