My 16 year old son has been training at this gym for almost 4 years, we pay $100 a month for him to…read morebe able to go there. I have always been happy to have him go there. I thought the people there cared about him. I have highly recommended this gym to countless people over the years. Unfortunately, we had to cancel his membership because the owner, Tory - a professional boxer - decided it would be ok to threaten to get in the ring with my son and "go a few rounds" with him. Not in an effort to teach or guide my son but simply because as my son was in a sparring match he didn't hear a command that Tory gave him. I am beyond disappointed.

There is no better place in this state to achieve whatever fitness goal you've set for yourself…read more You will sweat. You will hurt. You will learn the limits of your body and push past it. You will have second thoughts and once all of that has passed, you will feel proud. You will feel a little more confident. More and more each time you go back. No. This is not "just another gym". Academy is right there in the name because you will learn. Tory and staff are friendly and understanding. You don't just join Innovative Boxing & Fitness Academy...you join a family.

Anointed Hands Boxing changed my life, Coach Dupree and Mrs.Shedee are helping me achieve my…read moredreams as a professional boxer and I am very thankful for them ! If you want to learn boxing no one does it like anointed hands , FACTS !

I went to this gym for about 3 months in 2017. Coach Strickland is great at helping people improve…read moretheir boxing. This was the first time I had ever done boxing, so this gym is definitely good for new and also experienced people. I would love to still be going to his gym, but I was only in Louisiana for the Summer In the 2 years since going to Anointed Hands I have signed up for 3 boxing gyms and 1 Muay Thai gym, none have been as good as this one.

I did my research on boxing gyms, reading reviews and websites, and I will definitely say that I…read moremade the BEST choice by selecting Le Boxeur Gym. For the record, I'm from Houston and was visiting NOLA for a week. Additionally, I'm in my mid-40s, not as fit and trim as I once was, and wanted to take private lessons with someone who had years of experience. I've had some prior boxing experience, but had been 10+ years. I decided to train with Matt ('The Coach') because I wanted to focus on boxing technique, endurance and strength; Again, I made the best choice. Matt is one of the most intuitive people I've trained with. In about 5 to 10 minutes he knew everything from my personality to my taste in music. He has such a good sense/read of the person he is training, and of what they're capable, and oh man does he push you without using what I call shame tactics. These are the qualities to look for in a trainer because he will customize based off of your strengths and weaknesses. I trained with Matt for three days only, and while the warm-up was the same, everything the last 50-minutes was a surprise. Training with him makes one realize why boxing is called the "sweet science"; plus he's super smart, and a good conversationalist. The gym itself is pretty raw, meaning no A/C; however, it has everything you need to box (different types of bags, ring, etc.) and to train in boxing (weighted gloves, dumbbells, etc.). My recommendation is just go and train, with either Matt or Fred. I met Fred, the boxer, who looks intimidating, but is a friendly and approachable guy. I've already told a couple of friends who live in NOLA about my experience, and I plan on training here again when I return in October. This is an amazing opportunity (and price) for the training and experience they offer.

This guy is all about money. No practical boxing techniques or sparring included to actually…read moreimprove your boxing. It literally was just a good workout.

Tonny is an amazing trainer that encourages you and modulates you to do your personal best. He does…read morenot make you feel bad when you can not do the exercises he helps you modify and encourages you to just do your best. I was over 400 pounds and have been working with Tonny for about 5 years. He has helped me lose weight strengthen my body and mind set.

From the owner: AFT is a mix martial arts academy that caters to kids and adults in wrestling, Jiu Jitsu /GI, Luta…read moreLivre/NOGI, cardio MAUMOCO MuayThai

I have been going to the venue on Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. as a boxing fan I sincerely appreciate…read morethe opportunities to see our local fighters and everyone involved that's continues to make this happen always entertaining with food,fights& friends

This is one of my favorite events in the city! Great fights with local fighters and fun…read moreentertainment in between fights. What I don't like is the MC, that dude needs to be replaced ASAP! Saying things like "can't wait to see the stretcher use" is not funny it is inconsiderate of what the fighter train and work for on the daily.

I have nothing but good things to say about the boxing gym. Not only is it spacious and clean but…read moreCoach Damian is great. I'm not athletic whatsoever but he is nothing but patient with me. He knows how to push and encourage his students.

From the owner: We offer one on one boxing training as well as group sessions. Train for amateur competition or…read moreget into shape. We also have fitness equipment. They self defense classes as well . No experience needed for boxing . We have three boxing coaches ready to get you started .

Courage Combatives is an excellent collaboration of mixed martial arts for self defense. The…read moreinstructors have a wealth of knowledge & truly care about your comfort level with the movements to improve your advancement. Questions are invited & welcomed. This is one of the best programs I have ever been involved with.

From the owner: Courage Combatives is a New Orleans based company that is dedicated to making people stronger,…read moresafer, and more confident in their everyday lives. We aim to provide training that is realistic and relevant, but still enjoyable to our students. Our team consists of Coaches Myron Gaudet & Angel Lia. We provide group & private training to all who understand the critical need for defensive training in today’s rapidly changing world. This includes organizations, families, first responders & individuals. We teach a well rounded system that draws from proven, modern martial arts and tactical training methods. Our material is also compliant with and understanding of the legal and ethical standards of self defense law. To put it simply, we are dedicated to training our students to make good decisions under bad conditions so they can go home safe after a potentially threatening situation. We teach all ages!!

The vibes are there, the people are welcoming . You can't go wrong with a great atmosphere of…read morepeople.

If you actually want to box & workout, no bs, this is the place!!! Good & I mean GOOD trainers!read more

I have had one 10 year old attend Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing classes here and one 11 year old…read morecurrently attending all classes here for over a year. My son is a high functioning autistic that was initially interested is martial arts, but is not physically strong. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the perfect style for him and Professor Trey has had experience teaching special needs students. My son was very excited and enthusiastic for nearly a year and moved up in belt rank before he lost interest. All of the coaches were understanding of his way of learning and self expression and made the lessons understandable even for him. I think he was attending to make his dad happy and I had no problem not wanting to go anymore. He did learn a lot for self defense. By that time my daughter was completely fascinated with what her brother had been going about and took his place as a student. She is about four months in and has tried every class that is offered. She enjoys the technical qualities of Jiu Jitsu, but also likes the real world aspects of the no gi classes. She also likes the Judo incorporated into the takedowns classes and especially appreciates how kickboxing rounds out what is missing from a complete MMA education. I think she will be practicing all of these for many years. I hope she can stay with Gracie United for a long time. They treat you like family and encourage the students the same way. I recommend this school and trust all of the teachers, coaches , and professors with my children. That should say plenty.

I was visiting Slidell / New Orleans while on vacation. I looked up their school online and found…read morethe schedule with ease. The adult BJJ class started on time. The instructor, Shawn, greeted me with a smile. The atmosphere is laid back. The instruction is clear. And everyone treats each other with respect. We took a group photo, and they invited me to come back. I recommend anyone traveling to Slidell to visit this school and train.