Ive been going here for about 6 months now and I love every bit of it. The coaches are top-notch- highly knowledgeable and super friendly. The community is great too, Ive met some amazing people who are not only amazing athletes but also super nice/cool people. Theyre competitive and encouraging at the same time. I tried quite a few boxes before joining Karhu and Im so happy with my decision!

Amazing gym and community! Quality coaches that are second to none. They program with a purpose, this is huge. All fitness levels welcome! Have been a member here for over 2 years and can’t imagine being anywhere else. If you’re thinking about getting started, don’t wait - you are welcome here!

Hanging out with our friend Sara Molz! Thanks for the great workout CrossFit Jääkarhu!!

More than a gym, the people of Karhu Strength create a safe and accepting space where I go to escape daily pressures and focus on my health. A year in, the daily workouts continue to feel fresh and challenging. This combined with the social element, a partnership between coaches and students, membership feels as family.

The owners and most the coaches are super clicky with their favorite people in class and extremely rude and unwelcoming to new people after the first time they meet you. Everyone in the classes are the same way no one has time for new friends. The only reason why this gym has high ratings is because the people who have been going there a long time or are amazing at CrossFit are the only ones who enjoy going there and get any attention from the coaches and classmates. My experience was absolutely terrible and has left the absolute worst taste in my mouth and it’s all really very disappointing as I was so very excited to join at first. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

Coach Steven is the best there is!

Coaches are welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the energy they brought to the sessions I joined in on. They take you through a great dynamic warm-up, demonstrate proper positioning with scaling options, and they pay attention to detail and quality of movement. When a large majority of all the athletes move well you know there’s some great coaching going on. The members are also inviting, not like most places which is really nice. Overall awesome experience! Anytime I am in Austin I will definitely be dropping into this box.

I visited Karhu for a month when I was in Austin! It was such an amazing experience. The coaching was top notch and the programming was so thoughtful and fun but best part was definitely the welcoming community!

Every time I write a review I try to think of a reason to not give 4 stars because 5 stars suggests perfection with no room to improve and yet here I am handing out another 5 star review. This place deserves 11 stars. The location, equipment, people, programming, coaching, accessibility, etc., etc., etc. all deserve their own 5 star review. If youre from out of town, I cant imagine finding a better experience for a drop in. If youre local, what are you waiting for? Some of us have to fly in from Philly and wake up early after eating way too much brisket to access this community and you could just go every day. Take advantage, you will not regret it!

Best coaches and community in town.

I have been fortunate enough to be a member of this gym since the day it opened. My son has also been a part of it since he was 9 and is now a teenager. MIchael Winchester and Jessica Estrada have an awesome space and run amazing programs. We have continuously been challenged physically and mentally. Also, the people here are like an extension of family. Whether youre training to be a competitor or just get in shape for what ever your goals are, this is the place.

Dropped in while on holiday. Massive facility with modern new gear, coaches were very knowledgeable and everyone was welcoming. Also have some elite level guys/girls in there! Amazing result after only a year. Thanks guys! Nat

Love, Love, Love CrossFit Jaakarhu! Great facility with great programming and good vibes. The best part is all you have to do is show up. The coaches have the program already lined up for you and will get you pumped. I have tried numerous different training programs and nothing gets my butt into shape like CrossFit.Coach Orion absolutely crushes it in his classes. Best Coach EVER. He shows up every day with awesome energy, top notch tunes (we all know how important that is) and is a skilled instructor. His understanding of technique, form, and functional movements is a great resource to maximize your training. And he is always there with welcome words of encouragement.Do yourself a favor and check this place out stat. And don’t worry, this community doesn’t have that macho attitude. They literally welcome everyone.

A great gym for a drop in! Beautiful, clean, plenty of equipment. Class was extremely well run and organized (even with a TON of drop ins from the large group we have in town), and the coaches were friendly and supportive. Check it out!

