How do I handle gym won't let me cancel membership?

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Hypothetical question

Yeah i'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

gym won't let me cancel membership. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 6 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $2,000.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?