Urban Jungle Self Defense

fredz

Reviews
Written: 1

5.0

After training at another local gym for a couple of years, I made the switch to Urban Jungle mostly because it was down the street from my new job. It turned out to be one of the best things that I've ever done- Tony's instruction has made me a much better grappler and Michelle's cardio class has made me much thinner. I love Urban Jungle- for me the people make the place, and the folks at Urban Jungle are like family.

As a side note, anyone reading these reviews should know that Felix, or Felrod as he signed in above, had a poor experience based largely on his own poor attitude, and it's quite possible that he was never encouraged to share his skills with newer students because he always seemed to reek of pot smoke.

felrod

Reviews
Written: 1

1.0

Do not join Urban Jungle Self Defense in the Heights!! They are dishonest at best. I started training there in July 2007. I was routinely told to "be selfish" and "quit helping" new students. Likewise, I was provided very little assistance in improving my own skills.
Tony, the owner, is impossible to hire for private classes. Instead, he gives you a run around, sending you from one employee to another and promising to "get back to you soon."
I stopped training at their gym after nine months of discouragement and frustration. Now, after months at a new gym, Urban Jungle has suddenly started charging my bank account for membership that I have asked to be closed. They are insisting that I must continue to pay them through the "term" of the contract which they seem to be prolonging indefinitely.

The one good thing I can say is that there are some genuinely nice guys who are members. However, you can find nice guys anywhere; a good instructor is much more rare. Stay away from this gym!