Finney's St. Louis MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu
9744 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126, USA
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Great gym with a great atmosphere! The staff is always super welcoming and friendly. I currently work with Rachael, my personal trainer, and couldn’t recommend her more. She pushes me to achieve my fitness goals and see results!
Posted 1 year agoFinney’s is a very fun environment. I enjoy going each evening to do their kickboxing classes. Very motivating coaches who strive to help you improve on your skills and abilities. Very clean facility that offers many different classes as well as a gym upstairs. I 100% recommend, as your first class is free to see if you like it. I do this for exercise as well as a hobby.
Posted 1 year agoMy son and I are both members and love it. We had to pause his membership due to an injury, no problem. Great staff and couches. Kelly, at the front desk who runs the show makes the experience extra special.
Since rejoining the gym over 2 years ago, it has been a great experience. The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The gym itself makes you feel welcome. Coming back to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu again was the best decision I made. Lucas Lopes is an amazing teacher and kind individual. The gym members are so kind to me. Love that they have a daycare at the gym so i can drop off my son while I go train. Highly recommend this gym to anyone that is interested.
Great gym! From management to coaches to fellow members, we enjoy being a part of Finney's. As a family we have been going there for years.
My family and I have been going to Finney's for a long time. One of things I love most about this gym is the community of people and how friendly everyone is. The camaraderie is strong here which makes working out so much more fun. I also love how it is never so crowded that I feel suffocated. In large commercial gyms I have felt like I had to fight for my life just to use a pair of dumbbells. At Finney’s I know that I will always be able to get my workout done efficiently.
I have been going to gyms/fitness centers my whole life and this is one of my favorites. There is enough equipment in good condition to get my workout done and not too crowded: both are just about right. It’s just a good place. And no review of Finney’s would be complete with out saying that Kelly at the front desk is awesome and the perfect welcoming for a daily workout. If you are looking for a fitness home then check out Finneys.
Great gym to pursue martial arts for fitness, self-defense, and stress relief. Each instructor brings a unique style from deep knowledge across disciplines, so you'll never have the same workout twice. Your fellow students will vary from beginners learning basics to elite athletes preparing for a professional bout. Class atmosphere is congenial and respectful, supported by a courteous, professional staff that can help you coordinate around a generous schedule of different times and activities. Highly recommended for all ages at any stage of a fitness journey!
Great place to workout. My daughter is in the Judo class and the staff and instructors are amazing.
Been working out with the same trainer for five years.All the people who work there are very friendly and have great knowledge of how to use each piece of equipment.
Great people! Great instruction and the schedule fits well into family life. Been a member for less than a year, but I'm enjoying the experience and have felt welcomed from day one. Check it out for yourself! Intro classes available.
Great gym, very respectful martial arts culture, and super nice people!
I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Kelly ! She is so welcoming , hard working and smiling all the time . Each and everyone there is awesome . Coach’s and staff are the best !
Fantastic atmosphere with great trainers! My son is in MMA and absolutely loves it!
The staff at Finney's is truly top notch. Kelly at the front desk is a wonderful administrator and her personality is welcoming to all. The martial arts instructors and trainers are professional, competent, and motivating. I look forward everyday to always attending the boxing sessions. I know I am a better person and athlete because of my participation with the boxing/martial arts staff. I appreciate their dedication, hard work, knowledge, and professional approach. They bring the best our of me. Dr. Dale Summers
Great local gym with a homey-feel. Staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome every time you visit. They have something for everyone, including MMA Kick-boxing style classes, an outdoor fitness area, and a weight room that rarely ever gets crowded. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone no matter what level of fitness they are at.
Very serious gym,instructors range from martial arts to body building to geriatric problems. All ages are considered and accommodated. Very profisional.
Awesome place to work out! The trainers are amazing, push you to the fullest, and I’ve also built great friendships here! Totally recommend! Staff are great! Kelly is so nice to talk to and is very personable!
Loved working out here. Switched gyms because I moved and really will miss this place. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The group classes are awesome too. If you're looking for a great local gym, this is the place for you!
