Punch Kettlebell Gym South Austin

Located in the same lot with Kerby Lane (and I guarantee you will not feel like eating anything after this kick butt workout). I’ll admit I bought a Groupon to try out a class. You walk into the door and you see on the left a photo of Drew Brees. He’s advertising Advocare in which this place sponsors.
Kettlebell really takes bootcamp to the next step. Before my injury, I was stuck lifting 10lb weights in each hand. In this class the only beginning weights they had was 8kg. I looked up later it was 17lbs. Yikes. I don’t want to scare anyone off. I had a great time in this class. This will work you out. They not only had kettlebells but ropes, rocks and dumbells. These classes are also helping me recover from my injury.

Since Jane B. and I met almost 10 years ago, we have followed each other around town to several gyms and have done countless classes and workouts together, however, the classes at PUNCH Austin Kettlebell Gym are by far the best classes we have ever done. The classes are always different and incredibly challenging, yet scalable to any fitness level.
The classes are a mix of kettlebells, ropes and bodyweight exercises in a very low key and inviting atmosphere. I won’t lie… the classes are hard, but not as high intensity as crossfit or bootcamp classes, and no one yells at you. My motivation comes from my desire to be stronger, fitter and better than the day before. In fact, I actually want to go to class more than I should! It’s that addicting!
I ended up there because of a deal they had on LivingSocial, which they offer from time to time, but even without a discount, it’s pretty affordable. My crazy friend goes 4 times a week (and is super strong and fit), but even just twice a week will get you in great shape, provided you do a little extra work on your own. They have two locations: one on South Lamar and one on Anderson Mill and offer morning and evening classes.
I have been active my whole life (school sports, running, weight training, triathlons), but I have never felt so strong. Punch is amazing!

I have done every type of workout from kickboxing to P90X and I have never felt as *powerful* as I do after 5 months of training at Punch. The workouts are always different so it’s impossible to get bored. There is a lot of tabata style training (high intensity for short time periods), wacky stations like the old extremely satisfying smash the tractor tire with the sledgehammer, plus straight up solid kettlebell training with an emphasis on form and safety. There are several daily class times but since I’m not a lunatic who works out at 5:30 AM I find the 9:30 class to be very manageable. Just try it. You’ll thank me (eventually).

Been coming here for the past month and a half since I signed up through a Living Social deal. I’ve done crossfit and it’s on par in terms of intensity level of the workouts. If you’re looking for a change of pace from the mundane routines you might be doing then you should give Punch a try. Also, it’s not entirely kettlebell based. They have old school equipment including weights that specifically train grip and forearm strength so if that’s what you’re going for then you’ll love it here. Has a medieval feel to it but don’t worry I haven’t seen any maces or flails.

I worked out so hard at this place one time.
I was so fit and buff afterwards.
I haven’t gone back since.
I’m lazy. This place will seriously kick your ass. In the good way.

I did an intro class and really liked the equipment and exercises, but this place is very poorly managed. I bought a Groupon but haven’t been able to take any actual classes yet because the online registration tool won’t link up with my Groupon (which was already scanned and activated). I’ve tried to contact Punch multiple times and have sent emails asking that my personal information be entered into the tool but have not received any help. Even the owner won’t respond!

Great place to workout, awful place to work. The current owner (Christine Hupee) doesn’t like to pay her trainers!

This gym will make you into Superman.
I was hesitant to sign up because of the «kettlebell gym» title, thinking there’s only so much you can do with kettlebells. Oh don’t worry, they know. That’s why they have heavy ropes, dumbells, barbells, TRX training, huge wheels, and god knows what other torture devices to ensure that you crawl out of there cursing the day you heard of fitness. If you like «pumping iron» up and down a few times then yelling loudly and flexing in front of a mirror for a half hour, avoid this place. if you’re a Tough Mudder or Spartan and like crossfit type functional fitness workouts (without the emphasis on tearing out your muscles and throwing up everywhere), you’ll like this place.
Oh, and best part of the gym? It’s FREE!!!
Okay, so I exaggerated a little. But there’s a ridiculous groupon going on now — $ 35 for 8 classes or $ 60 for 15, so it might as well be free. If you read this while it’s still going: BUY ONE! Better yet, buy 20 of them — it’s a hell of a deal. Otherwise come in anyway, you’ll thank me after a month here when you’re able to shotput cars like the incredible Hulk and eating at the Driskill with that $ 100/​month you’re saving over Crossfit.

