Hands down the best BJJ school in town…read more Professor Caporal is the real deal. Great instructors, great atmosphere & very friendly.

When I decided to move to Hongkong friends gave me the advice to explore something new and…read moredeveloped the wish to learn more about Kung Fu. Wing Chun should be studied where it began... in China (Hongkong). Wing Chun is a system of kung fu designed for inner health and realistic self-defence. At the pinnacle of Wing Chun stands amplified mindfulness and effortless power also known as 'Nim Lik' or 'Mind Force'; this is the true essence of Wing Chun. Effortless power convinced me and I sent an email to the Mindful Wing Chun centre in my neighbourhood and the reply was so prompt and friendly that I went there the very next day. I got to meet the dedicated and kind teachers and felt it was the right place for my further exploration of martial arts. Chris taught me a fantastic introductory class. The next day I went there for a meditation and two more classes. The teachers have all studied Wing Chun for many years and are very patient and professional, so were the other students. Wing Chun is a wonderful art/sports. I can only recommend emailing them and trying a complimentary class. I will now try to find strength through balance and relaxation. Three month membership and can attend any class. Mindful Wing Chun's schedule offers a large variety of classes, also meditation which is the foundation of any martial or yogic art.

From the owner: Although our school derives from the lineage of the famous Grandmaster Ip Man, our training and…read moreteaching methods are quite different from those of other schools. The uniqueness of our “internal” style of Wing Chun was inspired by the teachings of our teacher, Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin. He was considered one of the greatest practitioners and teachers of this art of Kung Fu. This internal aspect of the art makes Wing Chun much more than just an outstanding self-defence system. It also helps balance the body and mind by cultivating mindfulness and deep relaxation. Leading to a pain-free, stress-free life.

I ordered some products from their website. After my card got blocked for potential fraudulent…read morepurchase, I contacted the shop. They immediately fixed the issue and sent my products via express post (I only paid for standard post). When the items arrived, one of the items was not the correct colour. Once again, i contacted the store and they immediately offered a full refund on that item whilst allowing me to keep the item as well! Sometimes, errors happen and its how the company deals with the error that matters. The level of customer service I have received is truly exceptional. It's rare to find such great customer service from an online store. I will definitely be purchasing all of my fight gear from these guys in the future and could not recommend them any higher.

The Causeway Bay location of this gym originally opened as Hayabusa in August 2014. Something…read morehappened with their foreign investors shortly after opening and now the local owner, Fight Factory, has taken over this location as well as their Central location. My husband and I joined when it was branded as Hayabusa and signed up for two years @ HKD80K--quite expensive! However, we hoped that it would be professionally/internationally managed and weren't told there would be a change in ownership. We planned to attend classes 2x/week and this is stated in our contract. Our contract included a set amount of personal training sessions, which we needed to use within a six month period of time. Unfortunately, the gym hasn't scaled classes with their increasing membership base, they cancel weekly prime time classes (7 and 8 pm, so right after work) and they continue to market Groupon classes. As a result, over the last 6-8 months, it's almost impossible to book a class day before/same day and scheduling personal training can be challenging because lack of sufficient staff. Furthermore, there's no transparency to this company's booking (you have to call, there's no online booking for members) and local management is so poor that they don't care about the service or quality standard they're delivering. When I complained, I was told that I wasn't welcome anymore at this gym. Of course, I'm taking this up with the HK authorities (Consumer Council) but hope to warn others to avoid similar disappointment.

Located in Central & Causeway Bay, THE RING offers traditional Muay Thai,Yoga and HIIT for all. Our…read moretrainer with many years fighting and training experiences.

Not a bad gym, fast paced class with a few chances to do pass with coach. Unfortunately it's more…read moreof a cardio gym than a fighters gym, so personally not my thing. Clean towel and shower was offered at the end so I was smelling like daisies after a sweaty session. All in all, it's a decent place for a good burn, but if you want to learn how to fight, either do a private class or look for another place, your technique will not improve or even be commented upon in group class.

