36 Chambers has changed my life…read more When I first was handed a flyer to 36 Chambers I thought "This seems like an awesome gym but I don't think kickboxing is for me". I've never been particularly coordinated or encouraged in athletic endeavors. I am intimidated by people who are good at sports. The first time I walked into 36 Chambers almost all of my fears fell away. Janet and Meredith, the owners of this newly established kickboxing and kung fu studio in Mid City, were so welcoming and genuine. They understood my apprehensions and shared their experiences from when they began. It felt real. It didn't feel like they just wanted my money or like I had to be a certain way to be there. I have been going to classes and private trainings at 36 Chambers since the beginning of 2019 and I mean it when I say its changed my life. Janet and Meredith are both amazing instructors who take the time to teach. I feel like I've learned so much, I've connected with my body in a new way, and I've made friends with others in the classes. I have gained such a confidence in the past few months. And I can also throw a mean punch!

From the owner: Classes & Personal Training in Kickboxing, Boxing, Kung Fu, Sanda/Sanshou. All Levels Welcome…read more Now offering live online classes & personal training through Zoom.

Mid City MMA is a special place! Highly recommend to any & everyone! The gym offers many classes…read moreand membership includes access to all of them. Great location, great members & amazing coaches! Very clean, professional and effective training. All skill levels are represented at the gym; perfect home for first-timers & MMA veterans. Best place ever!

Muy buenos entrenadores, las mejores vibras siempre en los entrenamientos y gran atención, the best…read moregym. Lo recomiendo 100%

I've been training with Brian for six years now, and it has literally changed my life. At 42, I'm…read morestronger than I was at 32 or even 22, and I can confidently say I'm in the best shape of my life. As a woman, I've become increasingly aware of how important strength training is for maintaining muscle and bone density as we age. And for anyone afraid that lifting weights will make you "bulk up," fear not. I get compliments on my arms all the time, and I love feeling strong while still feeling feminine. The physical benefits have been incredible, but what I value even more is the mental strength and confidence I've gained. There's something empowering about knowing I'm actively taking care of my body for the future. When life throws something physical at me, my first thought is often, "I trained for this." I can lift heavy things safely and with proper form. I have better endurance, more energy, and even during busy periods when I can only make it to the gym once a week, I'm able to maintain the strength I've built. The money I've invested in personal training is genuinely one of the best investments I've ever made. Six years later, I can see and feel the return every single day. The culture of the gym is an incredibly positive, welcoming environment filled with people of all ages, backgrounds, body types, and fitness levels, and Brian is the furthest thing from the stereotypical "meathead" trainer. He's thoughtful and intentional in his approach, genuinely invested in the people he trains, and simply a great person to be around. I'm incredibly grateful to Brian for his guidance, knowledge, consistency, and for helping me become stronger than I ever thought I could be. If you're considering investing in personal training, especially as you get older, do it. Your future self will thank you.

I think I've earned the right to give the first review for Cypress Fitness, as I have left quite a…read morebit of sweat there over the past four and a half months since they've opened. I had been doing kickboxing training with Brian for over a year at another gym when he told me that he and a business partner, Brandon, were opening their own gym on Tchoup. So I followed him there and have been taking TRX, Kettlebell, and various other cardio and circuit training classes pretty regularly. TRX is something that everyone in NOLA who likes to eat, but does not like being fat, should get into. It is effective for everyone from frail grannies to muscled-up ex-navy seals (who developed the system). Drew Brees endorses it (and uses it), so that alone should convince you to try it. Kettlebell training with Brandon will make you strong. Not stare-at-your-arms-in-the-mirror-while-you-do-curls strong, but real functional strength. No machines, just your body moving itself and an object in dynamic, natural movements with your core and stabilizing muscles working the whole time. I was trying to think of an adequate metaphor/simile to describe the results I've experienced from my training at Cypress, and the best I could come up with was "These abs! I look like a white D'Angelo circa 'Untitled (How does it feel).'" Is that too obscure an early '00s R&B video reference? Maybe. Suffice it to say that the trainers at Cypress Fitness will motivate you to get in great shape, in a completely judgment-free, supportive, accessible and fun environment. This is not a chain-franchise-Anytime-Riviera gym -- it is a gym run by people who care about your health, designed for people who want to achieve their better selves.

Tonny is an amazing trainer that encourages you and modulates you to do your personal best. He does…read morenot make you feel bad when you can not do the exercises he helps you modify and encourages you to just do your best. I was over 400 pounds and have been working with Tonny for about 5 years. He has helped me lose weight strengthen my body and mind set.

