New Orleans Athletic Club
About
The New Orleans Athletic Club offers a comprehensive martial arts and fitness experience in a historic downtown setting. With disciplines including MMA, boxing, and kickboxing, the gym provides specialized instruction from certified coaches like Scott Darrah for boxing, Doug Walsh for karate, and Wendell Bullock for cardio kickboxing. Members can also explore diverse offerings such as kendo, fencing, tai chi, and various yoga styles, supported by a large team of personal trainers and fitness specialists. The facility blends traditional martial arts training with modern fitness approaches, creating a well-rounded environment for both combat sports enthusiasts and general fitness seekers.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the club's unique historic atmosphere and comprehensive amenities, describing it as "spectacular" and "the best gym in downtown New Orleans" with everything from a boxing rink and sauna to a full bar and rooftop fitness area. Reviewers highlight the welcoming, professional staff, specifically mentioning coaches like Ecnarfal who go "above and beyond" with positive attitudes and clear communication. Some note the equipment shows signs of age and wish for longer operating hours, but overall, visitors find the experience well worth the value, with one stating they'd "definitely be a member" if they lived in town.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kyle Simington
7 months ago
This place is spectacular. From the architecture, to the variety of equipment and areas, to the staff. I was in town for a conference and found NOAC on google. I bought their day pass which is a bit pricey ($30), but well worth the value once you’re inside. The experience felt like both a gym and productivity space. They had a bar and cafe with finger foods. They also had a quiet library area. They had everything to keep the gains going. Ifun lived in town, I’d definitely be a member here.
Ben Chrisman (Photographer)
5 months ago
As a wedding photographer, I can't tell you how much I love this venue. It has a soul and beauty that is so unique to New Orleans. The ceremony location is warm and inviting and the reception hall just invites a party like you'd expect in the Big Easy. And the staff is wonderful. I hope to photograph here many more times in the near future.
Lucien Quintero
3 months ago
The Best Gym in downtown New Orleans! This gym have it all. Sauna, steam room, cold plunge, massage parlor, mani/pedi, a full bar that serves alcohol, boxing rink, and so much more. The one thing I would recommend is longer hours. They close really early. Staff is so welcoming! 10 out of 10 Experience.
Shantrell Green
2 months ago
I had an excellent experience thanks to Ecnarfal. They were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went smoothly. Their positive attitude and clear communication made a big difference, and it’s rare to find someone who goes above and beyond the way they did. I truly appreciate their hard work and would gladly recommend them to anyone. They’re a real asset to this club.
Forrest Cory
a year ago
Very very unique fitness facility! To appreciate this place, you have to be willing to admire its unique mystique, charm and distinctively New Orleans architecture and history. Built into an historic building, the cardio, strength, group fitness and group fitness studies are inter mixed with period specific architecture like large white pillars, deep mahogany colored wood and old iron stair cases. The equipment is not particularly new and some showing signs of age but everything is functional and there’s a wide variety on tap for any type of exerciser. There is also an actual bar, barber shop, and a rooftop fitness jungle gym as well as a swimming pool. I do wish they had a few more hammer strength racks or life fitness cardio but otherwise, I really enjoyed this gym.
Contact
222 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Matthew Sabella
Fitness Coordinator, Personal Trainer
Amanda Mothe Ottenstein
Personal Trainer
Sam Killpack
Tai Chi Instructor
Tessa Izdepski
Personal Trainer
Emley Kerry
Personal Trainer
Jake Dupre
Kendo Instructor
Tim Good
Personal Trainer
Jennifer Ramos
Dance Specialist
Scott Darrah
Boxing Instructor
Jennifer V. Pearl
Pilates Instructor
Jeremy Durman
Personal Trainer
Wendell Bullock
Cardio Interval, Boot Camp, Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
Jessica Tzur
Pilates Instructor
Juliet Reid
Personal Trainer
Tony Cangelosi
Hard Bodies, Sprint Step Three, Step Challenge Instructor
Daniel Matthews
Personal Trainer
Annette Watts
Aqua Aerobics Instructor
Danielle Martin
Sculpt and Sweat Instructor
Michael “MJ” Brown
Personal Trainer
Abigail Gullo
Aqua Aerobics Instructor
Andrea Peoples
Ascension Dance Instructor
Professional dancer and life coach
Janna Haller
Personal Trainer
Dottie
Aqua Aerobics Instructor
Giselle Anguizola
Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga Instructor
Kevin Thompson
Personal Trainer
John Crouch
Fencing Instructor
Aaron Brewer
Barre, Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Crissie Manfre
Personal Trainer
Doug Walsh
Karate Instructor
Certified instructor of The Japan Karate Association
Elaine
Classic Yoga Instructor
Highly certified Yoga Therapist and Instructor
Teaches Classic Yoga, merging ancient Asian practices with modern American techniques. Extensive experience since the 1970s.