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Boxing Gyms in Riverside, CA

8 of the 45 martial arts schools we list in Riverside 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. Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy

    3457 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3218

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Riverside

    3564 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Flow Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    3490 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504-3717

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Filipino Martial Arts School

    3485 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Kicks Tae Kwon Do Riverside

    17100 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92504

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. USKO Training - Riverside

    6794 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside

    3700 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503-0316

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo

    7001 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-4100

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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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.