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Boxing Gyms in Gainesville, FL

10 of the 28 martial arts schools we list in Gainesville 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. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Swamp Academy

    3300 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-0068

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Hammerforge School of Combat Arts

    3637 NE 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2326

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Star Martial Arts

    500 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. West End Martial Arts

    3606 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608-2552

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. American Martial Arts

    1207 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-6752

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Tallest Tree Cuong Nhu Center

    3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2800

    Tuesday: 6:00pm - 7:00

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Adriano Lucio Bjj, Gainesville

    7415 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607-2176

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Aero Boxing Club

    1126 NW 2nd St Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32601

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Gladden Boxing Club

    5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Aguila Athletics

    3917 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-3736

    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.