The Kickbox Haus NYC

The kickboxing class was awesome. I could barely finish a single set but it was amazing. I haven’t had a class like this since I returned to the States.

The kickboxing class is one of the best classes I have taken in the city. It is a great workout and Joseph is an excellent instructor! He makes sure your technique is correct so you do not get hurt. He is encouraging and pushes you to the max. You’re guaranteed to get a great and sweaty workout in with this class.

I have tried almost every gym in NYC thanks to ClassPass, but after my first class at Kickbox Haus I immediately went home, cancelled my membership and bought 20 classes from Michelle and Joseph. Michelle has completely changed not only my body but the way I view working out. I use to hate going to the gym but now I look forward to my weekly classes with Michelle. My husband knows not to plan anything on a Saturday during Booty Class! Michelle helped me to get into wedding shape this summer and I could not be more thankful for her positivity while always pushing me to go harder.
I have a million positive things to say about Michelle and Joseph but my number one would be they truly care about your form. It is extremely clear they both care about their clients and want them to get a great workout without hurting themselves!

This a fantastic gym to get in shape and feel great! I started taking classes over a year ago with Michelle and have seen such a difference in my body! I’ve lost weight, gained muscle and feel stronger then I ever have before. Michelle is motivating and really wants her clients to succeed. She takes the time to truly make sure your form is correct and you get the most from your work out. I definitely recommended trying the variety of classes this gym has to offer!

UPDATE: I’ve updated my review since the owner took a proactive approach to respond. Kudos there.
I really, really hate having to leave a bad review. And this comes more as a way for the studio to improve because I do think the workout was decent and this studio has potential.
The classes are small, but that’s ok and to be expected from a tiny studio. Workout was challenging at times, which was great. I live close by so the lack of changing space/​bathroom facilities doesn’t affect me but could totally be an issue for someone else. No towels or water are offered, which is a bit of a shock.
I love kickboxing and was really excited to try this studio out… Hoping it would become a regular workout for me. But like everyone mentioned about the gloves, they’re deplorable and smell absolutely disgusting. (And when you think of WHY such a smell occurs, it makes you want to throw up). After the boxing portion, I missed 5 – 10 minutes of class just scrubbing my hands/​arms in the tiny bathroom because I just couldn’t deal. The fact that they charge $ 5 to rent gloves (which is probably more of a health hazard) is disturbing.
Lastly, the instructor Michelle. I really, really wanted to like her because she has a lot of energy, but she seemed to pick on this one person in my class the entire time. At one point he left to get water (there’s no water there), and she kept making fun of him when he was gone. It’s completely inappropriate and unprofessional. People should feel challenged and motivated when working out, not self conscious or beaten up, which I’m sure is how this person felt. (It was easy to tell). If it wasn’t this kid, it would have been someone else. It’s just unprofessional and distracting.
So these factors kinda ruined the workout for me — despite the fact that it was a good workout and left me sore the next day.
Words of advice to the studio:
1. Use professional instructors
2. Offer water
3. Get new gloves (and sanitize them!!!)
4. Update bathroom and supply towels.
Pretty simple if you ask me ;)

I took American Boxing — class was OK. I definitely sweat but the instructor (not Joseph or Michelle, not sure who) was mostly busy doing bicep curls and pull ups on his own in the corner while calling out instructions. He seemed to be annoyed when he corrected your form, so it wasn’t a very encouraging workout.
Most importantly, DO NOT RENT THE GLOVES. They smell so, so, so bad. I have been washing my hands all day and I can STILL smell it. I suspect the gloves are never cleaned because it is truly something fierce.

I take kickboxing with Joseph and I highly recommend it. He is sure to correct your form when necessary and he pushes you — but more in a «you’ve got this» way than in a mean way. I would def buy your own gloves instead of renting them. Great class, great instructor

Deplorable customer service.
— They have a one-​month expiration policy on single classes. I requested the expired, unused (first ever!) class be added back to my account because I was injured, and they wanted a doctor’s note evidencing my injury.
— No one answers the phones.
I’m not sure they know how to run a business. Or maybe they’re doing well enough to be in a position to turn it away.

