Great people and fun activity. Dedicated instructors looking to help everyone. Very fun class

Tim is a terrific instructor. He's patient and super skilled. I already saw improvement after just one lesson and definitely plan on going back. read more

I have been taking punk rope classes for a couple of months now at the Greenpoint Y, and that class alone is worth my membership. The classes are exhausting and you will leave totally spent and drenched in sweat, but with that great feeling that comes with a workout that drains you. Don't need to be a master-jumproper, as Tim and Shana will work with you before and after class until you get it right. They even run free clinics in the summer months! The music and weekly themes are awesome and keep the workout entertaining, instead of tedious. An added bonus is the friends I have made through the class. Being new to NYC, I wasn't getting out and meeting new people much. Fortunatley, my first class fell on the first Wednesday of the month, which meant that there was a happy hour down the street after class. I've made some good friends and everyone is so friendly and nice. Tim even donated jumpropes for me to take to the children I will be working with on my upcoming trip to Kenya, and offered to certify me as a punk rope instructor for free so I could teach the kids to jump!! I highly recommend this class - you'll get a great workout and have a lot of fun in the process!! **My only complaint is that the classes are SO full there isn't enough room to jump comfortably without getting my rope tangled with someone else's. While that's a good problem to have, since it means people are catching the wave, I do hope they add a second class during the week! read more

The bestest, most ass-kicking, funnest, rockin'-est workout EVER! I can't believe it has taken me so long to write this review. I've been a faithful Punk Roper for about 3 years now. Punk Rope is a killer workout, but you won't know it until you're done, drenched with sweat, and feeling like a million bucks! The music kicks butt, and the strong element of play keeps you smiling, which studies show helps you not feel pain! :) Tim and Shana are excellent instructors. Tim is incredibly approachable and cues well, and Shana is the form QUEEN. Beyond all that, this is not your faceless, nameless workout experience. Tim and Shana work hard to create a community atmosphere. The group games and relay races you do in class naturally extend to monthly happy hours, outings, and food crawls (Hey Tim, time for another one of these?) they organize. I am so pleased to say that I've met some awesome people that I consider true friends through this class. Tips: A) Don't be afraid to look like a dork. That's the fun part! B) Make sure you take a tinkle before class starts. C) Ladies, wear a good sports bra! D) JUST SHOW UP AND HOP! read more

Here's just one example of why I love Punk Rope: I went to ONE class about four years ago, and then life got in the way. I liked the class quite a bit, but my schedule was too busy to accommodate it. Anyways, fast forward four years, a move to California and a move back to Brooklyn later, when Tim and Shana asked if there was anyone new to the class at the Greenpoint Y, I raised my hand. After class, I was chit chatting with Tim and he not only remembered that I had visited the class four years ago but that I also worked in the fashion industry (I have since switched to hairdressing). How awesomely attentive is that?! This just goes to show how much attention Tim and Shana put into their classes and students. Every class is great- you get an intense (but FUN) workout and they really hand craft the music selection to perfection. The other (and perhaps more important to me) aspect that I love about Punk Rope is the cameraderie within the group. Tim and Shana definitely foster that with happy hours, outings, promoting Punk Roper's creative persuits, the Punk Rope Games, etc. I have definitely made some tight, dependable friends through the class- a hard feat sometimes to do in New York City. A+ in my book! read more

I love this city, but sometimes the lack of privacy really gets to me. People in the suburbs can sing or scream in their car to blow off some steam after work, but if you yell in the subway or in your tiny apartment people will stare at you -- or call social services. This is why I LOVE punk rope -- not just the fantastic exercise, or the awesome people or the amazingly talented Tim & Shana. It's truly a way to act crazy with absolutely no judgement. Maybe you'll do a line dance or pretend to be a frog or play the air banjo or slap the ground with the rope. It all depends on the theme of the week! Being able to tap into that childhood recess feeling again is nothing short of inspirational. Try it out! read more

When a workout class feels more like a fun game than a chore, yet still get you sweating, it is so much easier to make it to class and not come up with excuses to stay home. No prior rope jumping experience needed, you will feel welcome in class no matter how coordinated you are, especially if you like laughing and having fun with your workout. read more

