iLoveKickboxing.com

ALL– I mean ALL the instructors are great! They are constantly walking the floor to be sure I am using correct form. I have lost 7.5lbs of fat and turned that in 7lbs of muscle in just 4 short weeks. A bit more $$ than a club, but the one on one attention you get makes it worth it

I will have to update you all on how it goes, because I just had my first class and it was awesome!!! A friend referred me and the process to sign up was seamless and super friendly. I was greeted by a staff right off the bat with free glove and cold water. We discussed my fitness goal, my schedule and commitment for class. First class went by so quick and I sweat a ton! A coach was always with me throughout. I bit the bullet and signed up for 12-​month unlimited. I can tell already this will show result so quickly if I commit to at least 3 times a week.
Nice space, friendly and super helpful staff and fellow gym goers — my first impressions! Those are nice touches to a great workout that kickboxing offers to begin with.

Very fun way to work out, motivating caring staff. You will get a full body work out and push yourself harder than you thought possible to get the results your desire.

I purchased the $ 30 deal via Unilocal as a way to spice up my weekly exercise régime. I called to set up a time to come in for my first class. As others have noted, you have to play a game of phone tag to talk to someone. I received a call from Jaime about 3 hours after my first call and had a good conversation with her about my fitness and weight goals. She mentioned to me that I would need to show up 30 minutes before the class starts.
I proceeded to arrive at the gym at the agreed upon time. I was greeted by a trainer and filled out paperwork with her for 20 minutes, after which I took my first class. Each class is roughly 30 minutes cardio/​strength then 30 minutes of kickboxing. The classes are a good workout, although I didn’t feel terribly sore the day afterwards. The classes I partook in tended to be 95% women with a pretty diverse range of fitness levels.
The kicker of this place is the prices. After my first class I sat down with trainer who then proceeded to show me all of the pricing for their classes. After a $ 200 initiation fee, I could purchase a set of classes or do a monthly membership which I believe was around $ 170 a month. The pricing (including that darn initiation fee) was too much for me to justify especially for just one form of exercise and the location was just not convenient for me in relation to downtown Kirkland during rush hour.
I used up the remaining 5 classes and went along my merry way. This experience did introduce me to kickboxing and has inspired me to attend another kickboxing gym that allows customers to pay by the class.

If you are looking to let off some steam and some weight with a bunch of friendly, motivating and kick ass instructors… This is the right place on the Eastside…
It’s never boring here and you also have dj nights and other events every once in a while … Which are mindblowing…
Probably only negative would be they don’t have more classes… Even though they have a good number to start with… I have seen them add more as more people ask for it…
But once you get there … It’s totally worth it and super fun!

I’ve been coming to kickboxing for almost a year now and I love it! I feel so much better (mentally and health wise). My day always gets better after a great work out. They have a little bit of everything in each class. Tons of cardio that will kick your butt as well as punching and kicking the bag! The other members here are great and the staff is knowledgeable and supportive! They really do make sure you stick to coming in and are on the look out to help you reach any of your fitness goals.

Welcoming and fun!
Evencouragingeryone is, supportive and happy!
I wanted a change of pace for working out. I run and cycle. but this is so different. After 1 class I’m addicted. Each trainer takes the time to figure out your goals, and exactly how much encouragement to give.

I’ve always wanted to do kickboxing… purely for fitness. When I used my 10 class groupon here, the insisted on me adding them on facebook. I didn’t think much about it. But when they started getting clingy and message me multiple times after the first class asking when I will come in next and when I will purchase the full membership, I decided to bail and not use the remainder of the classes. I workout to stay fit, not to socialize.

I’ve discovered I love kickboxing a few weeks ago and I’ve been hooked ever since.
It’s an intense high calorie burning hour of fun. The instructors are super nice and very motivational. I really enjoy hitting the bag! I’ve had great results so far and plan to keep coming. Highly recommended:)

