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Boxing Gyms in Glendale, AZ

6 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Glendale have boxing or striking classes.

Boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai are taught in very different rooms — some are fight gyms with a ring and a competition team, others run fitness-style classes where nobody spars. These gyms list boxing or striking classes, so you can pick by what you actually want to do: learn to fight, get in shape, or both.

  1. 2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness – Glendale

    9250 N 43rd Ave, Suites 10–13, Glendale, AZ 85302

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Elevate Martial Arts Glendale

    5800 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302-1300

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Valley Fitness Kickboxing

    20220 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. iLoveKickboxing - Glendale

    18561 N 59th Ave Ste 118, Glendale, AZ 85308

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Muaythai Lab - Personal training

    17601 N 36th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. JL Boxing Academy

    10620 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304-4150

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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Sparring is almost always optional. A good striking gym lets beginners train pad work and bag rounds for weeks before anyone steps in the ring, and many never spar at all. If contact matters to you either way, ask how sparring is scheduled and whether headgear and a partner of your size are required.

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Do I need experience to join a boxing gym?

No. Most gyms run beginner classes that start with stance, footwork and pad work. You will need hand wraps and gloves after the first trial session; many gyms lend gloves at first.

What is the difference between boxing and kickboxing classes?

Boxing uses punches only; kickboxing and Muay Thai add kicks, and Muay Thai adds knees, elbows and clinch work. Fitness kickboxing classes often skip partner drills entirely.

Are boxing classes good for kids?

Many gyms run youth programs focused on conditioning and technique with no head contact. Ask about age groups and whether youth sparring is supervised and optional.