CKO Kickboxing

This review is long overdue. A year ago, I came to CKO Williamsburg for a trial free class and bought my membership right after the end of it. I am a fitness enthusiast and have tried many different studios and classes, some are literally 5 times more expensive than this one, but I have never had that much fun and such rapid results at the same time and in one place as with CKO Kickboxing.
I particularly like Matt’s classes and there are quite a few other remarkable instructors there, who’s classes I enjoy, some are professional or amateur MMA fighters. Jovan, the studio administrator is another positive factor I have to mention about this location. I was /​am a huge fan of Paul, who’s a rockstar and a true artist of fitness training. I really miss him. I’ve only attended his group classes, never got a private one, but every time it felt like I was being privately trained by a top-​caliber fitness guru without neither being a celebrity no having to pay the top price. I hope and would be very happy if he returns to CKO Williamsburg.
What I like about the studio and their training system, regardless of the instructor, it does make your body produce enormous amounts of endorphins guaranteed, which makes you coming back for more.

I hardly ever rate places on Unilocal but this one was worth it. I haven’t worked out that hard and that amazing in a long time. Paul is an amazing instructor: motivating, encouraging, tough but not bullying, and definitely a lot of fun. I can’t wait to go back! Might just become a member of CKO. I can’t emphasize enough how good, no great, of a workout you’ll receive. Don’t confuse fun with easy but it’s ab-​solutley worth it! Thanks to Jovan too who was very helpful. Counting the days down till my next session.

I’m obsessed with this place. I walk out drenched in sweat every time. It’s the best work out I can find. TAKE PAUL’S CLASS! All of the trainers I’ve had are awesome, but Paul is definitely my favorite. Look up the schedule or call to find out when he’s teaching. He knows how to get the most out of you. I always feel like I worked harder than I thought I could have. He’s super motivating and his classes are amazing.

Step 1: join CKO
Step 2: take all of Paul’s classes
Step 3: hire Paul as your personal trainer
Step 4: get used to everyone complimenting and staring at your hot bod.

Amazing high intensity workout! I came here through classpass with no actual kickboxing experience and the staff was super friendly, positive, and welcoming. You do need gloves but they let you borrow or purchase them if you don’t come with your own — if you plan on returning though it is worth it to invest in a pair of your own. The space is nice and clean, pretty bare bones but perfect for this kind of class. FYI this workout is not for the faint of heart but if you are looking to get after it then definitely try CKO!

I absolutely love this kickboxing location. It’s literally down the block from my apartment and the location is perfect, it’s about time that we have a kickboxing studio in Williamsburg. Before I went to the class I called and spoke to Jovan. He’s the manager at this location and he was sweet. I felt comfortable and excited to start learning how to kickbox before I even stepped into the facility. I ended up going to one of the classes the following day and enjoyed every bit of it. The class kicked my butt and I was sweaty and tired. My entire shirt was soaked and it was only an hour class. I was happy for the outcome and I ended up signing up for a membership. I recommend this location to anyone and more specifically CKO. I love this place and can’t wait to go back!!!

CKO once again getting it done. Starting the year off with a healthy review just for you. I frequently attend CKO in Hoboken, which is a location that’s hard to beat. Curious to see what the other locations have to offer I venture out. Most locations are not up to the Hoboken location challenge, honestly I blew through a few classes at other locations like champ. CKO Williamsburg, however different can give you a challenge. A new location, which is clean with a flexible schedule. I feel this location will deliver results and technique if you dedicate the time.

This place makes it virtually impossible to cancel your membership. There is a $ 250 cancellation fee that they dont mention and you can only cancel by emailing someone who never responded to me until months later, by that time i had to cancel my credit card so they stopped charging me. Dont Join.

I don’t write a lot of reviews but I just had to say something about CKO. This place changed my life. It is high intensity but the instructors make it so that anyone at any fitness level can do it. They even show you alternatives to the harder moves. You will learn to love planking, push ups, mountain climbers… etc
As far as the instructors go, they are all crazy but you kind of have to be to teach this non-​stop. :D I love them all. I’ve mainly had Christine, Matt, MM, Ben and a few others but they are all FANTASTIC.
I think going to they gym is kind of like gambling because sometimes you will have a great work out on your own or sometimes its really shitty. I’ve never left cko without a drenched shirt. It really does kick your ass. Also, it doesn’t hurt that if you’ve had a really bad day you can beat the crap out of something.

I highly recommend this CKO Williamsburg, cannot say enough good things. It’s high intensity, you work every body part, the instructors are great and it’s fun. I never get bored. I wish they had more 7 a.m. classes — just 2x a week because if they did I would go every day!

