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Boxing Gyms in San Mateo, CA

5 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in San Mateo 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. B Street Boxing

    223 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

    Mon–Thu 5:30AM–8:30PM, Sat 8:30AM–2:00PM, Sun closed

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. All Stars Martial Arts

    1200 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403-3124

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Golden State Taekwondo

    159 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-2446

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Aloha Time Boxing San Mateo

    628 S Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. iLoveKickboxing - San Mateo

    1710 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402

    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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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.