This is a down and dirty boxing gym, in a good way. Walking in the doors here you get the…read moreimpression that this place means business. There are professional boxers training here, so if you're an amateur like me then you'll feel a little intimated but don't despair all abilities are welcome here. I took a Kick Start Foundation class where they teach you the basics of boxing techniques. The class is great, it gave me lots of confidence plus a great workout. My partner took a F.I.T class which is a high intensity class and not for the faint hearted given the way he looked when he finished! Overall this is great place if you're wanting to include boxing in your workout.

I had a really bad experience at boxing works. I signed up for a 10 visit pass, when I arrived for…read moremy eighth session, they told me that i had to renew, i realised that they had included my free pass visit and also the day the boxing trainer did a no show, very disappointed. When I spoke to the owner Alexandra Papadopolous she was very rude and denied that I had two sessions left and walked away when I was explaining the reason behind this mistake, anyway I did not renew or return to this gym again, I felt ripped off. Joel

School of Fighters, run by Jason is a martial arts school focused teaching only Krav Maga self…read moredefence and offering competition training for taekwondo athletes. Jason is an excellent teacher with a very easy communication style that ensures comprehension of even the most complex techniques. His energy is infectious which is great because I have never once finished a class with an ounce left to give. I'm not sure how someone who seems so nice is able to push people to their limits like that, but there you go. Classes are usually small meaning you get lots of personal attention and also easily make some new friends! I'd highly recommend anyone interested in personal fitness and self defence to check it out!

Are gym-based "Boxercise" classes not satisfying you? Too many illogical combinations, too many…read morepeople who can't hold pads? Fed up with instructors who can't throw a decent hook? Ever wanted some decent tips on technique? Ever wanted to take your boxing and kickboxing training up to the next level? Yeah well, we understand. We have suffered through Fitness First (and other similar silly gyms) and the boxing instruction is, pardon the pun, very hit and miss. We wanted to go to a class that pushes your fitness hard, but doesn't sacrifice technique. So it was great luck that we stumbled upon the UTS Kickboxing Club (aka Fierce Kickboxing). Classes are usually taken by Ben Ly (who also runs the UTS Fitness Centre). Ben has a lot of brothers, so if you get this weird feeling that you're seeing Ben everywhere, don't worry, you don't have brain damage, it's probably just his siblings. Expect a lot of yelling, a lot of hard labour, and expect to be scared at first. Don't think you could make it through 100 burpees? Don't think you could do 150 pushups? You can. This class pushes you further than you imagined you could go, but also respects people's limitations (such as age, injuries, etc). Don't worry about the yelling and the threats of punishments: it is never personal, and as long as you show you are trying, your hard work will be respected. Also, there is a bin outside the room if you need to throw up. The UTS Kickboxing Club is operated through the UTS Fitness Centre in Harris Street Ultimo. Since it's a university sporting club, you don't have to be a UTS gym member to attend classes. There is a small annual membership fee (about $30, give or take), and this entitles you to a very low fee per class ($10). If you're not a member, it's $16.50 per class, or thereabouts. It may go up this year, I'm not sure. Classes are as follows: Tuesdays 6.15pm: Beginners (and everyone). Turn up early because these classes fill up quickly; Wednesdays 6.15pm: Beginners & Intermediate -- this class is harder than Tuesdays, and involves things like TRX cables hanging from the ceiling and kettlebells; Thursdays 6.15pm: Advanced (and me, for some reason they let me come to advanced classes, it's very generous of them). Classes are usually 75 mins long. What do you need? Gym clothes, no shoes, ... but you will need boxing wraps. These can be purchased before class, or bring along your own. Gloves & gear provided, though if you have your own gloves, bring 'em of course. Note: This is not a hardcore kickboxing club in the serious training sense. There is no real sparring (no insurance cover for it), and the skills range from absolute beginners to more advanced folks. It's not in a dojo, it's just in a carpeted room, and you don't have to bow when you enter the room (just at the end of class, when we all line up).

I attended here but only for a couple of classes. Its a very unorthodox style. Seems credible at…read morefirst as they have a great website, but teachers are overweight, and it doesn't convince me of being that effective. Its very informal classes and instructors don't seem that experienced, as some of them are not even Asian. I am Asian and as a girl it did not convince me of being a strong style. maybe its just me ...but thats what my impression was.

From the owner: Here at the Wing Chun Kung Fu Organisation in Surry Hills we teach Wing Chun Kung Fu, BJJ, Fitness…read moreand MMA and are conveniently located near Sydney's Central Station. We are dedicated, fun and focused on bringing the best out of you. We cherish our history, our traditions, our journey and our students who are the threads in the fabric that create our wonderful school. Our mission statement is simple: "Excellence Without Compromise" We believe that you can become all that you desire, our mission is to help you get there. The Wing Chun Kung Fu Organisation is a Full-Time Martial Arts School in Sydney, we have been operating here in Surry Hills since 1986. The Chief Instructor is Sifu Rick Spain (the 1982 Full Contact Middleweight World Champion). Our Senior Instructors are highly skilled and experienced Martial Artists with your learning experience a top priority.

I'd been to Barre Body in Melbourne and Perth, so I knew what to expect at this Sydney studio…read more I used my ClassPass membership to take Megan's barre tone class. Though the website says otherwise, socks were not required (I prefer barre in bare feet when it's done on wood floor as it is here). Barre Body bills this class as "...strong and dynamic." I'd say I found that to be true. If you've done Dailey Method, Pure Barre or Bar Method, you'll feel right at home. And if you've never done barre before but have done yoga and/or pilates, you'll do fine too. This is a small studio with no lobby so you probably don't want to rock up more than 10 minutes prior to class.

I'm a fan of Barre Body in Melbourne and attend classes at least a couple of times a week. I was…read morereally happy to know that during a recent visit to Sydney I was able to use my membership to attend a class at the Surry Hills studio, and could book the exact same way as I do at home via my Barre Body app. This studio is clean and minimalist. It's a serene environment to work out and it's nicely located to public transport for easy access. The classes themselves are varied, with different styles and intensities available depending on your ability and mood. Like my experiences in Melbourne, the teacher at my Surry Hills class was absolutely delightful and had a terrific way of leading the class and encouraging everyone.