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Boxing Gyms in Columbia, MD

9 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in Columbia 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. Rising Tide Academy

    9570 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1512

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Ground Control Columbia

    9130 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-2006

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  3. Watchdog Krav Maga

    5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD 21044-2615

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  4. Choe's HapKiDo of Columbia Karate Academy of Martial Arts

    9458 Single Bird Ln, Columbia, MD 21046-2020

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  5. Nabaiee's Family Martial Arts

    8924 McGaw Ct, Columbia, MD 21045-4721

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
  6. Title Boxing Club Columbia M Flats

    10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044-2675

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  7. Maryland Thai Boxing

    8975 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  8. Mayweather Boxing and Fitness

    6000 Merriweather Dr Ste B165, Columbia, MD 21044

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  9. Fight Craftsman Gym

    9179 Red Branch Rd Ste E, Columbia, MD 21045

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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.