This place is AWESOME! I always get greeted with a warm welcome by the amazing staff in the front, along with well-informed answers for any questions I have. Great customer service and even better employees. I have recommended this place to many friends and family that have also enjoyed this Finney's. Keep on keepin' on.
Great workout environment. Doesn’t ever seem to get over crowded when I go to workout which is great if you like your personal space like me. Staff is very friendly and helpful, facility is clean. The personal trainers are very knowledgeable and make quality programs for their clients. Top notch place.
My 8 year old daughter takes boxing here. Great instructors..nice balance of male/female ratio in her class
The staff was excellent and answered all of my questions. The facility is the best I've seen. I started and the instructor for jiu jitsu was extremely accommodating and welcoming as I'm a novice. Keep up the great work guys!!!
Everyone is very nice and helpful. My 11 year old daughter is doing Judo (and BJJ on Sat). I'm doing boxing. I was a little nervous starting at 46 years old, but they match you up with people who have similar skill levels. I would suggest doing it monthly until you see if it works for you. If you sign up for a year, you're in it to win it.
Finneys may be a small company but they do offer some great services. Their class are challenging and a learning experience. I appreciate all I learned from Finneys. They even understood when I had trouble paying my bill. They talked to me and we worked out away to pay my gym membership. I thank Jesse for all that he has done to help relieve my stress about paying my membership. I appreciate everything you guys have done for me. I would 100% recommend this gym to anyone who wants to get in shape or anyone seeking to be apart of a great gym family. Go check them out!!!
My kids 1st day and they enjoyed every moment of it, the coaching staff is awesome and will recommend them to future guest..
Great, they're doing a very good job with masks etc
I love training at Finney's! A beautiful facility with a huge amount of mat space, expert instructors and tons of classes offered. Morning, afternoon and evening classes, clean locker rooms, a full-size cage, boxing ring, lots of heavy bags and more. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
I absolutely love this gym. I have lost 100 lbs with there support and guidance. Kelly and Sam have truly been a godsend! Tim is a great manager! They have awesome Trx classes and yoga at no cost! I can't say enough! I actually started kickboxing and it is coed!
You NEED to attend this facility!! No maybes, if's, or and's, just bring your butt in here!! Awesome array of equipment, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and even an area for your littles to play while you get in to exercise! And the kickboxing program specifically is intense! A good intense though. You can go in with no skill-set and walk our feeling like you just conquered the world! Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!! Go check this place out!!!
Been here for about 3 months. So to the people that down rate this place, they have no idea what they're talking about. Things it is - positive, no nonsense, for people that want to workout. Family oriented, highly motivated, educated people that want to push you and see you succeed. Things this gym is not - judgemental, filled with people that are there to show off, and what you'll find at other gyms. 5 stars all around.
I give Finney’s 5 stars. From the front desk all the way to the gym, you won’t find another place like it. Everyone is helpful and the classes they offer include everything you need. They also have every piece of workout equipment imaginable. It’s a definitely a one stop shop for all of your needs.
I've been going to Finney's for a year now and absolutely love it. The kickboxing and boxing classes are the real deal here - not some phony "cardio kickboxing" class you'd find at another gym. The instructors are real fighters and the teaching is solid. Also the best workout you'll get without realizing it's been an hour. Everyone, from the staff to the members have been open and friendly. This isn't a "poser" gym. Come as you are and be accepted and welcomed. Having two kids ,I've been hesitant in the past to use playrooms at other gyms because I felt they were poorly staffed. Not here. They know my kids by name, are kind and attentive and loving to them. Even the front desk personnel greet them when they come in. My daughter was so curious that she finally started taking the kids classes. Best decision ever. She adores her teachers and asks every day when it is her day to go to her class. If you want to get in shape, have fun while doing it, and truly learn the sport, this is the place for you.
The gym was FULL of equipment that allows you to vary your workouts. Friendly staff and great vibe in the gym.
Love the kickboxing program, best workout I have ever gotten! Also great work out facility , always an open machine, never too busy.
