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Boxing Gyms in Baton Rouge, LA

7 of the 30 martial arts schools we list in Baton Rouge 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. American Karate Academy

    5765 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3008

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Beat-2-Sleep

    12021 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Glory23 Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Kickboxing

    Baton Rouge, LA

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. iLoveKickboxing - Baton Rouge

    6725 Siegen Ln Ste 30, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Russell Jones Kickboxing

    12245 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6279

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Parandian Nima

    895 Jennifer Jean Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6169

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. The Boom Box Boxing Gym

    6537 Harry Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    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.