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Boxing Gyms in Des Moines, IA

11 of the 28 martial arts schools we list in Des Moines 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. Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness

    2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Talon Muay Thai

    601 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4528

    MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts

    617 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. EMU Azteca Boxing Club

    2501 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Sunday 8–10 AM

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo

    6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Pena's Boxing

    5918 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. RockTop Strength Training and Boxing

    3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1243, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Southeast Des Moines Boxing Club

    1414 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Boxnblaze Boxing Academy

    4367 Merle Hay Rd Ste B, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. West Side Martial Arts & Boxing

    5715 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1125

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Sarge's WestSide Boxing Club

    2214 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3128

    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.