The fam wanted to try boxing, and Urban Boxing came through with an hour long complimentary class…read more The facility is a nice size - with several punching bags, mats and a boxing ring. Of course, because of Coronavirus, you have to wear your mask throughout the class which makes breathing while beating the crap out of the punching bag a little difficult, but it's for safety! With this being my first time, Crane wrapped up my hands and I was on my way. Ariel, the instructor, was awesome! Don't let her small stature fool you! We started out with a bit of warming up, and then, between each exercise, additional cardio is sprinkled in. For example, after a 1,2 exercise, get ready to do 15 burpees or jump squats. Boxing was cool, and I definitely got more than what I expected. Not sure if I'll add boxing to my exercise routine, but glad I got the experience.

Urban Boxing Bethesda is great. The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. The students are…read moreof all ages and very supportive of each other. An excellent workout!

I've been on and off in boxing and Muay Thai over the years, but I've been consistent thanks to…read morefinding a home at Urban Boxing. The space is well laid out and kept clean; staff is friendly and gets to know you; and every coach knows exactly what they're doing. Boxing coaches like Jordan structure a class so you learn technique, get a good workout, and condition your body. And jiu-jitsu classes led by Ron or Mike challenge you to learn every time you visit. (They even got this girl rolling around for the sport!) This isn't a gym where you just slug your fists into a bag and get a summer body: You're going to learn real skills here to work your body and brain, and give you self defense techniques. If you've thought about trying boxing, kickboxing, or jiu-jitsu, give Urban Boxing a try - I think your first class is free, too.

I visited Urban boxing navy yard for the second time and took an all levels course. As a beginner,…read moreI appreciated their "no rush" approach to helping me wrap my hands and get situated. Front dark staff was great at giving us a run down of what to expect in the class prior to it starting. And where all the amenities are. The shower room Was nice and spacious (although being your own towel) and I appreciated that they had tampons in the women's bathroom. The class was a nice combo of cardio, core/strength, and skills. I appreciated the constant movement around. The studio to different areas, including the occasional lap around the entire facility. Class didn't feel too big and we had enough space to do our partner work and hit the bags without hitting each other. The instructor did some individual work but it was limited to 30 seconds or less give. There were 15-20 people in the class. He was available when I had questions about what the combo we were practicing was (if I didn't get it the first two times) and made several corrections to my form along the way. All levels class was good for beginners and definitely a moderate to high intensity workout (depending on how hard you go).

I have been going here since November 2017 and can only say that it's old school and it's legit!…read moreThe coach knows that every potential fighter needs to come in and learn it his way know matter if you've been trained elsewhere or not. In boxing, one must have patience. It isn't going to happen overnight. I've trained at other gyms but Downtown has been the best! It's grungy and basic but that's all you need. For fighters with experience, this is a place you come to when you need to get back to the basics or like in my case get rid of bad habits. Coach Dave is a stickler on being able to shoot the jab perfectly and sometimes it can wear on you but there's a saying, "A good Cross will take you around the block but a great Jab will take you around the world".

They do not welcome " real fight trainers". They steal money from people who think they will win a…read morefight. It's bullshit! They will NEVER win a real fight.... Because they do not have any true fight trainers. No TRUE PRO FIGHTER will ever come out of that gym!!!

Rumble is such a fun concept. I enjoy taking a class from here to there. The venue is very clean…read moreand there are plenty of towels and toiletries available. They always explain what you will do in class so you don't have to be an expert. Gloves are available for rent and wraps for purchase. I really enjoy the soundtracks in the classes as well. The best hype music.

Look, I hate exercising. Group classes intimidate me. But I decided to get off my behind and try…read moreRumble Boxing after exercising at home during the pandemic using Fitness Boxing via Nintendo Switch. (Hey, it's cool.) You don't need any experience with boxing to enjoy this class, but it helps to watch the quick intro video on the website that highlights the basic punches (jabs, hooks, uppercuts). The instructions are clearly shown on large screens near the ceiling, and you don't have to go hard - in fact, if it's your first time in HIIT class, pace yourself! The room is dark, so you don't have to worry about anyone looking at you - everyone's laser-focused on their own workout. I've taken three classes so far led by Jessica, who is energetic and encouraging. The women's locker room has showers, saunas, hair products, bags for your dirty gym clothes, the works. I'm looking forward to making Rumble Boxing part of my exercise regimen!

My son is in youth boxing. I appreciate the discipline and reinforce of focus with the…read moreopportunities for mentoring. I wholly recommend!

Coach T is the best. I look forward to returning to my fitness best -- after a prolonged absence…read more LOL.

Incredible first and second classes here. The facility is clean and staff is friendly. Such…read morewonderful music selection and their classes are not too packed, which makes it enjoyable - the structure is also great, which allows for free time at the bag and a hard free weight workout. Their studio also has clean bathrooms and showers! 10/10 will be back!

I could only attend 6am classes, which were eliminated. Said they would extend my membership to…read moreaccomodate summer, which never happened. Blamed it on an employee who is no longer with them. Bought 20 classes and only used 6. Avoid this place: rip-off artists.