Got a Groupon for 15 classes and about halfway through now. I have not left a class feeling anything less than euphoric and possibly on the verge of collapse, but in a great way! Every workout is different, super intense, super challenging, but completely achievable. I’ve never been to a class with more than 10 people total and the trainers still manage to get around, eyeball your technique and make corrections as needed.
Subsequently I wound up severely breaking my right pinky toe in an unrelated event, and they’ve still tailored workouts around my injury. I see myself getting stronger, being able to throw around more weight, and I feel awesome! Totally addicted to the bell.

I have been going to Punch Kettlebell Gym — South Austin, since they opened their doors in September 2010. I have seen the gym grow and their clients transform.
Personally, I have gotten back into a shape that I am not ashamed of, with goals of returning to some semblance of my early 20s form as a NCAA All-​American. Is that even feasible in your 30s? We’ll find out! One thing is for sure, if its possible without dedicating your life to a sport, Punch Kettlebell Gym will certainly help me get there!
The best part of the gym is the coaching atmosphere that it fosters. People show up to work out, not to be checked out or to socialize. There is no pool or childcare or movie night every month. This is a gym. Straight up. The exercises are challenging and dynamic, engaging parts of your body that you didn’t realize had muscles in them. The workouts are always different and keep you coming back. I was paying $ 70/​month for a gym that I used about once a month. So $ 70/​workout. At punch, I am paying $ 130/​month, but going 4 times/​week. So roughly $ 10−15/workout. The facts are that it keeps me coming back, I don’t have to think about what I’m going to do, and I know for a fact I will have gotten better after every workout.
Do yourself a favor and check this place out when making your New Years Resolutions, get in touch with Michelle and she will get you all set up!

Was lucky enough to snag a coupon for a month of unlimited classes for a complete steal ($ 35!). I’m only halfway through my month and I’m already hooked on this place! I’ve never done Crossfit, but from what I’ve read I think this place is is somewhat similar to that type of work out, but for a waaay better price ($ 130 unlimited/​month compared to Crossfit’s $ 229). Basically they have small group sessions that take place at all hours of the day (except on Sundays) that mostly consist of circuit training with different types of weights, ropes, kettlebells and agility moves. Every session is a full-​body workout and every single one is different, so it keeps things interesting. I’d consider myself in decent athletic shape but I’m sore (in a good way) after every workout! Even if I feel I hadn’t pushed myself hard enough, I’m always feeling it the next day.
This is my first experience with joining a fitness class/​gym and I feel like I struck gold with this place. The trainers are motivating and friendly, since it’s a small group it feels like you can get a bit more personal than I’d imagine a regular fitness class would allow. I’ve never looked forward to working out before — it’s always been one of those grueling obligations I have to force myself to do, but I actually look forward to this. I know when I leave, I got a good workout. Also, I enjoy the patrons of this place. Everyone so far has been really friendly with kind of a «team spirit» attitude, instead of the pretentious egos that I hear go on at other facilities. I highly recommend this place, I will for sure be a returning customer!

I’m a newbie, been working out here about 2 months. Michelle is a great instructor, motivational and helpful. I’m pretty uncoordinated, but she checks my technique and will always help me adjust when I’m messing it up. I’m definitely getting ripped and losing weight, and it’s fun! Looking forward to seeing the results of bumping my workouts from 2 to 3 times a week.