Bars Boxing

1601 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229, USA

Address:	1601 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229, USA
Phone:	+1 718-810-6555
Site:	barsboxing.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	Closed 6–10PM Closed 6:30–10PM Closed 10AM–2PM Closed

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Boom Box

Took a trial class here, and its not a horrible facility - Ive just seen better. For example, Lions Fight, Evolution Muay Thai, and Zen Goju Temple are 3 locations that I have been to that have surpassed this one in terms of value and training. The best of the aforementioned 3 is Evolution Muay Thai, but it is located in Manhattan. Its $185/month for unlimited MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Yoga, Bag Work, Working Out, and Drilling. Following this one, is Lions Fight. $185/month for 3x/week Muay Thai, TKD, or MMA (your call). Its located in Brooklyn, but the Head Coach doesnt really care about his students as much as Brandon from Evolution does. The training is decent, and the program is "OK", but its overpriced, you have to buy their shirts, gloves, shorts, etc., and its simply not as welcoming as Evolution is. Matched with the training I saw at BARS is Zen Goju Temple, also in Brooklyn. Zen Goju Temple is about $100/month, or $15 per class. Although this is a Goju Karate School, ONE trainer I absolutely recommend goes by the name "Kenny". I have trained with him on many occasions, and he is very knowledgeable in Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay-Thai, two of the three building blocks of MMA (the 3rd being wrestling). BARS does NOT offer Wrestling, or Jiu-Jitsu, and costs more. I gave the place 3 stars because Akmaljan (although throaty, likes to curse, yells alot, etc) definitely cares about seeing results in his students. His assistant coach who teaches boxing is very pleasant and definitely knows what hes doing as well. Its overpriced, but if you live down the block, and you have cash to burn and dont necessarily care about the best bang for your buck, go here. Otherwise, try one of the three recommended schools. Again, if you want the best bang for your buck, a welcoming environment, and emphasis on technique, go to Evolution. Hands down, the best muay thai school in NYC. FOR THE RECORD, I am not being paid to write this review, and I am not "advertising" for anyone. I just thought it was about time to talk about these places that Ive been to. Also, please note that there are absolutely 0 reviews on yelp, and that two the reviews were written by the owner, and that one of the reviews was by a student that was most likely asked to write the review for "brownie points".

Anonymous User

By Daniel Sheyntsvit Bars Boxing is a place where you can learn and gain a lot from the intensified training. This gym is taught by the world champion Akmal Zakirov. The Bars Boxing team goes to tournaments all over the U.S. including New York, Virginia, New Jessey, Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Ohio, etc... I myself for example have went to all of those places in just 2 years of training. If it wasnt for my trainer i dont know where i would be right now because he taught me a lot of things not just from training but from life and because of that i know how to do a lot from that. I recommend this to all the people who want to train to be a fighter or lose weight because this is the place for you.

Egor Astakhov

Great gym, good size. Lots of sparring partners. I am about 143lb and i can work with 10 guys that are of similar weight class. Most of the guys are very good and talented boxers. Golden gloves champs, kickboxing, olympic junior champs etc. Excellent for sparing! In regards to coaching: it is excellent. Akmalis a 2 time kick boxing world champion and a multi national Uzbek champ (6+? time adult and who knows how many junior champ) Great guy, really passionate about his sport. Akmal knows excellent soviet based technique of striking! Now the ussr is taking over with Klitchkos reign, GGG, Kovalevs... Excellent coach!

Jodi McDaniel

I heard of a New York kickboxing school called Bars Boxing and Kickboxing and went there with my two sons to check it out. When I saw what a professional facility it was and learned of the Master Akmaljan Zakirov I had to sign up along with my two boys. They have gained so much self confidence from their experience. I have met some great people and lost about 10 pounds. Taking up kickboxing is one of the best things I could have ever done for my sons and myself.

Anonymous User

Bars Boxing is only first class boxing and kickboxing school on Staten Island in my opinion. It is run by a world champion and everyone is trained like champions. I have both my kids enrolled there and the difference I have seen in their self confidence has been extraordinary. I also do not have to be concerned about bullying which is such a big problem for kids today. I am so impressed that I am enrolling at Bars Boxing in kick boxing training myself.

arthur Kaliyev

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