I HEART THIS BOXING AND FITNESS CENTER!!! I was initially introduced to this gym because a couple…read moreof the instructors visited my community to do a free women's self-defense class. Since I'm not really a class or group instructed fitness type of person, I never really thought about this location too heavily. Then my trainer dropped out of heaven especially for me!! We train here on a regular basis and I love all of what the gym has to offer. I get a full and intense work-out each and every time I'm here. Kettle bells, suicides, boxing, you name it, I do it here. Every single staff member is friendly and helpful. Always speaking to you, encouraging/motivating you, joking with you and just providing excellent customer service. The gym offers classes for children, as well as adults. I can't give specifics on the classes offered, because I'm not exactly sure what they are, but I do know I see repeat clients. So whatever classes they have, keeps them coming back, week after week. An actual boxing ring is on one side and artificial turf is on another, with boxing bags and other equipment located throughout. I love it! It's a much different gym than I'm use too. I have a membership at another gym and I haven't been there since I started at Level Up. Note to self: CANCEL THE OTHER MEMBERSHIP! I don't feel intimidated, nor do I feel like all eyes are on me. Granted, there are many more men than women here, but everyone is here for a reason. They're here to either perfect their craft or get an awesome work-out. A true gem in the Bowie area and I'm glad to be a member!

My children have been her for a year now. Location is in Bowie within a comercial area. Plenty of…read moreparking and kept clean. The Gym is one big open space separates by work out stations. The staff does a great job in keeping the gym clean. The environment and staff is friendly. The energy they have can be contiguous. They offer a lot of workout options for kids, adolescent, and adults. They tend to have a lot of groups activities which cater to adults. Why my four stars. I think they could do a little more for the kids training. Since my children started they continue to keep them with the kids who are beginning. An issue for me since my kids have to restart the basic training which takes time from their training. They should keep the new incoming kids separated from the experienced. Once they catch up with the basic they can be included. Overall, I'll continue. It has help my girls in many positive ways. We might take a break but plan to continue in the future.

10/10 place!! Loved it so much and will definitely be back. The coach/instructor kept the energy…read morehigh. Loved the atmosphere was perfect. Parking is a little right but overall it's worth the trip.

BOOMBOX has it all--great music, fun instructors and a really friendly community. I've been to 2…read moreclasses now and can easily say that this will be my workout of choice if I need a cardio and strength training workout in DC. I highly, highly recommend taking Reggie's classes. They're well balanced and not too fast. Here's a little more information about my experience at the studio. Transportation: They're not very far from the metro in Navy Yard and also there is parking within the neighborhood with 2 hours of free parking if you're driving and don't mind a little walk. Ambiance: If the music in the lobby doesn't get you hype, the music inside of the studio will. I love that they have garage doors that open out to the street. It makes you just want to stop in if you're walking past. They have lockers that are easy to work and have a lock on them. A sweet touch is that they have song lyrics from artists like Biggie inside of the lockers. Class Experience: Love that they have red lighting inside. It allows you to zone out and focus on your workout. It was easy to see the instructor since they're on a stage at the front of the room and they also have their programming projecting on the wall so that you can follow. The class includes hitting the bag, some strength training/cardio/core, then some more boxing and stretching at the end. They offer classes on Classpass but honestly you might as well just sign up for a membership because you're going to be hooked (pun intended)

One coach for the intro to sparring class is terrible. He matched my teenage year old son in…read moresparring with a high school kid and a full grown man much bigger than him, and did nothing as my son got pummeled. He doesn't pay attention, he's always on his phone or helping another fighter while one kid is getting ripped to shreds by someone 60 pounds heavier that him and a half foot taller. He also cursed at my son for asking for help with his headgear. He doesn't help you with advice unless he considers you developed (or if you pay for one on one coaching), and if he doesn't, he ignores you or chastises you when you ask for help. Coach David and Coach Sula are great, I loved their classes, but unfortunately, it doesn't even bump up the rating to two stars. That coach should not be allowed in a gym.

Great boxing gym for personal fitness and self defense. Ladies, I would definitely recommend. I am…read morea big fan of geography so I like all the flags hanging up in the gym.

I've been doing pilates here for years! It has changed my life. Andrea and Brad (specifically) are…read morepassionate about classical pilates and it is evident! I used to have lower back pain, and since being a student here I no longer have any issues because she has worked with me to strengthen my core over time! It's the best money I have ever spent on a class! I recommend this as preventative to everyone I know!

Moving to DC, I tried a ton of different studios to find a Pilates class that would challenge me…read moreand help me to really learn and understand what's going on in each exercise--why we do it and how to do it right. Being a classical studio, Andrea and the studio teachers are trained to break down each exercise, cater to the students, and make sure you leave feeling stronger. Classes at VIDA feel different than other studios where everyone really wants to be there, dedicated to that hour--excited to be pushed by the teachers, but also enjoy feeling the long term benefits of why we do Pilates. I couldn't recommend this studio more to beginners--the classical structure shapes your whole experience to guide you to the next levels with confidence, where advanced students are consistently challenged in every class.