Fantastic music, fantastic instructors, and a class that is FUN as well as a challenging work out. Leaving the gym after class I heard an observer say "I have always wondered what class that is- participants always come out really happy..." Each week there is a new theme and it's not always exclusively punk music- one week was one hit wonders (Soft Cell) and another it was Oktoberfest (Nina and Polka). Another was Bollywood! The class is a mix of Jumping, body weight drills, and relay races. Because you switch activities with each song, the time really flies! Let me tell you, I am the laziest person on the planet and Punk Rope brings me to the gym every week and I leave each class sweating and smiling. If you can't jump rope very well, don't worry! Starting out I was terrible at jumping rope (I was so uncoordinated) but no one in the class minds if you aren't a graceful jumper. Tim and Shauna helped me get my bearings and the class was so fun and rewarding I stuck with it through all of my stumbling. Believe it- with time you will improve. I cannot recommend punk rope enough! read more

I started out my Punk Rope tenure at the Greenpoint YMCA, but started coming here when I had Monday nights off--it's been a year and a half at the 14th Street Y, and it's my favorite. (It's also a lot cheaper than the one in Greenpoint!) Punk Rope gives my life purpose and structure, and I feel a lot better after class--no more Monday blahs. Punk Rope is a great full body workout. The music is great, and Tim and Shana offer nothing but encouragement! Since I've started I've been welcomed warmly to the Punk Rope family. Pizza crawls and happy hours aren't mandatory, but they've been appreciated! read more

Punk rope is always a good time! A super fun, yet tough workout! The 50 minute session flies by and I always leave drenched in sweat! The relay races mixed in throughout help to make this class feel like elementary school gym class, while working out your whole body! The best part is that you don't have to be an expert jump roper to get the exercise benefits of this class. Looking forward to Punk Rope on Monday nights makes my least favorite day of the week much more favorable! read more

You're going to sweat. You're going to sweat a lot. And you're going to smile the entire time. PunkRope is awesome. Its a judgement free group who enjoys having fun while working their asses off (literally). Tim and Shauna are incredibly friendly and supportive while leading a fun, ever changing list of drills to keep things fun and fresh. You will feel like a kid in kindergarten again, and it feels great. Definitely check it out! read more

Punk rope class is one of the highlights of my week. It's a friendly atmosphere where you always get a great workout, but it doesn't feel like a typical workout, it's just fun. Fun that leaves you dripping with sweat, red in the face, and slightly sore the next day :-) The class isn't nonstop jumping rope, they mix it up with relays and a bit of core work and stretching. Every week there's a different theme for the music, so it keeps it fresh and entertaining! It's always a great setlist, too. The instructors are the nicest people you'll meet and have made a community, and I'm so glad to be a part of it! read more

Tim and Shana make working out so fun that you'll forget it's a workout until you're all sweaty and sore at the end. They have really built a sense of community around their classes. Come work out and make friends! read more

I took a demo class at the Manny Cantor Center last night, and it was a blast! Reminded me of gym class in elementary school, except for the fact that I actually WANTED to be there. Tim and Shana are so full of joy and energy that it's contagious. The classes are themed, and it's clear that they put a lot of creativity and love into making the themes fun. I had a great time, got a great workout (feeling it this morning), and will definitely be back for more. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Artists, rockers and the tattooed set finally have a workout they'll want to go to along with the gym rats. A fun, ass-kicking, make-ya-sweat interval class of good, interesting musical themes (Stanley Cup, Rocky Horror, Cinqo de Mayo, Ramones, etc, not the standard gym/cardio crappy dance music) coupled with theme-related jumping drills and body-weight strength training that will work you out without a doubt. But what really sets this class apart is the community it builds, encouraged by the instructors/founders Tim and Shana. Every class is pretty interactive with multiple relays and groups drills, and over time you can't help but smile and say hi to everyone mostly because everybody seems to be having a damn good time. There are also other group events like the annual Punk Rope Games, monthly happy hours, concert/cabarets and other spontaneous happenings. I've made some great friends via this class. I don't think I'd ever really picked up a jump rope in my life before coming to this class, new people show up all the time and get some focused help, so beginners of all ages need not be intimidated. "It ain't no joke, this is the real thing, so everybody say 'PUNK ROPE'!!!" read more