Very professional staff. Great workout every time!!! Huge facility something for everyone.
Fiancee had to go here to cut weight before his fight for shamrock 301. It's a great environment! Everyone was friendly and helpful!
We have tried many gyms. Finney’s is always clean and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Never any pressure but always plenty of options when you are ready to try something new.
Love this gym! Great staff and excellent trainers with a wealth of knowledge. No matter your age or skill level Finney's is the place for you.
We have had 2 kids in classes (1 in BJJ, 1 in MMA), their dad does adult BJJ, and I make use of the gym while the boys are training. We love the family feel of Finney's. The staff couldn't be more helpful and the trainers have been exceptional. Ezra, the bjj instructor, has taught the boys so much. Not just in BJJ, but has given them more confidence in and out of training. His commitment to the sport has definitely rubbed off. The MMA training has been extremely helpful with encouraging discipline for our youngest as well. Highly recommend!
Love this place!! Very professional and family oriented facility
Was in from NJ and was looking for a place to train. Finney's staff was very friendly and hospitable. Ezra put on a great class and I got some good rolls in. Highly recommend and will make sure I go back next time I am in town.
This is an awesome gym!!!The staff are some of the nicest people I've ever met.The trainers are so helpful and informative.My kids have participated in the mini finney's program for 2 years now and they absolutely love it.I would definitely recommend Finney's to anyone looking for a nice family friendly gym. :)
If you want good Jiu Jitsu training and you live in or are visiting St. Louis, you must train at this gym! This gym not only has everything you need, the Jiu Jitsu instructors are amazing! I was visiting for four days and I regret only training here once. Everyone here works hard and the instruction you get is second to none. I want to thank everyone there for allowing me the opportunity to experience an awesome training class! Anytime I am ever in St. Louis again I will be back to train and I recommend anyone who is just starting or has been training for a while to try this place. You will not regret it.
The jiu jitsu instruction and classes are the best!
I absolutely love this place. They have got to have the most knowledgeable and energetic personal trainers in the Midwest! Look no further, this is the place to get fit and stay fit!!
Finney's is the best gym to go to for a lot of reasons. The trainers are amazing and the classes they offer whip you into shape real quick. And you meet a lot of new people!! Try it out! I love it.
Finney's is the best MMA gym in the St Louis area. Pro fighters teach technique and push members daily to peak physical conditioning. After 2+ years the daily workouts are still very challenging. Instructors are highly skilled fighters and perhaps most importantly, just nice and friendly guys. If you are a beginner looking to improve your technique, or a more seasoned athlete looking to increase conditioning and merge your game into sparring, Finney's is an excellent choice for you!
This is a GREAT gym for a few reasons.. 1. You have everything you need in one building, from free weights, machines, cardio equipment and sauna. Then theres a boxing ring, a cage and many areas to train different styles of martial arts. 2. The Trainers at the gym are very friendly and experts in their fields. 3. The class schedule is flexible enough for anyone to attend 4. The gym is located minutes from highway 44 and is very easy to get to. Oh yeah they also have free day care and a in-house chiropractor so overall you really can't beat this place!
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make me feel at home while I was there. I will definitely be going back on a regular basis! The gym was very clean and had equipment.
Really love it. I think this is the place where ill lose a lot of weight and begin to reshape my body and make my life easier
I have trained in several martial arts for most of my life. I have also at many gyms in the St Louis area. When I found Finney's I knew that I had found the last gym I would need! The gym is a family friendly atmosphere that offers classes for all needs and wants. My entire family works out there in the state of the art fitness center, along with training in MMA with the kids program for my 9yr old son, and other classes for my wife and daughter. If you are looking for a gym to achieve the fitness goals of your whole family, or always wanted to train in martial arts, this is the place for you!
Great gym! Always very clean and employees are very professional. Huge variety of classes and great for weight lifting or any other fitness avenue! Highly recommend Finneys.
