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Boxing Gyms in Salinas, CA

6 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Salinas 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. Curtis Sells Martial Arts

    834 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

    Mon 10:30am-12pm, Mon 4pm-9pm, Tue 6:30am-8am, Tue 4pm-9pm, Wed 10:30am-12pm, Wed 4pm-9pm, Thu 6:30am-8am, Thu 4pm-9pm,

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Kugtar Mixed Martial Arts

    339 Maple St, Salinas, CA 93901-4180

    Wed 10:30am-12pm, Thu 6:30am-7:30am, Fri 10:30am-12:30pm

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

    365 Victor St, Salinas, CA 93907-2024

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Rock Boxing Gym

    285 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93901

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Drac4

    832 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. MXN Boxing Center

    475 Front St, Salinas, CA 93901

    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.