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Boxing Gyms in National City, CA

8 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in National City 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. Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu

    340 W 26th St, National City, CA 91950-6649

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. One Legacy Training Center

    820 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-3512

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. LVL5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    100 W 35th St, National City, CA 91950

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. National City Jiu Jitsu Club

    2720 E Plaza Blvd Ste R, National City, CA 91950

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Alliance Jiu Jitsu National City

    1041 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. National City Muay Thai Academy

    3403 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950-4140

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Valor Muay Thai Academy

    1031 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950-3204

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. South Bay Boxing

    303 W 35th St, National City, CA 91950-7919

    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.