I signed up for some kickboxing classes at Finney's MMA and I can't wait to go back for more. There is the perfect mix of people in class and the staff doesn't make you feel awkward because of your skill level. The trainers have been in the game for a long time so they are vested in their work not like other gym's where the trainers don't care about their people. I look forward to going back for classes and recommend taking classes at Finney's to everyone.
Best youth jiu jitsu program in the entire region.This program has produced several national level champions & consistantly dominate at BJJ tournaments.Awesome facility !
The boxing and kickboxing classes at Finney's MMA are a great workout. In addition to burning up to 600 calories in one hour, they are fun. All classes are taught by experienced fighters who teach not only the punches and combinations, but proper technique. I have been to other boxing and kickboxing classes at other gyms, but Finney's is by far the best.
While the classes were fun wish I didn’t get pressured to buying the “special deal”. With membership at $160 a month it depends on your schedule if this is for you. Good coaches they work with you
I would go to classes once or twice a week for a couple months and I never felt like I was accepted. The classes are based off lessons from the previous class or earlier in the day. So I always felt left out in the class aspect. The last class I went to was supposted to be a class but the instructer didnt want to teach and all the people from the class before want to use the room for free roll. So I didn't get to learn anything new and when I found someone to roll with we would go live but there was barely any room so if we got to close to someone they would freak out and we would apologize and move over but if they got close to us it was our fault because they were going live and they go to basically everyclass so they of course got their way. Another thing was I had some jujitsu experience and I would always paired with beginers and the last bout of live rolls I would get paired with someone more challenging because I would beat the beginers very quickly. i stopped going to classes and just starter to use the gym. The gym is very poor in my opinion. Didn't have some of the basic free weights I could find at the YMCA or equipment. I also noticed no one would wipe down equipment after they used it and their is only one hygene cleaning station at the middle of the room. The cardio does have a lot of equipment but it always looked pretty crowded. The final straw is my 6 month contract was ending and I went to cancel it but you need to cancel 30 days prior to renewal so I went 20 prior not knowing it was in my contract and so they are billing me another month. To much money for such a poor experience.
Beware and really read the contract. Apparently if you sign for a one year it continues and they keep taking your money if you don't sign some kind of form. We went to the girl at the desk last year and she said we didn't have to do anything that it would just stop. Now getting a letter from a lawyer saying we owe more. My grandson didn't want to go the last two months of the contract because he felt bullied by the new instructor. He was a young teenager and put down the kids and tried to get them to not like each other. This is not what I sent my grandson for. I know there are a lot of others going through the same and think we all need to do something about it. I'm thinking of a class action lawsuit.
Posted 1 year agoreal pain to cancel - they continued to try and charge my card even though the coount was locked. Now I get a letter from a law office to collect fees from a membership I did not use. Try and give a local gym business adn not use the other big gyms and this is what I get. Thanks a lot. Don't recommend unless you like long term contracts with no way to cancel
Posted 1 year agoThey told me up front that if their services were not a good fit for my son or our family, they would be able to cancel our membership. Now that I'm trying to get out (I lost my job and have no income -- devastating for our family and five children), they're still charging us. Having been a business owner myself, I would never treat my customers the way this business is treating me.
Don't recommend. They will try to steal your money and try to sue if they can't get what they are trying to take after you contact them about canceling. They could have instructed me to come in and sign cancelation paperwork but they did not after I called and spoke with the woman at the front desk.The owners which are 2 women are manipulators and lack common curtesy when it comes to knowing a customer is canceling and giving you the run around with lies. The woman at the front desk stated was she was not at fault because it not her job to remind anyone of anything regarding cancelation. Which this shows lack of empathy and common curtesy for the members of the gym. This place is just a terrible business all together.
Cancelled the membership before it started after we changed our mind but they still continued to charged us. We never went to one class. Also, never sent or emailed a monthly invoice when they charged our card for 3 years. They refuse to refund us the money. Be aware the monthly charge will be from AllN1 fitness not Finney's MMA. I would never recommend this place. Very dishonest how they run a business. Be aware!!!!
