Fantastic workout!
Inspiring instructors!
Awesome owner!
Amazing community!
Drove ~40 minutes a few days ago to check out CKO after a reference from a friend. I've done kickboxing before, but not with a bag, and I wasn't sure what to expect.
Wow- I felt welcomed from the start, and not at all intimidated.
I loved the energy, the ability to push myself personally while enjoying the class camaraderie, and the variety in the class (between punches, kicks, calisthenics- I was surprised by ab work in a kickboxing class... some classes even use weights!
You can try a class for free- reserve a spot online in advance, bring water, and bring a pair of shoes to workout in (but ideally walk in with other shoes and then put on your workout pair to keep the black mats clean.)
I went back today to try another class- the owner taught and is high energy, motivating, and encouraging! Lots of advice for modifications to go at your own pace. "When you feel like you want to stop, push yourself 3 more seconds before you take a break."
Lots of positive energy, and dedicated members! This place recently reopened after being at a different location for several years- so come check it out!
As a footnote: Christina who owns the gym is incredibly community minded! On the monthly calendar of events, I was excited to see opportunities to give back like this one in a couple weeks following a Saturday morning class: "Your $20 donation gets you a 25 min massage and cupping session, and all proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society."
Thanks Christina and Sho for great workouts so far- this gym definitely feels like a community....! read more