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Boxing Gyms in Santa Barbara, CA

9 of the 26 martial arts schools we list in Santa Barbara 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. Valhalla Martial Arts Kickboxing and Fitness

    1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara

    1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Academy Koei Kan Karate Do

    1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  4. United Studios of Self Defense

    3971 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3113

    Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Paragon Academy

    617 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3001

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Enso MMA

    318 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Santa Barbara Dojo

    122 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2314

    Mon-Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-12pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  8. Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara

    1107 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  9. Gracie Barra Muay Thai

    1014 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2711

    BJJ / grapplingMuay 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.