By far the worst gym in the sate. Understand and thouroughly read their contract. Inconsiste t monthly fees along with lack of communication when you say you want to cancel. Would never recommend this place to anyone.
People are nice but whoever runs the corporate side is a pain. My contract ended and I have been asking them to stop charging me as I did not intend to renew. I emailed them months in advance of my contract end date. They continue to charge me and are running me in circles.
WHAT A JOKE AND SCAM!!!!! I DID NOT WANT TO ENTER A CONTRACT SO I DID THE MONTH BY MONTH OPTION THE MOST EXPENSIVE WAY TO GO! $280.00 FOR THE MONTH! I ONLY WENT FOR A MONTH AND DID NOT RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP ON THE 26TH THE FOLLOWING MONTH! 2 MONTHS HAS GONE BY AND NO CHARGE HAS BEEN FILED TO MY ACCOUNT BUT NOW RANDOMLY ON THE 2ND OF JUNE THEY STOLE MONEY OUT OF MY ACCOUNT! WHEN I CONTACTED THEM, THEY GAVE ME A CORPORATE EMAIL, I AM NOW STUCK DISPUTING THE CHARGES WITH MY BANK AND GOING TO HAVE TO GO INTO A LEGAL BATTLE TO GET MY MONEY BACK AND CHANGE MY CARD NUMBERS BECAUSE THEY ARE DIRECTLY TRYING TO STEAL FROM ME MONTHS AFTER I ENDED MY TIME THERE WHEN I SPECIFICALLY PAID MORE MONEY TO NOT BE COMMITTED TO A CONTRACT BECAUSE I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THIS EXACT THING!!!
This place is a Scam. It’s dirty! They never clean the mats! They had a inexperienced white belt teaching the BJJ kids class with no supervision. They never have soap in the bathroom to wash your hands. It’s really easy to get into a contract but they make it difficult to get out of it. Read the fine print if you are going to sign on the dotted line. Do not let the staff fill the contract out for you. Make sure you understand that they will do whatever they can to keep you on the hook for monthly payments.
When it comes to cancelling a membership with this company they will give you the run arounds and not allow you to cancel what so ever. It's been almost a year and now they're sending a Lawfirm after me for a membership I tried to cancel over 3 months and I only had it for a week no longer than two. Why attempt to take money that a person doesn't even have in their account? If the account says zero you can't get $200 or whatever from it duh. Also nobody ever wears their masks and it's way too crowded.
THIS REVIEW WILL REMAIN AT 1 STAR UNTIL THEY LET ME OUT OF MY CONTRACT. I WAS MISLED INTO THINKING CANCELLING WAS POSSIBLE/EASY. CANCEL MY DAMN MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT ANY COLLECTIONS/FEES AND JUST BE HUMAN ABOUT THE FACT THAT PEOPLE NEED TO QUIT SOMETIMES.
Coaches were really rude especially Aron. He didn’t want to help me and kicked me out of mma class because I wasn’t really good at striking. Then he also said no their gyms will take me because I duck at fighting
Don’t waste your time please! I went for a “FREE TRAIL” class they had back in March (end up costing me nearly $2,000) Afterwards I was then pressured into joining the gym which I end up just telling the lady I’ll come back tomorrow which is why I never went back! Come to find out she forged a bank account onto the original application and kept it as well after me calling saying I wasn’t interested anymore!
Dont waste your time. Ps, Good reviews are paid for.
To make a short story even shorter they will literally steal your money.. signed up but didnt know that i would still go and do anymore classes. Throughout last year and for some reason this year they have been taking money out of my account even though i already paid them the remaining balance. They have absolutely no remorse for it. I have decided to get my attorney involved. So do I recommend this gym.. obviously no unless you like people taking your money.
All I can say about this place is stay away read the negative reviews from others and you’ll understand why this place shouldn’t be approached
This company is just money hungry. Classes are over crowded. Instructors are unenthusiastic with the kids and rude and some kids are only 5 years old. Do not sign a contract with them. Tim literally told me he's gonna get his money regardless and he means that. Even after I cancelled he charged me for months my child wouldn't even attend. I'm glad to be part ways. Such impassionate people. Or maybe it's because my families black😠🤦
They will do their best to hustle you every step of the way. BUYER BEWARE. Check out the negetive reviews and you will see I’m not the only one.