From the owner: AFT is a mix martial arts academy that caters to kids and adults in wrestling, Jiu Jitsu /GI, Luta…read moreLivre/NOGI, cardio MAUMOCO MuayThai

This place is AWFUL. All the instructor except for Nick make it all about them. They no real idea…read morewhat they are doing. They rather talk about themselves, play the same music so loud you can't hear, and don't focus on technique to prevent injury. I've been to a handful of Title Clubs (Raleigh, Winston Salem, Columbia SC, etc). One instructor (Jordan) even pulled a Don't Touch Me, Bro attitude. When I asked was he serious - he told me to "F#$K OFF!" and get the F#$K OUT" Even said he was going to call the cops, because I accidentally grazed him him my boxing gloves on my way to get water. When I called the general manager to explain his employee, he said he would "talk" to Jordon, but is also admitted that Jordon didn't feel like he did anything wrong. There are SO MANY better places that actually respect their customers. If I could give it a ZERO, I would. Happy Trails - Jordon.

Amazing! All of the staff and instructors are top notch. I always have a great workout that…read morechallenges me.

They were great, until they were not. We were very happy at Tiger Rock, until we saw the wizard…read morebehind the curtain. My daughter was injured at a tournament- not unheard of in a contact sport. However, from the franchise to the corporate level, they were clearly less interested in my concerns and more interested in my membership. It took almost 4 months to even get a call back from corporate. It took another month to get a copy of the rules. This was 5+ years into her sparring. Speaking to students at other franchises, many were given written rules with their sparring gear, but that was not the case with our location. Their rules state: TOUCH TO LIGHT CONTACT does not cause pain, injury, penetration, or visible movement of the opponent receiving the technique. Points are achieved with this type of contact. MEDIUM CONTACT is not promoted but can happen accidentally as a result of fast movement while sparring. No points are given for medium contact and up to two points can be awarded to the other competitor. HARD CONTACT is never sanctioned (results in disqualification). They tell competitors that this will be enforced, but they do not unless it is truly blatant. When I spoke the instructor, it was implied that the contact was not excessive, rather her feelings were hurt because she wasn't being as included by the popular girls (which I will say was her choice, but also, hurt feelings don't leave contact marks and bruising). Further, after age 12, competitors are supposed to be separated by gender. My daughter was regularly partnered with males, including males over 16. When I expressed concerns and said that was against the rules, I was told they could not ensure she would not spar males, even adult males, so we made the decision after 6.5 years to leave, literally days before her 4th degree black belt pretest. It is clear that while we thought we were a team working to help students, including my daughter succeed, that thought went one way. If you are a parent who stays right there watching and makes sure you get everything in writing and are not be timid about stopping things you see unsafe, maybe they are ok. When my daughter was hurt (it was relatively minor- split lip, mild whiplash, and possible mild concussion and- again- not uncommon in contact sports) and we felt the opponent who kicked her too hard and in the wrong location was a poor sport, we found out how little our instructor/franchise owner had our back. We also found out how little we knew about what our rights were as a competitor/family. We were not really given the option of her finishing the round. (and while the girl who kicked her got gold, my kiddo got silver and we couldn't be more proud of her). Though we do try to focus on the positive experiences we had, which were many. Unfortunately, the negative ones were about safety, which made them nonnegotiable. We found another school and have been pleased with their responsiveness and attention to safety.

Tiger Rock in Old Metairie offers a great kickboxing class! The instructors are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and they put on a class that's both challenging and FUN! I look forward to kickboxing every day!

Brand new facility, on airline near both metairie and new orleans. Owner is extremely experienced…read moreand has competed in the most prestige competitions of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed my class here at the Barre Code! I took the noon class with Jen. She was very welcoming and…read moreenthusiastic and gave me a tour around the studio (super spacious!). The workout was exactly what I needed while on vacation as a break from eating! There's plenty of parking available in the plaza and TBC is located right above Snap Fitness. I'm a regular at Barre Code in CA and this just felt like home away from the home studio.

I discovered Barre Code through one of their free classes in Lakeside Mall. I remember being really…read moreimpressed that the studio owner, Kelley, attended and even stayed after to introduce herself to the students. She gave everyone a discount code to try a class free at their studio so I thought I'd give their studio a try. I made an account online and scheduling/ checking out was super easy. They do have a 2hr cancellation policy, after which they will charge you. Price wise, Barre Code is more affordable than its competitors, Barre3 and PureBarre. They have a new member package that is $89 for a month of unlimited classes which I think is superb and you can try a class for free using a discount code. Parking was tough on Harrison and the studio itself is on the second floor so it was a little hard to find. Once inside, the studio was immaculate, clean, and welcoming. The receptionist was very nice and helped me check in. They have spacious bathrooms, a childcare area, lockers, a changing room (which doubles as a mother's room!), and even a nice vanity for freshening up. Towel rental and bottles of water are available for purchase for $1. Kelley was there greeting students and even remembered meeting me. The class itself was great- high energy, challenging, and I'm confident that I will see results. There were around 10 people in my class and my instructor, Marissa, was very down to earth, encouraging, and attentive. There are 3 levels of class difficulty- Barre Code, TBC (total body conditioning), and HIIT. There are also 2 classes on the weekends - HIIT and Barre restore that focus on stretching and recovery.