I love the kickbox haus. My favorite class is the kickboxing kettle bell fusion with Michelle. She’s constantly working to ensure you’re doing each exercise properly, so you don’t cheat yourself of a workout and avoid injury. I’ve also taken their TRX classes and kickboxing. It’s just two instructors that own the place and it’s a tiny studio with excellent classes.

EXCELLENT workout! I took the Kickboxing Kettlebell Fusion class with Michelle and she is a fantastic instructor. The class was extremely challenging and a lot of fun too! It is impossible not to be motivated with Michelle as your instructor! I am definitely coming back here.

The studio is very small which I normally don’t mind. However I could not see or hear the instructor from where I was standing and neither could the person next to me. There wasn’t a good variety of kettlebells. Other people were using the weight I needed so I had to use kettlebells either too heavy or too light for me. The instructor commented on technique a few times and was nice. She didn’t introduce herself so I don’t know her name. I wouldn’t call it a kickboxing class– we only did kickboxing stuff for 5 – 10 minutes. I have been to much better kickboxing classes. The bathroom is small and dirty and the door doesn’t shut and there aren’t any lockers available.

I am obsessed with this gym! I started taking the American Boxing class once a week through ClassPass, then eventually dropped ClassPass and started going (and still am) 4 times a week and taking Kettle Bells, Kickboxing, Haus Booty, TRX and more. Unlike other gyms, there are so many different classes to take at one studio, it makes it so much more worth it and I don’t get bored with doing the same workout over and over.
Michelle and Joseph both clearly know their stuff and stress technique, which I love. Other places will let you do moves incorrectly, which in addition to the risk of injury, means you’re not actually working out. Making sure everyone is doing every move right means you’re all working hard and actually building muscle. They definitely love to joke around with clients, and I think anyone who complained on Unilocal about «mean instructors» has NO sense of humor. I think they create a fun workout environment while not accepting excuses and laziness. In my opinion, if you’re paying someone to work you out… they better make you work your ass off. Michelle also really creates a community in her classes — I’ve met tons of people there that I love seeing in the mornings and have spent time with outside of the gym.
I can’t say enough good things about the Kickbox Haus! Some of the other things people have complained about: no lockers, no locker room, needing your own gloves are true — you just have to plan ahead. Also, gloves are only $ 35 to buy (or less! I think I got mine at Modell’s for like $ 20), so just get your own!
I’ve seen a big change in my body since I started — and since I’m getting married this summer, I’m doing personal training with Michelle and Joseph to get in even better shape. If you want to work out hard with professional, certified instructors and get a lot of personal attention in a group class, come here!

Not my favorite studio.
I came for the first time and did a kettle bell class with Michelle and I enjoyed it. Space is small, but doable.
I never want to rag on small businesses but…
Then I tried a kickbox class. I didn’t have gloves and wasn’t aware I needed them (sorry!). When I told Michelle I needed to borrow a pair, she told me that they had them available for rent for $ 5. Fine I said, but I’d have to get the $$ after class and would bring it back. It seemed like she didn’t believe me. When I got the gloves — WOW, they smelled rancid (like so bad) I almost got sick by the end of class. When the class finished — even though I wasn’t feeling well, I said to her that I would be right back with the cash and she says «Sure you will.» I was taken aback to say the least.
If you are going to rent out gloves for $ 5 — please try and clean (or even deodorize) them in between uses.
Josef however, was really nice and helpful.

The workouts are tough. Joeseph knows his stuff. But the place fails because Joseph is a short-​tempered guy who has been known to threaten clients who he doesn’t see to eye to eye with.

