Knockout Women’s Boxing Club

I enjoy coming to this place! When you first start there’s a introduction class which is a big plus. They go over how to wrap your hands, your stance, and your hand work. Everyone is friendly here. It is a drive for me but its worth it. I will definitely stay a member as long as I can. Give this place a try!

I played competitive roller derby for years, and when I retired I was looking for something that still kept me moving. Man, did I ever find it at KO. Jess and all the other coaches will teach you to *box*. Not just punch at a bag, but actually *box*, like boxers. You will learn a skill while sweating your ass off. A great way to get out your aggression in a very supportive environment. The coaches and other members have been nothing but friendly and supportive. I love going to this gym!

This place is the best place to work out! I have always been shy about working out, and when I found Knockout, I was blown away with how awesome the coaches are and the clients… Coach Jess is amazing and also makes sure she can be there for you no matter what! I would recommend this gym and workout to anyone!!!

By far this is the BEST gym I have ever been a part of. It has been almost 2 years and I have never walked out feeling like I did not get an amazing work out — both physically and mentally. Coach Jess varies the work out every time so there is no time to get bored, and because she expects a lot you will give it your all every time. There is a vibe of belonging and encouragement and strength that permeates the gym. If this were Facebook, it would be a MEGA like!

Man, these girls are hilarious! Very welcoming and humble. Love them. Clean gym and great atmosphere. A little hard to find though.

I can’t say enough great things about this club. Coach Jess is focused on making the classes fun and positive. I was nervous to join because I was so out of shape, but all the women who take the classes are amazingly supportive. Everyone has fun, works hard, and leaves feeling great. The best thing is that Coach Jess walks around during the class and gives everyone encouragement and demonstrates the best techniques for each excersize. You don’t have to feel alone because everyone wants you to succeed. I stared taking classes 3 days a week because of how wonderful I feel when I am there. They have women from every age group, size and shape as students. A definite recommend for anyone looking to improve their overall health and have fun while doing it.

I’ve been going to this gym for about a month now. The support and encouragement from not only Jess but also the other women working out with you is AMAZING. I have never felt better about myself while working my butt off! Not to mention that the kickboxing classes are an amazing stress relief and the loud music def helps you get in the zone!

I love Knockout! I have tried a lot of different classes at different gyms with varied success, but the workout I get here really has strengthened and empowered me. Knockout is very welcoming and everyone on staff is incredibly supportive. I came into Knockout knowing very little about boxing, but in each class I’ve attended I’ve received excellent instruction and guidance to push me to a higher level. Thanks Coach Jess!

I am notorious for getting bored and quitting workout classes and gyms. I tried this boxing club to do something different and figured it would keep my interest for a month or two tops and then I would move on to something else. Well, 15 months later I am still there and have no intentions of leaving.
Why I like Knockout? It is a women’s only club, everyone there is a different age, size, and skill level, everyone is supportive, encouraging, nice, and fun, each workout is different — no two workouts are the same, challenging myself both physically and mentally and making great strides, I feel strong and empowered every time I walk out the door, and the most important reason I like Knockout is Coach Jess. She knows her stuff! She is a coach and cheerleader wrapped into one. These are group classes with a personal trainer feel. So glad I found this place!

I totally love this place. I feel like I belong !!
Coach Jess is so cool and encouraging.
It’s a great workout !!
Besides I love hitting shit !!! Boo yaaaah

I have tried numerous exercise facilities and I ALWAYS end up coming back to Knockout! I have done Bootcamps, the YMCA, other boxing facilities and the local park districts to name a few and none of them make me feel more at home than Knockout. It’s all about the relationships we form in life and Knockout has a great group of women that come together! When I go to this gym I never feel «less than» which is a feeling you can easily get in other gyms. Coach Jess helps everyone feel comfortable and wanted. We joke around, we laugh and we sweat! It is a great feeling!

I’ve never had so much fun taking care of myself!
All inclusive. Every level of fitness and training accepted, encouraged and empowered. Classes vary so you never get board. Prices are extremely fair. The members are patient, kind and always willing to give advice. If you’re not satisfied running on the hamster wheels at your gym, give this a try. You’ll be hooked not only on the results but also on the camaraderie. The only regret I have is that I didn’t find this club sooner. Thank you Jess!

Coach Jess founded Knockout Women’s Boxing Club in 2011 and has since built a truly unique membership of women who empower, support and encourage each other all while pushing through an intense boxing workout. We train like fighters, though our only opponents are our own insecurities. We hit heavy bags in punch combinations that challenge our minds and our muscles. We strength train in circuits that are varied and often difficult, and when we think we can’t possibly complete another rep, Coach Jess is right there with just the right words of encouragement that inspire us to keep going. And it’s fun! Incredibly fun.
We come in all shapes and sizes, ages and fitness levels. Through boxing, our bodies change, but we shun scales. For the first time, nobody cares about numbers. Numbers on a scale can’t tell us that our stamina has increased two fold in a month’s time. Numbers on a scale can’t tell us that we’ve gotten faster, stronger or fitter. Coach Jess has taught us that it’s only those things that truly matter, and she’s right. We don’t fad diet and we don’t crash diet. Food is not our enemy; it’s the key to sustaining a strong body and mind– and it’s completely freeing to view it that way, despite the constant barrage of societal messages to the contrary.
Philanthropy is also very important to Coach Jess; she continually gives back to the community that has supported her by hosting great co-​ed and women only boxing events that benefit important causes such as breast cancer prevention and heart disease research as well as animal rescue organizations. She’s a coach that cares, and that can be felt as soon as you walk into the club.
Come join us, and discover what we all now know: you are a Knockout. No matter what.

