Collaboration over competition is the mode for jabs gym. It's definitely a place that emphasizes team work. I've worked out with Armond when they (Terrance, Shawn, Candace and Armond) started Run This Town. It was a movement in the city for fitness and I was just returning to Detroit from Atlanta. I've meet a lot of amazing people through RTT so I will always support. The gym has expanded. There are a variety of classes from CrossFit, Zumba to booty bootcamp. Whatever you're looking for can be found here. Without the Black Friday deals. Classes are $15 to drop in. I haven't viewed there membership packages. All of the instructors are nice and welcoming. The exercises are high in intensity and offers variation so that it doesn't become mundane.the music is always good. The vibes are great. They have water for sale that is not overpriced. I enjoy Jabs gym and would encourage anyone to try it out. If you are struggling to keep up you can always take a personal best knee. But it's hard but it will get your results if you're consistent. read more

Can you say kick it into overdrive? Jabs Gym came highly recommended to me. I sometimes get bored with the same old gym experience and routine. Jabs Gym offers a variety of classes and the trainers seem to be very knowledgeable. I popped in for a Saturday morning booty bootcamp....HELLO gluts. Let's just say it was difficult to walk for a few days. hahaa I would most certainly recommend this gym. It's time to get our covid, quarantined bodies into gear, Ladies. The entrance is on the side of the building...it can be a little tricky to find. read more

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I purchased the $45 unlimited classes for 6 weeks special and I've been going to a few classes now, about 2-3 times a week. They have added a water fountain that has a bottle option, which is super handy, and I believe the other bathrooms are finished now. Classes are getting really full and most are already booked online - they always reserve a few spots for "walk-ins" but I hope they add a wait list soon!! They have also added a new teacher who does 3 more classes at night and I also hope they will add another night class on Thursday night. Some teachers are better for newbies than others - the Sunday morning class I have found to be good for beginners because the daylight allows you to see more and the teacher did explain some of the punches in the last class. I am familiar with these movements from years of kickboxing so am comfortable here; If one really was concerned, I'm sure asking or telling the teacher before hand wouldn't be a hassle. The music keep it popping, interesting and the teachers keep it motivating and sweating! It's a "jump in and do everything you can" kinda place - and I am considering buying a monthly plan because of the great workouts I've had here. read more

So their building crumbled, literally. My girlfriend goes here to workout but I pay for the membership. They have no building my girlfriend attempted to cancel her membership in writing because she has nowhere to workout. The owner did not cancel her membership. The $149 monthly fee was withdrawn today, and their building fell apart 2 weeks ago. On top of that if you go to their website you can still sign up for classes and the advertised price is $129. The price went up 3 months ago without notice. This dude actually has a "gofundme" while he is stealing money from people. read more

Love the energy, the vibe, mixed crowd concerning age and ability in the kickboxing classes. Love that they offer more mid-level and elite designated classes that help with continued training. read more

I really liked this place! The teaching is great and the instructors are excellent. The classes are exciting and offer me a good cardio workout. Compared to kickboxing classes at Equinox, this gym is very cost effective but still with good quality. However, the main problem is the front desk clerk, I believe his name is Domienice. He charged me $20 for a daily pass even though I had a 5 class pass that I had not used yet. I understand that simple mistakes can happen, so I didn't make a big deal of it. However, the front desk clerk stated that he would call me after talking to the head training, but he never called me back. When I called the next evening, the same front desk person answered and hung up on me mid conversation when I asked when I could expect his return call. I called back twice and he hung up both times without answering. I cannot believe that this is the level of service that this gym offers. I really liked the gym, its programs, and instructors. However, the dysfunction and lack of professionalism in the front desk is making me reconsider if I will ever go back. read more

