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Boxing Gyms in Lakewood, CA

5 of the 11 martial arts schools we list in Lakewood 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. Ardifa Fitness Karate Studio

    4129 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712-1000

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Martial Arts Training Alliance

    4184 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713-3141

    Sat 4:30pm–9pm

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Power of One Self Defense

    6170 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713-1064

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Kickboxing Club Fitness

    4821 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Latigo Boxing Club

    20425 Arline Ave, Lakewood, CA 90715-1404

    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.