Urban Fitness Kickboxing

I hate working out. HATE IT. I’d rather sit on my couch and stuff my face with donuts while I binge-​watch TV. So I was surprised when I found myself looking forward to the classes here.
I’ve always thought kickboxing was a little too intimidating for me but I feel comfortable coming to UFK because of how encouraging and friendly the staff is. The classes are INTENSE and I usually have to take a break (or two… or three…) but so so fun and you’ll find that time goes by pretty fast. It’s usually a smaller group most times I’ve been there so you get more individualized attention, which was important to me. The best part is that you can go at your own pace. If you need to sit down and take a break, no one’s going to come over and call you out. You work as hard as you want.
I’ve taken classes with most of the instructors but Torian is my husband and my absolute favorite! Very engaging and friendly!
It’s been 4 months and I feel like I’m in much better shape already. Continuing our membership here is a no-​brainer.

Great staff, clean facility and the best workout you’ll find.
The trainers push you to the max, and you’ll leave tired — but satisfied.

Talk about an incredible workout! They start the class off slow with some burpees and a little bit of running, then its punching bag time! He teaches you a few combinations that end up really starting to kick you in the butt. Im not gunna lie, I left that class absolutely dripping in sweat. We all did for that matter.
I definitely like how they change things up, and how sore I was the next day! They constantly keep my body on its toes!

If you want to get in shape… this is your place.
I am legitimately terrified of the classes here, but I know with every fiber of my being that if I want to lose weight, feel great, and kick some ass, this is where to go.
You can lose upwards of 500 calories a class and sometimes people tell me that and I look at them all skeptical… but there is no doubt here… at all. I can barely walk the three days afterwards.
Just bought some pink gloves and wraps so I can go here on the regular! I’m getting in shape, y’all!

You walk in and immediately feel like you’re in a scene from Never Back Down. You get this feeling like you really are conditioning for a legitimate kickboxing match. I am new to kickboxing in general, so I was intimidated when I first walked in. However, it is everything less than intimidating. The instructor explains every move thoroughly, and there is zero judgement if you are not doing something right/can’t do something the others can. Their motto: «It’s your workout.» I love that. They let you go to the best of your ability, and that is more than enough. It is not too tough to where you are crawling out of there, but you definitely wake up with sore muscles the next day!

I can say without exaggeration that this place changed my life. A year ago, I was basically a couch potato who had done maybe a handful of zumba classes all year and no membership with any gym that really stuck or got utilized. Then UFK had a livingsocial deal and I was just getting into watching MMA fights, so I was like ok why not. I may never be a fighter but I needed to get fit. After one class, I was instantly hooked — it was a full body workout, and FUN — I didn’t realize how much pent up aggression I had but I def pictured a few people’s faces on those bags and felt so much better after each class.
I signed up for a 1 yr membership and it was absolutely worth it. The owner/​teacher at the time (John Trent) also inspired me to start running and helped me tremendously with training. In the last year since joining UFK, I quit smoking, ran my first 5K (and more races since), worked up to 10K, and trained for Warrior Dash. I went from a once-​a-​blue-​moon unwilling zumba-​goer to someone who WANTS to work out. The thing that sets this place apart from all other gyms is that in addition to the tools to improve my fitness, I got a changed mindset — to always have my eye on the next goal.
As far as the classes go, all of the teachers are really motivating and they keep class interesting. I can say that after 1 yr, punching and kicking the lights out of a big ol’ bag has never ever ever gotten boring.

Great workout! My first visit was a Unilocal Fitness Event. The staff was really helpful with explaining and demonstrating the moves. I felt comfortable to go at my own pace while they still encouraged us to push ourselves. The facility was clean and well kept. They have gloves but with all that sweating I strongly encourage you to bring your own.

This was my first kickboxing class and if I thought the circuit suspension class was hard, this class was twice as hard. I am glad I got to try it out with fellow Unilocalers and many were new to kickboxing also. The instructors were helpful and not too intense. Class started with us running with weights, shuffling, squats, stretching, push-​ups and so on. Basically I was sweating after a couple of minutes of class having started. Then the kickboxing started, it gives you a good workout high, where you know tomorrow your whole body is going to be sore but totally worth it. At the end I was wiped out. I am not the most fit person but this class is great for anyone trying to get in shape. I am looking forward to coming back and hopefully bring friends with me, its always fun to have a little friendly competition. This class is definitely a stress reliever, I walked in feeling kinda ‘meh’ and walked out feeling awesome.

I loved taking a kickboxing class here! The instructor Chris was very encouraging and helpful. It was definitely a tough work out and you’ll be dripping sweat by the end, but you’ll feel amazing once it’s over. I can’t wait to come back for my 10 free classes!