This gym is the best crossfit in Austin. I was intimidated at first, but the community here is so welcoming! The coaches are some of the best you will find, and it’s awesome to see them support us all inside and outside the gym.

Jaakarhu is a great gym with a great community! I have been in the Sport (L2) class for 5 months and I love the programming. In my opinion this is the CF gym to go to on Austin if you want to stay injury free. Also, the people and coaches are great!

The box is about what you’d expect from a CrossFit gym. Good equipment, knowledgeable coaches and the peasant clientele.***UPDATE***Originally I had taken off two stars because of an experience we had with ordering merchandise from Karhu. They saw the review, reached out to my wife (which would have taken a little bit of detective work) and wanted to make it right. It turns out the email she originally sent just slipped through the cracks and the only other ways of reaching them were via social media outlets that we dont really use. In short, Karhu pays attention to their Google reviews and doesnt shy away from doing some leg work in order to address complaints. 5/5!

Best Crossfit gym in Austin hands down. The workouts are structured and detailed to meet a certain goal at the end of the each month. The coaches are knowledgable and very personable. The community is also amazing. If you are looking for a good workout, or to become a better athlete while making great friends along the way, there is no better place!

I stopped by for a noon drop in and was welcomed quickly by the coaches and staff and participated in a fun class with an emom of snatches for strength and a 10 min AMRAP. The gym was very spacious and handed a class of about 20 easily with two coaches. I will look this gym up again when I am in the area.

Was looking to change up my fitness routine and add some gymnastics and barbell work into my routine so I came to check it out a few months back. I’ve now been a member for about 4 months now have seen some big changes since coming here.Karhu is owned by some passionate people who are amazing athletes that genuinely care about your progress and well-being. Being new to CrossFit there have been so many new skills and movements that I had never done before, but my main coaches Orion, Jessica, and Sara have all been patient with me and given me good advice and coaching.Once you get into your mid-30s stuff starts breaking down whether you like it or not, so I appreciate the fact that all coaches do a thorough total-body warmup before class to get you ready for the day.I really do love coming here every morning for the expert coaching and the people. I love that people here can be pretty competitive but it’s all in good fun!

Dropped in and had a great experience. Cool facility, really engaged and welcoming coaches (Orion & Sara). Cant wait to come back when Im back in Austin

Jaakarhu provides a well rounded crossfit experience through its coaches and facilities along with the community of individuals that attend.Class start times range from 5AM-7PM and are very well structured. The coaches guide you through each phase of the routine (stretching, warm up, strength training, and conditioning) and ensure you’re form is proper. They do this by educating the class on the workouts, simulating the exercises prior to starting, and by correcting any mistakes during the workouts.

If youre looking for a quality CrossFit gym, then Jaakarhu is the place! The coaches are knowledgeable and great at helping you develop great technique. The karhu community is friendly and supportive. Come check it out! Then join. Tell them I sent you ;)

Best in Austin hands down

The coaches staff at CrossFit Jääkarhu are top notch. No matter your skill level or your goals - they have something to offer. You might make a few new friends too.

Staff friendly enough but I would not recommend this place if your visiting from out of town. Visited on my first day in Austin and agreed on leaving I would return the following day at the same time. When I returned the next morning the place was closed and there was no sign of anyone around. Start of the second day in this fine city wasted.

Fantastic Crossfit gym! Ive been taking the 6:30am fitness class for the past few years and its been GREAT! Excellent coaching, constantly checking form and technique on more complicated movements. I highly recommend this place if youre thinking about trying out Crossfit for the first time. The Community Workouts are also a great way to give the coaches and programming a try.

Really enjoyed my experience. I did a drop in here as an out of town crossfitter. I was in town visiting family and needed to get my WOD in. I signed up on line and scheduled myself into an available and appropriate scheduled time. I arrived and was welcomed in wholeheartedly and had an excellent experience.The personnel are experienced, professional and made me feel welcome to join the class, the athletes were friendly and all there to work and the environment is focused and clean. Great experience and Id recommend it to anyone and will be back on my next visit to Austin.

