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Boxing Gyms in Bakersfield, CA

13 of the 48 martial arts schools we list in Bakersfield 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. McGuire's Karate

    3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108

    Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. The Chute MMA

    4641 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2317

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center

    5101 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Way of Japan Karate-do Bakersfield

    4400 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2036

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  5. Bakersfield Budo

    1100 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2451

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Carbajals Martial Arts Academy

    324 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3214

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Bakersfield Boxing and Fitness Club

    3452 Alken St # C, Bakersfield, CA 93308

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. CHAMPIONS Boxing Academy

    324 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Move or Die Boxing

    5880 District Blvd Ste 10, Bakersfield, CA 93313

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Xtreme Kickboxing

    4510 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Victory Boxing Studios

    5640 District Blvd Ste 128, Bakersfield, CA 93313

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  12. Undisputed Boxing Academy

    2704 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  13. Pueblo Viejo Boxing Club

    722 Jackson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

    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.