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Boxing Gyms in Rochester, MN

8 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Rochester 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. Martial Art Fitness Center

    2849 W Frontage Rd S, Rochester, MN 55904

    Tue 7pm or Wed 6pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  2. Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4915 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901-0165

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  3. Stock Martial Arts

    1608 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  4. National Karate of Rochester

    2711 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  5. Imperial Training Center

    2571 Clare Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  6. iLoveKickboxing - Rochester

    3462 55th St NW Ste. 200, Rochester, MN 55901

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  7. One Punch Boxing Club

    125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  8. Farrels-extreme-body-shaping of Rochester

    4214 Highway 52n, Rochester, MN 55901

    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.