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Boxing Gyms in Arlington Heights, IL

8 of the 20 martial arts schools we list in Arlington Heights 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. Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights

    764 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4416

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness

    1426 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-2207

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights

    27 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1427

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Champion Jiu Jitsu

    19 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo

    1714 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-6772

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Champion Jiu Jitsu Acadamy

    835 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4007

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  7. Mmagoal Academy

    569 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. LIONIZE Training Center

    516 W Campus Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1408

    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.