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Boxing Gyms in Costa Mesa, CA

11 of the 31 martial arts schools we list in Costa Mesa 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. Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo

    254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Gigakick

    1510 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3715

    Mon 9am-9pm, Tue 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-9pm, Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu

    1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2873

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. 10th Planet Costa Mesa

    1515 W MacArthur Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1414

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA

    375 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Classic Fight Team

    1515 W MacArthur Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1414

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Costa Mesa Kendo Dojo

    254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  8. Orange County TaeKwonDo

    1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5200

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  9. United Studios Of Self Defense

    2675 Irvine Ave Ste G, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  10. Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1125 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3993

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  11. THEBOX Training Center

    2000 Harbor Blvd Unit A-116, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    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.