We came by chance as a last minute invite to Coach Tessa's Little Ledgends Saturday class. Not a…read moreclue what we were in for. We visited twice on bring-a-friend days. Our kid is shy, anxious and immediately they took her under their wing. Coach Tessa is a power house. She's based out of Massachusetts and trecks her way to the gym multiple times a week. She's versatile and adaptive. She works with the littlest of kiddos to the advanced long-termers. She's knowledgeable about her routines, programs, and educates as much as she demonstrates. I highly recommend her. The gym itself is slowly coming along. At first we were skeptic, the ring was well worn, and the door litterally flew of the hinges in the wind while we were there. Then, in pur two months here, it's been repainted, a new ring, and nee showers being installed as we speak. I think it's safe to say that the owner is invested. I do not judge a person based on thier reputation without knowing them. To be fair the only thing I knew about Jared before joining was that he hosts an amazing Thanksgiving Turkey/ Food drive benefitting many North Providence residents. As in any gym, language is to be desired. On any given day vulgarity is present, but then again, chit happens. I have sincerely and seriously noticed that the crew has been making a sustainable effort to be aware of thier language when the kids are present, and it's appreciated. If you're looking for a ballet class experience, you're in the wrong place. Your child will not learn a plie, but she'll learn dedication, consistency, build strength and learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Another aspect that many will hate on is the Prince himself: He's the shortest dude in the place and yet the only Bully. He's built like a brick house. He can't keep his mouth shut. His smile is consitantly crooked as is his tail end. When he sees a fresh face he is constantly drooling over them. Don't expect to leave with out a cold nose to the groin and a sloppy kiss. He goes by "El Chapo" and he is the most beautiful, sweetest "good boy" you've ever met. He basically owns the joint. Pricing of services and use of space is confusing to me. The cost of the kids programs is completely independent from the gym itself: so I can't really speak of the offerings. You should leave with this, don't judge if you haven't given it a chance. It's a great place to visit and you will definitely be welcomed.

I paid for personal lessons from the owner. He showed up 40 minutes late on multiple occasions and…read morerepeatedly rescheduled me for a later date. When I asked for a refund which was promised if I had a bad experience I was cursed at and ghosted.

Got my 10yr old son and my 8yr daughter in this GYM. The coaches are great with the kids friendly…read more, and welcoming. MY kids love it. The gym is big and clean lots of space for workouts. The price is pretty cheap compared to other boxing gyms. The go four days a week, M-thurs 6pm to 7pm. We're a month into the gym and already notice the confidence boost my kids have. My son went from not being able to do one sit up to banging out 50. Great safe place check it out if your interested. They also have mma classes as well.

Really nice coach great gym new equipment everyone is good at sparring and people are nice and…read morecoach braden is da GOAT.Matthew Daniel

There are two types of health clubs. The ones with all the latest gadgets, machines, fruit bars and…read moreTV's (pretty much everything you need to distract you from working out)..and there are gyms! Lots of free weights, grunge type..you know, where you actually sweat. Well, this is one of those places with a twist. There are two separate buildings; side-by-each as we say in RI. One houses the strength conditioning equipment (weights, treadmills) and the other is the cardio side which houses the boxing ring, heavy bags and everything else you would typically find in a MMA environment. What's nice is it's not your typical (Yo, Adrienne!) type gym or mentality. I would estimate it is evenly split 50/50-male/female...as more people become aware of the benefits of this type of cardio/core training. There is instruction (group and private) at all levels including: children's sessions in Boxing and Jujitsu; adult Muay Thai; BJJ, Boxing (non-contact) and sparring (only if you wish). While there are other places that offer some type of self-defense training, this is the ONLY boxing venue in the area. Overall, the best price structure as well. So if you're a beginner-advanced, just want to lose weight....OR MAYBE...you want to learn a good take down move the next time the guy in front of you is about to clear out the crab legs at the buffet...then this is the place.

I did a group free trial boxing class and I felt welcomed right from the start. My coach was Bernie…read moreand he was very professional and encouraging throughout the whole 1 hour workout. The workout in itself is intense and a lot of fun. I was really impressed with the whole experience and will definitely be coming back. Recommend it 100%.

I've tried out the standard kickboxing class and the circuit training class (both on Saturday…read moremornings) and have had a wonderful experience! I am a complete novice, so it was so fun to learn the proper punching and kicking techniques from the instructors. They were very patient when I didn't get things the first time. I was a bit intimidated at first and scared that I wouldn't be able to make it through a class without fainting, but the level of challenge was just right! The circuit training especially was a great workout - I was sweating a lot! But it was also fun because of the variety of the different exercises at each station as we rotated through. What made the classes especially fun and empowering is that both times I went, it was all women. It was so inspiring!!

RKB is so much more than a gym! it's become a place to have camaraderie, friendships, learn self…read moredefense, become healthy and strong in mind, spirit and body with knowledgeable trainers. It's a family!!!

I have to say - there aren't really words to describe how truly special this place is... as the…read morekids say, it's a vibe. The workouts are amazing and the coaches have some sort of magic that automatically fill you with confidence you didn't even know you had (or ever thought you could have). And somehow, it's both challenging and yet - chill... I don't know how they do it, I am just glad they do. This place is for everyone. Just go to a class, thank me later.

LOVE this place!! I've been taking boxing classes with Kathy and morning HIIT and…read morestrength/conditioning classes with Amy. Both are awesome! I'm a retired athlete trying to get back to working out with structure and they help so much. I'm sweating buckets after each class and feel so good afterwards. The three classes I take are beginner friendly. The community there is also encouraging and motivating. Highly recommend!!

The draws of this place are the owner, the workout, and the reasonable rates. Winner. The owner,…read moreSteve Reid, is not just an expert in boxing, which is the least expectation, but as a trainer, he is supportive and attentive and as a business owner, he is generous. He is not out to make money out of you right away or at least he doesn't make you feel that he primarily sees dollar signs on you*. He wants you to like the workout and make sure it is right for you. He is in this for the long haul. You can contract private boxing sessions-- which I have done a few times and intend to go back for more-- or get in on the group class boxing circuits published on the schedule. I tried the circuit class and it is no less challenging than any of the others I attend in other places, except there is no running (ha!). There's enough cardio to take its place. I only wish there were more group classes on the schedule that I can take advantage of. If you love to hit the bag and get a really good workout for a great value, you have to come in to this place. Support local business that deserve to be around. *I was turned off with another spot because the owners were the exact opposite.

This place is the best. I have been to many gyms but non better than this one. The boxing workouts…read moreare awesome. This is not one of those boxing dance class places. The owner Steve is the real deal. He is a life coach to many, as well as a boxing/ fitness instructor. His classes are awesome. The people are great, all ages, all fitness levels all pulling for each other. It's an uplifting and accepting environment. Drop by talk to Steve tell him your goals he will help.

want to share my experience so others can make informed decisions. During a class at this gym, I…read morewas pressured into participating in a guillotine choke drill that another student had asked to learn. I hesitated, but was encouraged to go along, and once the technique was applied, I tapped multiple times. The hold was not released immediately, and I experienced lingering throat discomfort afterward. My concern is safety and respecting taps in training. I left the gym because I felt unsafe, and I encourage anyone training here to make sure the instructors and training partners prioritize immediate release on taps and maintain a safe environment.

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