I felt the class was very disorganized. It's definitely not good for beginners. People weren't…read morefriendly and were very cliquish. It was very uncomfortable. The coach did not help with my form. The facilities could be cleaner. This place charges more than other more established gyms that have produced great fighters. Looking at the website it looks like John is the only professional fighter. I don't recommend.

Culture here is great, i highly recommend taking an intro class. The instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable and detail oriented, folks are super friendly and overall good experience if you want to be active & learn.

For someone who does not work out regularly I tried Dance Cardio as a great way to get my blood…read morepumping! This was not only a great workout, but the instructor (Elizabeth) made my experience that much better. Let me tell you, every muscle in my body was worked but I did not realize it as I was too busy jamming out to the music. Even someone with 2 left feet (like myself) could follow Elizabeth's instructions as they were thorough and encouraging. As a dancer you can tell she is so talented and loves what she does - her passion beams through this class. The only way someone wouldn't enjoy the energy of this class is if they don't pay attention or if they don't take this workout seriously . I wish I could give more stars, but I HIGHLY recommend taking this class if you want some fun as you sweat!

I tried this out because of the positive reviews and was more than disappointed…read more The class I took felt extremely thrown together last minute. The instructor was just screaming one word, ZERO instruction or encouragement. I left with a headache because of the instructor screaming "yep" over and over again. I also left filthy from rolling around on the dirty floor (literally dirt all over my body at the end of class). Extremely unhygienic!!!!! This is a shared space, not a studio. The only positive thing I took away from this class was a great workout, but I would have rather done it at home with a clean space, encouraging and instructive video. I would not come back nor would I recommend this to a friend.

I'm saying without a touch of hyperbole that Transform Fitness NYC has saved my life. Daniela who…read moreteaches the spinal strength class is a miracle worker! And every other person who there works is a miracle worker as well. As a senior citizen, I am very grateful to study at a place that is highly effective and extremely supportive. It is a place where you build strength and mobility simultaneously! Just like how you use your body every day.

I've been having upper body aches due to weight training and postural issues from office work in…read morethe last year. I decided to get into more functional movement training to compliment my yoga practice and came across TransformGST. Pulled the trigger and signed up for a yearly membership after taking a few classes via Classpass. So far, no disappointments! All the instructors are extremely supportive (Jan's a funny guy) and helpful. The classes are pretty accessible for most folks, but the barrier to entry is smaller if you're physically in shape. Did my first (sloppy) muscle up at the gym this weekend, which felt a lot better than finding your 1RM on a heavy lift. :-) I'll update this a few months into my membership.

Wonderful fun classes, he has an amazing teacher, teaches Senegalese dance and Drums. He is from…read moreMartinique.

My first pathetic experience in NYC…read more When I just moved in NYC, I was looking for belly Dance school for fun, keeping fit, sexy movement and making friends. My acquaintance recommended me the dance studio and take a try-out lesson if I would like it. As she said, I checked the schedule on the website while thinking which class I should take....etc..etc.... was so excited. Later, I got a free lesson pass via e-mail. HOWEVER, I realized that did not have any equipment to print it out, even roommates. Went to the Djoniba reception desk, explained to a male staff about my situation and what I am suppose to do for it. Even though I suggested what if I would bring the laptop and show the free pass, he insisted on PRINTED OUT pass.....and his attitude was totally cold.... Instead of getting angry, I felt so SAD. Because of not only for the rejection and his attitude, but also I felt myself pathetic: the Dance instructors might be great as far as I heard, but I missed it because of his attitude and No printer!! I should have gone to kinko's for it? (But I didn't know that at that time and he've never given such an idea. ) Now I got all-in-one printer. nobody's gonna refuse me! Remember, unfortunately, someone who doesn't have printer is NOT qualified for Djoniba Dance and Drum Center.

I came here for a weekend Pad Work workout followed by a Bag Drills classes. It was my first time…read moredoing any martial arts whatsoever so I really didnt know what I was walking into. However, from the very start I was greeted by friendly staff and the instructors were amazing. They helped me with my form, gave me personal instruction on how to improve, and watched to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I loved the Pad Work class so much that I went a few days later once again. The workouts are tough, especially if you're not in shape and they'll have you sweating a few minutes into the class however I can't stress how worth it feels afterwards. I also really like that they allow drop-ins. Want to show up to a class later in the day? Ok! Don't want to go? No obligation to show up. I'll definitely be going again.

There is no gym in the world that I know of where I'd rather train year-round than Five Points…read moreAcademy, and I've trained at some of the very best--on both coasts and recently in Thailand. The staff is friendly and professional. Our instructors are all outstanding. Many of them are professional fighters. Two of our Muay Thai coaches are Ajarns, and for 6 months out of the year maybe the gym employs one or more Thai champions as trainers-in-residence. The vibe here is friendly and warm mostly but businesslike. People come here to train and we don't mess around. When I started here I had to settle in and adjust and earn respect like anyone does at any gym where everyone knows everyone. Now that I've been here over a year, and fought twice, Five Points Academy has embraced me with open arms. And I'm grateful for that because the gym is filled with extraordinary, brilliant, talented, kind, and insightful athletes and fighters. Give us a try. And please introduce yourselves. I'm the nicest guy around.