Oh my god. Went to the Unilocal event here and Chris said afterward it was like 80% of the usual intensity of the workouts. This will make you sweat, kick your ass, leave you feeling exhausted and breathless and within an inch of your life, take away all your aggression and frustration, and leave you wanting to come back for more with a big smile on your face as you lay face down on the mat at the end. If that isn’t what a fitness class is supposed to do, I don’t know what you are expecting or want. Definitely coming back! Also, trainers are super knowledgeable about injuries and avoiding exacerbating them, which is a godsend for a former gymnast with creaky shoulders and knees. And by the way, more intense than the one at Midtown, no offense.

I have always wanted to take a kickboxing class but have been too intimidated to try it alone. The opportunity arose to go with a group of Unilocalers so I figured it’s now or never. I am so glad I went today and will definitely be back! We had two instructors, both named Chris, who were so welcoming and helpful. I knew going to a kickboxing class with a bunch of people who love to eat would present various levels of fitness so I wouldn’t be working out with Mixed Martial Artists and feeing overwhelmingly inadequate. I know now that while they push you to be your best the instructors understand that people are at different levels. I saw everyone there do what they could and stop when they needed to and it really helped me to feel more comfortable. This place is awesome and the instructors could not have been more courteous while also pushing us to get the most out of our workout. I don’t think I’ve sweated as much as I did today in any workout I’ve ever done and I feel amazing now. I’m sure I’ll feel it in the morning and that’s a good thing. No pain no gain!
I do recommend bringing your own wraps and gloves if you can but if you can’t they have some available to use.
If you are on the fence like I was please set aside your inhibitions and just go for it. I promise you will not be disappointed.

This place!
I have never taken a kickboxing class before so I had NO idea what I was in for! I am not gonna lie I was feeling anxious… but a good excited anxious! I have always wanted to take a kickboxing class and see what it was all about… and with Unilocal I was able to try it out with girlfriends!
I walk in and see two of my girlfriends, sign in and fill out the waver. Another class was finishing up and I was watching them excited to start my class. The Chris’ were so fun and so easy going. I was so excited to start the class.
When we started Chris told us to get the hand wraps to get started. I had no idea what I was doing haha! He was so nice to help me. When the class started I was feeling pretty good… then I started feeling like I was dying! Haha! He had us start running around the bags with weights. Like I said I was fine at first and then we had to keep on running!
Once we finished running we got to start on the bags. That was so much fun! SO much work but so worth it! I just kept envisioning my ex boyfriend was the bag and it gave me such a better workout! I have never sweated so much in my entire life (other than hot yoga) it was awesome! I felt so amazing after the class finished! I was exhausted and my face was as red as Rudolf’s nose but it was so worth it and SO much fun! Chris was so encouraging the whole time and helped when he saw I was doing it wrong.
This class kicked my ass and I can not wait to go back for another class!!! Thank you so much Unilocal for the opportunity to try new things!

Kickboxing is part my go-​to exercise routine at home when I’m needing a good sweat. All of my knowledge is from workout videos. Typically what little I know gets me a good cardio sweat. This class shattered my misperceptions that I was even somewhat in shape. Holy cow. If you want to be pushed to your limits and raise the bar on your fitness, this place will do it for you.
The instructors were very helpful and friendly. They helped the Unilocalers with their hand wraps and we started warm-​ups. I think it’s safe to say just about everyone was dripping with sweat after just the warm-​up session. The entire class was very high intensity and pretty badass. Jabs, uppercuts, kicks, squats, crunches. Chris was very encouraging, informative, and would come around and help if we weren’t properly executing a move. I know I’m going to feel this tomorrow. Heck… I feel it now. I need to meet my step fitness goals yet today but my legs feel a bit noodly!
They do have equipment for rental and gloves and hand wraps. If you’re at all a germaphobe like me, I recommend bringing your own gloves. The gloves smell pretty sweaty from previous uses by other people… but that’s to be expected. I don’t even know how you’d clean something like that.

Are you out of shape? Are you «kind of» in shape? Are you super fit?
Are you a masochist?
Whatever the case… if you live near this place and you’re looking for a fun way to get in shape (treadmills are BORING) — check it out.
I am visiting from out of town this week and I needed a place to work out… b/​c all I do is eat when I’m in Memphis. I just happened to find UFK online via martial arts search and I’m glad that I did. They just moved to a new location and the facility is very nice.
I’ve been taking the kickboxing classes every day this week and… YES! I’M SORE! The lactic acid buildup is fabulous.
The bags that they use are muay thai bags — so they’re VERY solid/hard…great for conditioning the shins (if you plan on using them as lethal weapons).
Every class I’ve taken this week has been different — Tony and John shake things up, keep it interesting, keep you moving… and if you’re not soaked by the end of class, you’re slacking.
They also do personal training and other martial arts.
Highly recommended.

I have been a member at Urban Fitness Kickboxing for over a year and the staff is awesome. The owner, John Trent, helps you meet your goal every step of the way. They offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, as well as Kickboxing. This is nothing like Thai Bo. This class actually involves the use of a bag. While it is a great workout you will also learn proper technique and lose weight at the same time. UFK also supports the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Please check them out!