I went here today for the first time, to the boot camp class (first one is free) The class was fun - lights are turned down low and black lights make colors glow. The music has a good beat, so it is easy to get focused on the movement. Even though I was new, I was able to catch on quickly to the instruction. Overall, the workout kicked my butt! I am so tired right now! It was a good mix of cardio and strength. The gym can improve is to make it more clear how much equipment costs. I want to go back, but it think that I saw a rental fee for the gloves. Not sure how I should plan when I go back (website doesn't have equipment prices). The gloves also had a strong sweat smell...yuck! read more

lights out!!!! lets jab!!!! ladies and gents lets glow and box together. whip yourself in shape. hit that bag!! hit that bag!! best work out ever. all the classes are great and the instructors are awesome. my advice. take rambam's class(into to boxing) for the techniques first. this is a great start. read more

In Detroit for a conference and have been hitting JABS for my morning workouts. Awesome space, great energy, and the owner/ trainers/ people working there are friendly and totally take care of you. Most importantly- a kick ass boxing workout. read more

My coworker introduced me to this place a year ago (Oct '18) and told me my first kickboxing class was free. I've always loved kickboxing and was so excited it was super close to work. The class was intense but you caught up quick. My calves were sore for a few days but I absolutely loved the workout and instructor. The people who attended the class was also so great, they were so welcoming and helping me wrap my hands correctly to protect my knuckles. After the class, I signed up for their unlimited month special - I think I went almost every day mostly in the mornings. After 3 weeks, I wanted to try something new and they just added a new section called Crosstraining. Oh my, I was nervous at first but the guy at the front desk assured me it'll be great. It was definitely great, I liked the full body workout and the instructors. Every instructor had their own special way and technique of teaching and all pushed you to keep going. I love the hours of classes too - made sure you had no excuse of missing a class with both morning and evening classes. I remember the owner Armond even checked on me when I stopped going to the gym! I was actively going to JABs for about 6 months. I had injured my heel for not wearing the right running shoes so I haven't gone in awhile but it's great they really check on you and care. Besides kickboxing, I loved the Booty Bootcamp with Dawana and R & Booty with Sydni. My favorite crosstraining class was Beyond The Limit with Trell on Saturday mornings! read more

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Kicks my a** every time. If you really want to see a transform in your body and agility, this is the class to go to. I do the kickboxing class with Armond and I always walk out dripping sweat. Also such a motivating place and super friendly people. read more

I tried this gym for the first time this morning. The first class that you take is free, which is a good way to test it out and see if you like it. I must say, I am a fan. It was a very cardio intensive workout. I workout a lot (even though I kind of slacked off during the holidays) so I just knew I could handle it, but I had to take a couple breaks lol. You kind of just jump right in, but Armond is a great instructor and you can always look around at the regulars if you dont know the next move that gets called. I did the class at 7:00 am, it was a great way to start the day and get my Friday workout out the way. I will definitely be back. read more

For me the most important part about visiting a business for the first time is the treatment I receive the moment I step in the door. The ladies at the front desk have a very warm and welcoming attitude. Jordan specifically makes a point to try to remember clients name and always greats you with a friendly smile. Going to a new gym first time is always a nerve wrecking experience, but I was immediately greeted as if I belonged which made me very comfortable. The instructor Armond was engaging, had great energy and was very motivating. My first class was free and i signed up for my first month when i returned for my second class. I feel stronger already! Love this gym! read more

Great kickboxing classes with high energy instructors! Each workout kicks my butt!

I have been an unlimited monthly member of Jabs for over a year now. I am OBSESSED with this place. The classes are amazing for my figure. I can tell a difference when I slack off and don't go as often. The instructors are so nice. I love all the classes. They are adding new classes all the time. The first few classes can be a learning curve with the lingo and moves, but after you get it down it's the best workout I've ever had. I'm on my way there now for a weights class, only Jabs would get me up THIS early. read more

I was so excited to go to this gym. I bought a special for Black Friday and wasn't able to use it for several months. I didn't consider that the deal was expired. Once I inquired about redeeming it the owner was rude, laughed in my face, and had no intention of trying to find a solution. I have now wasted my money. He was very nonchalant about my concern for getting something for my money. I understand there are policies but there is something to be said for caring about the money your customers spend supporting your business. I'm disappointed in his lack of customer service and professionalism. I will never return to jabs gym and, I guess, will never get my money back either. read more

