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Boxing Gyms in Santa Clara, CA

7 of the 24 martial arts schools we list in Santa Clara 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. Ernie Reyes West Coast World Martial Arts

    2410 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3002

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Academy of Self Defense

    3475 Woodward Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2630

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Muay Thai Academy International

    320 Martin Avenue Unit D, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Tactica & Krav Maga Institute

    1171 Homestead Rd Ste 125, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Rock Steady Boxing Santa Clara

    2354 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054

    Monday & Wednesday 10:30AM - 12PM

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Relentless Boxing and Training Center

    2354 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. FlyHigh Boxing

    3120 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-3326

    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.