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Boxing Gyms in Joliet, IL

6 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Joliet 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. TM Martial Arts Academy

    3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60431-1012

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Team Gladiador - Joliet

    221 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-7653

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. 11th Dimension Athletics Inc

    210 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432-2813

    mon 3pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Groves Boxing And Fitness

    557 N Scott St, Joliet, IL 60432

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Phantom Kickboxing

    2773 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435-2926

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Will County Boxing Gym

    2701 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435-8411

    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.