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Boxing Gyms in Boston, MA

16 of the 50 martial arts schools we list in Boston 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. Ippon Sports Academy

    14 Green St, Boston, MA 02129-3002

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Jae Hun Kim Taekwondo Institute

    102 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-3905

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Combat Sports Boston

    261 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114-1802

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

    36 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127-1098

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Yang's Martial Arts Association

    756 South St, Boston, MA 02131-1729

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Ally's Boxing Hub

    211 Green St, Boston, MA 02130

    Monday - Thursday 9am-8:30pm, Saturday 9am-3:00pm, Sunday: Closed

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Krav Maga Yashir-Boston

    200 Terminal St, Boston, MA 02129

    Mon 12pm-1pm, Mon 5:45pm-7:30pm, Tue 5:45pm-7:30pm, Wed 12pm-1pm, Wed 5:45pm-7pm, Thu 5:45pm-7:30pm, Sat 8am-10am

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. BoxSmith

    1864 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
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  9. Body Mind Systems

    1739 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132-1550

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  10. TITLE Boxing Club

    226 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114-2155

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  11. Title Boxing Club

    338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  12. Boston Boxing and Fitness

    100 Holton St, Boston, MA 02135

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  13. Peter Welch's Gym

    371 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  14. Rajasi Muay Thai

    14 Partridge Pl, Boston, MA 02119

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  15. Champions Kickboxing

    1250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-2109

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  16. CrossBox International

    60 State St #700, Boston, MA 02109

    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.