Are you a person that hates going to the gym because you feel like everyone is looking at you and…read moreyou have no idea what to do? Invest in yourself and get a membership at CKO! I can honestly call this place a home for me. The trainers are the best and welcome everyone from all fitness levels. This is a judge free zone where you are empowered to do better because you can do better for your self. Listen man, testimonies are real. I'm down about 66 pounds with consistency! Pros: Flexible class schedules One hour full body workout with a trainer Boxing techniques Cardio Workout Equipment Live DJs Even Flashing led lights Cons: You walk out sore but it's so worth it

Great way to kick-start your Saturdays. CKO kickboxing is amazing!!! Live DJ set at 9am.read more

I cannot believe it myself. This place is amazing. The most important thing you need to know is…read morethis: the people, both staff and students are what makes this place the life changing community that it is. I am NOT A GYM person. However, I was hooked to kickboxing and boxing the minute I finished the first class. Sure, I was sore like nobody's business and in places where nobody has business being sore. But let me tell you, you will want more. You will come back and you will ask for more of that pain that feels so good. Trust me. My heart has never beat so fast, nor hard and I have not sweat this much at Bikram yoga. I seriously had an adrenaline rush and a bit of an urge to lay down on the floor for a breather....um, you know, a rest. I wish they had a pool or hot tub because that would ensure that I would never leave (That and obviously work and stuff). The trainers are positive motivators who are passionate about perseverance in fitness and give you personal attention. (Kick Ass, SeaBass) Nothing beats punching out your aggression, getting a great, total body workout all while improving your life.

I'm mixed about Title, because I prefer technical workouts, and this is not that. The focus here is…read moremore so cardio, with some very basic movements thrown in, like planks and mountain climbers, for the warm-up and post-boxing parts. I went through ClassPass, and Bart was the instructor. It was hard for me to not only remember the moves, but also reverse them (I'm left-handed), so I got more of a mental workout than anything else lol. I did break a sweat, but it wasn't much. I needed more, so I literally took a CrossFit class a couple hours after coming here. Things to know: Must buy hand wraps, which are $10 They give you shower towels only after class Three shower stalls Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, and deodorant available Gloves are included Bring sneakers, face wash, cream, and flip-flops Things that could use improvement: Lower the music so we can hear instructions Provide face towels for class Focus more on form on the non-boxing stuff Provide friendlier customer service Create a warmer, more welcoming environment Possibly include the wraps, like every other boxing studio does? Probably wouldn't go back, but if you're looking for cardio boxing, it'll do.

So time to update!It's been almost 2 years 10 months with Ckoastoria still my best place & second…read morehome! All classes are great and all trainers are helpful!Just have a plan & set your goal!Take an action!

The class was phenomenal. We had Leo and he was a great help and overall chill guy. The environment…read morewas friendly and non judge mental. Everybody went at there own pace. I was worked out to the max. The only thing that was annoying was the lack of parking. Since it is Astoria there will be a lot of searching for a parking spot unless you want to pay. Luckily i got there in time for the 11am class and the parking was available due to street cleaning just ending. Also they do have you buy a boxing glove at the club which ranges from $25 and up.

Taekwondo has become a real part of my life and I have this school to thank for it. Highly…read morerecommend!

Our son has been attending classes at the Upper East side location for over 4 years now and he…read morereally likes it! The teachers have been wonderful and his self esteem is reflecting the teaching and the sense of accomplishment from incrementally harder exercises as one moves up the belt levels. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone interested in martial arts!

I can only review the young children's classes, but I have been impressed. My son has gone to the…read moreclasses on the weekends for over 6 months now and we just renewed for another 6 months. The instructors are extraordinarily good with kids, and make the classes fun for them. They know what can be expected of each age group and adjust their approach based on each child's abilities to create a positive environment for the child to build self-esteem in addition to the skills being taught.

Amazing studio with a great variety of classes! Alessandra is an incredible kickboxing teacher and…read moreworks well across all levels of fitness. She corrects your form as she spots mistakes and encourages everyone to push through intense cardio. Expect intense cardio, but you get what you give! Great yoga class during the week. The view makes it a super way to start the day (Broadway). Relaxing yet challenging way to pay attention to breath and tighten core through 12 vinyasa poses (or 16?). I straight up feel like I'm in a Simon and Garfunkel song leave love this location. Great Reliable studio with friendly members that make fitness fun.