Great kickboxing/martial arts gym! I've never done kickboxing before, so I decided to do their 2…read morepack trial class discount. I was nervous at first, but I told the instructor Keona that it was my first time, and she did a great job making adjustments for me and teaching me core techniques. The class was very rigorous, but I felt amazing and accomplished afterward! They had gloves available to borrow, and we used a mix of bags and weights in the class. Going again soon, and can't wait!

By far my favorite kickboxing class in all of New York :) The instructor is great, very welcoming,…read moreand she knows her stuff. She can also break things down for all levels. Regardless of whether you're brand-new to kickboxing or you've been doing it for a while, you're going to get a good workout and maybe learn some new techniques. I've been going to her classes for about two years after doing other kickboxing and boxing classes in the city on and off for about a decade. Again, this is my favorite. Hip Fit just moved its location from the UWS to Hell's Kitchen, and the new studio is fantastic -- spacious, airy, lots of room to throw punches and practice kicks. I highly recommend this if you've either done kickboxing in the past and are looking to get back into it, or if you're brand-new and want to try it out in a supportive environment.

Took my first class today with Coach Tyler and I am hooked. Great workout overall while leaning the…read morebasics of Muay Thai. Really enjoyed it and will add it to my fitness routine. Great community to be joining.

fun!! but def a workout. glove rentals are $5 and their bathroom is well stocked with post workout…read moreessentials like dry shampoo, cleanser, lotion, etc.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read): I trained here and loved it for ~5 years, until I was accused of a…read morestereotype for which there was no justification. Later learned of many other similar experiences from other former students. If you are a person of color especially, I caution you. It's very good training, but there's a good chance it will come with a price. The current climate we're in of protests and change has made me feel that it is important for me to share my experience here. I had trained in MMA, however gained interest in capoeira due to its African roots. So when I started at CAQ back in 2014, it was a new, exciting and fun experience for me. I met great people who I am still close with to this day, and for years it felt like home. Over time, I noticed more and more people were leaving--and many on no so good terms. Suddenly many of my friends, particularly students of color, were no longer training regularly. I will not speak to their experiences, just that I started noticing a trend. Me, still nostalgic for the "good old days," kept on going, shoving that to the back of my mind. Then, an instrumental teacher in my training who lived and breathed capoeira left. This was the beginning of my wake up call, but yet I was still loyal and continued to train. Until one fateful day in 2019, where I experienced first hand some of what had been relayed to me through rumors previously. I had made a request a year and a half prior to me leaving this school, regarding a student (not a person of color) that I felt extremely uncomfortable around. I simply requested not to do partner work with this person, nothing more, nothing less (everything else would be fine, roda, classes, workshops, etc). This was fine for a year and a half. Then, this person began taking it upon themselves to leave whenever they saw me. NOTE: nothing specific occurred to inspire this, they just began to do this on their own. I noticed, but I honestly wanted as little contact as possible anyway so I didn't think anything of it. I continued to train and keep my distance. I was told that all of a sudden, after 1.5 years, that this request was "too much of a burden" for the teachers. Which puzzled me, because none of the teachers had said this to me, and when I was recovering for wrist surgery, they had to come up with a totally different class just for me and that was fine. When I asked some of the teachers directly, I didn't get any confirmation that this was the case. I was told that I needed to talk to this student, and possibly apologize, because they "were scared" of me. The irony is that I had made the original request because I felt unsafe. Furthermore, I had been training there for nearly 5 years without incident, without even coming close to hurting anyone. I was never uttered so much as a mean word to this student, and I avoided them like the plague. I'm the type to avoid conflict, not start it. Needless to say, I was very upset and devastated to be confronted with being an "angry black woman" for a situation where there was no evidence or merit for such a claim. I felt as though they should have known me well enough (we used to hang out practically everyday at one point, training 5-6 days a week) to at the very least simply suggest that if this student had an issue to address me directly since we are both adults in our 30s. The situation had been made worse by them intervening, and quite frankly, justified my original feelings about the student. I had been given an ultimatum: talk to the student and possibly apologize, or leave. Needless to say, I chose to leave. I no longer felt comfortable training there and terminated my membership. After this incident, and especially now with everything going on with the protests, many students have reached out to me about what happened to me, and to share similar experiences. In short, the training is good (just make sure you listen to your body so you can avoid injury), but this school has a very hard time holding onto students of color, and more recently, teachers of color. While many have made attempts to usher in change to correct this, it still needs a lot of work before it can be a safe space for everyone.

I took two classes here the other month, to get a taste. I'm not ready to dedicate myself to the…read morepractice, but I had a very good experience and wanted to share (with the caveat that I have no real point of reference). The space is bare bones, but the school has a good vibe and the people are great. The instructors were fun, clear, and demanding. The receptionist was very friendly. And the students all seemed to be enjoying themselves and each other. One note: it's intense. I'm active, but the 30 minute, nonstop intro class left me winded, and (pleasantly) sore the next day. I will be back.