Just finished my second workout at Jabs and I really loved it. I like to think I'm in pretty good shape, and this was seriously really challenging. Cool though because it is not so exclusive that when I or someone else in the class couldn't finish out a set that it felt bad--just really positive energy from the whole staff and participants. Loved that there are so many bags, so everyone could actually have their own. This is a special place and next to eastern market--such a good Saturday am. I don't live here anymore but I'll def try to make another class work before I leave and it will be a staple stop when I come back. Keep it up, Jabs :). read more

I tried my first class, yesterday -- 6 pm Bootcamp. I paid $5 for wraps, but the class itself was free and the $2 glove rental charge was waived. First of all, a lot of the negativity I experienced may have been because this class was super crowded and there were a lot of walk-ins who weren't able to be in the class -- so remember to register online in advance. When I approached the counter they could not find my online reservation even though I had registered before and even had a receipt. They made me step to the side for a good 10 min while dealing with other people. Finally, they acknowledged me and I was able to purchase wraps and get on with the class. I had gone with a friend, since your first time at a boxing gym can be intimidating. Because they made me wait so long to even register, my friend and I could not get spots together. It would've been really helpful to be with someone who knew what they were doing, but alas, I was relegated to the only bag left -- which I realized was the only one left because it was in an awkward spot that was really close to a pole that I hit several times during the workout. The class is in a dark room lit by black light with loud high energy music blaring. This is kind of neat. It also is kind of awful if you are a first time student and have no idea what you are doing. Unable to see (or hear) what the instructor was showing and saying, I spent most of the time staring at other people and hoping I was doing it right. Instructions on how to punch a bag so you don't hurt yourself? Nope. Demonstration for the newcomers? Nope. you're just thrown in and expected to sink or swim. The first part of the class is a series of non-stop punching sequences. Not too difficult to do -- but more of a cardio workout than a strength-training workout since you might be too scared to punch the bag very hard since you may not know how to properly punch a bag, but I digress. The end of the class is a series of lunges and squats. Once again, no real instruction about how to properly do these poses. I saw lots of people with their knees extended past their toes because the instructor did not tell anyone about the danger of doing that. Then we ended the class by rolling around on the dirty floor and doing stretches. It would've been nice to have a mat. By the end, I was sweaty and felt filthy. The doors opened into the tiny area where the exiting class and arriving class intermingled and tried to get to their cubby-holes. It was rather chaotic. Perhaps none of this is a problem with a class that is not jam-packed and this review only speaks to the bootcamp class. Maybe the instructors can keep more of an eye on the participants and give more detailed instruction in the other classes. Maybe. I'm not sure I'm willing to spend the extra money to find out. read more

I tried this place out when I was in town for work and looking to get in a workout. Overall, I would say it was just okay. The concept was really cool, I like the dark and the black lights. The location was nice too. Unfortunately, I am only giving it three stars because there wasn't much instruction for a newbie (I box probably once a week, but had never been here before) and it's really hard to hear and see what the instructor is doing. I couldn't see the demonstration of the next sequence and since the microphone wasn't great, I had to watch what other people were doing to figure out what was going on. I also didn't think it was the best workout in the world--I did work up alittle bit of a sweat but I felt unsatisfied, like I still wanted to go for a run or lift afterwards. Also, if you are looking to look in to learn to box this probably isn't the place (or at least the class) to do that. There wasn't much focus on form but moving as fast as you possibly can. Overall, not a bad place. The people were friendly. But if I lived in the area I wouldn't make this my regular gym. read more

This place is AWESOME!!!...Jabs Gym was a pleasantly unique experience anything but mundane. A refreshing change from my every day gym routine. The staff was very friendly and helpful, I've had the benefit of taking the kickboxing class in the black light and a one on one boot Camp style training with Trainer Armond Rashad, he's been one of the best trainers I've ever worked with very professional and diligent. I loved my experience overall, I'll definitely be back with a few friends. read more