Muay thai was something I wanted to learn but was lowkey a bit afraid. This gym is very beginner…read morefriendly and everyone here makes you feel welcomed immediately. People here are very respectful and mindful of others, which is really important. There are classes Monday-Saturday. Legit the best workout ever (I've done crossfit, powerlifting, hiit, yoga, etc). It works your core, your overall strength, upper body, lower body, and also your mind. The gym helped me make become better in other things too outside the gym (eating habits, running more, etc!!) They do other activities too - beach trips, conditioning in parks, etc!!

I'm beginning to find, as I get older, that experiences that have the ability to completely…read moretransform your life become more rare. When you are young, you are constantly trying and learning new things, figuring out for yourself what you love to do and eliminating those you don't. You start to find a passion for things like soccer or piano, and stick with them, loving to play. Then you grow up, responsibilities kick in, and time becomes more limited. Most of the time, I find myself trying to recreate the fun I had as a kid by re-experiencing situations with new people or joining an adult sports league with random people, which is not at all the same feeling you get from being on a real, dedicated team. The art of Muay Thai is one of the only sports or activities that has unexpectedly thrilled me in a way that is brand new, and leaves me craving more and more. The only other sport that does it for me is scuba diving. There are some similarities between the two: family, fear facing, fitness, and fun. 1. FAMILY: When you join 8 Venoms Muay Thai, you become a family. You are there to support and help each other. You may find that if you sign up for a free trial that you become addicted in more ways than one, to the class and to the people. Your new teammates will be the ones asking if they'll see you next class, and part of the reason you say yes is because you don't want to disappoint them, and it happens in that split second after they ask the question when their face is bright with pure joy from the class and the suspense for your answer. You can't make new friends like this in a typical gym atmosphere and you sure as hell will never find the strength of a family like 8 Venoms Muay Thai. 2. FEAR FACING: "Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt Muay Thai is a fighting sport. You will hit and get hit. 8 Venoms gets its name because Muay Thai is known as the Art of 8 Limbs: 2 fists, 2 elbows, 2 knees, and 2 shins. You will learn to use all of them. I'm a fear facer and a big believer in it. Do I get nervous? Yes. But that's the only way to get stronger. 3. FITNESS: One aspect of Muay Thai among many that you can't get from a regular gym is that it's both a mental and physical exercise. I consider myself a forever student. If I'm not constantly learning something new, I start to get bored. I never would have dreamed that discovering Muay Thai would have been the absolute best gift I could have given myself for my recent birthday (Thanks Skylar B. who turned me onto it). I have been to many gyms: oldschool average joe's gyms, giant gym chains, boxing gyms, etc. Before this class, I considered myself to be healthy, very active, and pretty athletic, but damn, did I get a wake up call. The class starts with jump roping... Who knew that jump roping could be so hard?! I thought I was going to die the first few times. My legs were sore as hell. I guess lifting just can't get you there. Then there's cardio, core, and flexibility, which is awesome. I'm not too too bad on the cardio and core front, but I def. struggle and need improvement. I honestly thought I was a flexible human until now...wooweee, not so much. I think part of the reason I have trouble doing certain skills sometimes is because my hips are not at all used to turning over in such a way while the balls of my feet do something else and my arm is outstretched at the same time. I swear, at the least, Muay Thai will keep my body from getting old and decrepit. Then there's the lessons on different Muay Thai skills and techniques: boxing, kicks, defense, etc, which is really... 4. FUN: Omg it's so much fun. Instructor Gian is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his students. His analogies and descriptions make everything really easy to understand. I partner with my sister sometimes and we have laughing fits. It's just fun to learn something new, practice it, and eventually get it right. I guess I should say it's funnier when you get it wrong and more rewarding when you get it right. I find myself even daydreaming about it, replaying skills I've learned in my head, and hoping that by thinking about it my body will react how I want it to (so far it doesn't, but I'm trying!). All skill levels are welcome. I am a giant newb right now. I hate it lol, and I'm determined to get better. There was a little kid in the class too and he could really hang with the rest of us. Then, there are also those who are really advanced. 8 Venoms is located in the FMA Center and the storefront is really deceiving. If you enter in the front, you go down the stairs and the place is huge. There's the front desk area, and a large viewing room, for anyone there who needs to wait. If you park in the back lot, you can enter that way and walk past the koi fish tank. The actual training space is very large with ample space to move around, and the 7:30 pm class times are also really convenient for me to make after work w/the option of the 1 class on Sat. Try it!