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Boxing Gyms in Santa Monica, CA

7 of the 31 martial arts schools we list in Santa Monica 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. King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts

    2110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. REKM

    1919 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2811

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Santa Monica Striking

    316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1108

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. BoxUnion

    1755 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3615

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Churchill Boxing Club

    1630 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. BeatsUnion Santa Monica

    720 Wilshire Blvd Ste 102, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Gloveworx

    1415 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5412

    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.