For starters, it should be noted that I'm neither a champion MMA fighter nor a jujitsu master... I…read morewas (at the time) a relatively (unenthusiastic) athletic girl looking for a decent gym with a working treadmill- I would've even settled for a couple of dumb bells and an eliptical machine! Well, MY OH MY, Urban Kings' is all of that and SO MUCH MORE! Everyone at the gym is incredibly nice and encouraging. At first, as the unethused girl feeling a little too snug in a pair of (now known to be see through!!)* lulu lemon capris, I was a little apprehensive to be outnumbered by a bunch of expertly trained martial artists in an evening conditioning class. However, towards the end of the class- it was clear that we were all in it together. After being cheered on to plunder through my first real push-up (I can do 15 in a row now!) I was just as encouraging to the bulky man with tribal tattooed to just push through that last round of burpees. I went home sore and SUPER sweaty- but I definitely wanted more, which was almost confusing? because the class was hard.. like 'sore for two days after hard'... or, like 'my mascara runs down my face from sweat' hard! Nonetheless, this isn't a gym to parade around in expensive workout clothes NOR a massive dizzying arena filled with enough random equipment to make your head explode. I've been a part of both and I am happy to say that Urban Kings is the type of gym I've been looking for all along. I come to workout (that IS THE POINT right?!) and get results. I've seen my strength and stamina increase tenfold and I actually look forward to my workouts. I mean, I guess it's worth mentioning the added bonuses which include an incredible staff (it just feels like family, ya know?), a wonderful locker room, beyond amazing classes for every type of fitness enthusiast, and a great smoothie bar!

I have just had my first boxing lesson in London having been out the ring for the last 5…read more....... Years, well you can imagine rusty would be a understatement, but the boxing coach in the class worked me out worked on my technique and I really really enjoyed the session, so I joined. Come see some of the experts down here, they make you feel so welcome no matter what level you are. If normal gyms don't really cut it for you and you lose interest in a couple of months this is the place for you, it very clean very modern and like a big family. Try it for your self.

From the states and dropped in to roll with their morning class. Coach Sebastian was there and had…read morea great time. The guys were very welcoming and felt like I was at my home gym. If you are traveling and want a great gym to visit this would be it. OSS

Been coming here religiously for a few years…read more Old-skool-no-fluffy-white-towels-hard-work-sweaty-goodtimes boxing gym. Various types of peeps, young, old, all walks of life working hard for two hours straight. Not for people that just want to come for a facebook update, be prepared to work! The coaches are amazing and will always remember who you are and what level you're at so they can help you progress. Come for a good workout or come to learn how to box proper -- not boxercise!! No membership required, pay a flat entry fee of £12, it's cheaper if you do pay for an annual membership: £10 p/session, block of 10 for £90, or monthly for £70. Then 'KO Circuit' is for general public, if you're interested in amateur boxing training, in general you'll have to come to KO Circuit first, have a chat/get invited. Both classes are super hard work. There's also proper kickboxing on Saturday arvos. All Stars is the home of champions having seen British title fighters starting here and also the first Euro woman champ. Check out their website, come along! Saturday mornings 10am-12 are my favourite, good bunch of peeps. All Stars is also a charity org, giving back to the youth in the community. Check out the little video about the gym http://youtu.be/E8XaZGv5oUI http://www.allstars-gym.co.uk

The boxing classes at All Stars are kick ass! Honestly, if…read moreyou're looking for a good, severe boxing workout this is THE place. 2hrs sessions are intense, trainers experienced and invested. They won't let you rest and they'll push you to your limits. And you'll like it;) What's pleasant is that they remember you, your name and progress you make. It makes you feel part of the family. £12 for a session or £70 a month is not a cheap business, I agree, but you get what you pay for. Quality. The KO Circuit class works by 3-to-1 basis, 3min of intense training 1min of rest. People of all levels are coming to these classes so you can train with and learn from them. Beginners are taken on the ring and taught individually how to punch and walk so no worries, if you're a newbie, the coach will take care of you. But be prepared to suffer afterwards and realise the existence of the muscles you never knew you had! I couldn't walk properly for two days after my first session;) There are female only classes on Sunday if you're a female (duh;)) and don't want to sweat much. Otherwise I'd say go for the normal circuit. If you don't have your own gloves they can lend you a pair for the time of a session, but if you think you'll be boxing more than once, I'd say buy your own ones and you won't have to bear the smelly, sweaty, someone else's used gloves on your hands. Lockers with keys and showers are also there. The atmosphere in All Stars is quality, people are committed, walls full of pictures of boxers and fights and in the middle of the room stands a boxing ring on which you train sometimes and where sometime there are fights. Real ones. What else can I say, I totally got hooked and I'm looking forward to my next All Stars KO Circuit!