I’m sure u have read the reviews below and seen how much everyone loves this gym! It’s not just the dynamic workout but coach Jess and the members who make this place awesome! You can really be at any level of fitness and this gym is for you! Have fun and workout with knockout boxing!

This gym changed my life! I never could get into working out by myself. I’m not a runner and I never knew what to do at the gym. The boxing is such a great workout and you have fun while doing it! I just started strength as well and I can really see and feel a difference. The community here is wonderful, Jess is such a great instructor and makes everyone feel comfortable. The energy at the gym is amazing! If you try out Knockout you will not be disappointed!!! :)

I absolutely LOVE being a KNOCKOUT! Joining Knockout was one of the best decisions I ever made. I joined gyms before and had classes, but this place is different. Everyone motivates each other and we work as a team. Coach Jess is amazing and she allows you to work at your own pace. She motivates us to do the very best we can! I can honestly say that I am more confident and my body is the strongest its ever been!!!

I don’t think words can accurately describe knockout, you really have to experience it for yourself. I am a notorious gym hopper looking for «my thing». When I walked into knockout for the first time, I immediately knew I had found it. Knockout is a gym, we work harder than I ever have in my life, but it is a community, a place to go for strength, motivation and confidence. Knockout is everything a woman needs in a gym and Jess is everything we need in a coach!

The unofficial workout anthem at Knockout is Kelly Clarkson’s song Stronger, and this really says all you need to know about Knockout. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?
When I started my first group classes here in November, my goal for the first couple of weeks was «don’t puke.» I’m proud to say I accomplished this goal, but it was a squeaker sometimes. Knockout classes are no fuss, full effort affairs, and you can be sure your time will never be wasted. Ultimately, getting though your first couple of classes gives you an AMAZING feeling. Even better, you can go to the same class each week and always do something different, with a different goal or purpose behind that class’s focus.
Coach Jess, Coach Gretchen, and the rest of the crew are phenomenal teachers, and whether you’re a newbie or an old pro, they’ll give you feedback during group classes to improve your individual performance.
One thing really emphasized at Knockout is that it’s also a community. Do not be anxious or intimidated about trying a class for the first time, because every last lady here is welcoming and supportive.
Lastly, and perhaps most dear to my heart — Knockout gives back. Whether it’s a toy drive in December, or a jump rope fundraiser for the American Heart Association in February, Coach Jess always finds excellent ways for Knockout to be more than just a gym.

Risin’ up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet
Just a man (chick) and his (her) will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It’s the, eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight
Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watchin’ us all with the eye of the tiger…
Awwww yea, I can totally imagine myself singing some Survivor «Eye of The Tiger» lyrics after coming here. It’s a catchy little tune.
One that I was too incredibly out of breath for (okay, let’s be real… out of shape for)… to sing when I wandered (crawled) out of here…
This my friends is the real deal.
PLEASE NOTE: Now, I normally prefer to do elliptical at an average pace while reading the latest Glamour or trash celeb magazine, with barely a hint of perspiration– a glow really. Let’s be real. I hate the gym. 20 minutes in and I’m checking my phone and pretending I need to leave to do something real important. This typically involves me wanting to eat or shop instead. Getting my car washed sounds more appealing.
However. You.
Will.
Fall.
In love with this place! Promise.
Everyone so far has been super friendly.
Coach Jess is amazingly nice.
The classes are challenging, yet worth the effort.
After the first week I could barely walk, sneeze, cough, lift, turn… Basically I contemplated purchasing a Hoveround. Or a Segway. Walking like a robot is only fun if you’re doing the robot.
Week two: Well, I still suck. But it’s fun, so I keep on plugging along. I no longer feel like I’m going to pass out/​puke/​die/​cry…
I’m quitting my boring ass gym membership… the classes fly by here, I work out way more, and way harder. Plus, it’s way more fun. Only $ 5 for a drop in class for first timers. So worth it.

Ow. grumble. uggg. it hurts to type.
I’m guessing after how sore I am today, that my normal 20 minute HIT On Demand videos aren’t enough. Or I’m doing it wrong. Probably the latter. Working out at home has it’s setbacks for sure. I can’t do a jumping jack without landing on a cat and I have the attention span of a… ooh crap I have to paint my nails… awe look at that squirrel outside… You’re kidding. It’s only been 6 minutes… Ughh why is this taking so longgg? Yeah, something like that. I needed another option but I just don’t do gyms.
Enter: Knockout Women’s Boxing Club
Yesterday I took advantage of Knockout Boxing Club’s $ 5 first time drop in deal. I went to the 1hr Bagwork class with trainer Jessica Storch. It was highly recommended by my friends Sarah and Melissa. It was so easy to sign up and register online. The instructor, Jessica, is awesome. Very good at explaining everything and making you feel comfortable. She even wrapped my hands for me since I am a noob. (There is a video on their website of how to do this also.) $ 5 for hand wraps and if you don’t have gloves you can borrow some they have on hand –see what I did there???
The hour went by so fast! Partnered up, you go through a series of punches and barely stop to take a breather. Jessica comes around and makes sure form is correct and lets you know if you are doing a good job. I definitely took out some frustration on that punching bag. Envisioning a face = hundreds saved at therapy. Honestly, the hardest part was probably the jump rope warm up. Why do I have such a hard time with jumping rope? I think I whipped myself in the head about 10 times.
I am a fan! A fast paced and intense workout for a great deal. I feel like a geriatric now, but that only means it’s working and I need to go more often! Only wish there was a little more room so I wasn’t afraid of hitting anyone by mistake. It makes for a more one on one feel though, so it’s not a huge deal. Something I think just takes a few times to get used to.
My fitness goal is a simple as just wanting my arms to not jiggle when I’m brushing my teeth… That being said, I’m definitely leaning towards buying one of their memberships… and a pair of those cute Knockout sweats!