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Boxing Gyms in Sherman Oaks, CA

4 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Sherman Oaks 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. Southern California Taekwondo Center

    4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-2912

    Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 8:30am - 8:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Lions TaeKwonDo Academy

    15222 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Krav Maga Self Defense & Fitness

    15250 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Krav Maga Worldwide Sherman Oaks

    15233 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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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.