New Orleans Boxing Club

"I was a member for a couple of months until recently. I typically mind my own business, workout, and leave. However, the gym owner, approached me as if I were his son, and basically demanded I clean the heavy bag I just used, giving me thirty seconds. I'm an adult, and I never met this guy, never spoke to him, and has never introduced himself to me (the paying customer). He interrupted my workout for this. Keep in mind, I just watched a group class of ten people, and not a single person wiped any equipment, a class that the owner directs. I guess he felt the need to single me out as if to obtain some authority over me. He then started screaming near my face."Do you know who I am? I am the owner of this gym!" I told him, I do not have time for this, and proceeded to leave the gym and, he revoked my membership, which is no big deal, the place feels like a high school click. So, as I am leaving the gym, this guy is NOW BEING HELD BACK by two guys, claiming he'd beat me up, called me the word associated with female anatomy, and that he will be waiting for me when I go outside. Yes, it went that far and this guy is NOT a fighter. As I walked towards the exit, he attempted to flinch at me as if he were to hit me! Imagine that, a gym owner, verbally/physically threatening a paying customer because I didn't wipe a bag because no one wipes any equipment, the bench barbell area maybe, but that's it. As I left, I calmly reminded him he is not a real fighter, which he screamed, "But, I'd beat your you know what! Also, if you join, I assure you...members are not informed of any early closings, no postings, I drove to the gym several times, only to be met with closed doors and lastly, I'd say roughly, half my experience, the gym has a stench of marijuana .As a non smoker, I dealt with it, but not good for business along with threatening PAYING CUSTOMERS with physical threats. I wanted to ensure the review posted, and had to edit the profanity directed towards by the OWNER of the gym."

"I trained with David Garcia for about 3 months. He got me into the best shape I’ve been in since I was in my early- to mid-twenties. I lost over 20 pounds during that time period. He’s a great coach and super knowledgeable about boxing. I got to the point where I actually enjoyed working out because I was learning so much and seeing such good results. I highly recommend going to him and to this gym."

"Chase, thank you so much for the warmest welcome and giving me a place to train while I was here during the hurricane. I love New Orleans and the culture has never changed, yet it still continues to surprise me from time to time. It was a real treat and a surprises to learn of this place and have the privilege to do some mitt work with you. Thank you for being a true representation of New Orleans hospitality--I look forward to more experiences at your gym. Thanks again, brother!"

"I've been around the fitness block for a while and by far this is THE BEST workout I've gifted myself in a long while. The instructors are extremely friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, non- judgmental, approachable, and nice. No pretenses here, they know you've come to work on attaining your goals and they are totally team "you." I would recommend it to anyone."