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Boxing Gyms in New Orleans, LA

11 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in New Orleans 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. NOLABJJ

    4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Ronin Martial Arts & Fitness

    10820 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70123-1814

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Shaolin Institute

    1995 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-1700

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Nola BJJ West Bank

    2901 Gen de Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114-6400

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  6. Getcha Right Boxing

    1221 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4107

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. New Orleans Boxing Club

    2836 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70119

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Le Boxeur Gym

    2612 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  9. New Orleans Hot Boxing

    8539 Willow St, New Orleans, LA 70118

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  10. Broad Street Gym

    Suite D, 1300 S Broad St St, New Orleans, LA 70125

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Spartan Boxing

    5420 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

    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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Good to know

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.