I actually enjoyed my time at this gym in the beginning, but I had to cancel due to an injury. I took a letter in, emailed it at least 5 times, and was told each time that I had successfully completed the cancellation process. Then I got sent to collections. So I went through the paperwork process again (mind you, this is over 2 years later), got the collections removed so I thought it was over. Here we are, 5 years out and once a year I get a letter from a lawyers office threatening to sue me because I have bad debt with them. Each time, I call and talk to Tim, and each time he tells me it's a new debt collection company and the last company never really "took care of it". The crazy part is, I was just thinking about rejoining because I miss the workouts...I was in the gym about a month ago to find that prices had tripled and there wasn't any extra room. Then today I have to have another conversation with Tim about why I'm getting threatened to be sued again. Horrible customer service, absolutely horrible. They will never get another dime from me.
Worst gym in the area. Always trying to rip you off.
Very good trainers, but mercenary treatment of customers. I changed credit cards and when the charge did not go through (I was not aware of this), I immediately received a letter about being reported to a debt cancellation agency. That's a real tacky way to treat customers and shows what they care about most.
My sister and I went in to try a free class. Afterward we talked to Mike about memberships. It's overpriced and I was very clear I couldn't afford it, and I wasn't interested in paying $100+ a month for one or two classes a week. Fast forward 6 months later, I've been charged for a membership I never had. I stepped foot in the place two times, one for a class, and the second to make sure I wasn't signed up for anything. I called today and he lady I talked to wasn't any help, told me she had to pass it on to the manager who isn't there today, so I'll most likely get a call back tomorrow. I feel like I was lied to just so someone could get a membership out of me. I DO NOT recommend this place for anyone.
I have been a member of finneys mma for about 2 years now I am so happy my contract is finally done and I can cancel without the rediculous cancellation fees they charge. First off I see that most of the reviews here are people that I have seen at the gym during my time there and have clearly been incentivised with free this and that to write a nice review. The truth of the matter is the locker rooms are filthy and never cleaned the equipment is old and outdated however when I joined the sale person assured me that everything was state of the art, clean and working well. The classes are overpriced for how over crowded they are and how involved the all male instructors seem with only the pretty girls in class rather than other male members like myself. I'd often try and ask questions about technique and get a short answer but then watch the instructors take a long time showing the female students more scantily clad then any male in the classes. I got very tierd of the clear inappropriate behavior ever present in class and even from some trainers. All I wanted was to get a good workout not watch people flirt non stop. I also tried enrolling my son in they're mini finneys kids classes. That is a mistake I will never make again they promised us discipline and structure. Neither was the case. There were many contributing reasons why we cancelled his kids membership but the highlight I would say was when they did not pay attention to him during class. He walked out during the warm up and they could not find him after the class for 40minutes. ....not to mention no one even looked for him during class ! They did not even realize he was missing. Unacceptable. I know this is turning into a bit of a rant but please trust me when I say the 200.00$ a month I was paying for my son and myself are worth so much more than this place. When we joined they told us they'd waive this 200.00 joining fee .....which was the initial reason we signed....well after talking to a lot of members we figured out they ALWAYS WAIVE THE FEE. IT'S REDICULOUS. EVEN CANCELLING WAS A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE. I WAS OUT OF MY CONTRACT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AS SIMPLE AS I'D LIKE TO CANCELL. DONE. The staff was completely unhelpful and kept making me talk to "corporate" when after weeks of trying to talk to this corporate hub the morning front desk person just told me I could signs a simple form and that was all. Again ....rediculous. We've found a different gym that gives us much better service and classes for over half less the cost that we are very happy with. No matter how much they try and talk this place up as the number 1 fight gym in the area. Until they change the sleezy sales people and the flirty instructors/trainers and start actually caring this place will always be at the bottom of the barrel.
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