I love this place. Everyone that works at CKO is so incredibly nice. And the instructors (especially Ben) manage to be encouraging without being drill Sargents. Which is something I really appreciate while sweating my ass off and trying so hard to finish that last round of sit ups.

I workout with a trainer 2 times a week and it has helped get me in good shape. I try to supplement my workouts with my trainer with other classes. Most leave me bored and not challenged but NOT here. This is truly a great workout! It works the entire body and really gives a great cardio workout.
Only 1 con: I would like to be able to reserve my spot online. I don’t live that close and always fear class will be full by the time I get there and I will be pissed if I came all that way to not be able to take the class. Hasn’t been a problem so far as the place is new. I can see this being a problem that will prevent me from coming. Hope they get with the technology!

Outside of the fru fru classes offered at my University back in the college days, I had never been to an actual kickboxing class. Tonight I went to this gym, and I was COMPLETELY impressed by the facility, instructors, and the lesson. Being a complete newbie to the kickboxing world, I had never even punched a hanging punching bag. Before class started, the teacher (I had the dude co-​owner) took time out to teach us the individual moves. Side bar: the first class is FREE! Continuing the previous thought, after we learned how to have good form for all the moves, class started with some brief jump roping before diving into the full on kickboxing routine. Also, if you don’t have gloves, the gym has some you can borrow. Just keep in mind they’re kind of smelly and narky, so be sure to scrub your hands extra hard once class is over and never touch your face – not that you’d want to because your hands will smell so bad. Anyways, it was a full body work out that involved not only a punching bag routine, but also floor work. We did anything from mountain climbers, sit ups, squats, push ups, etc. in addition to all of the actual bag routine. Although the classes normally last 45 minutes, mine went the full hour, and it FLEW by. After a stressful day at work, this definitely was the perfect outlet. I think that after the first class, individual classes are $ 25 and then you can buy 10 classes for $ 200. I hope I can keep coming back because I know that I would see results if I kept up with this workout.

Love this place! Great work out and really wonderful instructors! Bring your own gloves because the ones you can borrow can be a little stinky.
Classes are starting to get pretty popular so get there early to get a good bag.
Christine — one of the owners — is an amazing inspiration and one of the craziest, hardcore teachers! Bring water. You’ll need it!

If I could give CKO Willy-​B a 10-​star rating I would. I just finished up a 60 minute workout and I could literally take on the world. The workout experience here will totally rock your world!!!
What you should know:
1. Alina is a ROCK STAR! She was an AMAZING instructor that kept the workout intense and upbeat with great music to match. She managed to keep you guessing about what would be next and workout every part of your body, From jabs, to push ups, to kicks to crunched… all that in a 5 minute span. You will leave her class knowing that you have had a full body workout. She also really manages to make you feel like you can do it. She was just the perfect balance of Jillian and Bob (for all you Biggest Loser fans)
2. The workout… anyone can do it. I loved that there were so many mixed abilities in the class. It was my first kickboxing workout, but your able to work at your own ability. I worked at maximum level and burned 800+ calories in 50 minutes… As you can imagine no small feat for anyone. You should expected to be moving the entire time… but it is all «MIND OVER MATTER». The workout consists of cardio (jumping jacks, a jog, knee raises), strength training & core work (squats, push-​ups, lots of planks, etc.) and of course kickboxing. I know that each instructor is different, but again, its a total body work out.
3. It’s a little out of the way, but its worth it. Bottom line, if you want a great workout go to CKO!!!

I am a Crossfit virtuosity reject so I found cko kickboxing and I love it! NO ONE
Ever tells you your form is bad; you need
A $ 500 trainer, special classes etc cko was happy to have me and my daughter! Not to mention its a killer workout and the trainers are so helpful!

I feel so lucky to have a great kickboxing class in out neighborhood. There is great energy, clean space, and very efficient check in. Make sure you bring gloves or you will have to buy them, though.

Amazing instructors who will get you in shape! It’s a total body workout. I love CKO! Every trainer had a different style but they will all kick your butt! The rates are very inexpensive and the facility is very clean. The trainers will walk you through the punches and kicks and the first class is free!

I’ve been looking for a cardio kickboxing class to replace the one I used to take at the gym, this place is awesome! The facility is new, so it’s super clean and all the equipment is really nice. The owner Christine has been really cool and motivating.
This is my first experience taking a kickboxing class that actually uses bags (as opposed to kicking the air), and it’s such a different experience. My body feels a lot more worked, and it’s a good stress reliever to hit those bags. You have to either buy gloves there or buy them online beforehand, I picked up some fingerless Everlast ones online for about $ 25 and so far they’ve been working out fine.
I definitely recommend this place to get your heart pumping, the hour-​long class flies by! I see all sorts of shapes and sizes here, and so far everyone’s been sweet.