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Boxing Gyms in Scotts Valley, CA

4 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Scotts Valley 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. Kaijin Mma

    4652 Scotts Valley Dr Ste 102, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4261

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Scotts Valley

    6006 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Lightspeed Martial Arts Academy

    1800 Green Hills Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4984

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Santa Cruz Boxing

    208 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

    Kids classesMuay 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.