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Boxing Gyms in Cambridge, MA

5 of the 20 martial arts schools we list in Cambridge 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. Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute

    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2100

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. American Martial Arts Center

    36 Spinelli Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138-1064

    Mon–Fri 10:30am–8:30pm, Sat 9:00am–1:00pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Ginsberg Academy BJJ

    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2100

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Redline Fight Sports

    614 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. iLoveKickboxing - Cambridge

    42 Concord Ln, Cambridge, MA 02138

    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.