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Boxing Gyms in Santa Maria, CA

5 of the 19 martial arts schools we list in Santa Maria 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. Paragon of Santa Maria

    2428 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7818

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy

    221 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454-4402

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Santa Maria Boxing Club

    539 Oak St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  4. 805 Kickboxing

    224 W Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458-5027

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. The Balderas School Of Boxing

    2330 Westgate Rd Unit 13 & 14, Santa Maria, CA 93455

    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.