POW!
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 829-7699
Fax: (312) 829-7695
- Specialties:
- Alternative Workout
- Best of Citysearch:
- Personal Trainers 2007, Personal Trainers 2007, Personal Trainers 2006
- Hours:
- Hours vary (Call ahead)
Message from POW!
Fitness, kickboxing, kung fu, boxing, jiu jitsu, krav maga & more!
- 50 Classes Available
- Cardio Machines & Weight Room
- Boxing Ring & Speed Bag Area
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Editorial Description for POW!
Fitness center focuses on martial arts: kung fu, Krav Maga, tai chi for seniors, jiu-jitsu and more.
Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe facility also offers services like yoga and Pilates, and has a weight room.
ParkingDiscounted parking across the street.
Save MoneyBe sure to visit the website before you go in order to check out possible online discounts.
User Reviews for POW!
12/03/2007 Posted by vegitoboi
I had high hopes for this place. WhenI saw on their website that they taught like 15 different Martial Arts, especially Brazillian Ju Jutsu and MMA, an alarm went off in my head saying, "...careful, sounds like another Degerberg type school". Boy was I right. It's like an exact replica of Degerberg, only these guys have "better" Martial Art styles to learn from which is a big plus (Degerberg doesn't have BJJ or MMA or Krav Maga). That's what I like to see in a place. Sure, let the kids have their Karate and Tae Kwon Do, but for REAL Martial Arts I credit them for teaching these adcanced, UFC style disciplines. Speaking of UFC, former Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski used to train here as well. So, if this place had what i wanted, what's with the low rating? It has to do with location and price. Sure, it's good if you can afford to frequent the West Loop side of Chicago everyday of if you live there, but the traffic and gas getting to and from really turns me off. Plus, it is pricy and has that "Degerberg feel" to everything. Sorry to say it since it really does have what I want, but with my prior experience i'm trusting my gut this time and staying away.
Pros: Brazilian Ju Jutsu/ Krav Maga/ MMA training, former UFC champion trains here
Cons: price, location
11/24/2007 Posted by hbucher
Very unprofessional business. On my first day I told the instructor I was new to Muay Thai and he shrugged with sarcasm. I had a black eye as a result of not being told how to handle the pads correctly and then almost broke another student's foot for not being instructed how to hold the kick pads (he kicked my elbow). I had a severe, chronicle back issue and despite doctor's recommendation they did not let me out of the contract. My impression is that they are there for the money only and you are just a number in their lawyers list. I was so disappointed that I wrote off this loss (6x$130) as a bad mistake to be learned from.
Pros: Close to loop
Cons: Low quality instructors, beligerant and quarrelsome staff, opressive environment
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