Normally I’m too lazy/​apathetic/​unopinionated to write reviews, but I’m trying to earn free gloves here, plus this place is pretty amazing, so here it goes:
I LOVE ILOVEKICKBOXING!
That is all.
No, but really, the classes are designed so that you can beat the crap out of the bag harder each time you come in, and then you can beat the crap out of someone who really annoys you. Ok, I’m being obnoxious, but only half kidding. You really do get to knock around a bag, which is the best part; it’s just so dang empowering.
I’ve been taking classes for 5 – 6 weeks now and already I feel stronger, faster, leaner, fitter, wiser … you get the point. The workouts are intense and massively sweat-​inducing, engaging every part of your body. You will probably feel like throwing up and/​or collapsing at some point during the class (that’s a good thing!), but the environment and atmosphere the instructors create make the whole ordeal so worth it and fun; you will never have a better time pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion. Plus, everyone is so upbeat and friendly, it’s a little unnerving, Like, I think, why are they so friendly?
Sorry, I’m rambling. This is why I don’t do the whole review thing. BUT, in short, I’m totally addicted to this place. I get kickboxing withdrawals if I take more than one day off from classes (no joke). I’ll even endure I405 traffic to get to freaking Kirkland for these workouts — sometimes twice a day! I brought a few friends in and they were immediately hooked as well. You’ll be walking into a totally supportive and welcoming community if you are new, so no worries there. Just be sure to tell your instructor YURAH referred you so I can score more classes. Thanks in advance!

An amazing workout experience with a great group of folks! Able to workout at my own pace with just the right push to get help get stronger and to reach my fitness goals!

Great workout! Great instructors! I love that I can work at my skill level and improve each time.

Friendly positive staff, good selection of classes, instructors rotate so it’s always something different. Good idea to stretch before class if you’re new to kickboxing as they don’t get to it until further in. Be sure to grab a schedule and try out a few different classes to see what you like they have a great variety.

I purchased a few kickboxing classes at this facility with a deal on Groupons and after only 4 classes, I decided to take the plunge and buy a membership. Not only is the work out great, I have already noticed changes in my strength and endurance. The staff is energetic, encouraging and made me feel very welcomed. The facility is nice and I love feeling like I am part of a community!

Just had my first class today and boy did it kick my butt in a good way! I am so excited to go back on Tuesday for another excellent workout! The instructors are great and really motivating throughout the class and also have excellent advice for food intake. I had a lot of fun and everyone in the class was super friendly and encouraging. I have read some other reviews that have said they were pressured into buying memberships and I did not have that experience at all. They did tell me the different kinds of memberships they offer, but there was zero pressure to buy any of them. I had a really great experience!

I originally started going to this facility when I purchased a very generous Groupon. Prior to going, I read reviews and was a little worried that I would be aggressively sold membership. This was not the case.
Upon arriving, you discuss with a staff member what your goals are. During your first session, they are with you by your side the whole time teaching you techniques and making sure you have correct form. By having that personalized, individual attention, I felt a lot more confident about kickboxing.
The classes itself are fun and an incredible workout. They begin with jogging with integrated exercises like high knees or butt kickers. After, you do 15 minutes of intense cardio and strength building like burpees, squats, planks, etc. Even if it isn’t your first time, another staff member in addition to the instructor is present to make sure everyone has good form.
After the cardio and sweating, you proceed to do stretching to warm up for the fun kickboxing part. You start with punch combos and then later progress to kicks. This is where the staff members checking your form is also really important and helpful.
The majority of the time is spent with the punching bags, and then after that’s done, you do punching with a partner and then partner exercises.
The staff is filled with high energy dedicated people who love what they do. They motivate you and push you to work hard and want to see you succeed.
While they encouraged me to buy a membership on my first day to receive a generous discount, they did not pressure me or guilt me into it. They were realistic and understanding. Some of the other reviewers claim they were condescending, but I’ve seen many of them in action with newbies, and this is definitely not the case.
Apparently there used to be a different manager with stricter rules (like you can only use ILK gloves, not your own). Today, Jamie is the manager, and she is super supportive, understanding, and realistic about how a business should be run. I am incredibly impressed with the flow of things and they definitely have creative marketing efforts.
I honestly have nothing negative to say though. The facility is nice, and the mats are always cleaned.
They take pictures, hold special events and contests, and it really makes you feel like you are part of a community.
I would definitely recommend at least trying the place out if you are on the fence about it to see for yourself. They have some really good trial rates. I think there’s 3 classes plus a pair of your own boxing gloves for $ 19.99 and there are also some other online deals out there. It doesn’t hurt to try.
When it doubt, work it out. :-)

Like hard-​charging workouts with enthusiasm bleeding from the walls and every person there supporting and encouraging you from beginning to end?
Then you’ll like ILK-​Kirkland.
Speaking as someone completely out of shape, the initial warm-​up (I call this ‘sadism starter kit’) was rough. It should get easier as I get fitter, though. The bag work is the best — there’s a world of difference between taebo air punching and actually connecting with a heavy bag. Honestly, it’s a great feeling to watch that bag move!
I’m in. Come join us.

