I've spent about 8 years doing taekwondo,boxing,and kickboxing, but never have I seen a gym be more overpriced. The staff is minimal, so it's not like they have to spend that much on their teachers. The instructors do fine, although when I specifically asked for a lesson or two in jui jitsu, I was easily brushed off. If your spending around $150 and have a question on something it goes without saying you should receive an answer. I've also noticed how Jimmie acts around a new customer interested in joining and then after becoming a member up sells him on expensive boxing gloves, wraps, and protein supplements all of which you can buy much cheaper everywhere else. Also the place smells like sweat all day round. Nothing wrong with a gym that does that during sessions. But first thing in the morning? There is either a sanitation issue or a use of a sodium chloride solution to stimulate that odor. Another thing, and this one is the ticker, if you didn't notice the "No water bottles" sign. There isn't a water fountain in this gym. So your forced to either dehydrate or spend more money on the water he buys for cheap in bulk at publix. Yes they can teach you to punch and kick, but so can many other places. All in all, this is some business with many promises and a high price tag. Do yourself a favor and tell Jimmie to bargain or find yourself a less expensive gym with a friendly atmosphere, that isn't just in it for the money.
Posted 09/19/09 | Report Abuse
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