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Boxing Gyms in Grand Rapids, MI

8 of the 44 martial arts schools we list in Grand Rapids 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. KickStart Family Martial Arts

    4335 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-4588

    Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 8pm

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Premier Martial Arts

    6161 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-7805

    Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids BJJ Jiu-Jitsu

    2035 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1535

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. Triumph MMA

    Grand Rapids, MI

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Lion Martial Arts Academy

    973 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1307

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Title Boxing Club

    5150 Northland Dr NE Ste H, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  7. Anahuac Boxing Club

    1015 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. CKO Kickboxing Grand Rapids South

    6670 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

    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.