UFC GYM Astoria

1 star because the classes are between «decent» and «good».
I stopped by one day to ask for prices and additional information and they wouldn’t disclose any of it unless I signed up for a free class, which I found odd (I just wanted to make sure I was gonna be able to afford the place) but I moved forward and signed up for the free trial and genuinely fell in love. They broke down the price for me (FYI 1 year contract membership is $ 89 + tax) and even though I found it relatively overpriced I really wanted to give it a shot so I signed up.
The overall quality of the classes is good-​ish as I mentioned before but the inconsistency and never-​ending changing schedule is rather unsettling, specially if you are trying to follow an ACTUAL routine/​schedule.
I recently decided to compete in an Ironman race and the training is beyond strenuous and demanding, for this reason I decided to cancel my membership at this gym and that’s when I found myself in a despicable rabbit hole.
For those who would like to give this place a try, keep in mind the following (please take into consideration that even though I am utterly aggravated by this situation, this review is not based of anger and «frustration for not getting my way», instead it is based of trying to paint the full picture, be as transparent as possible and explain every prospective member what they are getting themselves into, if after that you choose to join, Great! Hopefully your experience is better than mine):
1. Carpets are stinky.
2. There is no bathroom in the locker room.
3. There is a clause in the contract that states, they can use your image for advertisement purposes. If you don’t like your picture all over the internet. Watch out.
4. Membership is around $ 89 + tax
5. The type of membership you are acquiring work as a loan (without interest) which means that they breakdown an overall of $ 979+tax (annual fee) into 11 parts.
6. There is no cancellation fee properly backed up by the contract, most importantly per the legal writing YOU CANNOT BREAK SUCH CONTRACT.
7. At the moment of signing you will be required to pay the following
Enrollment fee $ 49 + tax
Processing fee: $ 49 +tax
Last month fee: $ 89 + tax
8. As explain in #3, «there is not» cancellation policy; However, if you decide to do an early cancellation they will patronizingly offer you a «deal», which consists in paying 15% of the $ 979+tax + early cancellation fee $ 50 + «processing fees» $ 187 + last month fee $ 89. About $ 350 dollars
9. If you pay attention to these fees, you ALREADY paid for the last month. Nonetheless, if you break contract you CANNOT use that money (already paid fee) toward the last month of usage, even though this is not thoroughly explained in the contract (loop hole). Not to mention, the shady «$ 187 of processing fees.
Unfortunately, the issue here goes beyond underhanded financial fees but the feel that former L. A Boxing is taking of the weight that the UFC brand has and taking advantage of customers in such a despicable manner.
Doubtlessly, this place is craving for members (note: members = $$$) and they are doing it all wrong.
I suppose I should have seen something like this coming. This lesson cost me $ 350, hopefully my experience saves someone out there, a headache and some money.
PS. If you would like to read the contract, please let me know. I will gladly share.

Its a Aswome gym to box in. The classes will beat you down, but the instructors their will pick you up and motivate you to keep on going. Great gym to lose weight in. If you hate running for cardio, then this is a place to be. The boxing, daily ultimate hour, kickboxing classes will give your cardio punch. I have gone down to 2 percent body fat, gotten a 6 pack and lost so much weigt since joining this gym. Not only will you learn the basics of fighting but you will be losing weight too. Everyone should def. Try it out for a day. If you come consistently you will def. See results.

This is a terrible boxing gym.
* The managment is rude, unprofessional, and completely sales driven.
* The instructors are mediocre at best.
* There is almost zero sense of encouragement, and just a generally creepy vibe.
* It’s over-​priced.
* The schedule is inconsistent and always changing.
* The facilities are outdated and need to be updated.
I was a member here for a year and tried really hard to get into it. Go to CKO if you’re thinking of joining a boxing gym in Astoria. They’re absolutely amazing!

If I could give negative stars, I would. All the posters have yet to be screwed by this place but just give it time… you will be.
I cancelled my membership in June 2013 when it was still LA Boxing and the payment was $ 60/​month. I had to jump through hoops (and pay like $ 300) to do so even though when I first signed up I was verbally assured there was $ 100 cancellation fee and told a whole lot of other sales nonsense. When trying to cancel my membership, the manager was rude and unprofessional towards me. I signed up with a friend and once we got bored of the same kind of workouts (boxing or kickboxing, other classes were extra) and sick of the way the trainers talked to people, we decided to take our business elsewhere but they would not make it simple for either of us. My experience with LA Boxing was awful and I wasn’t surprised to see that they changed the name of the gym. I was glad to be done with them.
Today, August 2014 I have a charge on my debit card from LA BOXING (there is a parent corporation that owns both names) for $ 86. I called my bank to report a fraudulent charge. Hopefully they will take a bank grilling them more seriously than a very unhappy female customer.
I have no clue what makes UFC gym different from LA Boxing since I haven’t stepped foot in that place in over a year but if anyone is thinking of signing a contract with them, google ‘LA Boxing complaints’ and don’t make the same mistake I did. This corporation is shady and DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT INFO.

Love this place! I get a membership every time I get back from college in MA because I love the kickass workouts they offer here. The first time I tried this place was this past summer, when I feel like the management might have been a little friendlier. Anyhow, this is where you’ll find me everyday (during winter break), sometimes staying for more than one class.

I was a member of LA boxing in Astoria for over 1y. I have never been in better shape. I just came back to the game, after transformation for UFC. New manager Jesse is great ! and most trainers still there :)
. I am looking forward to start my workout.

I really enjoy this gym. I’ve always worked out since I was very young, and finally found a place that took my fitness to the next level. And not to mention the ability to kick someone in the head.

Best gym EVER!!!:D:D best atmosphere i’ve ever worked out in, everyone is super friendly and accomodating, super skilled trainers that are always there to give kick ass classes for all age groups and/​or private coaching, super motivational learning atmosphere that makes you look forward to going to the gym:)and always clean facilities and good music which are both important factors too…:)

The trainer here are very nice and encouraging. But the facility here needs alot of work.
Lockers are very tiny and it’s cold. The whole gym is cold, the training floor is a thin sheet over cement. In addition to being tough on your bare feet, I wouldn’t want to fall in this gym. And everything is just crashing into each other. The bag area overlaps the jiujitsu/​cage area. I don’t get it.

This place is awesome.
I’ve been a member here (fka LA Boxing) for over a year now, and I just renewed my membership today for another year. My experience has been exceptional. I particularly enjoy the classes here, and the facilities are all top of the line. The instructors are all professional, knowledgable, and extremely motivating. They each being expertise regarding technique and form to the classes as well. The classes are a great, exciting workout.
I’ve lost over 50 lbs this past year thanks to this place… I’m already in the best shape of my life… let’s see what I can do this year.
Thanks, UFC Gym!