Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

Wise Warriors MMA in St. Louis is a welcoming gym for all levels, offering set routines, group and personal instruction, and a focus on safety. Coach Ray brings substantial knowledge, guiding members with respect and support. The community is encouraging and fun, helping athletes learn, build confidence, and reach their martial arts goals.

Ready Fitness Training is a 24/7 gym in St. Louis, tucked in an industrial area and sharing a warehouse with other locally owned facilities. Reviewers highlight friendly, knowledgeable coaches (notably Kramer) and a well‑equipped space with power racks, deadlift platforms, an Olympic platform, turf, and kettlebells. The gym offers group fitness, personal training, and access to an on-site physical therapist in a welcoming co-op setting.

Yes Honey Studio in The Grove offers bright, welcoming dance and strength workouts like Yes Choreo and Yes Move. Drop-ins are welcome with registration preferred; classes are $22 with a $4 discount for students, healthcare professionals, and military personnel. Instructors are friendly and motivating, with Jenny helping everyone feel at home.

Dragonfly Fitness and Training is a welcoming gym in St. Louis that offers small group training designed for all fitness levels. Located at 5101 Hampton Ave, it blends thoughtful, challenging programs with coaches who focus on helping participants progress, not selling. Reviews praise a caring, empowering community led by owner Renah, where members stay motivated and support one another.

Located at 3738 Chouteau Ave in St. Louis, The L.A.B. Gym is a welcoming gym and fitness center known for personalized training, group classes, and a supportive community. Reviews highlight coaches like Vlad, Vladimir, and Drew guiding progress with a 6-week kick-start and 3-month in-body scans, fostering empowerment, accountability, and reliable access to equipment.

South City YMCA in St. Louis offers a comprehensive fitness scene with a gym, a multi-lane pool, three studios for group exercise, a main basketball court, and a running track (19 laps to a mile). It features weight machines, free weights, saunas, steam rooms, and customizable lockers. Reviews praise friendly staff, cleanliness, and plentiful equipment, while noting some machines may be out of service and app-based class sign-ups can be limiting.