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Boxing Gyms in Pleasanton, CA

9 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Pleasanton 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. Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers

    6668 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588-3334

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. The Resistance Fitness Center

    3283 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  3. Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy

    7063 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8013

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  4. Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness

    4125 Mohr Ave Ste F, Pleasanton, CA 94566

    Kids / Teen Classes: Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  5. Wu Xing Do Martial Arts and Fitness

    7063 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8013

    Kids / Teen Classes: Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  6. Kungfu Dragon USA

    7071 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8008

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  7. Ralph Gracie Pleasanton

    3170 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  8. Eagle Martial Arts

    1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566-4744

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
  9. Fitness 19

    4250 Rosewood Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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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Good to know

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.