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Boxing Gyms in Lafayette, LA

7 of the 26 martial arts schools we list in Lafayette 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. Champagne's Martial Arts Academy

    1527 Westgate Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Headkicks Martial Arts and Fitness

    6716 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503-6202

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts

    4315 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503-4225

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. RockBox Fitness Lafayette

    101 Saloom Farm Rd Ste B, Lafayette, LA 70508

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Rock Steady Boxing Acadiana

    300 G, Rue Beauregard, Lafayette, LA 70508

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  6. iLoveKickboxing - Lafayette

    318 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Papillions Boxing Club

    114 Henderson Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

    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.