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barre3

5 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Royal Oak, Michigan

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Gym featuring barre, strength, cardio and boxing classes and clean, salon-like decor.

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule online.barre3.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (248) 565-8372

Hours

Monday 6–11 AM, 4:45–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–1 PM, 4:15–8:15 PM
Wednesday 6–11 AM, 4:45–8:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–1 PM, 4:15–8:15 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45–6:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–12:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at barre3, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“The Brawl class (cardio kickboxing) is great for high intensity and I always take Strength Training which is a good work out and low impact.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Love there are tons of options of classes and the Birmingham location has a Kid's Room which really helped me to get back into working out after having my daughter.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The workouts are great for all levels and the variety of classes keeps me motivated and engaged.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 153 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Everyone from the front desk staff to the instructors is welcoming and there to assist you in getting the best workout possible.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 6 mentions

“I mainly take classes at the Royal Oak studio, but you can count on the same quality class, amazing energy from instructors, and a good workout no matter which studio you go to!”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“The variety of class formats and instructors keeps things interesting, and you always leave feeling like you just had a great workout.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“It is the best balance of physically challenging and mentally/emotionally cleansing and relaxing that I've experienced in a long time.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“The ladies at reception are so welcoming and shower you with compliments and motivation walking in and out of class.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Stephanie and Lynnette’s classes are also so empowering and Jaime’s signature IS SOOOO GOODDDDD.”

From the reviews

I've been back at Barre Code (I took a few years off) since January and I'm in love with the work outs! The staff is friendly and I utilize the kids room often. I haven't been this excited about working out in a long time. I appreciate the different types of classes as well.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Sep 2022

I’ve been a Barre Code regular for years now and you never get the same workout twice. It’s a great way to shake up your routine, especially with all the variable formats. My favorite is Brawl…if you like cardio and kickboxing- this is the class for you!

★★★★★ — Ceanne, Oct 2023

My heart aches writing this review knowing I am leaving this studio (moving away). Kate is an insanely talented instructor. She has made me a person with discipline, strength, endurance, patience, and has made me love and trust my body in so many ways.

★★★★★ — Aya, Aug 2025

I started at the beginning of the month and am already hooked. I started with their 2 week unlimited package and wanted to get the most out of it so I went 3-4x each of those weeks and decided to continue with the unlimited package.

★★★★★ — S, Jul 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at barre3

barre3 comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first kickboxing class at barre3

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find barre3

831 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI48067

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