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Boxing Gyms in Walnut Creek, CA

6 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in Walnut Creek 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. Ralph Gracie Walnut Creek Jiu Jitsu Academy

    1500 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    Mon-Thu 6:15am-8:15pm, Fri 6:15am-7pm, Sat 8:30am-1:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Walnut Creek

    325 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2435

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Star Method Boxing

    1501 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4233

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. KickHouse

    7001 Sunne Ln #104, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. 9Round Fitness

    2260 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. iLoveKickboxing - Walnut Creek

    7001 Sunne Ln Ste 104, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    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.