Lights Out combines 3 of my favorite workouts together: Boxing, HIIT and circuit strength training…read more Put these 3 together and you have an AWESOME workout guaranteed to make you sweat and work for it! Checking in for your class is easy and seamless. You just find your name on the iPad, sign in, and pick your spot in the class. You have a choice to start on the bag side or the 'floor' side (where the weights and HIIT circuit workouts are done). I personally like to start with the 'floor' side first because I find that the strength exercises to carry me through the rest of the workout. But others would definitely say the bag side gives them more momentum. Up to personal preference! Also, the bag side tends to fill up faster, leaving the floor side more available. Each instructor has their own unique teaching style, exercises and music. My favorites are Aileen, Billy, and Keikei! I have yet to try Acton, Coco, Burger and Jess, but their timings are usually in the early mornings and midday, so am unable to attend. But will make an effort to try! Each class type has its own particular focus. Classic, more cardio and HIIT focused Blitz, more strength and endurance training Boxcore, core-focused to get that 6-pack you've been dreaming of. Gloves are complimentary and included with each class. You can also choose to bring your own if you wish. Handwraps are a must, to protect the bones in your hands, and for hygiene purposes. Once you are all tired out, pumped and covered in sweat from a good workout, be sure to grab a cold towel from the cooler. It's sooo refreshing! The changing room and shower facilities at Lights Out are my favorite across all the boutique studios and gyms in Hong Kong. They provide REF shower products and Alaffia soaps, lotions, and hand/face washes. It's a real treat. Not to mention, you're also able to bring your own reusable water bottle as they have a water station for your to refill your bottle before class. Gotta stay hydrated!

Sedentary lifestyle? Hate clubs and loud music? Diagnosed with epilepsy? Sorry, but this is the…read morewrong place for you. Conversely, those who like to work out to a pumping playlist without the fear of being judged, this is the perfect spot for that! Now that my metabolism has slowed down, clubbing and drinking are being substituted with working out in a similar setting. I welcomed Lights Out into my life since it re-opened in Sheung Wan back in August 2019. If you're familiar with XYZ/SoulCycle, the setting is reminiscent of that; instead of cycling on a bike, you're punching bags and lifting dumbbells. One of the notable things about Lights Out is that it's one of the more gender-neutral studios I've been to and is suitable for all abilities, for the more advanced, free free to use the 20kg+ weights! Me? I'm sticking with 2kg for now. Being a fairly new studio, it also comes with quality facilities. There are 2 showers for women and 1 for men (with nice toiletries!), changing room, ample lockers, a drinking machine, ice-cold towels; if you're hungry or forget your water bottle, they also sell drinks and protein bars. The class does provide boxing gloves. However you do have to bring your own hand wraps as they do not provide hand wrapping service; I recommend purchasing their hand wraps for $120. You will need to wear sneakers for all their classes. All classes are in English and are 50 minutes long with a max capacity of 18 students. You must arrive on time as they close the doors 5 minutes after the start time. I have taken a variety of classes and tried out a few of their instructors. Blitz - 2 parts Strength, 2 parts Boxing, each part alternates. It focuses more on dumbbell-strength work Classic - 2 parts HIIT+Strength, 2 parts boxing, each part alternates. It's a bit more HIIT and less strength than Blitz Boxcore - 1 part Strength+core work outs, 1 part boxing. I like this because there's less time wasted from switching over (to each of their own) and I like ab-work. Every instructor has their own style, you'll have to try them out to see for yourself. From my experience, Billy loves swings and long boxing combos, Aileen forces you to do a lot of burpees and mountain climbers, Keikei's classes are overall slightly simpler, Burger's Boxing routines are also easier to follow, and both the latter are recommended for more first-timers, especially those without boxing experience. All classes start out with some basic boxing moves refresh and warm-up. However, if you're expecting to learn the proper techniques of boxing to spar in a ring, this isn't it. Booking is simple, download the Glofox APP and register for an account. You can buy credits online and for your first class, I recommend purchasing the 2 for $300, and you have the option of buying a package once you're there with 20% off? They also run promos from time to time, especially the holiday season, so follow their IG! For your reference, 5 classes run $1250, 10 classes run $2350; they also have PT available. *** Tip: Wear sneakers, bring your own handwraps and water bottle, don't be late. I like getting benches by the front since it has mirrors, also you're closer to the instructor bag-side. Likes: Alternating routine that will keep things fresh and on your toes. Nice facilities and fun instructors. Meh: Too many burpees in some classes haha. Instructors do not come around to check on your posture. The loud music can sometimes overpower the instructor's voice Last words: Guaranteed sweat!