Instructors:
I’ve only been once and we had a very good instructor. High energy, motivated, in tune with the class needs and giving plenty of safety tips to help avoid injury.
Experience:
I would call this more of a cardio kickboxing class as opposed to a traditional martial arts instructor class. It seems that the primary goal with these guys is to make you sweat, work both upper and lower body, cardio and to make you sweat more. They also want you to have fun while kicking your butt.
Ambiance:
Easy parking and access. Spacious lobby, clean environment, changing rooms and cubbies in the workout room for your gear. The workout space is a little tight but in no way will it be a detriment to your workout space while striking. Instructor was fun but also tough which was a nice mix.
Overall:
Fun place for a really good cardio workout that will guarantee to make you sweat a lot. The instructor we had was very knowledgeable on the basic techniques she showed us for the actual workout. She included several safety tips and repeated them which is helpful from the safety side of things. She knew how to push and have fun which I think everyone appreciated.
Tips:
Be ready to work. The first 10 minute warm up may be a bit of a shock due to intensity but once your through that initial burn it’s all good.

Ouch, what happened to this place? They had all the steps in place that made me think they were improving on a great service — unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
I had a membership with ILK for 2+ years, and recently had to leave their services. The business moved to a new, more roomy, location — which was a sign of great things to come. Sadly, it was not.
The main trainer Mathias, who I believed really made class fun and social, left the company — and a void was left. The other trainers were okay, but many seemed bothered by patrons. When they are approached with questions or just general conversation to build friendships, they typically responded in a cold and stern fashion — but, only if you are male.
In fact, one trainer, a heavier set trainer, seems only interested in talking to the females then ever teaching the actual class.
I also felt quite sorry for newbies, who received little to no attention. When the trainer shouted out an exercise, newbies were left to fend for themselves and try to learn on the fly. I felt that Mathias and other former trainers did a MUCH better job in inviting new people.
PROS:
— Still a great workout
— Location is very good — lots of space.
CONS:
— Customer relations needs to be improve ten fold. It’s a shame, because this place was awesome just over a year ago.

I came here because I bought a 10 class groupon deal. First of all, they never answer the phone, so signing up for the first class is a huge pain. The only way to get a hold of someone is to leave a voice mail. Then they will call you back to schedule you for a class. The problem with that is that I work all day and I can’t just answer my phone whenever they decide to call. So then you get a game of phone tag
When we arrived to our first class, we went over our goals and weaknesses with the instructor. It was kind of weird because I wasn’t expecting to have a counseling session. We were given our gloves and did the first class. The class is probably 15 minutes of bootcamp style warm up in which you don’t even touch the bag or your gloves. Then 5 minutes of stretching. Then it’s about 30 minutes of actual bag work, then you get to spend the last 10 minutes doing push ups or sit ups with a partner. I wish there was more bag work during the class because that is what I signed up for.
My biggest problem with this place is that IMMEDIATELY after my first class EVER of my 10 class pass from groupon, we had the instructor hounding us to sign up for a year membership. The deal was if we signed up that day, she would wave the $ 200 «start up» fee. This deal is only good for that day. I politely declined and was harassed with questions like «why not? don’t you want to make yourself better? stronger?» Well yes, of course I do, but I am not going to sign up for a year membership to something I have only tried for 60 minutes ever in my life. Don’t you think I should be allowed to use my groupon before deciding?
It was like that after every class I went to. I was always cornered after class to be bullied into signing up for a year membership. Here is a break down of the pricing:
$ 200 «start up» fee
something around $ 125 per month for classes
there is not a student rate, you cannot do month to month, you have to sign a contract with a certain amount of months or pay a ridiculous amount for a punch card.
Seriously, go to Warrior Fitness in Sammamish. They are way friendlier, have a student discount, way more intense/​fun classes and you won’t be pressured a single time to sign up for anything. Plus there are no contracts to their membership, you can quit whenever you want! I am way happier there, I didn’t even finish using my groupon classes with the this place