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Boxing Gyms in Irvine, CA

7 of the 48 martial arts schools we list in Irvine 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. Empire Training Grounds Irvine

    5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620-5700

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Krav Maga of Orange County

    17751 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6115

    Mon - Sat, 10AM to 6PM

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Team Oyama MMA and Fitness

    16632 Hale Ave, Irvine, CA 92606-5073

    Mon 11:30am-1pm, Mon 4pm-8pm, Tue 11:30am-1pm, Tue 4:30pm-8pm, Wed 11:30am-1pm, Wed 4pm-8pm, Thu 11:30am-1pm, Thu 4:30pm

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. NME Martial Arts

    17775 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614-4763

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. OKA Kickboxing Club

    17961 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. OC Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts

    18241 Mcdurmott W, Irvine, CA 92614

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Rumble Boxing

    8501 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

    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.