The BEST place to sweat your butt off! High energy, great music and fantastic instructors. You will never leave disappointed, only empowered and feeling strong! Come join the JABS family read more

I go for personal training sessions with Armond and love it. The Eastern Market area is great. Jabs Gym is awesome. I workout here early in the morning around 6Am prior to having to be at work and on the weekend! They have multiple trainers and classes. Intense and worth it! My favorite place to workout in Detroit. read more

I bought a 10 class promotional class pass. So far I've been to 3 classes. There's pros and cons to this place. Ultimately it's new so I hope the cons disappear. I should also mention I've taken these type of classes before at another gym for a few years prior to coming here. I had to end my membership at that gym when I moved because the commute was too long with traffic. Pros: It's in eastern market with lots of parking. There isn't another gym in the area offering these types of classes. It's a nice studio with a couple bathrooms and a shower if you need it. You can sign up online for classes. You don't have to buy a year long membership. The classes are good- you will break a sweat. They keep walk in spaces for each class so you can try to drop in, if you didn't sign up. Cons: It's super dark - dark to the point you can't see what the instructor is doing. Had I not taken years of these classes before coming here I'd be totally lost because literally all you can do is hear someone shouting out commands. If you need to take any classes past 5 pm good luck signing up for them. There's no waiting list and right now any 6 or 7 pm classes are full unless you book 3 weeks in advance. (This is what I'm finding the most annoying) Seems like they should post the schedule weekly so you can get a chance at a class the week of or following week. I was originally told when signing up if you come 15-20 minutes before class you should be able to get into a walk in spot but as of today I just heard 30. Fortunately I live close so I can just go home but I'd be pretty mad if I lived far away and couldn't get in. I haven't gotten 1 ounce of correction or feedback from any of the instructors and haven't seen anyone in my classes either. I think it's actually too dark for them to see anything. A class like this should have more direction on form to 1) ensure people aren't hurting themselves and 2) to motivate and enhance the class to get better. I think some light would be a good starting point. My last con I'll mention here is that I wish they'd develop beginner and advanced classes. Advanced being more combination heavy classes with harder sets in them. I don't want to repeat the same 3 easy combinations over and over for an hour. What's worse is it's pretty unmotivating when the only person you can see is the person in front of you and they quit doing most of the exercises. This has happened to me in 2 of the 3 classes I've taken. Maybe the instructors need to move people around? More advanced in front and less in the back? read more

I attended the free class available to new clients. I went with a group of girls and we had a great workout that was extremely motivating. The other reviews are right in that it is very fast pace, but the instructor shouts what the next move is and if you are confused at all you can follow the people around you. I liked how the room was black lit and dark, especially being new, it felt like you could give it your all and no one was judging you. It was a very high intensity workout with a lot of yelling and I would definitely go back. On a side note, one of the girls in our group lost her wedding ring in the cubby and the owner/ manager took a hammer to the wood in order to get it out from behind. Great customer service. read more

If you're looking for a boxing gym with highly trained staff, great music and an awesome workout- this is the spot for you! Kind, helpful staff greet you at the desk, and then help you to wrap your hands and find your way to the classroom. Teachers give a basic rundown of the class and then guide you through an intense hour of kickboxing! read more

This place is amazing! If you are looking for a fun workout that is different from the treadmill and big box gym Jabs is the place. If you are new just ask a teacher and they were happy to show me the technique and form. It is dark at night (which I thought was really cool) and the music made it fun. I had never done anything like this and am hooked! read more

really welcoming staff and instructors. the owner, armond, makes an effort to know every member by name, which makes the gym feel a lot more like a community. there isn't any factor of intimidation that I have often found in other gyms. the workouts are really fun and the time passes quickly, but they are most importantly very effective. read more