I go to a ton of different workout studios across NYC thanks to ClassPass and this is by far one of my absolute favorites.
I took my first class at Kickbox Haus in June. I was a total loser. It was a kickboxing class with Joseph and I had never done anything that even vaguely resembles kickboxing before. Joseph really cared and corrected my form (and trust me, it took me a while to get it). He makes sure everyone is doing each move correctly so nobody gets hurt — and so you get the most out of the entire class. Seven months later, I am SO much better and stronger than where I was before, and it’s unreal.
Stronger — that’s where the kettlebell classes come in. Michelle taught me how to do my first kettle bell swings. I was also a mess with those. She really worked with me, and by my second KB class, I was doing proper swings! And a few classes later, I actually was able to up my weight!
I’ve gotten a lot stronger over the last 6 months and I credit a very large portion of that to Michelle and Joseph. They will NEVER give up on you, no matter how basic you are. I was *really* pathetic when I came in and they never gave up on me.
Tough love that helps you learn, grow and really become stronger. If you want a fun workout that will always kick your ass and always leave you a little stronger than you were when you came in, go here.
Oh. And if you make it to one of the classes that incorporates TRX… trx burpees. GO. WORK.

Ok, The Kickboxing Haus is seriously awesome! The first time I walked in I was a little intimidated by the small space (you can’t hide behind anyone in these classes!) But after my first class I got addicted. I get easily bored with workouts and this place switch up their routines almost every week. Michelle and Josef are the two instructors and they are super professional and friendly! They actually know what they are doing and will push you to work hard. But don’t be scared! You don’t have to be an athlete to do these classes, you just have to be wiling to workout and feel good afterwards. Both instructors are also really helpful during the classes and will work with you individually so you don’t hurt yourself. It also helps that their playlists are on point. I have been going for a few months now, and I can see changes in my body and have been able to do things I never thought I could. I highly recommend taking classes here, not only will you burn a ton of calories but you will feel great about pushing your body to a place you didn’t think it could go.
Ps– bring water and a towel! You will need it after these classes.

I love the boxing class here. It’s the best boxing class I’ve taken in the city so far. Josef really pushes you and is great. Some things to know.
1. He usually plays death/​heavy metal music. I find it hilarious. I don’t think I heard the song «du hast» in like 10 years
2. It is kinda hot in this studio, which is the main reason I’m giving 4 stars. I think to myself, am I sweating cause I’m getting an amazing workout or cause it’s so damn hot?
3. I beg you a towel and hooks for jackets? (Forget about lockers) No towels (bring your own-​you will sweat) and you gotta put your stuff on the ground and there’s not much space. I see this as being annoying esp. when winter comes and I need to break out the canada goose. Still, the workout and trainers are great, so I keep coming back.

EXCELLENT WORKOUT to be had here. I have done several types of workouts: HIIT, CrossFit, classes like Bodypump, small group training, mid-​distance running with sprint intervals: KICKBOX HAUS IS A MUST for a balanced routine.
Josef is as tough as you want him to be, and his toughest will tire you out (in a good way); the workouts are as rewarding and challenging as any other you have done. His workouts combine familiar routines (wall balls, burpees, jumping lunges) with unfamiliar routines (unique use of TRX and kettlebells, full body punching bags, medicine balls) that will work muscle groups large and small in ways that will surprise you and keep you coming back.
Do not let the size of the gym fool you. Tough, satisfying workouts happen in gyms of all sizes, and they definitely happen here. If you haven’t tried Kickbox Haus yet, you really are missing out.

Its a whole in the wall but who cares. you get an awesome workout. I have taken the class that mixes boxing and kettle bells and just the kettle bell class. Both were with michelle who is great. She makes sure you are doing everything correctly and pushes you to do your best

AMAZING workout! I’ve worked out with both Josef and Michelle (started with Josef a few years ago and recently transitioned over) and they are both fantastic! Workouts are extremely challenging but they both do a great job of monitoring form and making sure I give my all. I HATE planks so Michelle shows me pictures and tells me stories while checking my form and I’ve moved up from about 10 seconds to a minute.
Since starting training here I’ve actually stopped wearing a one-​piece and moved to a bikini!
Classes I’ve been too are also great — small in size so plenty of personal attention. Josef won’t let you quit! Michelle is always coming up with fun new moves and is amazing at motivating.
After working with them, I don’t see how I could ever go back to a run-​of-​the-​mill gym.