From the excellent coaching, to the challenging programming and the passionate/friendly community -- this is the best gym/box in Austin. Joining CrossFit Jääkarhu has without a doubt improved my life.

Ive done CrossFit at eight gyms in four different countries. I was extremely impressed with the conversations I had with the coaches when I walked in the gym that I signed up on the spot without using a free trial. CrossFit Jaakarhu is one of a kind. The coaching and programming are world-class. The coaches are constantly learning about functional fitness and CrossFit. Learning for the coaches doesnt stop with a certification. The coaches are always finding ways to bring the best version of each individual in each workout. Whether you are new to the sport or learning a new progression, the coaches know how to modify movements for each individual. Each coach has a unique way of approaching a movement, which is important because training is not a one size fits all.The coaches know what each individual is capable of and will find a way to motivate you to push yourself to a new limit. Ive never felt that I was told to do something I knew I wasnt capable of doing. If one of the Jaakarhu coaches tells me I am capable of doing something, I listen to them because Ive experienced the results and seen the improvement.Most importantly, the members of the gym are world-class citizens. Everyone is extremely approachable and helps each other outside of the gym in anyway possible. Jaakarhu is more than a gym, its a family.

Never been here.... But pics looks awesome.So Im just gonna leave my 5 stars here.

I have been to many Crossfit boxes, JaaKarhu is one of the best by far. Great coaching and the community is second to none.

Awesome place. great coaches. inclusive environment.

Best Crossfit gym in Austin! Large space, AMAZING coaches, small classes.

I could not be any more satisfied with my experience at Jääkarhu. I am new to CrossFit and felt the stereotypical intimidation before going for my trial week as a first time CrossFit’er. That feeling melted away once I walked through the doors and was warmly welcomed into the Karhu community. The culture at Jääkarhu is amazing. You can tell the leaders and coaches have spent a lot of time investing in their programming, each other, and their clients. I have had the pleasure of working with and being coached by Jessica, Taylor, Sara, and Orion in my young Karhu CrossFit tenure. They are all friendly, professional, welcoming, inspirational, and keep you accountable all at the same time which is a very difficult thing to do! The programming is top notch and I have seen quick results even though I am new to the CrossFit world. They really focus on doing things the right way and take time to give everyone one-on-one attention, training, and feedback during class. I definitely recommend the Karhu family to anyone thinking about trying CrossFit or just wanting a more healthy lifestyle. I say family because that is what they have made me feel a part of and I am only 3 months in - 1... 2... 3.... Karhu!

Best crossfit gym in Austin. Been doing crossfit for 5 years now and have dropped in at a wide number of gyms around town. Jaakarhu takes the cake. Their programing and coaching are top of the line! They have countless videos on standards of movement and when you show up for a class you can feel the love in the air. The community is amazing, love this gym!!!

Top notch coaches & spacious facility.

Even as a new kid in the CrossFit Gym scene the people behind this gym represent many years of hard work and sweat. Not just on the competition floor either, but in training athletes and your everyday person like me. Im 36 years old at the time of writing this and Ill never go to the games. Im just a software developer that wants to be fit and live, well, forever. Even though Im not ever going to have a sub-5 minute Fran or a 500lb back squat Im still welcomed in this family. I show up and everyday the coaches here push in some new way. The physical fitness I get lets me keep up with the kiddos and the mental fitness that I have to have to grind through Coachs longer sessions make work feel like chump change. If you want a gym thats also a family, staffed with hungry minds and smiling faces then this is the place for you.

Awesome gym with great coaches!

No better better coaching, or people.

This gym has 11,000 sq ft of space, 100 ft of indoor turf, quality OLY bars, showers and damn good coaches.

They have weights here..... Lift them

Outstanding setup and great people

For the unintimidated

I am visiting Austin and it is one of the best places for crossfit I have ever met. Excellent facilities, excellent training. No doubt if you are in Austin, this is where you have to go to train.