This is one of the best classes ever. Not only because if the jumprooe but because of the functional training and games. Jumprope alone is one of the best cardio workout ever then combined with the bootcamp, you get an even better workout!!! It's so much fun that you forget that your working up out, until the next day!!! The instructors Tim and Shana are the best too!!! read more

Punk rope changed so much of what I thought "fitness" and "working out" was about... I would never have lasted almost 2 solid, committed years with any other program and I can say that with certainty because I've tried. This class is outrageously fun, uninhibited, silly and motivating without even trying. It's an incredible workout that became a gateway to me getting a lot more serious about working out, strictly by being program that DOESNT take itself too seriously. Despite Tim and Shana being two of the sweetest, gentlest, kindest people on earth, they're gonna severely kick your butt in a workout. In the absolute best way! read more

In May, I attended a session with Tim's Punk Rope team in the Washington DC area. Tim and Shana did a great job motivating the group and showed exactly how to do "double unders". I hadn't done much jump rope in years - his motivation has an old hack back in the game again. Jump rope is such a great "bang for the buck" exercise; in 10 minutes, you can get a great workout. Unfortunately, Tim is primarily in the NY area. read more

Anything that makes it feel good to get tougher is a ok with me. We need to keep ourselves strong these days people! This place made me feel like a badass, thank you very much. Burn off my love handles for wintertime - I'm going to reverse the tradition there. read more

My 8 yrs old daughter and I have been coming to the class almost 2 years. I have never continued any sport/exercise this long. The class is well designed to keep us work out while having fun. It is like a series of kids' party games with up-beat music and even my 8-year old with short attention span could never get bored for the whole 1 hour class. Tim and Shana are great! They are very professional and pay attention to each one of our stamina and skill levels, and also personable and inclusive. You will feel welcomed and part of the group right away. Their enthusiasm to motivate us is immense. We met really nice people there, too. It is great workout for all ages and fun for all. Four thumbs up!! read more

Left work early, came across town to check out to this class, was first directed to the 14th street y, then to 14th and east river, then to 22nd and east river. Missed the class and disappointed by this lack of organization . read more

Amazing work out and tons of fun! Definitely a great way to get fit and have fun doing it! The themes keep it interested and new and the drills work you out with keeping your mind engaged. Highly recommended for those looking for high intensity work outs. But don't worry, Tim is great at giving modifications if you're a beginner, too! read more

My husband and I have taken Punk Rope for over two years and we love it! It is a great workout with fabulous people and fantastic music! Tim and Shana (the Instructors) really help you succeed and create an atmosphere of support and camaraderie. Would recommend this to anyone who loves a good, fun, challenging workout and great people! read more

This is the only exercise class I have ever enjoyed in my life. Even if you can't jump rope to save your life - this class is as much fun as it is a terrific workout. You can set your own pace if you can't keep up with the rest of the class - without feeling like a total loser. I have been in classes taught by Kimmy and by Tim and they are both absolutely terrific. Very inspiring and motivating. The music is always interesting and perfect for whatever activity they have you doing. The work out kicks your butt but good - but you're still able to function the next day. I LOVE Punk Rope and wish there were more classes. If you try it once, you will be hooked. I even went with my kids (pre-teens) and they enjoyed it as well. HOP ON, PEOPLE!!!!! read more

I first went to punk rope at the end of June...and to be honest I do not like to exercise!! But...this was fun and after 1 class I actually lost 5 pounds in the first week...I'm a weight watchers member which is how I know that I actually lost a specific amount of weight, but to be honest...that wasn't what kept me going back week after week...what did keep my interest were the unique combinations of calisthenics and jumping rope to different genres if music that were intertwined in this class. Tim and Shana are inspiring. They're both extremely helpful and encourage you to participate at whatever level you can. If, like me, you aren't that coordinated they inspire you to do what you can until you gain the appropriate skills necessary to jump with different steps. They are always willing to provide accommodations and to help on a one to one basis even when in a large class. I love this class and have gone every week that I've been in town, but 1 when I had a fever and for someone who never went to the gym...that really means a ton!!! Tim and Shana are inspiring and make exercise more than fun!! read more