NINJA FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY is a friendly and well run club,based in sth london.We teach…read morevarious forms of martial arts at our academy e.g Kickboxing-Kung-Fu,we compete on a regular basis all round the country.We also work with community groups cater for children and adults,helping you achieve and living a healthy lifestyle.

this is an excellent kick boxing club, for children and adults, my children have been training and…read morethey love it

I've been doing martial arts for years, but wanted to check out a boxing class. It seemed to me…read morethat it might be a more practical form of self-defence, and that the sparring might be more realistic than other martial arts. From the very first class I took with Carlos, he was extremely welcoming. There's no pretension, ego or hostility in his classes - not from instructors or students. As I started attending more regularly (I do conditioning/pad work once a week and the sparring class every Friday night), I realised just how committed and talented Carlos is not just at boxing, but teaching it. Teaching is an entirely separate skill to being able to box, but it's clearly something Carlos has worked on and can deliver extremely effectively. He has the mark of someone who has put in his 10,000 hours to be a great trainer. In just a few seconds of pad work or him watching you spar, he'll spot your mistakes, stop you, and make you fix them before continuing. Every time you reach a new level, he'll give you more feedback to get to the next one. I learn more every Friday at sparring than I learn most weeks at work and in other areas of my life. Initially, I was reluctant to attend the Friday sparring classes, as it meant giving up my nights out drinking and socialising, but after trying it just once, I realised that coming home, sweaty and drained from sparring but with a head full of learnings, was far more enjoyable than waking up with a hangover and nothing to show for it the next day. I cannot recommend Moreno boxing enough if you have even a slight vestige of interest in the martial arts. Check out a class and see if it's for you.

I trained at Moreno Boxing for a few months towards the end of 2020 and really enjoyed the classes…read moreand found the trainers to be excellent. Unfortunately I will not be returning as their customer service is awful. As many of the other reviews mentioned they will not refund you under any circumstances and are not reasonable or trustworthy. The owners main concern is around making money and not the happiness or wellbeing of their clients. I last attended a class in November of 2020 where I dislocated my shoulder and was unable to train in the following months. Despite not attending a single session after this they charged me for the next month which I disputed. They refused a refund but offered credit. They then charged me for the following month which they eventually they did refund after a lengthy dispute. 8 months later they charged me a monthly membership fee again (£95). They claim my contract had been on hold and has since re-commenced despite having no correspondence of this. They refused to offer me a refund. I had logged in via their booking system many months ago to try to cancel my account with them. I couldn't see an option to do so, instead I requested that the system remove my details. The fact I was then charged again indicates a GDPR breach. On another note throughout Covid they pushed the rules consistently so I was not comfortable to attend the gym during certain periods. This is probably because the gym owner is a Covid conspiracy theorist.

I have been training here for the last 2 years. The instructors are super nice, experienced, and…read moresupportive. It does get a bit crowded with multiple classes going on. The kickboxing classes are super fun!

Paragon gym is one of the premier kickboxing gyms in the country. You will be taught by previous…read morechampions Stuart & John Lawson and their array of talented instructors. Paragon is a full time gym that is open Mon-Sat with classes available for kids, adult beginners and advanced students. They have a beautiful fully equipped gym with punch bags, padded floor and boxing ring. You can train for fitness or if you have the heart, you can compete and fight your way to a championship belt. The style of kickboxing is called Mugendo which is a Japanese word meaning 'Unlimited Way.' The guys here are passionate, and if you dedicate yourself you will get fit in no time.

The best place to learn martial arts and have fun at the same timeread more

10/10 are the instructors 10/10 for the premises…read more10/10 for the little dragon classes 10/10 for the interaction of parents As you can tell I am soooo pleased with my son joining Croydon Martial Arts. Cannot wait until the twins are 4 years old as they will also be joining their brother in the lil dragons.

The perfect place if you cycle or run to work and your office is in Soho. You can leave your bike…read morehere, rent a locker and take a shower. Everything is clean and the staff is really friendly. It's one of those places that will make you think "why has nobody thought of this before" They also have a few extras such as spinning classes, a small workout area and a few classes. I do definitely thing of those as extras, especially the gym area. It's there if you need it, but I still pay for a regular gym that has much more stuff. And lastly one nice benefit: they have cycle service, so if anything goes wrong, leave the bike with them and it will be fixed by the time you get back.

Had a free 2 day trial here, (just call up and ask if you can try it). I used the gym area, TRX,…read morefree weights and just got a feel for whats on offer. the 2nd time I went I did the Endurance spinning class with Sarah who was amazing and got me hooked instantly! Its not your usual gym with dozens of treadmills and fixed weight machines. Its quite small compared to most gyms but they have recently (last weekend) expanded to add an extra room on the side for the clasess and to keep the gym seperate. This gym has an amazing range of services available, lots of fitness classes, spinning classes etc see the website for the full range. You can also leave your bike here in the bike storage so it makes it ideal for commuting. The staff are super friendly. I've signed up for the full package and am super excited for my new years fitness plan! There's no contract too which is great! Free towel on entry.